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7.9

755 reviews

Villa Inn

Villa Inn

1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, 94901, California, United States

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Free parking

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Villa Inn

Welcome to Villa Inn, a charming 2-star hotel located in the heart of San Rafael, California. With its convenient address at 1600 Lincoln Avenue, the hotel is just a short 0.8mi distance from the city center.

You'll feel right at home with a range of amenities offered at Villa Inn. Start your day off right with a delicious complimentary breakfast. The hotel also provides free parking, making it easy to explore the nearby attractions. Additionally, Villa Inn is pet-friendly, so you can bring along your furry friends on your adventure.

With 755 positive reviews, Villa Inn is a popular choice among travelers. Guests have praised the hotel's amenities, friendly staff, and clean and comfortable rooms. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a private bathroom, a TV, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine. Whether you're enjoying the beautiful hiking and cycling trails nearby or simply relaxing in your room, Villa Inn is the perfect place to unwind during your stay in San Rafael.

Please note that prices at Villa Inn start from just $106, making it an affordable option for budget-conscious travelers. Experience a pleasant stay at Villa Inn and explore all that San Rafael has to offer.

Indulge in a delicious dining experience at Villa Inn's on-site restaurant, Cafe Villa. Offering a delightful menu of Italian cuisine, you can treat your taste buds to authentic dishes without even leaving the hotel. From mouthwatering pasta dishes to delectable desserts, you'll find a variety of options to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner for two or a family meal, Cafe Villa provides a cozy and inviting atmosphere for an enjoyable dining experience.

At Villa Inn, we want to make your stay as convenient as possible. That's why we accept a variety of payment methods, including Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. Please note that cash is not accepted, so be sure to bring your preferred credit or debit card when checking in or making any purchases during your stay. With easy payment options, you can focus on enjoying your time exploring the city and making unforgettable memories.

Choose from a variety of comfortable and spacious room options at Villa Inn. Our Queen Room with Two Queen Beds is perfect for families, accommodating up to 2 adults and 2 children. If you're traveling with a smaller party, our King Room and Queen Room are suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. For families or larger groups, our Double Room with Two Double Beds comfortably accommodates up to 2 adults and 2 children. Each room is equipped with amenities such as air conditioning, a private bathroom, a TV, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Immerse yourself in the charm of San Rafael while enjoying the convenience and comfort of Villa Inn. With its pet-friendly policy, on-site restaurant, and comfortable rooms, our hotel provides everything you need for a pleasant and memorable stay. Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore the nearby hiking and cycling trails or simply relax in your cozy room. Book your stay at Villa Inn today and discover the wonders of San Rafael at an affordable price.

Closest airports

Oakland International Airport

24.2mi

Buchanan Field Airport

25.4mi

San Francisco International Airport

26.5mi

Sonoma County Airport

39.5mi

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

54mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Rooms

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Refrigerator

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Welcome to our spacious King Room, featuring a comfortable King size bed that accommodates 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, microwave and coffee machine, fridge, air conditioning, and a tea/coffee maker. Relax and unwind while watching satellite channels on the TV or cozying up in the sitting area.

Double Room with Two Double Beds - single occupancy in Villa Inn
Double Room with Two Double Beds - single occupancy in Villa Inn
Double Room with Two Double Beds - single occupancy in Villa Inn
Double Room with Two Double Beds - single occupancy in Villa Inn
Double Room with Two Double Beds - single occupancy in Villa Inn
Double Room with Two Double Beds - single occupancy in Villa Inn
Double Room with Two Double Beds - single occupancy in Villa Inn
Double Room with Two Double Beds - single occupancy in Villa Inn
Double Room with Two Double Beds - single occupancy in Villa Inn
Double Room with Two Double Beds - single occupancy in Villa Inn
Double Room with Two Double Beds - single occupancy in Villa Inn
Double Room with Two Double Beds - single occupancy in Villa Inn
Double Room with Two Double Beds - single occupancy in Villa Inn
Double Room with Two Double Beds - single occupancy in Villa Inn
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Room - 2 Queen

2 Double Beds

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Refrigerator

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Offering free Wi-Fi, this air-conditioned room includes a satellite TV, a seating area, a microwave, a refrigerator and ironing facilities.

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Refrigerator

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Offering free Wi-Fi, this air-conditioned room includes a satellite TV, a seating area, a microwave, a refrigerator and ironing facilities.

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Guest reviews

7.9

755 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Christopher

8.2

June 2024

Monday morning breakfast was just OK. Hard boiled eggs, mini muffins, and bagels. From the online reviews, I was expecting more. I will be teaching once a week at Dominican University so proximity is very important to me. The location was perfect. The price was reasonable.

The poor Internet signal bothered me when I had work to do for the following morning. There were times when there was no signal. It may have just been the room, but I would’ve appreciated advance notice on this. The breakfast was just satisfactory. It was more of a grab and go type of breakfast. There were no Coke or Diet Coke in the lounge area. It was all out.

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Suzanne

9.1

January 2025

The bed was quite comfortable. I brought my own pillows. The mini refrigerator has a full top freezer with its own door. The microwave and coffee maker worked. Plenty of hot water for the shower and sink. I had a desk and a table and a little counter in the corner by the clothes rod. Plenty of space to lay things out for the week I was there. The room was clean. Like many facilities in San Rafael, there were some ants wandering about on the surfaces, looking for food. I kept my food in the refrigerator so it was fine. The complementary breakfast included bagels, cereal, fresh pineapple and, on most day, hard boiled eggs. A couple of day there were no eggs. The on-site Italian restaurant has great dinners. It's closed Sunday and maybe Monday. I was busy at school all day and they fed me there. If you want something with pretty, updated interiors, you will have to pay a lot more and go someplace else. This is a place to sleep and it's a darned good place to sleep.

The WiFi was fine for downloading email and using a browser. You couldn't stream video with it or use Zoom. I went to Dominican University's library when I needed Zoom, as I was there for Dominican classes.

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Pamela

10

July 2024

The hotel is family run. Marcelo the owner greeted me at checkin. An Amazon package had arrived before me and Chrissy came in on her day off to ensure I got it. The cleaning crew were thorough and friendly, satisfying requests with smiles. While Continental breakfasts are usually only a roll, coffee and fruit, Villa Inn had hard boiled eggs, toasted bagels w cream cheese, muffins, cereals and juice. Good coffee with real h&h. The happy hour in the restaurant was excellent. Wine $6 and other deals. I had a Burrata cheese/Heirloom tomato salad, roasted Brussels sprouts w Pecorino cheese and a generous pour of excellent Italian wine for $25! David the chef and Drew the wine steward/waiter were fun and efficient. Wifi was strong. Many tv/movie stations. I caught some Wimbledon matches. The bed was comfy w good quality percale sheets. Thick white towels in the bath. AC was good. Nice mature gardens. While the property is older and some wear and tear is evident here and there, I didn't see any of the worn carpet described in other posts. Boyd Memorial Park is nearby and accessible. If you take the road directly across the street and go up through lovely neighborhoods it meets an entrance to the park. Well maintained safe trails go to the top where you'll find gorgeous views. A 1 hour rt workout. You can walk to downtown in 20 min. or Uber for $5. I will happily return to Villa Inn next visit.

Printer wasn't available for boarding passes. I used my phone boarding pass but like a paper back up.

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Suzanne

9.1

January 2024

The on-site restaurant (lunch dinner) serves the guest continental breakfast and it's exceptional. The attendant will cook you a waffle. Butter and a massive pitcher of syrup are at the ready. She cut up fresh pineapple each morning. She prepares hard boiled eggs to go with the usual fare of bagels, muffins, and boxed cereal. Hot water for tea, and fresh coffee. The building is 60 years old, so it looks a little worn, but it's set back from the busy avenue and there's plenty of parking. On-site laundry and vending machines. The bed was comfortable. Everything worked.

The room behind me shared a bathroom wall and it was fabulous at transmitting the racket the celebrants produced at midnight and later. I brought my own fleece blanket to augment the provided bedding. You could run the heat to keep warm under the scanty covers, but I preferred to add a layer and not have the wall unit cycling on and off.

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Jeffrey

9.1

December 2023

The facility is a great value and more than what we expected. Even with our late check-in, there were still parking spaces available which made it a small walk to our room. The staff is genuinely friendly and they make you feel like family upon arrival. The room we had was bigger than we expected. It also had a small kitchenette with an eating area and a separate bedroom for the kids. The main area is spacious. The surrounding rooms were quiet. Although the room was a little dated, we could tell that it was being renovated. It was a very convenient and comfortable stay.

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Nancie

8.2

November 2024

The owner and T were giving me ideas where to hike. They were very welcoming and during my stay I would go speak with T, who originally was in training, but was successful, outgoing and smart so was working solo. There was a restaurant attached to the hotel. The room was good size. Little table to eat at. Good size bathroom. Bed was comfy and plenty of lighting. Refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker.

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Brendan

8.2

August 2024

Friendly and accommodating staff. Room was commodious. Checkout time is noon and checkin is 3pm, both of which are more generous than what you usually see --- makes it not so rushed when leaving. Decent breakfast. A cut above the typical basic motel.

Restaurant was closed during our stay. At the breakfast, they started to close up slightly before the stated time so we couldn't get waffles. Not exactly close to the center of town.

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Glenda

8.2

October 2024

The Inn was set in well tended grounds and was in a good position for access to the 101. Downtown San Raphael less than a mile away so easily walkable for an amble around the eclectic selection of bars and restaurants. Room was well set out with a good size table and chairs for dining. Continental breakfast in the adjoining restaurant was decent. Really appreciated the well priced laundry facilities.

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Sean

8.2

October 2024

The room was dated but clean and the shower was excellent, this really was a good value for the price and the staff was amazing. The breakfast was simple but good enough, and they will make you a waffle if you ask!

The wifi was spotty at best and only good for phone use, do not plan on streaming or getting work done on a laptop or tablet.

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Alice

8.2

November 2023

The room was clean and spacious, the bed was very comfortable and the heater worked great on a cold night. It was super easy to jump on the freeway and get to the city in minutes.All in all, it's a good room.for a good price and I will go back.

If you can get past chipped and cracked paint in the ceiling, cabinets and tub, this is a great place to stay. It is very clean, just a little tired. The continental breakfast was very basic. It would have been much better if it included yogurt.

Points of Interest Around Villa Inn

Attractions

Marin County

5.9mi

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

10.4mi

Baker Beach

13.5mi

Sea Cliff

13.8mi

Saints Peter and Paul Church

14.1mi

San Francisco Japantown

14.4mi

Pacific Heights

14.4mi

Fillmore District

14.4mi

Conservatory of Flowers

14.9mi

Barbary Coast Trail

15.2mi

San Francisco Botanical Garden

15.3mi

Grateful Dead House

15.5mi

16th Avenue Tiled Steps

16mi

Berkeley

16.4mi

HopMonk Tavern

21.4mi

Restaurants

Cafe Villa

Cuisines

  • Italian

Amenities of Villa Inn

Free parking

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Stay rules - Villa Inn

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Villa Inn

Can I bring my pet to Villa Inn?

Absolutely! At Villa Inn, you can stay with your beloved pet without any additional charges. They warmly welcome your furry friend and offer a pet-friendly environment, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for both you and your pet.

At what times are check-in and check-out at Villa Inn?

When you book a stay at Villa Inn, you can access your room from 03:00 PM and should leave by 12:00 PM.

Can guests park for free at Villa Inn?

Yes, Villa Inn provides free on-site parking for its guests. The parking is public and there is no need to make a reservation for it.

How much does a stay at Villa Inn cost?

The entry-level price at Villa Inn is $106. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.

Which room categories can I book at Villa Inn?

Villa Inn offers a variety of rooms including Queen Rooms with Two Queen Beds, a King Room, Queen Rooms, and Double Rooms with Two Double Beds. Smoking is not allowed in any of these rooms. The rooms vary in size, ranging from 215 sqft to 377 sqft. The occupancy for these rooms typically accommodates 2 adults and 1 or 2 children.

What activities does Villa Inn offer?

Guests at Villa Inn can enjoy a range of leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel offers cycling and hiking facilities, providing opportunities for guests to explore and engage in outdoor activities.

Additionally, guests have the option to dine at the on-site restaurant, Cafe Villa. The restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine, offering guests a chance to indulge in delicious meals without having to leave the hotel premises. This provides convenience and a delightful dining experience for guests who prefer to stay within the hotel.

With these leisure amenities and the on-site restaurant, guests at Villa Inn have various options to spend their time and make the most out of their stay. Whether it's enjoying outdoor activities or savoring Italian dishes, Villa Inn ensures that guests have a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Does Villa Inn feature its own restaurants?

Yes, the Villa Inn has a restaurant called Cafe Villa on site. The restaurant serves Italian cuisine.

Does Villa Inn accept credit cards and cash payments?

Villa Inn does not accept cash payments. However, they do accept credit card payments including Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express.

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