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North Bay Inn

2.0 star property
Guests experience exceptional hospitality from the highly-rated staff while enjoying morning coffee and catching up on daily news at this welcoming inn

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North Bay Inn, near San Francisco Bay, offers travelers a practical home base with to-go breakfast and reliable in-room WiFi. The helpful staff provides local insights, and the lobby offers complimentary coffee, tea, and newspapers for morning planning.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, King bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901

What's nearby

  • Marin Country Mart - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Dominican University of California - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

North Bay Inn

Motel near San Francisco Bay
North Bay Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at North Bay Inn include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

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

Is North Bay Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Dec 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Bay Inn on Jan 4, 2026 start from $99.49, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at North Bay Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at North Bay Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is North Bay Inn located?

Located in Canal, this motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Marin Country Mart and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from San Francisco Bay. Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

North Bay Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 944 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 944 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 944 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 944 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 944 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shuvo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Generally clean place to get a bed for the night. Property is quite clean and up to date for the price you pay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inside was clean and nice. Could hear noise from outside quite a bit and 2nd floor too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sybill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Just a quiet motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the front desk staff was super friendly and helpful. room was average but clean and the bed was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and property, super friendly staff, will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price and housekeeping was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rixzene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and check out. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m glad we looked at the room, it was very nice and well provisioned well beyond the outside appearance
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you need a place to stay it's a place to stay. The night I stayed there were a bunch of modified cars and lowrider trucks ripping around the neighbourhood with latin American flags out the windows. Perhaps it was after a football (soccer) match or something, hopefully not a turf war although there was a police presence in response to the chaos. This is a bare bones, tired motel. The carpet was in a sorry state but the toilet was clean. If you just need to a place to crash after a day of driving and you're a man, it's probably fine. The thing that pissed me off was that two members of staff tried to enter my room at 9am with the master key while I was still asleep despite checkout being 11am. I had to rush to the door to stop them from coming in because there's no security lock. It disrupted my sleep, which I did not appreciate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debabrata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was safe clean and quiet. Overall it was nice. The breakfast was typical coffee, some form of bagels and bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Nicely remodeled older property. Very clean and easily accessible from highway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a decent place to stay. The staff is professional and helpful. The place is clean and comfortably!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is very nice. All their staff are nice too. Clean, quite and good deal price thanks again for our very nice 4 days stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tejvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean and well kept
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top Location Top service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wharf Inn was the perfect spot for our San Francisco adventure! The location was ideal - steps away from Pier 39, delicious food, and those iconic cable cars. Our room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Loved waking up to the sounds of the sea lions and the bustling wharf. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good housekeeping. Comfy beds. Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and clean room! Must try the coffee shop next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean spacious room! I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The finest in the SF Bay Area.

The stay here was absolutely the best. You can feel the hospitality from the moment you check in. This hotel is convenient to SF, clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sylvia

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

Nice place

Nice room and very clean place. Also very convenient on/off the 101 if you are heading into San Francisco.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good quality bed, spacious. But next to the freeway, lots of trafic noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Great, clean and welcoming!

This was our 3rd year of staying at this hotel when coming to the Bay Area and we’ve NEVER been disappointed! The entire staff is amazing.welcoming and appreciative. I encourage anyone going to the Bay Area who’s looking for an affordable place to stay, choose here!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024