North Bay Inn

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Room amenity
Dining
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, King suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, King bed

  • 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 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.
Our customers tell us 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 lobby newspapers and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations 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 a 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.


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)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

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.
  • Cribs (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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 312 out of 938 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 938 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 938 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 938 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 938 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Erik, Chico

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Renovated bathroom. Could open window. But advertised free breakfast which was false. And cardboard dumpster at Harbor Freight was emptied each morning at 4:45am because they are too cheap to get a box compactor/bailer.
Vanity and sink outside bathroom
New tile of shower surround
New eco double flush toilet
Desk has drawer
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

I reserved 3 rooms and messaged and called requesting an early check in. The person said no problem. I called the day of confirming early check in. The rooms were not ready at the agreed upon time. After the event at 10:30 when we returned the TV in my room didn’t work. I noticed the person who eventually came to office and was told there was nobody there to look at it. All in all it was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melinda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no one there to check us in. Terrible service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Just a quiet motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sybill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garreth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, friendly, great price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Quick Stop, Friendly and Clean

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My son is student at nearby Famous college. We have visited on several occasions. Anita the property's manager always made us feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price. We had a king bed, sofa couch, kitchenette and table. Older property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the front desk staff was super friendly and helpful. room was average but clean and the bed was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gopuram

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. We received a warm welcome on arrival. The location wasn’t the best - next to a busy road and very limited options for eateries in walking distance. It suited our purpose as an easy place to get to Point Reyes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

BING

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like: Reasonable Price Don't like: No more continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

The prize, room, amenities on the room and the surrounding was amazing! I will definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite and kind and very clean place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lilitie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great, short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tejvir, Saratoga

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