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North Bay Inn

2.0 star property
Adults-only motel in San Rafael with free parking

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Reception
Dining
Room amenity
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
North Bay Inn, near San Francisco Bay, offers travelers a practical home base with to-go breakfast and reliable in-room WiFi. The helpful staff provides local insights, and the lobby offers complimentary coffee, tea, and newspapers for morning planning.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, King suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, King bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

San Rafael is home to North Bay Inn. Muir Woods National Monument and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field and Bay Area Discovery Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901

What's nearby

  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Dominican University of California - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 5 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 19 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Picante - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Michael's Sourdough Sandwiches - ‬13 min walk

About this property

North Bay Inn

Motel near San Francisco Bay
North Bay Inn provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at North Bay Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Similar properties

Exterior

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
6.4 out of 10, 1,002 reviews
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

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.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 21 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

North Bay Inn
North Bay Inn San Rafael
North Bay San Rafael
North Bay Inn Motel
North Bay Inn San Rafael
North Bay Inn Motel San Rafael

Frequently asked questions

Is North Bay Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at North Bay Inn?

As of 21 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Bay Inn on 18 Nov 2025 start from AU$146.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at North Bay Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at North Bay Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at North Bay Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is North Bay Inn located?

Situated in San Rafael, this motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Marin Country Mart and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from San Francisco Bay. Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Larkspur Ferry Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

North Bay Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 936 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 936 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 936 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 936 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 936 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shuvo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Generally clean place to get a bed for the night. Property is quite clean and up to date for the price you pay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inside was clean and nice. Could hear noise from outside quite a bit and 2nd floor too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

daniel

Ease of check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Not a bad place. Not a great place. Just a place to stay. Fit what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sybill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Just a quiet motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old building with newly redone bathrooms and painted walls, but the carpet had a hole in it. You could see the concrete floor. There were about 4 burn marks on the carpet. Really bad appearance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, friendly, great price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garreth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the front desk staff was super friendly and helpful. room was average but clean and the bed was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lilitie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great, short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness
Renovated bathroom. Could open window. But advertised free breakfast which was false. And cardboard dumpster at Harbor Freight was emptied each morning at 4:45am because they are too cheap to get a box compactor/bailer.
Vanity and sink outside bathroom
New tile of shower surround
New eco double flush toilet
Desk has drawer
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melinda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no one there to check us in. Terrible service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you need a place to stay it's a place to stay. The night I stayed there were a bunch of modified cars and lowrider trucks ripping around the neighbourhood with latin American flags out the windows. Perhaps it was after a football (soccer) match or something, hopefully not a turf war although there was a police presence in response to the chaos. This is a bare bones, tired motel. The carpet was in a sorry state but the toilet was clean. If you just need to a place to crash after a day of driving and you're a man, it's probably fine. The thing that pissed me off was that two members of staff tried to enter my room at 9am with the master key while I was still asleep despite checkout being 11am. I had to rush to the door to stop them from coming in because there's no security lock. It disrupted my sleep, which I did not appreciate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrain

I like this place is good the hotel and the The lady was very kind and welcomed us with a smile.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

The prize, room, amenities on the room and the surrounding was amazing! I will definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price and housekeeping was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

BING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like: Reasonable Price Don't like: No more continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and property, super friendly staff, will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. We received a warm welcome on arrival. The location wasn’t the best - next to a busy road and very limited options for eateries in walking distance. It suited our purpose as an easy place to get to Point Reyes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrain

The lady was very kind and welcomed us with a smile.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m glad we looked at the room, it was very nice and well provisioned well beyond the outside appearance
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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