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Marin Lodge

Property class: 2

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
$133
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
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. 820 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 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

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the front staff were helpful and courteous. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Traveled with group
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and comfortable room. Warm and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time staying at this centrally located, comfortable, clean place and will definitely book here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
liked the updated bathrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What an absolute gem! Nothing could have been better, including the service. We will always stay here as we enter/leave the Bay Area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jianjun, Sanger

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and up to date furnishings, Friendly staff. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Concord

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are courteous, the room is clean, bed is comfortable, and I like the amenities. The traffic nearby is a little loud and woke me up a couple of times. I was able to go back to sleep. Overall I like this hotel and I'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua G

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly staff. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yeshe Ma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Sweet Clean room with parking in front of room. I went to be alone and recover from a huge move and it was just what I needed
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best room we’ve had in a while, very quiet and the bed was very, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Simple. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025