The Best Hotels Closest to Novato History Museum in Novato for 2026

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A modern hotel exterior with outdoor seating, string lights, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern lounge area with comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with a covered area and outdoor seating.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Novato Sonoma

0.5 mi from Novato History Museum

Joshua

$169 nightly

$193 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting of a bridge, and a view of a building and greenery through the window.

A fountain with a tiered design, surrounded by a concrete border. There are outdoor tables and chairs in the foreground.

A spacious interior with a kitchen area, wooden flooring, and a modern light fixture.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings with a view of hills.

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Novato/San Francisco

1.9 mi from Novato History Museum

Neil

$85 nightly

$97 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a dining area, a large Pepsi vending machine, and a view through a glass door.

A multi-story building with a blue sign indicating it's a Best Value Inn.

A living room with a flat-screen TV, a pink sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a staircase with a blue railing.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black mat, a clock, and a push button door.

3. Americas Best Value Inn Novato Marin Sonoma

0.7 mi from Novato History Museum

Mariana

$88 nightly

$101 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A lobby with a blue sofa, a bowl of apples, a glass coffee table, and a reception desk with a mirror.

A tree with a swing and a wooden deck in a well-maintained garden area.

A garden with a stone fountain, a pathway, and a lamp post.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

4. Inn Marin and Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.8 mi from Novato History Museum

Richard

$101 nightly

$116 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

A building with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A residential area with multiple houses featuring red-tiled roofs and solar panels.

A small kitchenette with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a table with two chairs and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

5. Marinwood Inn & Suites

3.9 mi from Novato History Museum

Ismael

$91 nightly

$104 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with multiple seating options and a well-stocked bar counter.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of trees.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, modern furniture, and decorative wall art.

A modern hotel with a palm tree in the foreground, a parking lot, and a sunset sky.

6. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

4.2 mi from Novato History Museum

Harshad

$145 nightly

$166 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio area with round tables and chairs, string lights, and umbrellas.

A modern bar area with a granite countertop, bar stools, and decorative rings on the wall.

A modern interior with a seating area, a round table, a television, and decorative elements.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and decorative wall art.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Novato Marin/Sonoma

3.6 mi from Novato History Museum

LAUREN J

$161 nightly

$184 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with wooden floors, black chairs, and tables. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a red carpet, a comfortable armchair, and a potted plant.

A Villa Inn motel with a signboard, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

A motel with a parking lot, a flag, and a building with a red door.

8. Villa Inn

8.7 mi from Novato History Museum

cassandra

$119 nightly

$133 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-level atrium with a central open space, seating areas, and a bar/lounge with a view of the surrounding floors.

A multi-level atrium with a central open space, tiered seating, and a variety of seating arrangements.

A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, multiple floors, and a large digital art display.

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

7.1 mi from Novato History Museum

Alexis

$155 nightly

$174 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by potted plants and trees.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a television on a wooden stand.

A living room with a sofa, a television, a kitchen area, and a dining table.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a glass table.

10. Panama Hotel

9.7 mi from Novato History Museum

Verne

$86 nightly

$96 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A marina with multiple boats docked, a large hotel with a sign reading "Shandon," and a backdrop of green hills.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of a marina through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the atrium.

A large resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a marina with boats.

11. Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma

9.1 mi from Novato History Museum

Michael

$110 nightly

$126 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with leather booths, wooden tables, and hanging light fixtures.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, a mirror, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a computer.

12. Marin Hilltop Hotel

6.8 mi from Novato History Museum

Ivan

$161 nightly

$181 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large sofa, a coffee table, a desk with two chairs, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

Two electric vehicle charging stations with yellow bollards, a clear sky, and leafless trees in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a chandelier.

13. Best Western Petaluma Inn

10.4 mi from Novato History Museum

Jennifer

$114 nightly

$130 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

14. Marin Suites Hotel

12.2 mi from Novato History Museum

Cynthia

$140 nightly

$158 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Total with taxes and fees

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, a pool, and a decorative sculpture.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a patterned rug, and large windows with curtains.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Petaluma Sonoma County

9.2 mi from Novato History Museum

Stacy

$134 nightly

$153 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a tiled floor and beige walls. There are yellow chairs and a small planter with plants near the pool.

A hotel with a parking lot, a covered entrance, and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

16. Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East

11.6 mi from Novato History Museum

Katherine

$139 nightly

$156 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and a corner location.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and a receptionist.

17. AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

9.3 mi from Novato History Museum

Alex

$202 nightly

$227 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

A residential area with a well-maintained lawn, a palm tree, and a house with a tiled roof and a metal fence.

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a sign for 'SureSt Hotel', and a view of parked cars.

18. SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

10.4 mi from Novato History Museum

mirela

$112 nightly

$126 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

A reception desk with a sign reading "NORTH BAY INN" above it.

A North Bay Inn sign with a vacancy message, surrounded by landscaping and a building with a red-tiled roof.

A breakfast bar with various food items and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a table with a tray.

19. North Bay Inn

10.4 mi from Novato History Museum

Roseanne

$110 nightly

$123 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with brick walls, large windows, blue seating, and white tables.

A modern lobby with a brick wall, large windows, and a reception desk.

A long, narrow hallway with a wooden ceiling and a patterned carpet.

20. Hampton Inn Petaluma, CA

9.7 mi from Novato History Museum

Stephanie

$122 nightly

$140 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Novato History Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott Novato Sonoma	9.4 Exceptional 188 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Novato/San Francisco	7.6 Good 1,000 reviews	View
Americas Best Value Inn Novato Marin Sonoma	6.0 1,011 reviews	View
Inn Marin and Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel	7.6 Good 1,000 reviews	View
Marinwood Inn & Suites	7.2 Good 1,003 reviews	View

Top Novato History Museum Hotel Reviews

Napa River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best boutique hotels I've stayed with. Extremely clean and tasteful design. Staff is friendly and helpful. Parking in plentiful with free charging for EV."

Oxford Suites Sonoma County

8/10 Good

"Good breakfast. The welcome party was a nice surprise."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Great customer service"

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"It was very clean. The front desk, bell service, and breakfast staff were very kind and efficient. The hotel was nicely located for our purposes."

Archer Hotel Napa

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel well run excellent staff"

Elm House Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Súper limpio buen desayuno, staff súper amigable , el lugar muy tranquilo relajante, definitivamente me nolveria hospedar aqui"

Napa Winery Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was accommodating and friendly. The room was comfortable and quiet. Good breakfast"

The Meritage Resort and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Husband and I stayed for our honeymoon, enjoyed the spa and pools. The resort had a nice bowling alley entertainment area but we weren’t able to use it do to a private event. Overall though highly recommend staying here for the amenities, proximity to downtown Napa, and it’s very clean."

Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were recently updated, the bathrooms had jets in the shower, and an automatic toilet. Very clean."

Other attractions near Novato History Museum

A golf course with a pond, mountains, and a clear sky.

Stone Tree Golf Club

7.4/10 (19 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Novato at Stone Tree Golf Club. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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A golf course with sand bunkers, a mountain in the background, and a clear sky.

Indian Valley Golf Club

7.0/10 (18 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Novato at Indian Valley Golf Club. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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Novato Farmer's Market

7.4/10 (20 reviews)

During your visit to Novato, you can enjoy retail therapy at Novato Farmer's Market. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront, or seek out the hiking trails.

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Cinemark Century Rowland Plaza

You can take time to visit Cinemark Century Rowland Plaza during your travels to Novato. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Center for the Arts

Enjoy an outing to Center for the Arts during your stay in Novato. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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The Space Station Museum

6.6/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at The Space Station Museum during your trip to Novato. Visit the area's shops or amble around its lush forest.

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Olompali State Historic Park

6.8/10 (13 reviews)

You can take time to visit Olompali State Historic Park during your travels to Novato. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Sonoma Horse Park

You can take time to visit Sonoma Horse Park during your travels to Petaluma. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Novato History Museum?

Novato History Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Novato known for its major shopping area. You'll find 19 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Novato History Museum?

The Lodge at Tiburon is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. You'll find it 17 mi (27.4 km) from Novato History Museum. Other good choices around the area include The Meritage Resort and Spa and Oxford Suites Sonoma County.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Novato History Museum?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Novato History Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Novato History Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Novato History Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Novato History Museum?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Novato History Museum, click here.

What can I see and do near Novato History Museum?

Center for the Arts, The Space Station Museum, and Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field are some favorites close by Novato History Museum. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Stone Tree Golf Club, Sonoma Horse Park, or Cinemark Century Rowland Plaza. Novato Farmer's Market and Olompali State Historic Park are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Novato History Museum hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Novato Sonoma

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Novato/San Francisco

3. Americas Best Value Inn Novato Marin Sonoma

4. Inn Marin and Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel

5. Marinwood Inn & Suites

6. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

7. Courtyard by Marriott Novato Marin/Sonoma

8. Villa Inn

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

10. Panama Hotel

11. Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma

12. Marin Hilltop Hotel

13. Best Western Petaluma Inn

14. Marin Suites Hotel

15. Courtyard by Marriott Petaluma Sonoma County

16. Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East

17. AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

18. SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

19. North Bay Inn

20. Hampton Inn Petaluma, CA

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Top Novato History Museum Hotel Reviews

Napa River Inn

Oxford Suites Sonoma County

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Archer Hotel Napa

Elm House Inn

Napa Winery Inn

The Meritage Resort and Spa

Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton

Other attractions near Novato History Museum

Stone Tree Golf Club

Indian Valley Golf Club

Novato Farmer's Market

Cinemark Century Rowland Plaza

Center for the Arts

The Space Station Museum

Olompali State Historic Park

Sonoma Horse Park

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