432 reviews
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$227855 Francisco Boulevard East , San Rafael, 94901, California, United States
432 reviews
1/7
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Bathtub
North Bay Inn is a two-star motel in San Rafael, California. Just 1.5mi from the city center, it offers a budget-friendly option for travelers looking to stay near the action without a splurge. With 432 reviews, guests have shared a steady stream of perspectives on this stay.
Address: 855 Francisco Boulevard East, San Rafael, California, United States. Price starts from $227. Featured amenities include free private parking, free wifi, air conditioning, free on-site parking, a 24-hour front desk, wheelchair accessibility, and a bathtub.
Practical comforts include a 24-hour front desk, wheelchair accessible facilities, and a bathtub, all designed for convenience. Free private parking and on-site parking make road trips easy, while free wifi and air conditioning keep stays comfortable, no matter the time of day. This no-frills setup sits about 1.5mi from downtown, ready to be a simple base for explorations.
Located about 1.5mi from downtown San Rafael, this budget-friendly base offers a practical retreat after days of sightseeing. A 24-hour front desk provides around-the-clock assistance, while air conditioning and free wifi keep stays comfortable at any hour. Free private parking and on-site parking simplify road trips, and a bathtub offers a convenient way to unwind after a day of sights.
Room options span a range of configurations, from Studio for two to larger suites. The Quadruple Room, Sea View clocks in at 291 square feet and comes with a Queen bed, accommodating 2 adults and 1 child. The Suite spans 301 square feet and features a King-size bed for up to 8 adults and 5 children. Other options include a King Room that fits 4 adults and 3 children with a Queen bed, and a 301-square-foot Room - 2 Double with two double beds for up to 4 adults and 3 children.
Payment is cashless: cash is not accepted, with Discover, Visa, American Express, and Mastercard accepted.
Closest airports
Oakland International Airport
22.5miBuchanan Field Airport
24.6miSan Francisco International Airport
24.8miSonoma County Airport
41.3miNorman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
52.2miFree Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Bathtub
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Room - 2 Double
2 Double Beds
300 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Microwave
Coffee machine
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Boasting a flat-screen TV with cable, this warmly decorated room is equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities, a fridge and a microwave.
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Suite
1 King Size Bed
300 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Microwave
Coffee machine
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Boasting a flat-screen TV with cable, this warmly decorated room is equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities, a fridge and a microwave.
King Room
1 Queen Size Bed
x4
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x3
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The unit offers 1 bed.
Room, Single Use
1 Queen Size Bed
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Studio
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Room Selected at Check in
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Room, Shared Room
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House
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Triple Room
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7.7
432 reviewsCategories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
Railey
8.2
March 2025
The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating. For the location and the price, I felt my two week stay was worth it and exactly what I was looking for. Nothing extremely fancy, just a safe, clean place to sleep, watch TV, and prepare meals in. I was very grateful for the coffee machine, microwave, and good-sized mini fridge. The wifi was decent enough to stream shows on my laptop and use my phone. However, it would lag quite a bit during peak hours. The room had a fair bit of road noise due to the location being directly next to 580 and 101. Fortunately, it does quiet down later at night. I'm also used to city noise when I sleep so it wasn't too big of a deal. There were also plenty of grocery and convenience stores within walking distance. The motel is located in a Hispanic neighborhood, so there were a lot of great Mexican food options. There is also an awesome coffee shop called Weavers directly in the back of the lot. I highly recommend going there as well. I will definitely be staying here again if I am ever in the area.
Lisa
10
April 2025
I was so happy with the cleanliness, understated decor, convenience and most of all, the kind & warm reception I received upon check-in and during my weeklong+ stay. The location is convenient to downtown San Rafael, bus terminal, SF and points north. I use a bicycle for transportation so the proximity to shopping, restaurants and the downtown area is a big plus. I appreciated the attention to detail and the owner's willingness to assist in making my stay comfortable and effortless. I highly recommend, it's a great hotel and great value for the money and the service. I slept well, beds are exceptionally comfy, there's a very big TV, sink outside the bathroom, which has a shower - tub combination. Good coffee/tea setup, armchair and good sized desk for writing. Good lighting for reading . Free parking with 2 gas stations within a two block radius, as well as Enterprise rental car 2 blocks down.
Regine
8.2
January 2025
Excellent location, quiet, big comfortable beds, accommodating flexibility in booking extra days, close to several grocery and shopping centers as well as hiking spots, rooms well stocked and staffed by cleaning ladies each day, fridge and microwave, coffee maker, TV and adequate work space.
No breakfast (though advertised on booking.com and confirmed via message by the business for the dates booked), carpet visibly dirty at corners and along wall, cobwebs on ceiling, chipped plaster on walls and worn furniture, etc, no extended checkout, condom wrapper found behind bed, holes in towels provided on a couple of days.
Frank
8.2
January 2024
Nice facilities, cleanliness, and low price makes this place a good value.
"Breakfast" was disappointingly minimal and subpar...
Janet
10
August 2024
Was “Back at the North Bay Inn!!” again for a nite….these King Suites upstairs are just spectacular…..SO LARGE @ CLEAN @ COMFY @ BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED @ BATHROOM TILE IS AWESOME!!:):) Thanks once again to Anita….amazing @ welcoming @ extremely efficient!! “Inn On Site Manager”…..she is truly outstanding♥️🙏👍⭐️🌙💫✨🌟
Only drawback is a lil bit of noise from nearby Hwy 101 Freeway…but rooms are very soundproof and VIEWS AT NITE FROM UPSTAIRS ARE STUNNING!!! All rolling hills @ mountains (U can see peak of Mt. Tam clearly!!) @ diverse topography is GORGEOUS…Oh my goodness!!:):)🤩🤩🤩♥️♥️♥️
Janet
10
August 2024
I was surprisingly and delightfully impressed w/the “standards” of this lil North Bay Inn….especially the impeccable attention to detail @ CLEANLINESS!! First @ Foremost, it is VERY centrally located….for business or pleasure…. just off Hwy 101 (Marin County…only several miles to the Golden Gate Bridge @ San Fran on one side….Napa just 30 mins to the North)…Inn situated w/in outskirts of San Rafael area:) off Hwy 580 Ramp. HUGE and extremely comfortable King Rooms are immaculate and CLEAN and tastefully furnished w/detail AND practicality:):) @ all simple amenities one may need/desire. Basically in a business park like area w/a lovely quaint “coffee shop” on corner of property (separate from the Inn)….that opens at 6am!!:):) Just a quick jaunt down side street to San Rafael (Trader Joes, Whole Foods, various gas, grocery, restaurants, businesses, etc:) When I arrived, all carpets in each room had just been thoroughly @ professionally cleaned….I was thrilled!!!! Carpets and Rooms were in terrific shape and spotless!!! (29 July/2024:):) SO IMPRESSED by that in itself being a “clean freak” shall we say:):) Anita (office manager:) greeted me with professionalism @ assertively answered any/and all questions or enquiries I had. She was organized, efficient and very capable and excellent in her management position. Her experienced cleaning staff know how to clean properly and maintain a high standard!!:):)
Just a tad noisy….nothing offensive whatsoever….rooms provide a decent sound barrier to the busy Hwy 101 that runs north and south and Hwy 580 (Richmond) Ramp.
Janet
10
September 2024
Have stayed at North Bay Inn several times now. It all starts with the extremely efficient, organized, conscientious, welcoming Property Onsite Manager ANITA. She is terrific and just knowing she is there…..grants me confidence EVERY stay that things will be handled….and handled well!!!!👍👍👍
Only thing one must realize is the property is just off Hwy 101….so some might find it a lil noisy…but that also provides an easy access to EVERYTHING….AND it is SO centrally located….ALSO rooms are extremely soundproof considering!!!:):)
Marie
9.1
October 2023
Price, location
When we had a family member over to settle on where to go for dinner they called the room and reminded us we had checked on for two and the Visitor must leave. We explain it was family and we were closing a dinner site. They were adamant we said two…..later that evening when we got back the hotel was packed with nice workers and their trucks for the night.
Robin
10
October 2023
This was a real treat. The property is maintained so well. Everything is in good shape, the rooms are ample and comfortable and the bathroom facilities are excellent. It is very well located just off the freeway and while it looks less stellar than nearby hotels on the same block on the outside, the inside is great! Also, parking is ample and convenient and the manager is very friendly and helpful. It was extremely good value for the money.
Nothing. It was great.
T
10
December 2024
The room was clean and looked like it had recently been refreshed... the bathroom had pretty tile floors and shower, the carpet looked new, the sheets and covers were clean and looked new.
The neighborhood is more industrial than business, and the freeway is real close. But the room was quiet and lovely.
Attractions
Marin County
5.3miGolden Gate National Recreation Area
8.8miBaker Beach
11.8miSea Cliff
12.2miSaints Peter and Paul Church
12.3miSan Francisco Japantown
12.7miPacific Heights
12.7miFillmore District
12.7miConservatory of Flowers
13.3miBarbary Coast Trail
13.5miSan Francisco Botanical Garden
13.7miGrateful Dead House
13.8mi16th Avenue Tiled Steps
14.4miBerkeley
15miHopMonk Tavern
22.7miAttractions
Marin County
5.3miGolden Gate National Recreation Area
8.8miBaker Beach
11.8miSea Cliff
12.2miSaints Peter and Paul Church
12.3miSan Francisco Japantown
12.7miPacific Heights
12.7miFillmore District
12.7miConservatory of Flowers
13.3miBarbary Coast Trail
13.5miSan Francisco Botanical Garden
13.7miGrateful Dead House
13.8mi16th Avenue Tiled Steps
14.4miBerkeley
15miHopMonk Tavern
22.7miAirports
Oakland International Airport
22.5miBuchanan Field Airport
24.6miSan Francisco International Airport
24.8miSonoma County Airport
41.3miNorman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
52.2miFree Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Bathtub
Accessibility
Toilet with grab rails
Wheelchair accessible
Bathroom
Bathtub
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Toilet
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
Tea/Coffee maker
Food & drink safety
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Facilities for disabled guests
Heating
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Microwave
Refrigerator
Living Area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Room Amenities
Iron
Safety & security
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Services
Wake-up service
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
From 07:00
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as 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.
Mastercard,
Visa,
Discover,
American Express
This property does not accept cash.
At what times are check-in and check-out at North Bay Inn?
For North Bay Inn, you can check in after 03:00 PM and the check-out deadline is 11:00 AM.
Is free parking available at North Bay Inn?
Yes, the North Bay Inn does offer parking facilities. Guests at the hotel can take advantage of the free and private on-site parking. There is no requirement for a parking reservation.
How much does a stay at North Bay Inn cost?
Room rates at North Bay Inn initiate from $227. Yet, variations occur based on your room and date preferences. For exact rates, please insert your travel dates.
Which room categories can I book at North Bay Inn?
The North Bay Inn offers a King Room and a Double Room with Two Double Beds. Both room types have a room size of 301 sqft and do not allow smoking. The King Room has 1 King size bed and accommodates 2 adults and 1 child, while the Double Room with Two Double Beds has 2 Double beds and also accommodates 2 adults and 1 child.
What activities does North Bay Inn offer?
Unfortunately, the data provided does not include the featured or other amenities of the North Bay Inn. Hence, we cannot provide specific information on how guests can spend their time at the hotel. However, leisure amenities commonly found at hotels include swimming pools, fitness centers, spa facilities, restaurants, bars, lounges, game rooms, and outdoor recreational areas. Guests can indulge in activities such as swimming, working out, getting spa treatments, dining, socializing, playing games, or enjoying outdoor activities. Additionally, hotels often provide concierge services that can assist guests in planning local excursions and activities such as sightseeing tours, visiting nearby attractions, or participating in recreational activities like hiking, biking, or boating. Guests can make use of these services to explore the surroundings and make the most of their stay at the hotel.
Which payment methods are supported by North Bay Inn?
North Bay Inn accepts Discover, Visa, American Express, and Mastercard as payment methods. Cash is not accepted.
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