Villa Inn

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About this property

Villa Inn

This motel features a restaurant, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-out and free newspapers.
Villa Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Villa Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Dominican University of California. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Italian cuisine while dining at Cafe Villa
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the restaurant and the helpful staff
  • 13 minutes on foot from Dominican University of California and a 2-minute drive from Mission San Rafael Arcangel
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Villa Inn also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Rafael motel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Cafe Villa – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 sockets 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 cot
  • 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

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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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. 436 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1000 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
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All was perfect
Stayed 6 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
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fitz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception was extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Economical, convenient, comfortable hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes Everyone was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn

Clean room, comfy bed, spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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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8/10 Good

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Súper clean and great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable and quiet. Friendly staff…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Afra

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

Liked: Room comfort
Cheap hotel, minimal breakfast, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Amenities
Cool bar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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

Irene

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

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant on site, plenty of other options within walking distance. Nice secluded area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025