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Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

160 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley, 94941, California, United States

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Business center

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Free spa

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG is a 3-star hotel in Millbrae, California. Located at 160 Shoreline Highway, this property sits about 20.9mi from the city center and offers breakfast to start mornings right.

Amenities include free Wi-Fi, private on-site parking, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness center, plus a spa, air conditioning, a sun deck, terrace, and garden spaces. The hotel is Pet Friendly with extra charges and features a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, free toiletries, a mountain view, and on-site parking.

With 633 reviews, the property has plenty of traveler feedback, and the price starts from $131 per night.

Nestled in Millbrae, California, this 3-star stay sits at 160 Shoreline Highway, a handy launchpad for Bay Area explorations. It sits about 20.9mi from downtown San Francisco, keeping the city within reach while preserving a relaxed neighborhood vibe. Breakfast is served on site to start mornings right, whether heading toward the Golden Gate or a coastal stroll. The setting blends convenience with a dash of cheer, perfect for travelers who want a fresh start before the day’s adventures.

Free Wi-Fi helps keep plans, maps, and vacation snaps at a fingertips’ reach, while on-site parking puts the car close by. An outdoor pool is available seasonally, alongside a fitness center, a spa, air conditioning, a sun deck, a terrace, and garden spaces for idle moments and outdoor chats. A mountain view adds a scenic backdrop to the stay, and pets are welcome with an extra charge.

With 633 reviews, traveler feedback highlights the experience, and rates start from $131 per night, offering a budget-friendly option near city rail and road routes. Practical details include a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, free toiletries, and on-site parking. Payment is cashless at check-in, with American Express, Visa, JCB, Discover, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Carte Blanche accepted.

Closest airports

Oakland International Airport

19.4mi

San Francisco International Airport

19.8mi

Buchanan Field Airport

26.3mi

Sonoma County Airport

46.2mi

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

48.4mi

Most popular amenities

Business center

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Free spa

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

View

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

Standard Room with Two Queen Beds in Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

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Standard, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

310 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Featuring a view of Richardson Bay, this room offers a flat-screen cable TV, free internet access, an iPod docking station and a spacious seating area.

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Standard Mobililty, King Size, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

355 sqft

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1 King Standard Communications Mobililty Accessible Tub is 355 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities and is Wheelchair-accessible.

King Room - Mobility Access/Hearing Accessible in Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

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Standard, King Size, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

310 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Queen Room with Pool Access in Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

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Standard, 2 Queen Size Beds, Pool Access

2 Queen Size Beds

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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The unit offers 2 beds.

Queen Room with Pool View in Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

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Standard, Pool View

2 Queen Size Beds

310 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Flat-screen TV

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King Room with Mountain View in Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

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Standard, Mountain View

1 King Size Bed

310 sqft

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Standard, 2 Queen Size Beds, Pool View, Balcony

2 Queen Size Beds

Balcony

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1 King Size Bed

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Queen Room in Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

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Standard, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

310 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Standard King Room with Bay View  in Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

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Standard, King Size, Bay View

1 King Size Bed

310 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Standard Room in Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

Standard Room

1 Double Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

310 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Coffee machine

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Room Selected at Check-In in Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley - Sausalito Area, an IHG Hotel

Standard, Double/Queen

1 Double Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

310 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Guest reviews

8.2

633 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Andrew

9.1

May 2025

Seems like new. Room is large, clean and comfortable Location good for exploring Marin sights and even back into SF. Some nice outdoor seating and landscaping facing the estuary Heated pool and jacuzzi clean and bright, nice seating around Breakfast a good mix, including hot dishes, waffles, some fruit, yoghurt, in pleasant roomy breakfast room A couple of bikes available for use free of charge - hotel is by a bike path leading in two directions Staff are friendly and helpful Small store on site with snacks, ice cream OK restaurant/pub next door to the hotel for dinner, other places in Mill Valley are close by Overall great stay would stay again

Some rooms face the estuary and mountain (Tam) with great views. Others face the "Bay" - but actually the bay is the other side of a freeway overpass - not quite the same view, so pay extra for the mountain view

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Ronald

9.1

August 2025

Easy to get to as it is just straight off of 101. You also have a choice of the city below you are crossing the bridge and going into San Francisco.

The facility was clean in general, but they need to Shampoo the Carpets. I dropped some water on the carpet and took a white washcloth to clean it up. It was brown gray dirty. And that tells me that , No one are washing the floors or carpets regularly. The facility also did not look like a holiday inn. It made me feel a little uncomfortable 😕

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Carey

9.1

November 2024

The room was very very clean and in a hotel that is everything to me. Thoughtful and consistent housekeeping Good temperature in the room, access to the outdoors and an extraordinary setting in walking distance to grocery and coffee. Also, The views from the surrounding paths!

I think I would opt for two ceramic mugs or cups instead of only styrofoam cups in the room Also, I did experience some noise disturbance late at night from the room above me. It's something to be aware of while organizing the bookings if possible.

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Joy

10

July 2024

Heated floors, comfy beds and pillows, staff accommodated our family need to have rooms next to each other, nice pool, next to a walking path, available bicycles to use, additional security of exterior door before getting to the rooms, plenty of free parking, nice hot breakfast: pancakes, diff breads to toast, sausage, eggs, tots & cold choices: cereal, yogurt, fruit, and more!

Group of guests above our unit were loudly moving thru the stairwell and in their room after midnight. The shower water was leaking out of the tub even with the curtain closed, causing a potential slip hazard, pancake maker at breakfast kept requiring maintenance to reload and restart

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Bart

8.2

September 2024

The location was great for what we needed. This was a last minute selection due to another facility canceling our reservations at the last minute. Restaurant/bar next door was nice and convenient.

We had requested two king rooms close together and this is what appeared on the reservation but upon checking in we were as far apart as possible and only one was a king room. Our friends rooms was a double and was not as clean as ours. They experienced what appeared to be blood in their bathroom and non-functioning outlets in the bathroom.

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Jeannie

8.2

June 2024

Enjoyed the location on the walking/bike path. The hotel was welcoming of passersby using the walking/bike path and offered free water to those individuals This was a friendly note. The breakfast each day provided much variety. The 24 hour coffee in the lobby was great.

The housekeeping staff was very noisy and chatty during the cleaning of rooms on the hall where I stayed and also when cleaning rooms one floor above. This was distracting when I was working in my room on the computer. Otherwise, the staff was very friendly.

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Jrr_sfpeninsula

10

December 2023

Room was great, love the view of Mt. Tam. The gym was also excellent and clean. I come here 2-3 times per year for personal reasons and this was my longest stay at nearly a week due to a business conference. It continues to be an awesome go-to place for exploring the area or, in this case, attending nearby work functions (Mine was at Green Gulch Farms)

This property really needs to stop allowing people to have their pets in the food service area. One this particular trip, somebody had their large dog right inside where people were serving themselves food, making pancakes and toast, etc. And they were encouraging people to pet it, so dander and hair HAD to be getting into the serving utensils and more. And if you're reading this and you're the kind of person who brings non service animals into restaurants and food service places and then gets mad at hotel staff for enforcing health and safety standards, you really need to take a hard look at yourself and your choices.

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Jimena

9.1

April 2025

We loved the location of the hotel! We walked along the trail so much and were able to get to restaurants and all our needs by foot. It is also so close to Muir Beach and Muir Woods! The room itself was spacious and comfy. My prtner specifically wanted me to shout out the shower temperature and water pressure. He says it's the best shower he's ever had!

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Mary

8.2

April 2024

The location of the hotel was great for the activities we planned to do. I liked that it wasn't a big hotel because the pool and breakfast area wasn't over crowded.

It cost a lot of money, we had to get 2 joining rooms because we have 5 people in our family. I would like to have a little bigger room to suite 5 to 6 people like other hotels we've stayed at.

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Tracy

8.2

August 2025

Nice location! Nice room and beds.

Very disappointed the hot tub was not working and me and my daughters were so excited about it. But it was not hot at all. We asked front desk and they didn’t know. Also called front desk and it was always busy.. never an answer in 2 days, wanted another blanket.

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

Attractions

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

3.4mi

Marin County

3.6mi

Baker Beach

6.5mi

Sea Cliff

6.8mi

Fillmore District

8mi

San Francisco Japantown

8mi

Conservatory of Flowers

8mi

Saints Peter and Paul Church

8.1mi

San Francisco Botanical Garden

8.4mi

Grateful Dead House

8.8mi

16th Avenue Tiled Steps

9mi

Barbary Coast Trail

9.1mi

Berkeley

14.2mi

HopMonk Tavern

28.3mi

Half Moon Bay

28.8mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

Business center

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Free spa

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Garden

View

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

Is Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley - Sausalito Area, as pets are allowed. However, keep in mind that additional charges may apply.

When are the check-in and check-out times for Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG?

Planning to stay at Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG? Kindly note that you can check in after 03:00 PM and before 11:00 AM is when you'll need to check out.

Does Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG provide free parking options?

Yes, there is parking available at the Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley - Sausalito Area. It's free, private, and conveniently located on-site, though a reservation is required.

What's the nightly rate at Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG?

Rooms at Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG are available starting from $131. Prices might vary according to room availability and chosen dates. To see the current rates, please add your travel dates.

What types of rooms does Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG offer?

The hotel offers a variety of room types including Queen Rooms with two queen beds, Queen Rooms, Queen Rooms with Pool View, King Rooms with Mountain View, and King Rooms. All rooms have a size of 312 sqft and do not allow smoking. The rooms can accommodate either 2 adults and 1 child or 4 adults and 3 children, depending on the room type. The bed sizes range from queen size to king size, and some rooms also include a double bed.

What is there to do in Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG?

Guests at the Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley - Sausalito Area can spend their leisure time enjoying the outdoor swimming pool. Although the pool is only available seasonally, it offers a refreshing way to relax and unwind during the warmer months.

Spa and Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Guests looking for some well-deserved pampering can make use of the hotel's spa and hot tub/jacuzzi facilities. These amenities provide a tranquil space to rejuvenate and de-stress after a long day of exploring or business meetings.

Fitness center

For health-conscious guests, the hotel boasts a fitness center equipped with the latest exercise machines. This allows guests to maintain their fitness routines or simply get an invigorating workout during their stay.

Sun deck and Outdoor fireplace

The hotel also offers a sun deck and outdoor fireplace, providing a cozy and serene atmosphere for guests to soak up the sun or enjoy a delightful evening by the fire.

Is there a swimming pool at Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG?

The Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley - Sausalito Area has one pool. The pool is outdoor and is only available seasonally.

Which payment methods are supported by Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley - Sausalito Area, an IHG Hotel, accepts various payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, American Express, Discover, JCB, and Carte Blanche. However, cash payments are not accepted at this hotel.