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North Bay Inn

2.0 star property

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Reception
Room amenity
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Coffee and/or coffee maker
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dominican University of California
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, King bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, King suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

North Bay Inn

Adults-only motel in San Rafael with free parking
This motel features coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
North Bay Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Rafael motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at North Bay Inn. During your stay, you'll be close to Marin Country Mart. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from San Francisco Bay and a few minutes from Mission San Rafael Arcangel
As a guest of North Bay Inn, you'll find coffee/tea in common area and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Rafael motel.

Languages

English

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)

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

  • No pets 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 at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.

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

North Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 910 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 910 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 910 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 910 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 910 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

Wouldn't check me in; lost my 4

I did not have my drivers license - had a passport and had my license downloaded from CA DMV. Would not let me stay, would not refund me. Terrible experience and I lost $100+ for the pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrain

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

6/10 Okay

Adrain

Travelled with partner
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

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Braeden

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
They advertised a pull out bed and breakfast, neither of which were there
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Thiago

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good housekeeping. Comfy beds. Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolau

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Jon

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wharf Inn was the perfect spot for our San Francisco adventure! The location was ideal - steps away from Pier 39, delicious food, and those iconic cable cars. Our room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Loved waking up to the sounds of the sea lions and the bustling wharf. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Everything is very good I love the house keeping service but the front desk women she don't I have patience I went to ask spoon door was not opening I knock the door she was very angry for knocking and she said coffe will be available after 7 in the morning but was not and when I went after 7:30 she was staring me.like weird look like I was begging for that.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raum

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharath

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
There was no trash bin in my room, hoping to have it for my future visit. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Janam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Motel style hotel . Noisy due to highway next to the property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

pete

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The “thing”at the front desk who I assume was the front desk person Was an absolute moron Rude to my family wouldn’t let them wait for my arrival in the lobby could go and on I understand the motel is your basic cheap seedy hotel establishment So I’m not suprised that they would have A miserable troll like the one I had to deal with . Never returning again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edwin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

johnni

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Coffee was good in the lobby/ but don’t call it breakfast. Woman at front desk not friendly. More concerned with talking to her friend on the phone both during pm check in and breakfast time. It met my needs. Chain hotel fod $40 more may have been nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rixzene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and check out. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024