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Marin Hilltop Hotel

3.5 star property

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Property amenity
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Suite
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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1010 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, CA, 94903
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Field of Dogs Dog Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San Rafael

A stay at Marin Hilltop Hotel places you in the heart of San Rafael, within a 5-minute drive of Marin County Civic Center and Dominican University of California. .This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from China Camp State Park and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Mission San Rafael Arcangel.

What's nearby

  • Marin County Civic Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Field of Dogs Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dominican University of California - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 25 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Roadside BBQ - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Marin Hilltop Hotel

Marin Hilltop Hotel offers 235 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Rafael hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 235 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy Californian cuisine at Hillside Tavern, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in San Rafael? This hotel has 2520 square feet (234 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Hillside Tavern - This poolside restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 21 to 24 for adults and USD 13 to 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hillside Tavern

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,520 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (97 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2010
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Hulu
  • LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 150.00 and a deposit of USD 20 per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 21 to 24 for adults, and USD 13 to 16 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 20 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night plus USD 150.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Marin Hilltop Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1300 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Lani

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, nice and clean rooms, breakfast was very good and reasonably priced compared with hotel brands I’ve been to before (similar to Hilton Garden Inn). Hotel was a Four Points but is experiencing a rebranding. My group also loved the hot tub and pool, and they said the burger from the Tavern was a hit! Very great place to stay if visiting San Rafael or just passing through on 101. I’d definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Vakhtangi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

JANICE

Travelled with partner
Check in staff not friendly. Heating/cooling unit was very loud when fan was running. Bath towel had long hair on it. Pillow case torn. Facility is renovating. Our room was below a unit being renovated. EARLY Saturday morning there was a crew banging away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Bradley, Monroe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Shaun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disgusting rooms and hotel is so musty. Outdated everything EXCEPT their lobby. Makes you feel like you are at a nice hotel but it is so nasty. Parking is like a motel. Have construction cars everywhere. Roads filled with potholes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Monita

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I think there was bedbugs because the first night that we stayed in room 311 we got bites all over a red mark. It was really noisy because we got the room by the freeway. I did call ahead of time to make sure not to get a room by the freeway but overall this will be the last time we stay there and I’ve stayed there so many times and not had any problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Reinaldo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Radovan

Business traveller
noisy heating system
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Radovan

Business traveller
noisy heating system, everything else acceptable
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kristen Lee, Parker

Staff was good. Room was dated with paper thin walls. I could hear everything. Lots of construction and noise pretty much all day and into the night. Water temperature was sporadic often running out of hot water. Housekeeping was every other day and they forgot my room. Found wet towels on the floor and things left unclean even with the full service. Parking was difficult as they blocked all the spaces in walking distance to my building. Made parking at night for a woman alone a bit sketchy. I was disappointed in this experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Great service all around
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Charity

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

ronald

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sally

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula, Cameron Park

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, but the rooms are very dated with no amenities. Good value, however.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026