Villa Inn

Motel in San Rafael with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Explore the area

1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA, 94901

Place, Dominican University of California
‪10 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.)
‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Excellent

250 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Excellent

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

San Rafael

Within a short walk of Dominican University of California, Villa Inn is within a mile (2 km) of Marin History Museum. 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 - 10 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
‪Double Rainbow Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Villa Inn

Motel in San Rafael with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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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Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$95 nightly

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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?

Based on positive ratings, guests enjoy the motel's location in San Rafael, which is 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 Larkspur Ferry Terminal 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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Villa Inn?

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, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Are there rooms with balconies at Villa Inn?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Villa Inn.

Villa Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner

Oct 7, 2025

Some updating should be done. Property is dated.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacek, Naperville

Jul 5, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Askari

Jul 3, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Jul 3, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Traveled with group

Jul 1, 2025

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

Great Bargain & location

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

FREDRICK

Traveled with partner

Jun 30, 2025

Outdated amenities.. .

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Jun 29, 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Just s continental breskfast. Not overly vlean

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Aaron, Fresno

Jun 27, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler

Jun 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place! Clean, quiet, and a nice breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with family

Jun 23, 2025

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

Great weekend

Stayed here for a family wedding and found the restaurant on the facility to be one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever eaten at Marcello and his staff were friendly. The place is cute and quaint and well taken care. Definitely the best value in the Bay Area and Marin County.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner

Jun 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This establishment is a quaint motel, it has a restaurant (Italian) attached to the property. Check in was simple, room was small but had everything we needed for our 1 night stay, price was good too. The room was clean & comfortable. 10/10 from us.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

john

Jun 17, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Jun 16, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchel, Geyserville

Jun 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Jun 16, 2025

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

Nice people. Convenient location. Decent breakfast. Loved that they will make waffles if you ask.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

xiaojian, sunnyvale

Jun 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice place with comfort. Good value.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Business traveler

Jun 11, 2025

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

Good Stay

Our stay was good. The clerk at check in was very nice. The bed mattress was very old and the bed squeaked. It was comfortable enough though.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gerry

Jun 8, 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

No hot water in the room. The handle on the mixing valve was busted and busted for some time. There's no way I was the first one to notice. Very disappointed

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025