Tamalpais Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Mill Valley motel

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Queen Bed Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels
Exterior
Room 2 beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Room 2 beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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680 REDWOOD HWY, Mill Valley, CA, 94941
  • Place, Marin Theatre Company
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Muir Woods National Monument
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Pier 39
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Bed Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room 2 beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Mill Valley

In Mill Valley .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Sweetwater Music Hall and 6 miles (10 km) of San Francisco Bay with a stay here. Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Golden Gate National Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Marin Theatre Company - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 10 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 13 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Golden Gate Park - 20 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Pier 39 - 25 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Natural Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Tamalpais Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Mill Valley motel
Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

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

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Tamalpais Motel offers 20 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self 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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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 JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Tamalpais Motel MILL VALLEY
Tamalpais Motel
Tamalpais Mill Valley
Tamalpais Motel Motel
Tamalpais Motel Mill Valley
Tamalpais Motel Motel Mill Valley

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tamalpais Motel to the airport?

Tamalpais Motel is 25.3 mi (48-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 Tamalpais Motel?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tamalpais Motel on Jun 8, 2026 start from $130, including 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 Tamalpais Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tamalpais Motel.

How close is Tamalpais Motel to the beach?

This motel is 11.5 mi (31-min drive) from Ocean Beach and 13.7 mi (45-min drive) from Stinson Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tamalpais Motel offer free breakfast?

Tamalpais Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tamalpais Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Tamalpais Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tamalpais Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Tamalpais Motel have a pool?

Tamalpais Motel does not have a pool.

Does Tamalpais Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Tamalpais Motel to downtown Mill Valley?

Tamalpais Motel is 0.5 mi away from Strawberry.

Tamalpais Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 285 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Good value for the price. Clean with accommodating staff. Next to 101 so road travel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location off the freeway and near gorgeous nature.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very courteous and friendly! Room was very comfortable and amenities were great! Will certainly stay again! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room's are clean & nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

tami

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I’ve stayed twice at this motel. The staff is very nice. The first time I stayed was better than the second. It’s a fine motel if you’re of the mindset you get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Claus

Liked: Staff & service
Good stay, easy check in and out. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very nice and the room was nice and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, and a simple, old motel that was clean, comfortable, nostalgic and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s an area of shops close by
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Very nice location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good price and nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to where I needed to be
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I wish that there were bedside lamps. No A/C, but the weather at night was not too hot, so we were comfortable. Reasonable price, so nice and convenient stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Freya

Liked: Amenities
A good price for a nice stay in Mill Valllry.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and near Mill Valley and Sausalito and the freeway. Staff were super helpful. When I left my laptop charging in the room after checking out, they called me right away and held it until I could get back that evening to pick it up.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I froze all night, no heater, no one at front desk, miserable experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

ANN

Liked: Staff & service
Sulina is helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Horrible don’t stay. Weird smell. Bed was firm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean!

Luxury towels, crispy sheets. Motel is dated and furniture definitely could use some TLC but the room functional, two beds and super clean and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cheaper than any other hotel in the area.

Conveniently located, nice staff, but the place is very, very old and used.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was old and outdated. The room was cramped and creepy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Close to main roads. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alvis

It’s clean and centrally located. Less than half the price of local hotels. Located just 100 feet from the 101 freeway, it’s slightly noisy. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

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

Easy, affordable comfort

It was clean, well kept. Definitely lacking air conditioning but offered fans in lieu of a/c. Friendly and helpful. Easy to access off the highway. Definitely good if all you need is a spot to lay your head and get ready.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025