North Bay Inn

2.0 star property
Adults-only motel near San Francisco Bay

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Reception
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Room amenity
Front of property
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    3 min drive
  • Weaver's Coffee & Tea
    1 min walk
  • Richmond Transit Center
    14 min drive
  • San Rafael, CA (SRF)
    9 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, King bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, King suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 Francisco Bay and Larkspur Ferry Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 40 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
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly North Bay Inn also features coffee/tea in a common area and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

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

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • 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

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

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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

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
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 (40-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 Dec 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Bay Inn on Jan 1, 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 (30-min drive) from Muir Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does North Bay Inn offer free breakfast?

North Bay Inn offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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. 291 out of 890 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 890 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 890 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 890 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 890 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

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was adequate for the price, but it’s right near the highway and very loud. Beds weren’t very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Good hotel and service but has freeway noise
The room was very clean and comfortable, and the hotel manager was very welcoming. Because I checked in around 6pm, I was told that the only room left was the room facing the street across from the freeway. The noise was tolerable going to be (white noise) but the sounds of freeway traffic woke me early in the morning. I'm hoping that a room further from the freeway, next time, will be more comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Tejvir, Saratoga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little inn. Good bedding and linens, Spacious room. Hospitable owner. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the room space and comfort and the bed linens but not the towels - somewhat thin. Freeway noise somewhat bothersome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Nicely remodeled older property. Very clean and easily accessible from highway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was a horrible the shower curtain didn't work, water sprayed all over the floor every time I took a shower no bar soap no shampoo just a little dispensers that didn't work couldn't figure out how to turn the hot or cold water on, the air conditioning didn't work too hot or too cold the woman that checked me in was not very nice at all especially when I ask for another room she refused even though the hotel was empty. The housekeepers were wonderful they cleaned up the mess in the bathroom every day I wish I could get my money back from the hotel that's how bad it was! I was so uncomfortable there wasn't even a chair to sit on, there is a desk chair but who wants to sit on a desk chair to watch TV. Oh the window blinds on the windows were all broken so you close one and all the levelers wouldn't move you had to do each one individually because they were all broken on both windows, and every time I closed the door I had to slam it really hard or I didn't close the key was inadequate also. And another thing, no place to plug in my electronics everybody has a phone nowadays and everything else that's plugged into those things the only Outlet next to the bed had the lights plugged into it it was an unbelievably bad stay! Please help me get my money back thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Traveled with family
The check in person was kind, accommodating, and friendly. The free breakfast didn't happen. I'm not sure why, but there was no food. I was told breakfast was 6am-9am, and we came at 7:30.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel style accommodation. Good price and great location near major roads. I’ve stayed here quite a few times for work and it’s always been clean which is a must. Cannot fault it. Staff also welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Fullerton

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older, but up to date facility. Rooms on the smaller side with no deck, but everything else was well done. "Carry Out" breakfast only available after 7:30am, so we have no idea on what they provide. There is a great small, but full service "Starbucks" like neighborhood place right at the end of the Motels parking lot. Even saw 10-12 local policemen in there on Saturday morning !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and property, super friendly staff, will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

shamim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerardo

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

raquel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a decent place to stay. The staff is professional and helpful. The place is clean and comfortably!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Access into the property isn't that great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean rooms but fairly old furniture. Right next to the freeway, not a great environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room we had, the only king, had an uneven floor and burn marks in the carpet. Should have been an easy and inexpensive fix. But the room was decent for the value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good quality bed, spacious. But next to the freeway, lots of trafic noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Venjo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024