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Marin Lodge

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Courtyard
Interior
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1735 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(95 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

San Rafael

With a stay at Marin Lodge in San Rafael (Lincoln), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market. .This hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Golden Gate Bridge and 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Alcatraz Island.

What's nearby

  • Dominican University of California - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Falkirk Cultural Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Burren House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caleruega Dining Hall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tam Commons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Villa - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Marin Lodge

Hotel in San Rafael with free parking
Marin Lodge offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This San Rafael hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
This smoke-free hotel features hiking/biking trails nearby.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Marin Lodge San Rafael
Marin Lodge
Colonial Hotel San Rafael
Colonial Motel San Rafael
Marin Lodge Hotel
Marin Lodge San Rafael
Marin Lodge Hotel San Rafael

Marin Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 816 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Marin lodge was clean and comfortable and perfect for our brief visit to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Concord

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First ever night here. Check in person was very nice and a happy person. I appreciate the room is well appreciated and has A/C!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was efficient and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daneal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful family that runs the lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali Isam Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here regularly with a friendly, helpful and thoughtful staff. Room was clean and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GREGG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean, modest, attractive … so far good! Only been here 3 hours. Staff was pleasant and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Hidden Gem

Booked this motel the last minute based on reviews. Driving thru the area and needed a one night stay. Could not have been better!!! The young man checking us in was very helpful with restaurants and local information. 100% recommend and I have stayed in less than 1 star and 5 star plus hotels LOL
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very pleasant and polite. Super clean, bedsheets were crisp and the bed was comfortable. Best low price option, for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marin Lodge is a small, clean, very quiet hotel located 3 minutes away by car from downtown San Rafael. I especially liked the in-room microwave and mini-fridge. It is definitely not fancy, but overall a great boutique alternative to the larger brands that offer rooms at around the same price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025