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North Bay Inn

2.0 star property
Adults-only motel near San Francisco Bay

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Exterior
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Room amenity
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, King suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, King bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

San Rafael

In San Rafael .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this San Rafael motel, you'll find Marin Country Mart and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. San Francisco Bay and Larkspur Ferry Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Dominican University of California - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Marin County Civic Center - 4 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 4 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 19 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Picante - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Michael's Sourdough Sandwiches - ‬13 min walk

About this property

North Bay Inn

Adults-only motel near San Francisco Bay
As a guest of North Bay Inn, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Rafael motel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
North Bay Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Rafael motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 21 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

North Bay Inn
North Bay Inn San Rafael
North Bay San Rafael
North Bay Inn Motel
North Bay Inn San Rafael
North Bay Inn Motel San Rafael

Frequently asked questions

How close is North Bay Inn to the airport?

North Bay Inn is 30 mi (50-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at North Bay Inn?

As of Nov 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Bay Inn on Nov 12, 2025 start from $95.49, 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 North Bay Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at North Bay Inn.

How close is North Bay Inn to the beach?

This motel is 5.3 mi (11-min drive) from McNears Beach Country Park and 8.8 mi (17-min drive) from Keller Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does North Bay Inn offer free breakfast?

North Bay Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at North Bay Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at North Bay Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at North Bay Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does North Bay Inn have a pool?

North Bay Inn does not have a pool.

Does North Bay Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is North Bay Inn to downtown San Rafael?

North Bay Inn is 1.5 mi away from San Rafael.