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Villa Inn

Property class: 2
San Rafael motel in Lincoln area

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A restaurant with wooden floors, black chairs, and tables. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.
A motel with a parking lot, a flag, and a building with a red door.
A Villa Inn motel with a signboard, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a red carpet, a comfortable armchair, and a potted plant.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a refrigerator, and a bed.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small round table, and a chair. There is a framed picture on the wall above the bed.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

San Rafael

Lincoln stay.Your stay at this Lincoln motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Dominican University of California and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Falkirk Cultural Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dominican University of California - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Falkirk Cultural Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Marin Bocce Federation - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Burren House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Villa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Double Rainbow Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Il Davide - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Villa Inn

San Rafael motel in Lincoln area
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Villa Inn also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

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

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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 outlets 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa Inn to the airport?

Villa Inn is 31.4 mi (38-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 Villa Inn?

As of Oct 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Inn on Oct 20, 2026 start from CA $161, 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 Villa Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Villa Inn.

How close is Villa Inn to the beach?

This motel is 5.5 mi (20-min drive) from McNears Beach Country Park and 10.1 mi (15-min drive) from Schoonmaker Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa Inn offer free breakfast?

Villa Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Villa Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Villa Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Villa Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Villa Inn have a pool?

Villa Inn does not have a pool.

Does Villa Inn have a restaurant?

Villa Inn is home to Cafe Villa, which features Italian cuisine.

Does Villa Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Villa Inn to downtown San Rafael?

Villa Inn is 0.8 mi away from San Rafael.

Villa Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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This older property has real charm, very clean, awesome restaurant on site, excellent staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great location and helpful staff with easy parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice but older motel. Nice restaurant on site!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Check-in was easy and the staff was very helpful with our request to change rooms. The room was very comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay here. Restaurant attached was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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I loved the restaurant at the hotel. Very convenient and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great spot for traveling
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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I requested a quiet room and it was nice and quiet. Quick drive to downtown or can walk to nearby corner market for famous sourdough sandwiches. Staff was very helpful. Plenty of parkin
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The bed was clean and comfortable. The rooms could use a little updating and fresh paint but overall was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I wish I could’ve actually stayed here longer. You’re usually always kind of worried about the restaurant that’s attached to a hotel. This place was fantastic. Had one of the best steaks I’ve had in years they’re their continental breakfast was awesome. They even offered waffles made fresh for you. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We were at the hotel on business. The staff was very helpful in finding a location for us to park our pickup and trailer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Ver nice and love the attached restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Extremely friendly front desk. Modern card key system and great amenities for this price point. Very Clean rooms. Great location just off of 101, with bus stop outside. Descent breakfast from 7-10AM. Overall great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great parking. The attendant was very friendly and helpful with all my quesrions. We met the owner, super friendly. Overall, it was a nice, clean place to stay at.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice place for the price. Comfortable and clean. Breakfast was simple but had eggs. Front desk staff helpful and friendly. Would stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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The property is a little run down, chairs and rugs are worn and need to be replaced, but it was clean and comfortable. The continental breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Villa Inn is a budget motel and served our purpose well - it was clean and quiet. The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was a little underwhelming compared to other hotels but it worked for the one morning we were there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean but very very very old.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and comfortable. Very satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It was everything that you would want in a motel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and comfortable; the basic room was fine for the good price. The staff are very friendly and helpful - overall a good stay. And the Italian restaurant on the property is outstanding!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Convenient to downtown, freeways and civic center. Bus stop to civic center right in front of property. Okay breakfast. Good happy hour selections. Clean rooms. Nice, firm mattresses. Inexpensive laundry room and vendor machines onsite. Free, ample parking. Recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026