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Tamalpais Motel

Tamalpais Motel
Tamalpais Motel – Mill Valley, CA
Tamalpais Motel – Mill Valley, CA
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Tamalpais Motel

This motel is 5 miles from the Tiburon Ferry Terminal, which offers rides to Angel Island and Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. It features free Wi-Fi. Tamalpais Motel provides rooms with a cable TV equipped with HBO film channels. Guest rooms are furnished with a microwave and a refrigerator. The front desk of this Mill Valley motel is open 24 hours a day. Free parking is available on site. The Golden Gate Bridge is 10 minutes from the Tamalpais Motel. Muir Woods National Monument is 7 miles from the property. Throckmorton Theater and downtown Mill Valley are 12 minutes' drive away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

3.5 / 5
Great 290 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This is a VERY budget hotel with few amenities and lots of freeway noise. As long as you can accept that reality, this is an ok place to stay. The room was clean. There was no explanation of how to log into wi-fi (had to call to get password). There was a TV, small fridge and microwave (which I didn't use). The bathroom was small and cramped but also clean. There was no place to set down my bathroom supplies. Would not stay here again, but the circumstances forced it and I was able to get a tolerable night's sleep despite the freeway noise.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Excellent location! Loved the vintage vibes of the exterior, room was VERY modern and spacious. Great deal too!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It was basic. Good location. Good for one night.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It’s nearby Golden Bridge The bathroom smelled a little bit bad.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location - to a friend. Noisy next to major highway. No curtains. Thick curtains would be good improvement to dampen road noise.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Las colchas ni las cambiaron quizás fueron del huéspedes anterior la cama estaba lleno

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Staff good ,heater stuck on when temperature was hot. Noisy location by freeway .

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The Bed was comfortable, the room tempature was good. The thing I thought that was funny, the closet had an Ironing board, but NO Iron? LOL The bathroom could use to be updated, particularly the Shower & sink. I would have liked a Blow dryer for my hair.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    location, staff nothing

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The accommodations were quaint. Close by to local stores. Room was clean and the costs was low but satisfying well kept.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Good, solid, basic, clean motel. Location was excellent for the event I was attending.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Location No A/C

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Definitely tired, but fine for a good nights rest.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    we were gone! we stayed for 4 days, we had to ask to clean the room!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The bed was super comfortable. The windows are very thick and have solid wood blinds that close completely blocking out the light and muffling the noise from the nearby freeway. This place was perfect for us. If you need a place to stay on a budget that is close enough to Muir woods and the beaches north of San Francisco, this is a great option. It was clean, the showers had good pressure and got nice and hot. There was a good sized refrigerator for a hotel room, more than a tiny mini fridge I've seen in lots of them. Each room had a microwave as well.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    From the outside you can tell the hotel had not been updated. The place just looked old and could have used a coat of paint. The interior was very modest and also needed some TLC. I spotted insects multiple times during my two night stay and one cockroach on my last day. Yuck! A lamp on the dresser near the bed would have been nice. The staff was nice enough to provide me extra towels. Good enough for me, but would have been embarrassed had I brought my wife here. Conveniently located to gas stations.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Clean. Would have liked a cup of Tea

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Little noisy as it is next to the highway- very dated

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    It was fine for the price. Nothing special but clean, did not smell bad and the bed was fine. Ok if you are just looking for a inexpensive place to stay for the night. Restaurants about 1/2 mile down the road.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    This is a nice motel and certainly is very much worth the price. The beds were very comfortable and there was a microwave, a mini fridge and a small table and chair along with an additional fan provided in the room. This was useful because of the traffic noise.

Frequently asked questions about Tamalpais Motel

Does Tamalpais Motel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Tamalpais Motel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Tamalpais Motel offer parking?
Yes, Tamalpais Motel offers free parking on-site.
Does Tamalpais Motel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Tamalpais Motel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Mill Valley, see business hotels in Mill Valley.
Does Tamalpais Motel have a fitness center?
Tamalpais Motel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Tamalpais Motel located, and how walkable is the area?
Tamalpais Motel is located at 680 REDWOOD HWY, Mill Valley, CA 94941. With a Walk Score of 68, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Tamalpais Motel
  • Golden Gate Bridge 5.9 mi
  • Golden Gate 6.0 mi
  • Internet Archive 8.5 mi
  • Mrs. Doubtfire 8.5 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid 9.5 mi
  • University of California, San Francisco 10.0 mi

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