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Villa Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this San Rafael motel

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Italian cuisine
Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Lobby
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Dominican University of California
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Marin County Civic Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

San Rafael

In San Rafael .You'll find Dominican University of California and Marin History Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Falkirk Cultural Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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

  • ‪The Burren House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tam Commons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laos Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lotus Cuisine of India - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Villa Inn

Enjoy free breakfast at this San Rafael motel
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Villa Inn also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

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

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Villa Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. 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. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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

  • 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 night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 night

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
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, and Discover. 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

Villa Inn
Villa Inn San Rafael
Villa San Rafael
Villa Inn Motel
Villa Inn San Rafael
Villa Inn Motel San Rafael

Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa Inn to the airport?

Villa Inn is 31.4 mi (38-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 Villa Inn?

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Inn on Sep 9, 2025 start from $122.0, 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 Villa Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Villa Inn.

How close is Villa Inn to the beach?

This motel is 5.5 mi (20-min drive) from McNears Beach Country Park and 10.2 mi (14-min drive) from Keller Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa Inn offer free breakfast?

Villa Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Villa Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Villa Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Villa Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Villa Inn have a pool?

Villa Inn does not have a pool.

Does Villa Inn have a restaurant?

Villa Inn is home to Cafe Villa, which features Italian cuisine.

Does Villa Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Villa Inn to downtown San Rafael?

Villa Inn is 0.8 mi away from San Rafael.

Villa Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1006 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Safety is my first priority. Although a bit beat up, my room was really clean and all appliances worked. Good for a work stay. There's actuality a really good restaurant on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gerry

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

8/10 Good

Janie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

joan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Axel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jone

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The beds were very uncomfortable as well as the pillows. The breakfast was only cold bagels and some cereals.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The restaurant had very good food and the beverages in the bar were tasty. The staff were very nice. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Italian restaurant on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Spacious and quiet, but dated rooms

The motel was fine for a quick stay. I came with a coffee machine, fridge and a microwave. The carpets looked really old and dirty and the bathroom was clearly dated from the 80's. It was quite spacious and quiet. The continental breakfast was quite filling and the lovely lady made us waffles, which was a great touch to the usual donuts as a continental breakfast in other motels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Peaceful property, older and vintage but still pleasant. Cleanliness of the bathroom needed to be better as there were cobwebs in the window and splats on the wall. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

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

Will travel for a race!

This is an older hotel - kinda feels like visiting my grandma. That said, the rooms are spacious, the folks are super friendly. If you need 5-star, go elsewhere. If you want friendly and affordable with good amenities, stay here. I stay here every time I travel to a Bay Area race.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Large room but poorly maintained and much of the property appears to be under construction.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best inn stay ever
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at Villa Inn, three times, in the past. This time, my experience was much worse. My neighbors directly above me were partying until 1am for 3 nights in a row. Also, during most nights, I had a terrible WiFi reception in my room. Otherwise, room was clean, maid service was pretty responsive, and front desk staff were very nice. Continental breakfast was okay.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

Wonderful Hotel

Great hotel at a great price. Very helpful and courteous staff. Only place I stay at when visiting the Bay Area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A safe, clean and no-frills inexpensive place to stay just outside San Rafael. Among many places much more pricey, it's a find. I haven't tried to adjoining restaurant or its free continental breakfast. I'll let others review it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

JOHN

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cristian

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025