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Marin Hilltop Hotel

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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.)
    ‪61 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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
(15 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

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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
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 25 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 25 min drive - 21.6 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
  • ‪La Toscana - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lou's Takeaway - ‬2 min drive

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel 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.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. 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
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 1 2026 to September 30 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from July 1 2026 to September 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 708 out of 1294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1294 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr.LaMonte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Room to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean staff courteous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and her three girls had an awesome stay such friendly staff and super clean place super comfy bits. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bradley

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

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is my fourth visit, and I keep returning because I am pleased with the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes - great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, check-in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean. Loved that they offered a microwave in the room and their fridge was good-sized. The AC unit was a little loud, however.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

10/10 Excellent

William J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. All the staff members were very friendly. There is a restaurant on site with good food and reasonable prices. They have a big parking lot with free parking. The location is great, very close to major parkways.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Check in and restaurant staff were professional and friendly. I would recommend this property and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Even though there was construction work, they comped me breakfast.Big smiles.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Our stay was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, friendly staff, good location
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was a wonderful stay for the price. Clean, friendly staff, bar and restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Very good moderately priced hotel. Clean with nice-sized rooms and the staff was consistently kind and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, the staff as always are so nice and the hotel smells so nice when you walk through the front doors. I travel alone and I feel very safe at this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly rooms are clean. The surrounding area was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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