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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 965 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Good location and clean hotel.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very quite and great place

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The staff person was the best…..friendly and helpful! The hotel is old style motel type, but it has been nicely remodeled. Clean and comfortable. Conveniently located near the freeway in an industrial area. Short drive to Golden Gate Bridge and SF.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Very clean, ice and amenities were great. Can park right outside door. The facility has been updated with new windows and bathrooms. Sink outside commode and tub.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    No amenities at all, bathroom has super thin bath towels I had to buy some my own the towels they have old stains with old blood spots sheets had some stains as well the bed super uncomfortable to sleep pillows has zero support I’ve stayed in many hotel/motels and this is by far the worse one ever

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Nice throw-back motel; certainly not an Inn. But fine for us. Surprised at how quiet it was, considering its proximity to the freeways. Comfortable beds, too. Safe parking in front of the room. Very helpful staff.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    It’s a great place to stay! Nice big bed, it’s got a table, tv, mini fridge with a microwave and a nice shower, front desk lady is really nice. Oh and there’s free parking.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    North Bay is an older hotel and dated. While the room was clean, the carpet and furnishing are older. We chose this place because of the location close to highway 101.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Pretty nice affordable hotel! I will definitely be coming back! Cards sometimes don’t work but the front desk staff will help fix that. Overall it was pretty clean and tidy, excellent experience.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Great.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Good place

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Yes

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Very convenient location. Right at the 101/580 intersection, so there was traffic the whole time. A very sketchy neighborhood, so I don’t think I’ll be stopping by there again.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The only positive aspect was the location. Beyond that, the experience was overshadowed by serious health and safety concerns - BED BUGS. I experienced an ongoing BED BUG issue, including repeated bites and video recorded bed bugs in multiple rooms, even after being relocated. This created an unsafe environment, especially while recovering from 2 surgeries. Management did not handle the situation appropriately. I was met with denial and blame instead of accountability. Despite providing photo & video evidence and even handing a live bed bug to staff, I was not offered a reasonable solution. I was insulted instead. I was asked to accept a minimal refund for the remaining days.. only if I signed a waiver and left, which would have forced me to relocate while physically compromised. Even basic requests, such as being moved to a clean room, were not handled with urgency or care. The overall response demonstrated a lack of responsibility for what is a serious health concern. DO NOT STAY HERE!

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    The property has regular look to it from the outside, but the room is what counts and they seem to have been recently modernized to give you the big hotel look and feel.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Un poco sucio

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Clean and secure. I AM Grateful. Was pretty much what I expected. It would have been nice if there was some fruit and coffee available in the morning.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Nothing my stay wss perrrfectionnnnn.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Location Internet does not work at all. We have voiced this complaint before yet it’s the same story oh we just got new routers

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Spacious room, friendly staff. Good rates

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.

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