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Villa Inn

Property class: 2

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A restaurant with wooden floors, black chairs, and tables. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a red carpet, a comfortable armchair, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.
A motel with a parking lot, a flag, and a building with a red door.
A Villa Inn motel with a signboard, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $120
$107 nightly
$120 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

Explore the area

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1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Falkirk Cultural Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a refrigerator, and a bed.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small round table, and a chair. There is a framed picture on the wall above the bed.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Sep 6 - Sep 7
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About the neighborhood

San Rafael

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 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Muir Woods National Monument and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Golden Gate Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • Dominican University of California - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Marin History Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Falkirk Cultural Center - 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
  • ‪Los Moles Hecho En Casa - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bay Thai Cuisine - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Il Davide - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Villa Inn

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. Open select days.

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This older property has real charm, very clean, awesome restaurant on site, excellent staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and helpful staff with easy parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay here. Restaurant attached was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the restaurant at the hotel. Very convenient and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for traveling
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zoila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great parking. The attendant was very friendly and helpful with all my quesrions. We met the owner, super friendly. Overall, it was a nice, clean place to stay at.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place for the price. Comfortable and clean. Breakfast was simple but had eggs. Front desk staff helpful and friendly. Would stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is a little run down, chairs and rugs are worn and need to be replaced, but it was clean and comfortable. The continental breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ver nice and love the attached restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villa Inn is a budget motel and served our purpose well - it was clean and quiet. The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was a little underwhelming compared to other hotels but it worked for the one morning we were there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price! The rooms are neatly arranged, spacious, and clean. Nice continental breakfast. Excellent staff assistance! I would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was everything that you would want in a motel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable; the basic room was fine for the good price. The staff are very friendly and helpful - overall a good stay. And the Italian restaurant on the property is outstanding!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, tasty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, very well situated. “engine” noise in the room till late.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An older place: comfortable but showing it's age. Breakfast was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aleksandr

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall experience was good, just one thing I noticed was crumbs on the bed which means they didn’t clean the bed prior. Breakfast was good, also good thing there’s a mini fridge and a microwave!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds and friendly staff. A win for me…
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to complain about, but nothing to really write home about. I had high expectations for the breakfast, but it was nothing too notable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was so-so...at best. Parking was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Economical, convenient, comfortable hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is charming and its location is relatively accessible to local businesses. It is dated, but this is what makes it comfortable and unique. The grounds were well kept and there is an abundance of greenery and flowers. Breakfast was simple but fulfilling. We will definitely return the next time up in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All was perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Clean, quiet, and a nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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