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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
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.2 / 5
Great 1125 reviews
  • Engine customer May 2026

    We checked in and immediately got to our room and noticed two what appeared to blood stains on the floor. I went down and asked for another room which they obliged, however, did not seem surprised at all. The reassigned room was run down and worn out. The wall thermostat didn't work which left us freezing our first night, we ended up using the controls directly on the wall unit to get some type of climate control. The shower water was lukewarm and the tub did not drain well so you were left standing in 3 inches of water during your shower. Not impressed and this is the furthest thing from a "4 star" hotel. For what we paid we left extremely disappointed and feel completely deceived and ripped off.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    excellent staff, very friendly. I loved the outdoor area, the gym was nice, the room was clean

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Everything went good. The air fresher in lobby and hotel is very strong.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Marriott has redone the public areas nicely, but the rooms are yet to be done. The furnature in our room as old and worn. In a year or so this will be a very nice hotel once the rooms have been upgraded.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Location is great Bathroom was very small

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The main areas are nice, but the room was in poor repair. Needs to be totally replaced. The bed was clean, everything was clean, but the furniture was worn. I understand the hotel recently changed hands and major repairs are being done, but it is a work in progress. Staff were nice.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Wonderful staff, nice location and nice rooms..

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The property is a bit dated, but it's centrally located. The room can be noisy because it's close to the freeway. The staff are super friendly. Parking is free. There are a bar and a restaurant onsite for convenience.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    This place is a great location with a comfy bed and nice staff, but it needs an update. (In process - we saw construction crews.). Our room was noisy with the window open, and with window closed, the AC unit was even noisier. Bathrooms not yet updated to most modern Marriott hotels, and not enough charging. We were spoiled having stayed at Sheraton Palo Alto the previous two nights, which is very updated.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

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  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Convenient for what we were attending throughout the weekend. Breakfast tasted great. Stayed here several years ago and felt a noticeable decline. Bed was VERY UNCOMFORTABLE - you can feel the springs and it’s like you would sink to the center of the bed. WI-FI didn’t work at all. The bathroom was not stocked for our arrival - no bath soap and they took several trips to remedy this. The hotel and room felt run down. They only gave us three bath towels and the fan in the bathroom didn’t work. So the towels stayed damp. I asked for three more, and they brought two.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    departed before breakfast, did not swim

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    My cousin stayed here and said it was out of date and needed a refresh. It was loud off the freeway so they moved his room, but I’d love a nice spot in the neighborhood and I think others would come if it was renovated.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The room and bed and TV were roomy, comfortable and easy to use for streaming, The exterior of the building, the parking lot surface and especially the pool and spa and decking are rundown and need of renovation. The spa only has one decently working jet.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Easy and friendly check-in, clean room, lovely grounds, close to hiking trails, overall a great overnight stay.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    My favorite place to stay when I come up from So Cal. Staff is very friendly the property is immaculate and very spacious.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Under construction. Not worth $200 a night!

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Very lovely Hotel, with a fine Hot Tub!

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    The hotel is being renovated which is good.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Everything was very nice: great room, bed, shower - all very nice. The one thing that could have been better was the inroom coffee. The little pack of grounds that you set in the tray there - it does not make a good cup of coffee, not even close.

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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