Marin Lodge is an all-suite hotel in San Rafael, California. It is located adjacent to Northgate Mall and the Marin County Civic Center. The hotel offers made-to-order breakfast and an Evening Reception. The property features self-parking, the Red Oak Craft Bar and Rotisserie, Marin Comfort Kitchen, and an E'Terie 24-Hour Market. A self parking lot is available with 363 spaces.
Should you book Marin Lodge?
A comfortable stay in an all-suite hotel with on-site dining options.
Best for
- Business travellers
- Shopping trips
- Convenient location
Maybe not ideal for
- Guests seeking a resort experience
Suites and dining
Marin Lodge offers two-room suites. The hotel has on-site dining at Red Oak Craft Bar and Rotisserie, Marin Comfort Kitchen, and E'Terie 24-Hour Market. Breakfast is made-to-order, and an Evening Reception is available.
Location
The hotel is situated next to Northgate Mall and the Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael, California. Nearby nature reserves and peaks are within walking distance.
Parking
Guests benefit from free parking on-site. The property has a self-parking lot with 363 spaces. This is also considered one of the most popular facilities.
Rooms & rates
Queen Suite
21.0 m² · 1 queen bed
Garden view · Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine · Free Wifi
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Beach
- Cycling
- Free Wifi
- Express check-in/out
- Non-smoking rooms
- Car rental
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Air conditioning
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- View
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Location
1735 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States, San Rafael, California
Marin Lodge is located in San Rafael, California.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Mountain Park at 0.3 mi; the nearest bus station, North San Pedro Road Bus Pad, is 0.8 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Mountain Parknature reserve0.3 mi
- San Rafael Hillpeak0.4 mi
- Boyd Memorial Parknature reserve0.5 mi
- Mission San Rafael Arcangelplace of worship0.7 mi
- Sun Valley Parkpark1.0 mi
Getting around
- North San Pedro Road Bus Padbus station0.8 mi
- San Rafael Downtowntrain station0.9 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
9.1 / 10 · Wonderful on Booking.com, from 558 guest reviews
Marin Lodge earns consistently high marks for its spotless rooms, genuinely friendly staff, and strong value — with free parking and easy freeway access adding practical appeal. The occasional complaint about thin walls and unreliable Wi-Fi are worth noting, and the motel-style décor is modest rather than luxurious, but the overwhelmingly positive sentiment across guests suggests a reliable, no-fuss base for exploring Marin County.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 26 · average 9.7
They wrote about: cleanliness, staff, location
Reviews scoring 7–9: 4 · average 8
They wrote about: room, noise, comfort
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of breakfast is served?
The hotel offers made-to-order breakfast for guests.
Is parking available?
Yes, free on-site parking is available with 363 spaces in the self-parking lot.
Are there dining options at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel has Red Oak Craft Bar and Rotisserie, Marin Comfort Kitchen, and E'Terie 24-Hour Market.
What room types are available?
The hotel offers two-room suites, including Queen Suites.
Can I connect to Wi-Fi?
Yes, free WiFi is available for guests.
Are there facilities for guests with disabilities?
Yes, facilities for disabled guests are provided.
Is there an Evening Reception?
Yes, an Evening Reception is offered at the hotel.