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Marin Lodge

2.0 star property
San Rafael guestrooms with free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Reception
Coffee service
Exterior
Courtyard

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1735 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Dominican University of California
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Rafael, CA (SRF)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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CA $262 total
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15 Feb - 16 Feb
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About the area

San Rafael

In San Rafael .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this San Rafael hotel, you'll find Dominican University of California and Marin History Museum. Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dominican University of California - 15 min walk
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 2 min drive
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 2 min drive
  • Marin County Civic Center - 2 min drive
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Commons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Double Rainbow Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The State Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Royal Ground Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Marin Lodge

San Rafael guestrooms with free WiFi
Marin Lodge offers its guests coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Rafael hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English, Filipino, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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 parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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. 794 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 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

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meliza

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and the location good. The replace ambiance is so relaxing👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming, convenient, well priced
This motel has been around a very long time. They've done a great job of upgrading it and yet keeping it super cute and Charming. It is very easy to get to. It is just right off the 101 if you are coming from the south. If you are coming from the north you kind of have to pass it, take the next exit loop around and get back on the southbound freeway to get off to get to this place. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable, clean and the bed was very comfortable. It is close to the freeway, but I had no trouble sleeping at all. When I am in the area, I will always stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely appointed room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay
The bed was very comfortable and helped me to get a good nights sleep. I love the coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave. The owner was very helpful and personable. Thank you, Marin Lodge. I’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Alfonso

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The personal didn’t want to honor the payment from Expedia. Don’t know why
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yixuan

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great…the property is older but has been updated and is well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Small Gem
This a convenient and comfortable hotel that we enjoy staying at when we visit family in Marin. The staff is always helpful and friendly. The rooms have all the basic amenities and are clean. Overall, a great value given their room rates.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quieter option
This place was very nice. It is in a much quieter area than options closer or in San Francisco. Very nice staff. We liked it so much we stayed there again later on the same trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, rooms were excellent for the price. A bargain, for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is convenient to freeways and dining. San Francisco is 20 minutes to the south. The rooms are like suites, with high ceilings, ample lighting plenty of doutlets, and comfortable furnishings. Staff are friendly and helpful. Ample free parking is all off street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was even called about a left nightgowns
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff at check-in. Clean, quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed 4 times and every time it's been the best. Clean clean rooms the beds are great the owners are so nice.they definitely a 10 in my book.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Andrea

Travelled with partner
I loved the decor, the comfory
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Izumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent a night passing through San Rafael on our way to the Redwoods. But the owners were kind and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, we will always stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely little motel. The trees they’ve planted by the rooms make it feel scenic and the trees between the road and motel make it quiet. The room was very clean and nicely decorated. The nights were quiet - I could hear peepers! The staff was very friendly. Just a great experience. Highly recommend.
The trees make it look lovely
The trees make it feel like a lodge in the woods
Cute decorations on door
Nicely decorated room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024