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North Bay Inn

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, King bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

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

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About the neighborhood

San Rafael

With a stay at North Bay Inn in San Rafael (Canal), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. .This motel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Muir Woods National Monument and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Presidio of San Francisco.
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What's nearby

  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Marin Country Mart - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Dominican University of California - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Classic Billiards - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬12 min walk
  • Burger King
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Picante - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Mi Familia - ‬8 min walk

About this property

North Bay Inn

North Bay Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Rafael motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. 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 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 43-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
This motel has 2 floors in 2 buildings and offers designated smoking areas. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. 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 self parking on site

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 fire extinguisher and 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

North Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 960 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 960 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 960 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 960 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 960 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

JAZMINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, friendly staff. Good rates
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maria

Staff was nice, quiet stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Easy access to freeway and parking lot is simple
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amogh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious, with ample storage for two people. The motel is conveniently located near the I580-101 freeway junction, which is an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sybill

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

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lilitie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great, short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

8/10 Good

daniel

Ease of check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, friendly, great price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay for a few nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adrain

I like this place is good the hotel and the The lady was very kind and welcomed us with a smile.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

6/10 Okay

Scott

Not a bad place. Not a great place. Just a place to stay. Fit what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Eric R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite and kind and very clean place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Raj Lalith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023