With a stay at Villa Inn in San Rafael, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Dominican University of California. .This motel is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Presidio of San Francisco and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Golden Gate Bridge.
Dominican University of California - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Falkirk Cultural Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Marin County Civic Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Richmond Transit Center - 20 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
The Burren House - 2 min drive
Pink Owl Coffee - 2 min drive
Caleruega Dining Hall - 3 min drive
Laos Kitchen - 2 min drive
Double Rainbow Cafe - 2 min drive
About this property
Villa Inn
Motel in San Rafael with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Villa Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This motel features designated smoking areas and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cafe Villa serving guests of Villa Inn. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Cafe Villa - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine.
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
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Cafe Villa
Family friendly
In-room cot
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
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.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Grab bar near toilet
Hand-held showerhead
Height-adjustable showerhead
In-room roll-in shower
Lever door handles
Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Villa Inn
Villa Inn San Rafael
Villa San Rafael
Villa Inn Motel
Villa Inn San Rafael
Villa Inn Motel San Rafael
Reviews
Villa Inn Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Stayed here for a family wedding and found the restaurant on the facility to be one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever eaten at Marcello and his staff were friendly. The place is cute and quaint and well taken care.
Definitely the best value in the Bay Area and Marin County.
This establishment is a quaint motel, it has a restaurant (Italian) attached to the property. Check in was simple, room was small but had everything we needed for our 1 night stay, price was good too. The room was clean & comfortable. 10/10 from us.
Our stay was good. The clerk at check in was very nice. The bed mattress was very old and the bed squeaked. It was comfortable enough though.
Carol
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
2/10 Terrible
Gerry
8 June 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No hot water in the room. The handle on the mixing valve was busted and busted for some time. There's no way I was the first one to notice. Very disappointed
The motel was fine for a quick stay. I came with a coffee machine, fridge and a microwave. The carpets looked really old and dirty and the bathroom was clearly dated from the 80's. It was quite spacious and quiet. The continental breakfast was quite filling and the lovely lady made us waffles, which was a great touch to the usual donuts as a continental breakfast in other motels.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Jan
Travelled with group
6 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Peaceful property, older and vintage but still pleasant. Cleanliness of the bathroom needed to be better as there were cobwebs in the window and splats on the wall. Beds were comfortable.