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Marin Lodge

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Courtyard
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $144
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22

Explore the area

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1735 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(111 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Marin Lodge

Hotel in Lincoln
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.

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 self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

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Colonial Hotel San Rafael

Colonial Motel San Rafael

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Marin Lodge San Rafael

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Marin Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 824 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1010 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danyela, Redding

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a sweet find. Great little place to stay with a super friendly staff. We will be back again. Thank you for making our stay so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Concord

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, comfortable bed, nice simple room, and quiet enough to sleep well. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

GAYLE

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the above. Clean room, attentive staff, perfect location, and the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay. Room super clean and comfortable! Staff very friendly and welcoming. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet and clean place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judythe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable; staff responsive; appreciated how quiet it was during the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check in, spacious clean room, comfortable bed, quiet, great value for the area. Lots of good dining options nearby. Highly recommend, will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Manasa Nale, San Rafael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Risa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Secure parking right outside your door. Great location. Nice, clean, quiet room. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and ample. The staff was very accommodating and helpful. There are pastries and coffee available in the morning. I’d definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Th
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying at Marin Lodge and both visits were excellent. The rooms were clean and there was plenty of parking. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Towels and bed linens were clean and lofty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Concord

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and comfy bed. And very close to my work which is important
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Glory

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, check in process was quick and easy honestly a very nice run motel. The only thing is the hot water does take a bit to warm up and the door to the room gets stuck
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gillian Mason

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Concord

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025