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Marin Hilltop Hotel

Marin Hilltop Hotel
Marin Hilltop Hotel – San Rafael, CA
Marin Hilltop Hotel – San Rafael, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Marin Hilltop Hotel

The Marin Hilltop Hotel is 18 mi from the Golden Gate Bridge and features a heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Rooms have free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Guest rooms offer a courtyard view, a seating area and a desk. Ironing facilities and a safety deposit box are also available. An on-site bar and a restaurant serving American cuisine are available. Guests can also enjoy the gym. Marin Hilltop Hotel is less than 1 mi from Northgate Mall. Stinson Beach is 22 mi away, and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom amusement park is 25 mi away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.2 / 5
Great 1247 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Nice room but NOT dog friendly. $150 pet fee. Very long walk from room to exit, fully carpeted throughout.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Room was nice and comfortable but that was about it . The Hotel itself was old and not well kept , a lot of construction going on the remodel but was was extremely noisy all day. No microwave in the room . And there was one tiny ice machine that seemed to never have enough ice

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Beautiful and convenient location. We really liked our room, modern and comfortable.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Also just one elevator working

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Marin Hilltop Hotel, formerly the Four Points San Rafael, is easily my favorite Marin hotel. First, as the name implies, it sits on a hilltop with a great view all around. Second, it is being renovated and the new rooms are really nicely redone. Third, it has a beautiful central courtyard with large pool (with hot tub) surrounded by palm trees. Kids love the pool. Fourth, the lobby and onsite bar & restaurant are good, too, though the breakfast buffet is overpriced. But try to get even-numbered rooms facing inward rather than odd-numbered rooms facing outward toward Highway 101.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    No out door pool Staff

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The pool was closed for remodel. I rented this room for the grandchildren to swim during the visit. I think there should have been an email informing of the property remodel. A lot of windows were also covered with paper for the construction. The experience did not warrant the cost of the room.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We were given a room that look directly out onto Hwy. 101, a major highway for the area. The room was not sound proof and the highway noise made for a night of little sleep. The hotel has over 100 rooms and there were very few guests the night we were there so there were other rooms available, and 3/4 of them did not directly face the highway. We are in our 80's so maybe they thought we wouldn't notice. We do take some responsibility for not immediately going back to the desk and asking for another room, but I do believe the person helping us could have mentioned it and given us a choice.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The hotel is under renovation and amenities have been disrupted: no Internet, no swimming pool. There were not enough guests to merit a full buffet and the menu offerings tasted terrible. The fan in the air conditioning system at night was so loud that it kept waking me up. Until their renovation is completed, I don’t recommend that anyone stay there.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    They were renovating the hotel and it was loud construction work fro 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM. There was dust all over the room. Even though we had a "newly renovated room - the smell of chemicals from the new carpet was bad. We have stayed at this hotel many times, but I am not going back.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The Staff were SO Nice to Me and Accommodated all of my requests! It was Quiet and I got the Rest I needed. I will Definitely come back!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We enjoyed the hot tub and the breakfast in the morning. The room and hotel were very clean. The overall vibe of the hotel was great!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Breakfast not happening. Resturant for dinner, marginal. Place is being remodeled. No ice avail for rooms. For the price, barely worth it. Newly redone room on first floor offered view of construction area. Elevators not working like they used to. However, Excellent location for tourists visiting with easy access to freeway and many great places to visit in Marin and Bay Area. Staff tried to do their best but check in person not great communicator.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The hotel was very clean the room was very very clean and comfortable. Staff was helpful

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very attractive property and very nice staff but definitely recommend you stay elsewhere. 1. One working elevator. 2. 1 ice machine for whole property. 3. Very loud rooms: either roaring air conditioner or roaring traffic, you decide. 4. Shower is a trickle. 5. Rooms are small. 6. $50 a day pet fee and no pet facilities at all. 7. Breakfast is far from free: buffet is $25 a head before tax and gratuity. 8. No coffee in room: plan on schlepping to lobby if you want any. In little cups. In short, long on looks and smiles and weak on everything else.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Of course the construction was loud right above me. I wanted to leave the room ASAP.. Nights were ok. The pillows were the worst.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    room was good. Breakfast

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    great remodel happening .looksgreat

  • Engine customer May 2026

    They advertised a breakfast buffet, but was only available on the weekend. The staff was great

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable.

Frequently asked questions about Marin Hilltop Hotel

Does Marin Hilltop Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Marin Hilltop Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Marin Hilltop Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Marin Hilltop Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does Marin Hilltop Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Marin Hilltop Hotel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Marin Hilltop Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, Marin Hilltop Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Marin Hilltop Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Marin Hilltop Hotel is located at 1010 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903. With a Walk Score of 74, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

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