With a stay at Villa Inn in San Rafael (Lincoln), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Dominican University of California. .This motel is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Golden Gate Bridge and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Presidio of San Francisco.
Dominican University of California - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Marin County Civic Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 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 - 2 min drive
The Burren House - 2 min drive
Caleruega Dining Hall - 3 min drive
Double Rainbow Cafe - 2 min drive
Laos Kitchen - 2 min drive
About this property
Villa Inn
Motel in San Rafael with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Villa Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. 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 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This motel features designated smoking areas and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cafe Villa serving guests of Villa Inn. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Cafe Villa - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine.
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
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Cafe Villa
Family friendly
In-room crib
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
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.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Grab bar near toilet
Hand-held showerhead
Height-adjustable showerhead
In-room roll-in shower
Lever door handles
Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free crib
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Villa Inn
Villa Inn San Rafael
Villa San Rafael
Villa Inn Motel
Villa Inn San Rafael
Villa Inn Motel San Rafael
Villa Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Room was surprisingly quiet for being located between busy roads. Continental breakfast was fairly basic but nicely laid out. Excellent staff, very nice & prompt. Bed frame made a bit of noise every time you got up & down, but otherwise very clean & comfortable enough for us.
Would stay here again
Frances
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Randy
Traveled with family
Aug 27, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very worn down. Relatively clean but rust stains all over the sink and ceiling. Mold and lots of ants in the shower some even on the bed
Restaurant on site, plenty of other options within walking distance. Nice secluded area.
Brent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
kevin
Business traveler
Aug 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Safety is my first priority. Although a bit beat up, my room was really clean and all appliances worked. Good for a work stay. There's actuality a really good restaurant on the property.
We enjoyed our stay here during the last week in July. The front desk staff was very courteous and friendly. We stayed in room 14 and it was very quiet. We had daily housekeeping service. The complimentary breakfast in the restaurant included eggs, bagels with cream cheese, blueberry muffins, boxed cereals, coffee, and juice. Waffles are available upon request. Parking was conveniently available directly in front of our room. The room rate was very reasonable compared to others in the area. We would definitely stay there again.
eggs service.
The room is clean, beds and pillows are comfortable. All you need for a night or five without spending a fortune on the city. We were only there for a night but would gladly spend more here if needed. The included breakfast was very good as a bonus!
Internet felt slow to me. Housekeeping, Breakfast and Parking are alright. The AC and Heater can be better. Can we also get plastic ice bucket instead of paper.