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Villa Inn

2.0 star property
San Rafael motel in Lincoln area

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
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  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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

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

About the neighborhood

San Rafael

Lincoln stay.Your stay at this Lincoln motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Dominican University of California and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market and Marin County Civic Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dominican University of California - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Marin County Civic Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Burren House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caleruega Dining Hall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Double Rainbow Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Villa Inn

San Rafael motel in Lincoln area
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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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
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 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 Dec 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Inn on Dec 3, 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. 409 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Frances

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surprisingly Quiet on a Busy Street

Room was surprisingly quiet for being located between busy roads. Continental breakfast was fairly basic but nicely laid out. Excellent staff, very nice & prompt. Bed frame made a bit of noise every time you got up & down, but otherwise very clean & comfortable enough for us. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Randy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very worn down. Relatively clean but rust stains all over the sink and ceiling. Mold and lots of ants in the shower some even on the bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vipul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Erick

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the best option
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant on site, plenty of other options within walking distance. Nice secluded area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Laguna Niguel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service is good, place is conveniently located, easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jurgen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Renata

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
reasonable price for the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not like the noisy freeway and train noise
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room had an overpowering smell of bleach. Made my eyes water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here during the last week in July. The front desk staff was very courteous and friendly. We stayed in room 14 and it was very quiet. We had daily housekeeping service. The complimentary breakfast in the restaurant included eggs, bagels with cream cheese, blueberry muffins, boxed cereals, coffee, and juice. Waffles are available upon request. Parking was conveniently available directly in front of our room. The room rate was very reasonable compared to others in the area. We would definitely stay there again. eggs service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff. Quick check in. Our was comfortable and very clean. Convenient parking. Continental breakfast was included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

al, malibu

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a real shame that the pool facilities is completely not existence any longer. It would’ve really been nice to be able to use the pool facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean, beds and pillows are comfortable. All you need for a night or five without spending a fortune on the city. We were only there for a night but would gladly spend more here if needed. The included breakfast was very good as a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Fred

Near freeway. Noisy neigbours
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ahnaf

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

Good and can be better.

Internet felt slow to me. Housekeeping, Breakfast and Parking are alright. The AC and Heater can be better. Can we also get plastic ice bucket instead of paper.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good value, pleasant and helpful employees, parking adequate but difficult to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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