Muir Woods Lodge

2.5 star property
Mill Valley motel in Almonte area

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Exterior
Lobby
Balcony
Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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155 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, CA, 94941
  • Place, Boardsports Marin
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Gate Bridge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Muir Woods National Monument
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mill Valley

Almonte stay.Your stay at this Almonte motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Sweetwater Music Hall and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Presidio of San Francisco and Mount Tamalpais State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Boardsports Marin - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 6 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Golden Gate Park - 16 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Pier 39 - 19 min drive - 12.8 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Natural Foods - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Muir Woods Lodge

Mill Valley motel in Almonte area
As a guest of Muir Woods Lodge, you'll find a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Muir Woods Lodge also features a front-desk safe and RV/bus/truck parking. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mill Valley motel.

  • 1 building
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Air-conditioned accommodations at Muir Woods Lodge are accessible via exterior corridors and offer hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Mill Valley motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Muir Woods Lodge to the airport?

Muir Woods Lodge is 24.1 mi (52-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Muir Woods Lodge?

As of Jan 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Muir Woods Lodge on Jan 30, 2026 start from $83.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Muir Woods Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Muir Woods Lodge.

How close is Muir Woods Lodge to the beach?

This motel is 10.4 mi (29-min drive) from Ocean Beach and 12.1 mi (41-min drive) from Stinson Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Muir Woods Lodge offer free breakfast?

Muir Woods Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Muir Woods Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (24-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Muir Woods Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Muir Woods Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Muir Woods Lodge have a pool?

Muir Woods Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Muir Woods Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Muir Woods Lodge to downtown Mill Valley?

Muir Woods Lodge is 0.7 mi away from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley.

Muir Woods Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1001 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mairisane

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

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Esmeralda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and smelled clean. The staff could have been friendlier. Barely said 5 words to us between checking in and checking out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Charity

Found a toenail under my top sheet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite a bit of noise from the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stay at many hotels for our travels, this by far was the worst hotel room I have ever stayed in! The room was filthy, walls were damaged and dirty along with the baseboards, bathroom was filthy, shower, curtain, and tub, or filthy, no soap for the bathroom sink, Air conditioner unit made loud noise cannot even turn it on, floors were filthy, bed line isn’t comforter and pillowcases dirty, this hotel should not be listed on your website , I can’t believe this hotel is even a business with these types of rooms. The amount of terrible reviews on a Google search is unbelievable, but hotels.com reviews are nearly as bad for some reason?? This place is a dump, we stayed in room 116 at the back of the hotel, we were so exhausted. You stayed there anyway without any sleep, unfortunately. Unbelievable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Barrett, Smith River

Traveled with family
Being downstairs the folks upstairs was like having cattle on your head all night long. Beds comfortable, shower good. Overall a fair stay for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The property has a great location. The room was very clean. It was outdated. The staff was kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parkin is very secure, and our room is very quiet on the backside of the building. They also let us check in early. Very nice owners, and the location is very good for access to Sausalito.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Josef

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were disgusting, they smelled like throw up and filth. I couldn’t bear to stay there so I left. The people around the parking lot were super sketchy. There was no way I could ever feel safe in a place like this hotel. Don’t believe the 3.5 stars or the 7.4 rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and quiet...thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom had a terrible smell like sewage. They didn’t have another room so I had to stay in that one. I left the fan on in the bathroom all night and shut the door, but I still smelled it in the night. It was disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Juliette

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some parts of the room needed deeper cleaning, there was mold around our fridge but the rest of the room was okay. We’re only staying for a night and it does the job, the location is great and only 15 minutes away from the golden gate bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Room comfort

Ok! Great location

Parking is amazing views are amazing, but they could upgrade on pillows and better bedding. Also Windex, the glass mirrors and side tables. The TV had a line. One bed had 2 pillows and the there 3. Sound petty, but the can use a few up grades. The chairs in the room are very dirty.. otherwise the area is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No bar of soap; no cups; interior was shabby; outside not much different; cramped.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Hamideh, los Gatos

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service is nonexistent. Moldy shower curtains!! Unclean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed and pillows were comfortable and shower worked fine, so the most important things were good. However... HVAC made whining noise, so I couldn't use it. Chairs were stained. Soap dispenser leaked a puddle of soap onto the sink. Freezer was completely iced up. No Kleenex, only T.P. Lamp by bed had a dead switch (or burnt out light) and its A/C outlet was too loose to charge anything. Also, there was no one at the front desk in the morning, so there was no "checking out."
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pegatha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes, laundry service was right on it. Parking couldn't be easier..right in front of the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

TUPOU K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was good and so was thr house keeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kent

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I showed up to check in at 1230am and no one was there. I called the hotel to try and check in and no one responded. The service was horrible. I requested a refund after not being able to check in and they declined my refund, what a scam! It’s widely known as the cheapest hotel around so I wasn’t expecting anything special but to not even acknowledge my request for a refund is seriously disappointing. I’m local here and highly suggest staying anywhere else if you can!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025