North Bay Inn

2.0 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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Reception
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Room amenity
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    3 min drive
  • Marin Country Mart
    5 min drive
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal
    5 min drive
  • San Rafael, CA (SRF)
    9 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, King bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, King suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Rafael

With a stay at North Bay Inn in San Rafael, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. .This motel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Muir Woods National Monument and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Presidio of San Francisco.

What's nearby

  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Dominican University of California - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 19 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Donuts - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Picante - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Yu Shang Mandarin Restaurant & Sushi Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

North Bay Inn

Adults-only motel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
North Bay Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Rafael motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. 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 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 43-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
This motel has 2 floors in 2 buildings and offers designated smoking areas. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

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. 285 out of 883 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 883 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 883 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 883 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 883 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Good hotel and service but has freeway noise
The room was very clean and comfortable, and the hotel manager was very welcoming. Because I checked in around 6pm, I was told that the only room left was the room facing the street across from the freeway. The noise was tolerable going to be (white noise) but the sounds of freeway traffic woke me early in the morning. I'm hoping that a room further from the freeway, next time, will be more comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tejvir, Saratoga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little inn. Good bedding and linens, Spacious room. Hospitable owner. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the room space and comfort and the bed linens but not the towels - somewhat thin. Freeway noise somewhat bothersome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Nicely remodeled older property. Very clean and easily accessible from highway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was a horrible the shower curtain didn't work, water sprayed all over the floor every time I took a shower no bar soap no shampoo just a little dispensers that didn't work couldn't figure out how to turn the hot or cold water on, the air conditioning didn't work too hot or too cold the woman that checked me in was not very nice at all especially when I ask for another room she refused even though the hotel was empty. The housekeepers were wonderful they cleaned up the mess in the bathroom every day I wish I could get my money back from the hotel that's how bad it was! I was so uncomfortable there wasn't even a chair to sit on, there is a desk chair but who wants to sit on a desk chair to watch TV. Oh the window blinds on the windows were all broken so you close one and all the levelers wouldn't move you had to do each one individually because they were all broken on both windows, and every time I closed the door I had to slam it really hard or I didn't close the key was inadequate also. And another thing, no place to plug in my electronics everybody has a phone nowadays and everything else that's plugged into those things the only Outlet next to the bed had the lights plugged into it it was an unbelievably bad stay! Please help me get my money back thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Travelled with family
The check in person was kind, accommodating, and friendly. The free breakfast didn't happen. I'm not sure why, but there was no food. I was told breakfast was 6am-9am, and we came at 7:30.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel style accommodation. Good price and great location near major roads. I’ve stayed here quite a few times for work and it’s always been clean which is a must. Cannot fault it. Staff also welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Fullerton

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older, but up to date facility. Rooms on the smaller side with no deck, but everything else was well done. "Carry Out" breakfast only available after 7:30am, so we have no idea on what they provide. There is a great small, but full service "Starbucks" like neighborhood place right at the end of the Motels parking lot. Even saw 10-12 local policemen in there on Saturday morning !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and property, super friendly staff, will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

shamim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerardo

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

raquel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a decent place to stay. The staff is professional and helpful. The place is clean and comfortably!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Access into the property isn't that great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean rooms but fairly old furniture. Right next to the freeway, not a great environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room we had, the only king, had an uneven floor and burn marks in the carpet. Should have been an easy and inexpensive fix. But the room was decent for the value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good quality bed, spacious. But next to the freeway, lots of trafic noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Venjo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t stay here again.
No can inside the ceiling light, mirror above sink is scratched as if it had something glued to it that fell off, receptionist was grumpy, and someone tore out of the parking lot in their car last night like they were running from a crime scene.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024