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Reviews of Villa Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States of America

#5 of 12 hotels in San Rafael

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Review Score

Based on 575 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Good place, bad breakfast, okiash staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower head was not good. Flow of water was terrible. The staff could be more interested in talking with customers. Breakfast was bad. Everything was cold even at 7AM which was start time. They could varieties in breakfast.

    The room was very spacious, Toilet was clean with toiletteries.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    7.0
    Good simple motel with good value price. Will return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Bed a little too firm for me. Would have liked extra blanket. No gym or common areas outside my own room but i didn’t expect them. Soda vending machine empty.

    Room simple; somewhat dated but well furnished & maintained. Good bathroom. Clean. Friendly staff. Continental breakfast simple but adequate. Good price & value. Convenient location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    9.0
    Pleasant, comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Healthier bagels at breakfast

    Breakfast was very simple but adequate. Staff very friendly and helpful. I have stayed at Villa Inn about five or six times

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    9.0
    Love the restaurant on property
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Convenience

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    The maids were honest, and the bathroom was clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rug was old, and the curtains were old and torn and you couldn’t even close the curtains all the way

    The bathroom was nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    8.0
    Will book again!
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable and convenient. Lovely staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    9.0
    Great area, friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom fan was too loud, we could hear the neighbors fan

    Great location, the room smelled clean, breakfast was very satisfactory

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful budget-friendly & comfortable stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little dated

    Comfortable bed, felt safe, great restaurant on property - plus pet friendly!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    8.0
    Great value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast, coffee, staff, room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is clean and cozy. Feel like home.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    8.0
    The Villa Inn is a comfortable, convenient place to stay, with very reasonable room rates.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very noisy heating unit; I wish they served a real breakfast with real coffee!

    Very nice "old school" accommodation, great rate, excellent restaurant on the premises, clean and comfortable, conveniently located

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    7.0
    Friendly Staff, Clean Quiet Rooms!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The drain in the shower was VERY slow to drain but it might have been due to the crazy storm that had just happened. It was the reason I stayed at the Inn. I had no power at home. The room was clean but a bit dated. Nothing a little bit of new paint can't fix though.

    The lady at the front desk during check in was kind & very friendly. The bed was excellent. I slept great! I wish I had taken advantage of the free breakfast, (I slept in and had to get to work).

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    9.0
    A splendid alternative to the boutique motel down the street that has no restaurant.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The room behind me shared a bathroom wall and it was fabulous at transmitting the racket the celebrants produced at midnight and later. I brought my own fleece blanket to augment the provided bedding. You could run the heat to keep warm under the scanty covers, but I preferred to add a layer and not have the wall unit cycling on and off.

    The on-site restaurant (lunch dinner) serves the guest continental breakfast and it's exceptional. The attendant will cook you a waffle. Butter and a massive pitcher of syrup are at the ready. She cut up fresh pineapple each morning. She prepares hard boiled eggs to go with the usual fare of bagels, muffins, and boxed cereal. Hot water for tea, and fresh coffee. The building is 60 years old, so it looks a little worn, but it's set back from the busy avenue and there's plenty of parking. On-site laundry and vending machines. The bed was comfortable. Everything worked.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was comfortable and well kept. The front desk was very friendly. The morning food was perfect and the help very friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    7.0
    Fine for overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room is pretty old, the door did not seal very well so the heater had to be on the whole night. Average breakfast but it's included in the price.

    Good location to reach San Francisco. Restaurant on site where you get breakfast or you can get a dinner too. The room was ok for overnight stay and reasonably clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    8.0
    I'd stay again....
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It's an older property but very well maintained.

    Large 2 queen room. Close to freeway but large wall meant we never heard the traffic. Close to Muir Woods area as well as Angel Island, Stinson Beach and Guide Dogs for the Blind. Felt like a very safe area.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2023

    9.0
    At Villa Inn - San Rafael, You'll Find Value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The facility is a great value and more than what we expected. Even with our late check-in, there were still parking spaces available which made it a small walk to our room. The staff is genuinely friendly and they make you feel like family upon arrival. The room we had was bigger than we expected. It also had a small kitchenette with an eating area and a separate bedroom for the kids. The main area is spacious. The surrounding rooms were quiet. Although the room was a little dated, we could tell that it was being renovated. It was a very convenient and comfortable stay.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    8.0
    Great location and spacious room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you can get past chipped and cracked paint in the ceiling, cabinets and tub, this is a great place to stay. It is very clean, just a little tired. The continental breakfast was very basic. It would have been much better if it included yogurt.

    The room was clean and spacious, the bed was very comfortable and the heater worked great on a cold night. It was super easy to jump on the freeway and get to the city in minutes.All in all, it's a good room.for a good price and I will go back.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    8.0
    Good over all ! I will recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Continental Breakfast person on site at my stay was not so friendly since her actitud was like ok I help you but don’t bother me to much kind of actitud??

    Price was good,room was clean and front desk person was so friendly and helpful

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant stay anf good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very comfortable, roomy room. Excellent, friendly staff. Good wifi and water pressure. A bit dated, but what more does one really need?

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2023

    8.0
    Very comfortable for what we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Yes it is a little dated but it’s clean and has character. We ended up staying an extra night.

    The rooms are nice and big. We stayed here as we couldn’t make it quite to San Francisco after a long drive. So glad we did. Very quiet Staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. We woke up early and the breakfast was all we needed to start the day.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room a bit dated.

    Location and convenience.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a bit run down.

    Delicious!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2023

    8.0
    Good clean friendly place to stay for sightseeing in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We asked for accessible room but did not get one. We managed okay. Restaurant closed on Monday.

    Breakfast was good but a bit boring with same thing every day. Staff were excellent 👌 waffles and toasted bagels upon request.

    Stayed in September 2023

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