9.2
(477 reviews)Marin Lodge
9.2
(477 reviews)Free parking
Pet Friendly
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
Private entrance
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Welcome to Marin Lodge, a charming 3-star motel located at 1735 Lincoln Avenue in San Rafael, California. With its convenient distance of just 0.9mi from the city center, this motel is the perfect base for exploring all that San Rafael has to offer.
Marin Lodge offers a range of amenities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. From free parking and complimentary WiFi to air conditioning and a private entrance, you'll have everything you need for a relaxing stay. The motel is also pet-friendly, so you can bring along your furry friends. The beautifully landscaped garden view adds to the tranquil ambiance of the property. With 477 reviews from satisfied guests, you can trust that Marin Lodge provides exceptional service and accommodations.
Marin Lodge provides a home away from home experience with its spacious and well-equipped rooms. Each room features free toiletries, a private bathroom, and a flat-screen TV. Additionally, guests can enjoy a variety of activities such as cycling and hiking in the surrounding area. Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, Marin Lodge is the perfect choice for your stay in San Rafael.
(Note: Price starts from $126 per night)
Marin Lodge offers a delightful selection of room types to suit your needs. For families or groups, the Double Room with Two Double Beds is the ideal choice. With 355 sqft of space, this room comfortably accommodates up to 4 adults and 3 children. You'll find a cozy atmosphere with a Double bed and a Queen-size bed, perfect for a good night's sleep after a day of exploring San Rafael. Smoking is not allowed in this room, ensuring a fresh and pleasant environment for everyone.
If you're traveling as a couple or on your own, the Queen Suite is a fantastic option. This charming room spans 226 sqft and offers a tranquil escape for up to 2 adults. Relax in the comfort of a Queen-size bed and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of a smoke-free room. Whether you're unwinding after a day of sightseeing or catching up on work, the Queen Suite provides a cozy and inviting space to make your stay in San Rafael truly special.
At Marin Lodge, you can expect exceptional service, comfortable accommodations, and a range of amenities to enhance your stay. The friendly staff is always available to assist you, and the convenient location means you'll be just minutes away from the city center and all the attractions San Rafael has to offer. With prices starting from $126 per night and a variety of room options available, Marin Lodge is the perfect choice for your stay in San Rafael, California.
Most popular amenities
Free parking
Pet Friendly
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
Private entrance
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
View
Wheelchair accessible
Free toiletries
Private Bathroom
Parking On Site
Rooms
Room type | Room info | Guests |
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Double Room with Two Double Beds 1 Double Bedand 1 Queen Size Bed Garden view Private Bathroom Private entrance Microwave Indulge in a spacious family room with two double beds, offering comfort and convenience for up to 4 adults and 3 children. Enjoy a garden view, modern amenities including a private bathroom, microwave and flat-screen TV, and relax in the air-conditioned comfort of this wheelchair accessible ground floor unit. | x4 + x3 | |
Queen Suite 1 Queen Size Bed Garden view Private Bathroom Private entrance Microwave Experience comfort and sophistication in our Queen Suite, a spacious 226 sqft double room with a garden view. Indulge in the convenience of a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and a range of amenities including a microwave and coffee machine for a truly relaxing stay. | + |
Double Room with Two Double Beds
1 Double Bedand
1 Queen Size Bed
Indulge in a spacious family room with two double beds, offering comfort and convenience for up to 4 adults and 3 children. Enjoy a garden view, modern amenities including a private bathroom, microwave and flat-screen TV, and relax in the air-conditioned comfort of this wheelchair accessible ground floor unit.
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Queen Suite
1 Queen Size Bed
Experience comfort and sophistication in our Queen Suite, a spacious 226 sqft double room with a garden view. Indulge in the convenience of a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and a range of amenities including a microwave and coffee machine for a truly relaxing stay.
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Guest reviews
9.2
(477 reviews)Categories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
Wifi quality
Featured reviews:
Kenneth
9.1
9.1
Easy access from Hwy 101 a couple of exits south of the county admin center. Convenient parking right next to the room. Nice size room with alcove where desk / working table is located - very nice size to set up computer and still have space for coffee / access to the microwave w/o having to rearrange things. Mini-refrigerator, microwave, coffee with Wolfgang Puck coffee (pretty tasty!) The lighting fixtures on the working table included USB for charging phones and tablets. Bed was very comfortable. The heating / air con unit works well.
I had difficulty getting the water in the shower as hot as I would have liked - that was really the only negative. Location comment: There aren’t any restaurants in the immediate area so driving is a must.
Louisa
10
10
charming California traditional motel that has been updated for style and comfort. we couldn’t fault it! it seems to be family owned and operated, and the staff are exceptionally friendly and accommodating, making sure we could check in even after a very delayed flight to SFO. our room had 2 beds, with mattresses better than we have at home, a fridge, TV, and modern shower. we slept really well. the neighborhood is quiet and so were the other guests! there are pastries and coffee at reception for a quick breakfast, and a couple of seating areas outside. a perfect stop over for road trips or breaking a journey! thank you!
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Leslie
10
10
They manage to have a charming motel in a tiny slice of real estate and it is just amazing. From the easy check-in to the friendly staff always willing to help we liked absolutely everything. The decor is a bit dated and I mean just a bit. They have clearly up graded since the photos on the website were taken.
There was really only one thing. The TV controls are super confusing and while we could see that we should be able to log into by our Netflix account, we could not. However we weren’t there for TV we were there for a wonderful wedding and only spent a few hours in the rooms anyway.
Cindy
10
10
Very clean. This is a charming little motel. The room was quite large and well-equipped. The staff that I dealt with was SO nice! Great people there. The corner room has a great layout. Much better than the typical roo as beds are perpendicular. Coffee in the office is Starbucks and tasty. Filtered water for filling our water bottles was a bonus! I would absolutely recommend Marin Lodge and will definitely stay there again when I am in the area.
Nothing! It was great!
John
10
10
I was very impressed with this hotel. It's off a street that runs parallel to the 101, so it's easy to access. Though it is very close to a major highway and you do get some noise, the hotel does a great job making it feel a bit more secluded by separating the parking area and hotel from the street by a line of mature trees and foliage. Each door into each room is separated by pines which add a real beauty to the hotel. It's very quaint-looking, having an old school, but modern "motel" look about it. Clean grounds, clean rooms, friendly service. I would definitely stay here again. Great price for Marin.
There was nothing I disliked about it.
Malcolm
9.1
9.1
The rooms were very clean. Bed comfortable. Checkin was fast. The couple running it are hustling around so no surprise things are in order. my wife and I will come back.
only reason I gave 9/10 is because a neighbor was talking late at night and keeping us up. my wife banged in the wall and they stopped. Normally you would not have an issue here.
Herbert
10
10
This place sort of hides behind the trees, but we are sure glad we found it. The main “like” has to be the room. It can be a matter of courtesy to say a room is spic and span … but if a room ever could be described as spic and span (and neat as a pin), it’s this one. Comfortable, nicely furnished … I don’t know what else to stay about the room. Also a nice, straightforward continental breakfast availability in the office.
It was too cold outside. 🤓
Lawrence
10
10
Very clean and quiet. Super friendly staff. Easy and secure parking in tree shaded area right outside the room. We stayed in February (windows closed), and the rooms seemed to be all booked but we didn't hear any sounds from other guests or from the nearby highway.
Not much to walk to from this location. But we had a car and lots to do in the area.
Barry
9.1
9.1
Marin Lodge is a very nicely upgraded 1950s era motel. It's quiet and peaceful, with many attractive trees and shrubs concealing it from the street. Bed and lounge chair were very comfortable, and room lighting was exceptionally good (5 lamps plus overhead fixture with ceiling fan). With open windows (in August), we didn't need a/c for our entire 4-night stay. Location is very handy to downtown San Rafael and only a couple of minutes from Hwy 101 access. An excellent "take-out" breakfast included coffee, fruit, and assorted pastries. Friendly and very obliging staff.
Because of its age, Marin Lodge rooms are on the small side compared to those of chain motels. Storage (particularly drawer space) is quite limited, though there's a fair amount of counter/shelf/desk space. Seating - in our rooms - was limited to one desk chair and one lounge chair with ottoman.
Tina
9.1
9.1
I liked that there was plenty of parking close to the rooms, upon check in, we were offered sodas and waters. Ice machine available at check in desk, Coffee was available in lobby. The rooms were large and the TV was perfect view from the soft bed.
Not many channel choices on tv, no hot tub, not walking distance to eat
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Hotel surroundings Marin Lodge
Attraction
Marin County
6miGolden Gate National Recreation Area
10.5miBaker Beach
13.6miSea Cliff
13.9miSaints Peter and Paul Church
14.2miPacific Heights
14.5miSan Francisco Japantown
14.5miFillmore District
14.5miConservatory of Flowers
15miBarbary Coast Trail
15.3miSan Francisco Botanical Garden
15.4miGrateful Dead House
15.6mi16th Avenue Tiled Steps
16.1miBerkeley
16.6miHopMonk Tavern
21.3miAttraction
Marin County
6miGolden Gate National Recreation Area
10.5miBaker Beach
13.6miSea Cliff
13.9miSaints Peter and Paul Church
14.2miPacific Heights
14.5miSan Francisco Japantown
14.5miFillmore District
14.5miConservatory of Flowers
15miBarbary Coast Trail
15.3miSan Francisco Botanical Garden
15.4miGrateful Dead House
15.6mi16th Avenue Tiled Steps
16.1miBerkeley
16.6miHopMonk Tavern
21.3miAmenities of Marin Lodge
Free parking
Pet Friendly
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
Private entrance
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
View
Wheelchair accessible
Free toiletries
Private Bathroom
Parking On Site
Amenities of Marin Lodge
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Beach
Bowling
Cycling
Hiking
Live music/Performance
Live sports events (broadcast)
Temporary art galleries
Tennis court
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Coffee house on site
Fruit
Tea/Coffee maker
Front Desk Services
Express check-in/out
Private check-in/out
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly
Private entrance
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Coffee machine
Dining table
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Radio
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Parking
Free parking
Parking On Site
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fan
Iron
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Services
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Transportation
Car rental
View
Garden view
View
House rules - Marin Lodge
Marin Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restrictions
Age restriction may apply
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cards accepted at this property
Discover,
Visa,
American Express,
Mastercard
This property does not accept cash.
Check-in / Check-out
Pets
Internet
Age restrictions
Parking
Children and beds
Cards accepted at this property
Fine print
All children are welcome to share their Parents' room.
There is limited capacity for extra beds or a crib in the room. Please call the front desk prior to arrival
Frequently Asked Questions - Marin Lodge
Marin Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!When are the check-in and check-out times for Marin Lodge?
Marin Lodge permits check-ins after 3:00 PM and expects check-outs to be completed by 11:00 AM.
Is there parking at Marin Lodge?
Yes, Marin Lodge does provide parking for its guests. The hotel offers free on-site public parking, and no reservation is required.
What's the nightly rate at Marin Lodge?
Accommodations at Marin Lodge can start from $126. Be aware, rates are influenced by room type and selected dates. Ensure to specify your stay dates for up-to-date pricing.
Which room categories can I book at Marin Lodge?
The hotel offers different types of rooms, including Family rooms and Double rooms. Family rooms have two double beds and can accommodate 4 adults and 3 children. Double rooms, such as the Queen Suite, have a queen-size bed and can accommodate 2 adults. None of the rooms allow smoking and the sizes range from 226 sqft to 355 sqft.
What activities does Marin Lodge offer?
At Marin Lodge, guests can make the most of their time by engaging in various leisure activities. The hotel offers a range of amenities for guests to enjoy during their stay.
For those who love the beach, they can spend their time relaxing by the water and soaking up the sun. The beach is a great place to take a walk, build sandcastles, or simply lounge around.
Sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the hotel's tennis court. They can challenge their family or friends to a friendly match and enjoy being outdoors while playing a game.
For entertainment, guests can look forward to live music or performances at the hotel. This is a great opportunity to enjoy some local talent or unwind after a long day of exploring.
Additionally, guests at Marin Lodge can also enjoy other amenities such as bowling, cycling, and hiking. These activities provide an opportunity to stay active and explore the beautiful surroundings of the hotel.
Does Marin Lodge accept credit cards and cash payments?
No, Marin Lodge does not accept cash payments. However, they do accept credit cards such as Discover, Visa, American Express, and Mastercard.
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