Marin Lodge

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Courtyard
Coffee service
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1735 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Dominican University of California
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Marin History Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Rafael, CA (SRF)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Marin Lodge

Hotel in San Rafael with free parking
This smoke-free hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Marin Lodge offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This San Rafael hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Marin Lodge. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Dominican University of California. Free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • 15 minutes on foot from Dominican University of California and a 2-minute drive from Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market
Marin Lodge offers its guests coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Rafael hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Filipino, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

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Marin Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 795 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1003 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alfonso

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The personal didn’t want to honor the payment from Expedia. Don’t know why
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yixuan

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great…the property is older but has been updated and is well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Small Gem
This a convenient and comfortable hotel that we enjoy staying at when we visit family in Marin. The staff is always helpful and friendly. The rooms have all the basic amenities and are clean. Overall, a great value given their room rates.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quieter option
This place was very nice. It is in a much quieter area than options closer or in San Francisco. Very nice staff. We liked it so much we stayed there again later on the same trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, rooms were excellent for the price. A bargain, for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mickey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet, clean and friendly place to stay. All single story and recently renovated. Front office is friendly and very accommodating. Plenty of restaurants near by. Will definitely stay when passing through the area in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is convenient to freeways and dining. San Francisco is 20 minutes to the south. The rooms are like suites, with high ceilings, ample lighting plenty of doutlets, and comfortable furnishings. Staff are friendly and helpful. Ample free parking is all off street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was even called about a left nightgowns
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff at check-in. Clean, quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed 4 times and every time it's been the best. Clean clean rooms the beds are great the owners are so nice.they definitely a 10 in my book.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Andrea

Travelled with partner
I loved the decor, the comfory
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Izumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent a night passing through San Rafael on our way to the Redwoods. But the owners were kind and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, we will always stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely little motel. The trees they’ve planted by the rooms make it feel scenic and the trees between the road and motel make it quiet. The room was very clean and nicely decorated. The nights were quiet - I could hear peepers! The staff was very friendly. Just a great experience. Highly recommend.
The trees make it look lovely
The trees make it feel like a lodge in the woods
Cute decorations on door
Nicely decorated room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the fact it’s quiet, the bed is comfy and the check process was easy. Helps that parking is free too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff; nice touches and upgrades in the room make you feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had Room 102, in the corner of the compound. So nice, airy and quiet. The set up of the compound was very relaxing and attractive, even with a major road running right outside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024