Villa Inn

2.0 star property

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Free toiletries, towels
Exterior
Restaurant
Lobby
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $137
$122 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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.

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
  • Falkirk Cultural Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Classic Billiards - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Burren House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sana’a Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caleruega Dining Hall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laos Kitchen - ‬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.

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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1006 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert

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

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

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

8/10 Good

diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with our stay here. Rooms are immaculate, quiet and smell amazing. Breakfast is in the restaurant and has eggs, bagels, muffins, fruit and other things ready to serve plus you can order a thick waffle from the kitchen. Dining area and nightclub are very reminiscent of 1950's and Italian themed. Location isn't far from some shopping and very close to Hwy 101.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Janie

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I really love this place to stay at the price point. This is a clean, well situated place in a convenient area, there’s even a restaurant. I find the staff to be very nice. It’s near our favorite beach, so we will keep returning for short trips when we can. Thank you so much for your quaint little spot that we love!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fitz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception was extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes Everyone was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn

Clean room, comfy bed, spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best option in the area that’s pet friendly. The restaurant has really good Italian food!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Súper clean and great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service is good, place is conveniently located, easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable and quiet. Friendly staff…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Afra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best inn stay ever
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed/pillows/towels
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Cheap hotel, minimal breakfast, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Peaceful setting, nice rooms, excellent staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a mellow facility. The rooms are large. They have a good breakfast offering
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Amenities
Cool bar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, and location was easy to find off the freeway. We would definitely stay here again. The only issue was the room above us was very, very noisy late into the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025