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North Bay Inn

North Bay Inn
North Bay Inn – San Rafael, CA
North Bay Inn – San Rafael, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About North Bay Inn

Located in San Rafael just 12 miles from San Francisco, this hotel offers a continental breakfast. Boasting warm colors and rich wood furnishings, each room includes free WiFi. A flat-screen TV with cable is featured in all rooms at North Bay Inn. Each elegant room includes tea and coffee-making facilities and a work desk. A fridge and microwave are provided. A 24-hour reception is offered at San Rafael North Bay Inn. Fax and photocopying services are available. A free daily newspaper is available. Stinson Beach is 18.5 miles from this hotel. Shopping at Northgate Mall is 10 minutes’ drive away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

3.9 / 5
Great 978 reviews
  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The rooms were clean.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Well it was available, and it was close by where i was spending time, and of course it was really affordable. The king bed was pretty comfortable and the sheets and pillows were adequate. I was only there for one night and I just wanted a clean place to crash and it did the job. Thankfully Weavers Coffee was adjacent to the property which was nice the morning i checked out. Well the room was just okay. It seemed clean enough but furniture was pretty beat up, paint and plaster damaged in places, bathroom mirror damaged, slats on the shutters were broken and the wall mounted AC/Heat unit was a little noisy.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Everything was great the people tht work there very hospitality

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It's a good last minute stay, microwave and fridge were definitely a plus. I'd say it's honestly really good compared to other inns. Plus coffee is a building over. Best bang for your buck.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Comfort Nothing

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great stay! The hotel was super clean, comfortable, and well taken care of. Everyone we interacted with was genuinely kind and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again. Affordable too!!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was in the perfect location The furniture was tired

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The front desk was accommodating and friendly.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very nice people and polite I recommend it to everyone

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Room was much better than I expected. It was well maintained and clean. I don’t write much reviews but this experience deserved a review.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Good place, not enough parking though.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I didn’t like anything about this hotel. After reading the horrible and disgusting reviews, I did not want to stay there. Unfortunately, when I booked online, I did not see reviews. My bad. But I went to the hotel just to check it out. I didn’t like the area and the room seemed ok, but it was dark and drab and the air conditioning unit had yellow splotches on it (what the heck??!) I walked back to the office and said I couldn’t stay there. The staff member said she never saw any bed bugs and denied hearing about any bad reviews. During my 7 hr drive up to Sonoma county when my daughter started reading the reviews, I decided to contact Booking.com. They instructed me to contact the hotel. The hotel told me to contact Booking.com. So I won’t ever get my money back. I lost $198 bucks on this ridiculous hotel that I did not stay in. I did not want to risk bed bugs, and did not feel safe in the area. It’s frustrating that I will not be reimbursed. I just couldn’t take the chance to stay in a place that had/has atrocious reviews.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Rooms are well stocked with coffee and include a fridge for your drinks.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean and convenient

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Safe and clean Nothing

Frequently asked questions about North Bay Inn

Does North Bay Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, North Bay Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does North Bay Inn offer parking?
Yes, North Bay Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does North Bay Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
North Bay Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in San Rafael, see business hotels in San Rafael.
Does North Bay Inn have a fitness center?
North Bay Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is North Bay Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
North Bay Inn is located at 855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA 94901. With a Walk Score of 77, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near North Bay Inn
  • Golden Gate Bridge 10.0 mi

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