Marin Hilltop Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A restaurant with leather booths, wooden tables, and hanging light fixtures.
A modern bar area with multiple seating options, including leather booths and tables, and a bar counter with a variety of bottles.
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A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a computer.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, a mirror, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $181
$161 nightly
$181 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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1010 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, CA, 94903
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Rafael

A stay at Marin Hilltop Hotel places you in the heart of San Rafael, within a 5-minute drive of Marin County Civic Center and Dominican University of California. .This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from China Camp State Park and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Mission San Rafael Arcangel.

What's nearby

  • Marin County Civic Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Dominican University of California - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 25 min drive - 15.9 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪the Farmers Wife - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Marin Hilltop Hotel

Marin Hilltop Hotel offers 235 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 235 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and a ballroom.
Enjoy Californian cuisine at Hillside Tavern, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San Rafael? This hotel has 2520 square feet (234 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Hillside Tavern - This poolside restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 21 to 24 for adults and USD 13 to 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hillside Tavern

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,520 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (38 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Hulu
  • LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 2 2026 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Meeting facilities
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 150.00 and a deposit of USD 20 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 21 to 24 for adults, and USD 13 to 16 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 20 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night plus USD 150.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Marin Hilltop Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1244 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful staff, nice location and nice rooms..
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Easy and friendly check-in, clean room, lovely grounds, close to hiking trails, overall a great overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great remodel happening .looksgreat
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and nice, and the staff were friendly and accessible to stores and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent staff, very friendly. I loved the outdoor area, the gym was nice, the room was clean
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cinthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They advertised a breakfast buffet, but was only available on the weekend. The staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, easy check in. Room road noise was noticeable, but affordable and close to all amenities. I would stay again but request a room on other side of freeway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely Hotel, with a fine Hot Tub!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dr.LaMonte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Room to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay when I come up from So Cal. Staff is very friendly the property is immaculate and very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. It was very quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here before. Nice location and nice hotel. Rooms are getting older, so it is exciting to see the remodeling going on. Rooms definitely show wear and tear. Staff is nice, especially the breakfast host. We remember her from our last stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean staff courteous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is being renovated which is good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malachi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was phenomenal
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and her three girls had an awesome stay such friendly staff and super clean place super comfy bits. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes - great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is a bit dated, but it's centrally located. The room can be noisy because it's close to the freeway. The staff are super friendly. Parking is free. There are a bar and a restaurant onsite for convenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is my fourth visit, and I keep returning because I am pleased with the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, check-in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Marriott has redone the public areas nicely, but the rooms are yet to be done. The furnature in our room as old and worn. In a year or so this will be a very nice hotel once the rooms have been upgraded.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026