Motel in San Rafael with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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.
Languages
English, French, Italian
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
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
Free 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
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.
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
376
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
348
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
145
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
65
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
66
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Cristian
6 Mar 2025
Cristian
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Timothy
6 Mar 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A decent property forty years ago
This is an old property. It has been barely adequately maintained. The door to the room had a gap around it. The shower didn't work properly. There was no soap or shampoo in the shower dispensers. The sink drained very slowly.
Timothy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Kenyatta
5 Mar 2025
Kenyatta
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Sandra
3 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Check in was easy. Restaurant was good. Shower was great and all amenities such as fridge, microwave, dryer , tv were fine. Bed was extremely hard with two hard pillows and lightweight bedding. Service was very good.
Clean and friendly place. Okay Continental breakfast. This is my second visit here. I stayed for a couple of weeks, this time around. Overall, a great value spot to stay at. My only complaint is that there were many nights after 9~10pm with lots of noise coming from the parking lot and some nights with children stomping around in the hallways. Not like my experience previously.
As always it was a wonderful stay, the only hotel I'll stay at when I'm visiting the Bay area.
Always allow me to check in early without a fee , thanks.
I found the space adequate- simple and basic and clean. Bed was very comfortable. Nice shower and tile work in bathroom. Fridge and microwave were really nice to have. Fairly quiet for a weekend. Excellent convenient location to downtown San Rafael.
The hotel is showing it's age, but it has a lot of good amenities. It has a nice vanity nook. The refrigerator works almost too well. The room was spacious and the bed was good but the pillows and linen wasn't great.
This is an older hotel but well-kept. The staff is very nice, there's a restaurant-bar connected to the hotel. The room is spacious and nice and clean. It is a bit older but we like to think it has character. Very comfortable.
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Angelique
Travelled with partner
16 Jan 2025
This hotel is located in nice location for visit to Muir Woods and Point Reyes. I like that they have parking for all guests. The front desk lady was very kind and helpful. Also the restaurant (not associated with hotel) has excellent food and service. It provides the convenience for dinner after a long day. The hotel room itself is only OK. It’s a old Inn. The bed is comfortable though.