Villa Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this San Rafael motel

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Italian cuisine
Lobby
Front of property
Exterior
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
    ‪10 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.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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).

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

  • ‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Burren House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caleruega Dining Hall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laos Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Double Rainbow Cafe - ‬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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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 Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Inn on Oct 21, 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.