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Marin Lodge

2.0 star property

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Courtyard
Interior
Reception
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
$122
$109 nightly
$122 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27

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1735 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(97 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Rafael

With a stay at Marin Lodge in San Rafael (Lincoln), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market. .This hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Golden Gate Bridge and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Presidio of San Francisco.

What's nearby

  • Dominican University of California - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Falkirk Cultural Center - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • 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 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Burren House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caleruega Dining Hall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laos Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Villa - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Marin Lodge

Hotel in San Rafael with free parking
Marin Lodge offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This San Rafael hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
This smoke-free hotel features hiking/biking trails nearby.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Marin Lodge San Rafael
Marin Lodge
Colonial Hotel San Rafael
Colonial Motel San Rafael
Marin Lodge Hotel
Marin Lodge San Rafael
Marin Lodge Hotel San Rafael

Marin Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 818 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean and quiet place to rest. I’ll be back :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott, San Francisco

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little motel. Rooms comfortable. Trees/landscaping make it feel like it's in the woods, but it is just moments away from freeway and city center.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and surprisingly quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shervin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet rooms at a great price. Friendly service. Treats like a free soda and breakfast pastries.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Grateful!

Very helpful in anything we needed & great decorating! Loved the space of the room & bathroom & everything in working order! Grateful that you fly the USA flag!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value, free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was ready friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat, Gualala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay when I visit this area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet Quaint and Cute
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Few things didn't work

The room heater didn't work. The remote for the ceiling fan didn't work. Rm 106
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and convenient. Staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Concord

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, very easy parking, and quite enough
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, convenient and reasonable for San Rafael
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay that is centrally located, but very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Marin lodge was clean and comfortable and perfect for our brief visit to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Concord

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First ever night here. Check in person was very nice and a happy person. I appreciate the room is well appreciated and has A/C!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025