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North Bay Inn

2.0 star property
Adults-only motel near San Francisco Bay

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Reception
Breakfast area
Room amenity
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dominican University of California
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Marin County Civic Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, King bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, King suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

San Rafael

In San Rafael .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this San Rafael motel, you'll find Marin Country Mart and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park and Larkspur Ferry Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Dominican University of California - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Marin County Civic Center - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 19 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 19 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Donuts - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Picante - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Yu Shang Mandarin Restaurant & Sushi Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

North Bay Inn

Adults-only motel near San Francisco Bay
As a guest of North Bay Inn, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Rafael motel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
North Bay Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Rafael motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 21 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

North Bay Inn
North Bay Inn San Rafael
North Bay San Rafael
North Bay Inn Motel
North Bay Inn San Rafael
North Bay Inn Motel San Rafael

Frequently asked questions

How close is North Bay Inn to the airport?

North Bay Inn is 30 mi (50-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at North Bay Inn?

As of Mar 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Bay Inn on Apr 9, 2025 start from $99.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does North Bay Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at North Bay Inn.

How close is North Bay Inn to the beach?

This motel is 5.3 mi (11-min drive) from McNears Beach Country Park and 12.7 mi (33-min drive) from Muir Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does North Bay Inn offer free breakfast?

North Bay Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at North Bay Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at North Bay Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at North Bay Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does North Bay Inn have a pool?

North Bay Inn does not have a pool.

Does North Bay Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is North Bay Inn to downtown San Rafael?

North Bay Inn is 1.5 mi away from San Rafael.

North Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 904 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 904 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 904 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 904 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 904 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good housekeeping. Comfy beds. Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolau

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price and housekeeping was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wharf Inn was the perfect spot for our San Francisco adventure! The location was ideal - steps away from Pier 39, delicious food, and those iconic cable cars. Our room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Loved waking up to the sounds of the sea lions and the bustling wharf. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Everything is very good I love the house keeping service but the front desk women she don't I have patience I went to ask spoon door was not opening I knock the door she was very angry for knocking and she said coffe will be available after 7 in the morning but was not and when I went after 7:30 she was staring me.like weird look like I was begging for that.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raum

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharath

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
There was no trash bin in my room, hoping to have it for my future visit. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Janam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Motel style hotel . Noisy due to highway next to the property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

pete

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The “thing”at the front desk who I assume was the front desk person Was an absolute moron Rude to my family wouldn’t let them wait for my arrival in the lobby could go and on I understand the motel is your basic cheap seedy hotel establishment So I’m not suprised that they would have A miserable troll like the one I had to deal with . Never returning again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edwin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

johnni

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Coffee was good in the lobby/ but don’t call it breakfast. Woman at front desk not friendly. More concerned with talking to her friend on the phone both during pm check in and breakfast time. It met my needs. Chain hotel fod $40 more may have been nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rixzene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and check out. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Debabrata

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was safe clean and quiet. Overall it was nice. The breakfast was typical coffee, some form of bagels and bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommendable
Pleasant, relaxing, comfortable. Good location. Forget breakfast. It's just coffee and snacks. What the....eco-friendly??? Don't know what that is or care so disregard that rating. North Bay Inn was a good choice, glad to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok for one night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Well located for access to the 101 and 580 highways. Priced ok for Marin.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren J

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024