Marin Lodge

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • 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

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Marin Lodge

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

This San Rafael hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Marin Lodge features coffee/tea in a common area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Marin Lodge is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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 available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Marin Lodge San Rafael
Marin Lodge
Colonial Hotel San Rafael
Colonial Motel San Rafael
Marin Lodge Hotel
Marin Lodge San Rafael
Marin Lodge Hotel San Rafael

Marin Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 794 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 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

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled 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 traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love Marin lodge! Norma and her family and staff make this quite a special place. It's clean and quiet and you can't hear your neighbors. It's quite homey, and they have nice trees in front of the windows to provide privacy. A great value here in Marin!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Mai

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed my Marin weekend
Clean, comfortable, safe with plenty of easy parking right outside the room. Breakfast pastries, fruits, coffee appreciated. Courteous and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, easy access from the freeway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little place is a great value for the price. The rooms ere clean, spacious and the parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly

Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a hidden gem. The family that runs are very nice people. It is a real bargain. It is on a busy street and close to the freeway, but not noisy at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024