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Marin Hilltop Hotel

3.5 star property

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Property amenity
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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1010 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, CA, 94903
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Field of Dogs Dog Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Rafael

A stay at Marin Hilltop Hotel places you in the heart of San Rafael, within a 5-minute drive of Marin County Civic Center and Dominican University of California. .This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from China Camp State Park and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Mission San Rafael Arcangel.

What's nearby

  • Marin County Civic Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Field of Dogs Dog Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 28 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 28 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ounces Outdoors - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Diner - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Marin Hilltop Hotel

Suburban hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, near Marin County Civic Center
Marin Hilltop Hotel offers 235 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Rafael hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 235 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy Californian cuisine at Hillside Tavern, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in San Rafael? This hotel has 2520 square feet (234 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Hillside Tavern - This poolside restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 21 to 24 for adults and USD 13 to 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hillside Tavern

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,520 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (97 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2010
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Hulu
  • LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 150.00 and a deposit of USD 20 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 21 to 24 for adults, and USD 13 to 16 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 20 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night plus USD 150.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Marin Hilltop Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 708 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1280 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

theodore

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and fun. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes - great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was great. The room a bit run down.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Las Cruces

Very good moderately priced hotel. Clean with nice-sized rooms and the staff was consistently kind and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanne

Daily cleaning would be helpful or at least a delivery of fresh towels and water bottles!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdirahman

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and helpful, frendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed that we were able to check in early, since we didn't plan to return until after 9:00 pm that night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Very friendly and helpful. Hotel was very nice. Pool area was great. I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Lake Tapps

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel with nice area near the pool that had a fireplace
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are so gratful we booked with them it was clean and felt safe we got stuff quickly like extra towels ect. When asked the only thing js they didnt have the crib set up or even in our room when I called to make sure they would but they brought it and set it up fast. Travelinf with 2 kids 2 and under was hard we enjoyed our hotel and were glad we stayed here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ysabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, I like it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nandinerdene

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, friendly staff, good location
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025