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Villa Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in San Rafael with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Italian cuisine
Front of property
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

San Rafael

Located in Lincoln within a short walk of Dominican University of California, Villa Inn is within a mile (2 km) of Mission San Rafael Arcangel. This 60-room motel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Dominican University of California - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Falkirk Cultural Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Marin County Civic Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Burren House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caleruega Dining Hall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laos Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Villa - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Villa Inn

Motel in San Rafael with free breakfast and a restaurant
Guests of Villa Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and free newspapers. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. This motel also has laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and phones are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Villa

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Villa Inn
Villa Inn San Rafael
Villa San Rafael
Villa Inn Motel
Villa Inn San Rafael
Villa Inn Motel San Rafael

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Villa Inn?

Villa Inn provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to Villa Inn?

This motel is situated in Lincoln, close to Mission San Rafael Arcangel, Marin County Civic Center, and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market. You'll also find San Francisco Bay and China Camp State Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Villa Inn?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Villa Inn feature a casino?

No, Villa Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Villa Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Villa Inn good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant, free breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at Villa Inn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Villa Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Villa Inn serves free continental breakfast at Cafe Villa each morning.

Will Villa Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Villa Inn though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Villa Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Where is the closest airport to Villa Inn?

The closest major airport to Villa Inn is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is about 25.3 mi away. Another top airport is Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), which is around 25.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Villa Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Villa Inn.

Villa Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at Villa Inn. I honestly didn’t have stellar expectations as I was only staying for the weekend. But I was positively surprised to see how comfortable my stay was. I slept well, I felt safe, and the environment was quiet and peaceful. Definitely recommend a stay at Villa Inn. It’s cozy, quiet, and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, and location was easy to find off the freeway. We would definitely stay here again. The only issue was the room above us was very, very noisy late into the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn

Clean room, comfy bed, spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lasarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonny, Clearlake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, orderly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were bed bugs. The upholstered chair in the room was covered with stains. The room smelled bad. Checkin guy was unfriendly. Checkout guy was very nice. Gave me a refund and some driving tips.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Some updating should be done. Property is dated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

TUPOU K

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The room had a strong smell of cigarettes.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Doron

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was not renovated since the 60's, it smells bad, don't be fooled by the photos. The floor was dirty and if you walk bare foot your legs will become black from dirt, the chair was ripped, so are the towels and curtains, the bathroom faucet was broken, the porcelain was worn and pounded. The furniture is very old and smelly. The breakfast included nothing but the worse scrambled eggs and a bad coffee. With all that one would expect a nice treatment from the crew, but they are not friendly at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathias

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend get away

Friendly staff, clean room, breakfast good, the made to order waffle was delicious, bagels cream cheese, scrambled eggs. Orange juice, muffins, cereal. They have an.italian restaurant attached, authentic family recipes. Excellent. Really liked walking from.our room to the restaurant for dinner. Full bar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicest people own this property. Working on improvements and upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

vanesa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Doris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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