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Our top choices for San Rafael inns
1. The Utah Inn
The Utah Inn2.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
6.4 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
6.4/10
(1,003 reviews)
"Always nice for short stays"
"Always nice for short stays"
Gina
$57 nightly
The price is $67
$67 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Learn more about San Rafael
Just 20 minutes from San Francisco, this Marin County gem offers perfect access to Muir Woods' towering redwoods and Point Reyes' wild beaches. Explore the revitalized downtown's farm-to-table restaurants before catching an indie film at the historic Rafael Theater, where locals gather for post-screening discussions.
Top reviews in San Rafael
Marin Lodge
Marin LodgeLincoln
10/10 Excellent
The room was clean and fresh. The bed linens were crisp and clean. The room was equipped with a coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, iron, flat screen tv, and hair dryer. Complimentary bottled water, coffee, fruit and pastries are provided in the main office in the morning. The hotel staff was friendly, even going so far as to remember and address me by my name when greeting me in the morning.
My primary complaints would be 1) the road noise, which, for the most part can be shut out by...
The room was clean and fresh. The bed linens were crisp and clean. The room was equipped with a coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, iron, flat screen tv, and hair dryer. Complimentary bottled water, coffee, fruit and pastries are provided in the main office in the morning. The hotel staff was friendly, even going so far as to remember and address me by my name when greeting me in the morning.
My primary complaints would be 1) the road noise, which, for the most part can be shut out by...
Rene
The Evergreen
The EvergreenCorte Madera
10/10 Excellent
Close to shopping and restaurants. Staff was very accommodating as we arrived a couple hours before check in and they were able to get us a room rather quickly. We were okay if they were not able to but I appreciate they were able to make the effort.
Close to shopping and restaurants. Staff was very accommodating as we arrived a couple hours before check in and they were able to get us a room rather quickly. We were okay if they were not able to but I appreciate they were able to make the effort.
kristina
Marin Hilltop Hotel
Marin Hilltop HotelNorth San Rafael Town Center
10/10 Excellent
Great
Great
Gary
Villa Inn
Villa InnLincoln
10/10 Excellent
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.
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.
Terri
Panama Hotel
Panama HotelGerstle Park
10/10 Excellent
This place always amazes me how the staff can be so courteous and never miss a beat. Parking is easy and walking distance from downtown San Rafael and the Marin County Transit Center.
I enjoy that once I park my car I can walk wherever I want to go. And the hotel is located in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood.
This place always amazes me how the staff can be so courteous and never miss a beat. Parking is easy and walking distance from downtown San Rafael and the Marin County Transit Center.
I enjoy that once I park my car I can walk wherever I want to go. And the hotel is located in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood.
Finn Eggink
North Bay Inn
North Bay InnCanal
10/10 Excellent
They have done major work. They room was very quiet, none of the outside world was heard from the room. Very clean as well.
They have done major work. They room was very quiet, none of the outside world was heard from the room. Very clean as well.
Anonymous traveler
Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East
Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd EastSoutheast San Rafael
10/10 Excellent
Anastasia was an absolute hero to my daughter and I when we arrived late for check in on a Thursday night. We were exhausted and immediately in despair when we realized I had made an error in booking the room. Well, Anastasia fixed everything and got us into a beautiful room and gave us a great nights rest. Thank you, Anastasia and all the staff at Extended Stay San Rafael.
Anastasia was an absolute hero to my daughter and I when we arrived late for check in on a Thursday night. We were exhausted and immediately in despair when we realized I had made an error in booking the room. Well, Anastasia fixed everything and got us into a beautiful room and gave us a great nights rest. Thank you, Anastasia and all the staff at Extended Stay San Rafael.
Ryan
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San RafaelCanal
10/10 Excellent
Very clean
Very clean
shingirayi
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks InnNovato
10/10 Excellent
Judy at the front desk was amazing. Her excellent customer service was such a relief after a terrible experience down the street. She really saved the night.
Judy at the front desk was amazing. Her excellent customer service was such a relief after a terrible experience down the street. She really saved the night.
Madison
Best Western Corte Madera Inn
Best Western Corte Madera InnCorte Madera
10/10 Excellent
For the price and fact that it's a motel, the friendliness and service was great. Breakfast is included and there were lots of good quality options to choose from. My only complaint is there wasn't a blanket in the room in addition to the sheet and bed cover.
For the price and fact that it's a motel, the friendliness and service was great. Breakfast is included and there were lots of good quality options to choose from. My only complaint is there wasn't a blanket in the room in addition to the sheet and bed cover.
Anonymous traveler
Marin Suites Hotel
Marin Suites HotelCorte Madera
10/10 Excellent
Love the suites! Centrally located for where we needed to go.
Love the suites! Centrally located for where we needed to go.
Sarah
Galleria Park Hotel
Galleria Park HotelDowntown San Francisco
10/10 Excellent
Their guest service is a 20/10. I called earlier in the week to ask about arriving early and parking. They were gracious and accommodating, saying we could check into our room if it was ready when we arrived. On arrival, the doorman (shamefully I didn’t get his name) was welcoming, friendly and efficient. I had injured my knee a couple of days earlier and was on crutches and he did everything he could to help me. At the front desk, Jared and Dominique were warm, welcoming, professional and...
Their guest service is a 20/10. I called earlier in the week to ask about arriving early and parking. They were gracious and accommodating, saying we could check into our room if it was ready when we arrived. On arrival, the doorman (shamefully I didn’t get his name) was welcoming, friendly and efficient. I had injured my knee a couple of days earlier and was on crutches and he did everything he could to help me. At the front desk, Jared and Dominique were warm, welcoming, professional and...
Sara
Argonaut Hotel
Argonaut HotelFisherman's Wharf
10/10 Excellent
The Argonaut is in a great location to see many of San Francisco bay area attractions, all within walking distance. The hotel is clean, quiet and safe, with great hospitality service.
The Argonaut is in a great location to see many of San Francisco bay area attractions, all within walking distance. The hotel is clean, quiet and safe, with great hospitality service.
Mary
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
LUMA Hotel San FranciscoDowntown San Francisco
10/10 Excellent
Exceptional hotel. Primarily, the staff was professional and courteous with personality. Ricky was outstanding at check-in, Giselle was enjoyable at the wine bar, and Kevin was kind at check-out.
The room was quiet and very well designed. Little details in the design were smart and made it super comfortable. Love the blackout shades and the shade in the “window” of the bathroom. Nice to have a foot bar in the shower. There were no plastic bags in the garbages. Loved the floor material. Super...
Exceptional hotel. Primarily, the staff was professional and courteous with personality. Ricky was outstanding at check-in, Giselle was enjoyable at the wine bar, and Kevin was kind at check-out.
The room was quiet and very well designed. Little details in the design were smart and made it super comfortable. Love the blackout shades and the shade in the “window” of the bathroom. Nice to have a foot bar in the shower. There were no plastic bags in the garbages. Loved the floor material. Super...
Darci
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel
Marines Memorial Club & HotelUnion Square
10/10 Excellent
Great staff and amazing history
Great staff and amazing history
Dennis Manuel
Star Motel
Star MotelCow Hollow
10/10 Excellent
The hotel has been completely renovated and is tastefully decorated, cozy, with ample parking, and a g family running it are very lovely people.
The hotel has been completely renovated and is tastefully decorated, cozy, with ample parking, and a g family running it are very lovely people.
Diane
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHGFisherman's Wharf
10/10 Excellent
We stayed with our preteen and little guy and it was wonderful. Area felt pretty safe. We had a bay view room and got to watch the lighthouse at Alcatraz at night. Real close to dining, Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf and just a couple blocks from the Big Bus station. Breakfasts were good and definitely saved money not paying for that every day! They are strict about the breakfast cutoff.
We stayed with our preteen and little guy and it was wonderful. Area felt pretty safe. We had a bay view room and got to watch the lighthouse at Alcatraz at night. Real close to dining, Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf and just a couple blocks from the Big Bus station. Breakfasts were good and definitely saved money not paying for that every day! They are strict about the breakfast cutoff.
Denise
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Chancellor Hotel on Union SquareUnion Square
10/10 Excellent
My stay was fantastic. The only negative thing I experienced was that they removed the US flag from its place of honor at the peak of their hotel in order to fly a pride flag in its place. As a veteran whos friends gave their lives for the US and whos coffins were draped with that flag, this was intolerable. There were plenty other places they could and did fly the pride flag. It should never fly in lieu of the Stars and Stripes.
My stay was fantastic. The only negative thing I experienced was that they removed the US flag from its place of honor at the peak of their hotel in order to fly a pride flag in its place. As a veteran whos friends gave their lives for the US and whos coffins were draped with that flag, this was intolerable. There were plenty other places they could and did fly the pride flag. It should never fly in lieu of the Stars and Stripes.
Chase
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