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Name: SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael
Price range: $122 total
Rating: 6.4

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Top San Rafael Beach Resorts & Hotels

Marin Lodge

1735 Lincoln Ave San Rafael CA

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$129 nightly

$144 total

May 12 - May 13

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Free WiFi in public areas is available at this hotel. Take advantage of the free self parking.

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean, quiet, and rather spacious. The parking was very conveniently located. We will definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

101 Mcinnis Pkwy San Rafael CA

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$161 nightly

$181 total

May 14 - May 15

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This hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and WiFi in public ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)

Staffs were very pleasant and nice ! Able to accommodate us a room when I asked for an early check in with out extra charge . Very clean environment. Love to stay again .

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Marin Hilltop Hotel

1010 Northgate Dr San Rafael CA

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$152 nightly

$171 total

May 24 - May 25

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,300 reviews)

Great staff, easy check in. Room road noise was noticeable, but affordable and close to all amenities. I would stay again but request a room on other side of freeway.

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Villa Inn

1600 Lincoln Avenue San Rafael CA

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$122 nightly

$137 total

May 12 - May 13

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant, free self parking, and a 24-hour front desk are among this motel's amenities. Guests will appreciate free perks like continental breakfast and ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)

Villa Inn is a budget motel and served our purpose well - it was clean and quiet. The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was a little underwhelming compared to other hotels but it worked for the one morning we were there.

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

North Bay Inn

855 Francisco Blvd E San Rafael CA

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$125 nightly

$140 total

May 12 - May 13

Total with taxes and fees

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. The front desk is staffed around-the-clock and free newspapers are on ...

7.8/10 Good! (955 reviews)

Pretty nice affordable hotel! I will definitely be coming back! Cards sometimes don’t work but the front desk staff will help fix that. Overall it was pretty clean and tidy, excellent experience.

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East

1775 Francisco Blvd San Rafael CA

$135 nightly

$151 total

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Total with taxes and fees

A gym is featured at this hotel, along with free WiFi in public areas and a safe deposit box. Enjoy the free on-the-go breakfast each morning. The front desk ...

6.8/10 (1,006 reviews)

The guy at the front desk called the cops on me for asking for the utensils his reason was cause I was to big and blk . Some straight non sense. Avoid this hotel and they want bring anything to your room. There not accommodating at all

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

865 Franciso Blvd East San Rafael CA

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$109 nightly

$122 total

May 17 - May 18

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and free self parking. Enjoy the free self-serve breakfast each morning. Staff at the 24-hour ...

6.4/10 (1,004 reviews)

Advertised as a hotel but was a motel. Run down and gross. Even killed a cockroach in our room.

Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Motel 6 San Rafael, CA

737 Francisco Blvd E San Rafael CA

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A snack bar/deli is provided and the front desk is staffed ...

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Beach Condos in San Rafael

Quaint 1-bedroom condo on the lake in Oakland Lake Merritt area

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Beach Villas in San Rafael

Beautiful Guesthouse with direct view of the Bay

San Rafael CA

$221 nightly

$240 total

May 18 - May 19

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10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)

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