North Bay Inn

2-star hotel Great 855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901
North Bay Inn

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 961 reviews

The hotel is generally well-liked for its cleanliness, comfortable beds, and friendly staff. Many guests appreciate the affordability and convenient location near the freeway. However, some guests have complained about the limited and disappointing breakfast options, as well as noise from the freeway.

What guests liked
  • Cleanliness
  • Comfortable beds
What could be better
  • Limited and disappointing breakfast
  • Noise from the freeway
  • Vicki May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    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.

  • Vicki May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    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.

  • Maria May 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    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

  • Betsey May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    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.

  • Aleksandr May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Ann May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    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.

  • Ronald May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Aleksandr May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Michael May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great.

  • GABRIEL May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good place

  • Dennis Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Yes

  • Rick Apr 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    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.

  • Rick Apr 2026 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    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.

  • Lamees Apr 2026 · via booking
    1/5

    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!

  • Lamees Apr 2026 · via priceline
    1/5

    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!

  • Crawford Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Timothy Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Van Mar 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Although close to the highway and another road, the noise was not disturbing at night. Very nice, clean and large room! Perfect for a couple of nights in a very nice area.

  • GABRIEL Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Un poco sucio

  • Robert Mar 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    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.

  • Robert Mar 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    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.

  • Sophi Mar 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Nothing my stay wss perrrfectionnnnn.

  • Sophi Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Perfect n simple check in Nothing my stay wss perrrfectionnnnn.

  • Ryan Mar 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Christina Feb 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    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

  • Christina Feb 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    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

  • JAZMINE Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Spacious room, friendly staff. Good rates

  • JAZMINE Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Spacious room, friendly staff. Good rates

  • Catherine Feb 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    It was good pricing, parking right in front of your room, close to a lot of places to eat. Reception lady was able to accommodate our request for quiet room. Bare essentials. No table, but two chairs. Bathroom is very tight, the door almost hits the toilet seat when opened. Very close to highway, if you are a light sleeper, the noise will bother you.

  • Catherine Feb 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    It was good pricing, parking right in front of your room, close to a lot of places to eat. Reception lady was able to accommodate our request for quiet room. Bare essentials. No table, but two chairs. Bathroom is very tight, the door almost hits the toilet seat when opened. Very close to highway, if you are a light sleeper, the noise will bother you.

  • Maria Jan 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The staff was great the location was good for where I was going and I will be returning rooms were comfortable and clean

  • Maria Jan 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The staff was great the location was good for where I was going and I will be returning rooms were comfortable and clean

  • Christina Jan 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    The furniture in room Bad WiFi Stain on mirror above vanity

  • Christina Jan 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    The furniture in room Bad WiFi Stain on mirror above vanity

  • Wadih Jan 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    No Netflix available.

  • Sarah Jan 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    The location is the only good thing about this hotel. Near the hospital, freeway, and stores/restaurants. Has a microwave, fridge, and coffee maker. Very basic hotel. The North Bay motel on Francisco Blvd in San Rafael is an adequate place to stay if you do not expect much more than a bed to sleep on. Amenities included are a coffee maker, microwave small refrigerator and a tv.  upon arrival, It would be advisable to ask them to turn up the hot water heater, especially if you like a hot shower in the morning.  There are plenty of towels in the bathroom but that is only because they are the thinnest towels I’ve ever come across. It takes at least two to dry yourself off.   Bring a pair of sandals to walk around on the floor/carpeting, it is a dark color and even though a good vacuum can erase a thousand sins, exercise caution.  The one stuffed chair is comfortable but again, bring a blanket or use your jacket to sit on.

  • Michael Jan 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    It’s next to a noisy freeway, which was tolerable but uncomfortable. Also the room wasn’t in great condition, the carpet was stained and ripped, and was sticky if you walked on it. There were also red streaks on the carpet and sheets (!!!) which might have been blood? Eek

  • Rebecca Jan 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Room is decent and clean...affordable. Only downside...no wifi or TV.

  • Wadih Jan 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    The TV didn't work well and no Netflix connected.

  • Jacquelyn Jan 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    Right by the freeway, so extremely noisy

  • Sean Jan 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Friendly staff, clean room, all fixtures worked as expected. Quiet location. Nothing I can think of.

  • Alma Jan 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    The bed was very old and very used. No comfort Better beds

  • Ron Jan 2026 · via priceline
    1/5

    Double charged me and wouldn’t call back to fix problem Double charge for one night with no response to correct problem

  • Thomas Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Easy access to freeway and parking lot is simple

  • Thomas Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Easy access to freeway and parking lot is simple

  • Susan Dec 2025 · via priceline
    4/5

    The room was large, with a king bed and a sitting area with a sofa, larger than most motel rooms. The bed was very comfortable. And the room, including the carpet, was very clean and well maintained. It’s located right on the freeway, so we were glad we had earplugs—which solved the problem. The facility is older.

  • Chris Dec 2025 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    They put me in a quiet room. Toilet ran some, but I told them.

  • Rosemary Dec 2025 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    It was clean and felt safe and staff were nice. Traffic noise even though I was in the back. I did t sleep all night!

  • Amogh Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

  • Amogh Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

  • Maria Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Staff was nice, quiet stay.

  • Maria Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Staff was nice, quiet stay.

  • Ashton Nov 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    They lied about towels being ours that they had used for cleaning, they tried to upcharge things, and were generally unpleasant.

  • Ashton Nov 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    They lied about towels being ours that they had used for cleaning, they tried to upcharge things, and were generally unpleasant.

  • Shuvo Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Generally clean place to get a bed for the night. Property is quite clean and up to date for the price you pay.

  • Shuvo Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Generally clean place to get a bed for the night. Property is quite clean and up to date for the price you pay.

  • Susan Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Inside was clean and nice. Could hear noise from outside quite a bit and 2nd floor too

  • Susan Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Inside was clean and nice. Could hear noise from outside quite a bit and 2nd floor too

  • Lynn Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Old building with newly redone bathrooms and painted walls, but the carpet had a hole in it. You could see the concrete floor. There were about 4 burn marks on the carpet. Really bad appearance.

  • Lynn Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Old building with newly redone bathrooms and painted walls, but the carpet had a hole in it. You could see the concrete floor. There were about 4 burn marks on the carpet. Really bad appearance.

  • Andrew Sep 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    If you need a place to stay it's a place to stay. The night I stayed there were a bunch of modified cars and lowrider trucks ripping around the neighbourhood with latin American flags out the windows. Perhaps it was after a football (soccer) match or something, hopefully not a turf war although there was a police presence in response to the chaos. This is a bare bones, tired motel. The carpet was in a sorry state but the toilet was clean. If you just need to a place to crash after a day of driving and you're a man, it's probably fine. The thing that pissed me off was that two members of staff tried to enter my room at 9am with the master key while I was still asleep despite checkout being 11am. I had to rush to the door to stop them from coming in because there's no security lock. It disrupted my sleep, which I did not appreciate.

  • Andrew Sep 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    If you need a place to stay it's a place to stay. The night I stayed there were a bunch of modified cars and lowrider trucks ripping around the neighbourhood with latin American flags out the windows. Perhaps it was after a football (soccer) match or something, hopefully not a turf war although there was a police presence in response to the chaos. This is a bare bones, tired motel. The carpet was in a sorry state but the toilet was clean. If you just need to a place to crash after a day of driving and you're a man, it's probably fine. The thing that pissed me off was that two members of staff tried to enter my room at 9am with the master key while I was still asleep despite checkout being 11am. I had to rush to the door to stop them from coming in because there's no security lock. It disrupted my sleep, which I did not appreciate.

  • Scott Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Not a bad place. Not a great place. Just a place to stay. Fit what I needed.

  • Scott Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Not a bad place. Not a great place. Just a place to stay. Fit what I needed.

  • daniel Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Ease of check in

  • daniel Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Ease of check in

  • Richard Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The bed was comfortable. No food option, actually.

  • Richard Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The bed was comfortable. No food option, actually.

  • Erik Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Could open window. But advertised free breakfast which was false. And cardboard dumpster at Harbor Freight was emptied each morning at 4:45am because they are too cheap to get a box compactor/bailer.

  • Erik Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Could open window. But advertised free breakfast which was false. And cardboard dumpster at Harbor Freight was emptied each morning at 4:45am because they are too cheap to get a box compactor/bailer.

  • Tammy Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I reserved 3 rooms and messaged and called requesting an early check in. The person said no problem. I called the day of confirming early check in. The rooms were not ready at the agreed upon time. After the event at 10:30 when we returned the TV in my room didn’t work. I noticed the person who eventually came to office and was told there was nobody there to look at it. All in all it was disappointing.

  • Tammy Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I reserved 3 rooms and messaged and called requesting an early check in. The person said no problem. I called the day of confirming early check in. The rooms were not ready at the agreed upon time. After the event at 10:30 when we returned the TV in my room didn’t work. I noticed the person who eventually came to office and was told there was nobody there to look at it. All in all it was disappointing.

  • Melinda Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    There was no one there to check us in. Terrible service

  • Melinda Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    There was no one there to check us in. Terrible service

  • Leslie Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Just a quiet motel.

  • Leslie Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Just a quiet motel.

  • jeffrey Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice place

  • jeffrey Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice place

  • Sybill Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The property was clean and helpful staff.

  • Sybill Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The property was clean and helpful staff.

  • Garreth Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice!

  • Garreth Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice!

  • Linda Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and comfortable.

  • Linda Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and comfortable.

  • Brittney May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, friendly, great price.

  • Brittney May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, friendly, great price.

  • Shon May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    My son is student at nearby Famous college. We have visited on several occasions. Anita the property's manager always made us feel at home.

  • Shon May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    My son is student at nearby Famous college. We have visited on several occasions. Anita the property's manager always made us feel at home.

  • Gene May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great value for the price. We had a king bed, sofa couch, kitchenette and table. Older property.

  • Gene May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great value for the price. We had a king bed, sofa couch, kitchenette and table. Older property.

  • holly May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    the front desk staff was super friendly and helpful. room was average but clean and the bed was comfortable

  • holly May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    the front desk staff was super friendly and helpful. room was average but clean and the bed was comfortable

  • Maxine Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was spacious and clean. We received a warm welcome on arrival. The location wasn’t the best - next to a busy road and very limited options for eateries in walking distance. It suited our purpose as an easy place to get to Point Reyes.

  • Maxine Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was spacious and clean. We received a warm welcome on arrival. The location wasn’t the best - next to a busy road and very limited options for eateries in walking distance. It suited our purpose as an easy place to get to Point Reyes.

  • BING Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Don't like: No more continental breakfast

  • BING Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Don't like: No more continental breakfast

  • raquel Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The prize, room, amenities on the room and the surrounding was amazing! I will definitely book again!

  • raquel Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The prize, room, amenities on the room and the surrounding was amazing! I will definitely book again!

  • Eric Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very polite and kind and very clean place

  • Eric Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very polite and kind and very clean place

  • Lilitie Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    A great, short stay.

  • Lilitie Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    A great, short stay.

  • Tejvir Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    clean and well kept

  • Tejvir Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    clean and well kept

  • Eric Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Easy to park in front of ur room

  • Eric Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Easy to park in front of ur room

  • Verified Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I did not have my drivers license - had a passport and had my license downloaded from CA DMV. Would not let me stay, would not refund me. Terrible experience and I lost $100+ for the pleasure.

  • Verified Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I did not have my drivers license - had a passport and had my license downloaded from CA DMV. Would not let me stay, would not refund me. Terrible experience and I lost $100+ for the pleasure.

  • Adrain Jan 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The lady was very kind and welcomed us with a smile.

  • Adrain Jan 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The lady was very kind and welcomed us with a smile.

  • Adrain Jan 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    I like this place is good the hotel and the The lady was very kind and welcomed us with a smile.

  • Adrain Jan 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    I like this place is good the hotel and the The lady was very kind and welcomed us with a smile.

  • Betty Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hotel!

  • Betty Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hotel!

  • Braeden Jan 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    They advertised a pull out bed and breakfast, neither of which were there

  • Braeden Jan 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    They advertised a pull out bed and breakfast, neither of which were there

  • Michael Jan 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I’m glad we looked at the room, it was very nice and well provisioned well beyond the outside appearance

  • Michael Jan 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I’m glad we looked at the room, it was very nice and well provisioned well beyond the outside appearance

  • Susanna Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good housekeeping. Comfy beds. Clean

  • Susanna Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good housekeeping. Comfy beds. Clean

  • Elizabeth Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

  • Elizabeth Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

  • Jon Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

  • Jon Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

  • vivek Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Everything is very good I love the house keeping service but the front desk women she don't I have patience I went to ask spoon door was not opening I knock the door she was very angry for knocking and she said coffe will be available after 7 in the morning but was not and when I went after 7:30 she was staring me.like weird look like I was begging for that.

  • vivek Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Everything is very good I love the house keeping service but the front desk women she don't I have patience I went to ask spoon door was not opening I knock the door she was very angry for knocking and she said coffe will be available after 7 in the morning but was not and when I went after 7:30 she was staring me.like weird look like I was begging for that.

  • Sharath Nov 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    There was no trash bin in my room, hoping to have it for my future visit. Thanks!

  • Sharath Nov 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    There was no trash bin in my room, hoping to have it for my future visit. Thanks!

  • Janam Nov 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Motel style hotel . Noisy due to highway next to the property

  • Janam Nov 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Motel style hotel . Noisy due to highway next to the property

  • pete Nov 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Was an absolute moron Rude to my family wouldn’t let them wait for my arrival in the lobby could go and on I understand the motel is your basic cheap seedy hotel establishment So I’m not suprised that they would have A miserable troll like the one I had to deal with . Never returning again

  • pete Nov 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Was an absolute moron Rude to my family wouldn’t let them wait for my arrival in the lobby could go and on I understand the motel is your basic cheap seedy hotel establishment So I’m not suprised that they would have A miserable troll like the one I had to deal with . Never returning again

  • johnni Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    It met my needs. Chain hotel fod $40 more may have been nicer.

  • johnni Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    It met my needs. Chain hotel fod $40 more may have been nicer.

  • Rixzene Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Easy check-in and check out. The staff was friendly and helpful.

  • Rixzene Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Easy check-in and check out. The staff was friendly and helpful.

  • Debabrata Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    The stay was safe clean and quiet. Overall it was nice. The breakfast was typical coffee, some form of bagels and bars.

  • Debabrata Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    The stay was safe clean and quiet. Overall it was nice. The breakfast was typical coffee, some form of bagels and bars.

  • Verified Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    What the....eco-friendly??? Don't know what that is or care so disregard that rating. North Bay Inn was a good choice, glad to stay there.

  • Verified Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    What the....eco-friendly??? Don't know what that is or care so disregard that rating. North Bay Inn was a good choice, glad to stay there.

  • Margaret Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Ok for one night

  • Margaret Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Ok for one night

  • Ruth Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Ruth Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Jeffrey Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Well located for access to the 101 and 580 highways. Priced ok for Marin.

  • Jeffrey Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Well located for access to the 101 and 580 highways. Priced ok for Marin.

  • Elizabeth Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Hotel was adequate for the price, but it’s right near the highway and very loud. Beds weren’t very comfortable.

  • Elizabeth Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Hotel was adequate for the price, but it’s right near the highway and very loud. Beds weren’t very comfortable.

  • Verified Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was very clean and comfortable, and the hotel manager was very welcoming. Because I checked in around 6pm, I was told that the only room left was the room facing the street across from the freeway. The noise was tolerable going to be (white noise) but the sounds of freeway traffic woke me early in the morning. I'm hoping that a room further from the freeway, next time, will be more comfortable.

  • Verified Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was very clean and comfortable, and the hotel manager was very welcoming. Because I checked in around 6pm, I was told that the only room left was the room facing the street across from the freeway. The noise was tolerable going to be (white noise) but the sounds of freeway traffic woke me early in the morning. I'm hoping that a room further from the freeway, next time, will be more comfortable.

  • Tejvir Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Thankyou

  • Tejvir Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Thankyou

  • Maria Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

  • Maria Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

  • Kenneth Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

  • Kenneth Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

  • Philip Aug 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    The shower was a horrible the shower curtain didn't work, water sprayed all over the floor every time I took a shower no bar soap no shampoo just a little dispensers that didn't work couldn't figure out how to turn the hot or cold water on, the air conditioning didn't work too hot or too cold the woman that checked me in was not very nice at all especially when I ask for another room she refused even though the hotel was empty. The housekeepers were wonderful they cleaned up the mess in the bathroom every day I wish I could get my money back from the hotel that's how bad it was! I was so uncomfortable there wasn't even a chair to sit on, there is a desk chair but who wants to sit on a desk chair to watch TV. Oh the window blinds on the windows were all broken so you close one and all the levelers wouldn't move you had to do each one individually because they were all broken on both windows, and every time I closed the door I had to slam it really hard or I didn't close the key was inadequate also. And another thing, no place to plug in my electronics everybody has a phone nowadays and everything else that's plugged into those things the only Outlet next to the bed had the lights plugged into it it was an unbelievably bad stay! Please help me get my money back thank you

  • Philip Aug 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    The shower was a horrible the shower curtain didn't work, water sprayed all over the floor every time I took a shower no bar soap no shampoo just a little dispensers that didn't work couldn't figure out how to turn the hot or cold water on, the air conditioning didn't work too hot or too cold the woman that checked me in was not very nice at all especially when I ask for another room she refused even though the hotel was empty. The housekeepers were wonderful they cleaned up the mess in the bathroom every day I wish I could get my money back from the hotel that's how bad it was! I was so uncomfortable there wasn't even a chair to sit on, there is a desk chair but who wants to sit on a desk chair to watch TV. Oh the window blinds on the windows were all broken so you close one and all the levelers wouldn't move you had to do each one individually because they were all broken on both windows, and every time I closed the door I had to slam it really hard or I didn't close the key was inadequate also. And another thing, no place to plug in my electronics everybody has a phone nowadays and everything else that's plugged into those things the only Outlet next to the bed had the lights plugged into it it was an unbelievably bad stay! Please help me get my money back thank you

  • Gregory Aug 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    The check in person was kind, accommodating, and friendly. The free breakfast didn't happen. I'm not sure why, but there was no food. I was told breakfast was 6am-9am, and we came at 7:30.

  • Gregory Aug 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    The check in person was kind, accommodating, and friendly. The free breakfast didn't happen. I'm not sure why, but there was no food. I was told breakfast was 6am-9am, and we came at 7:30.

  • Darren Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Motel style accommodation. Good price and great location near major roads. I’ve stayed here quite a few times for work and it’s always been clean which is a must. Cannot fault it. Staff also welcoming.

  • Darren Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Motel style accommodation. Good price and great location near major roads. I’ve stayed here quite a few times for work and it’s always been clean which is a must. Cannot fault it. Staff also welcoming.

  • David Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Rooms on the smaller side with no deck, but everything else was well done. "Carry Out" breakfast only available after 7:30am, so we have no idea on what they provide. There is a great small, but full service "Starbucks" like neighborhood place right at the end of the Motels parking lot. Even saw 10-12 local policemen in there on Saturday morning !

  • David Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Rooms on the smaller side with no deck, but everything else was well done. "Carry Out" breakfast only available after 7:30am, so we have no idea on what they provide. There is a great small, but full service "Starbucks" like neighborhood place right at the end of the Motels parking lot. Even saw 10-12 local policemen in there on Saturday morning !

  • John Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean rooms and property, super friendly staff, will stay here again.

  • John Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean rooms and property, super friendly staff, will stay here again.

  • Gerardo Jul 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Proximity to dining.

  • Gerardo Jul 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Proximity to dining.

  • Mark Jul 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    It is a decent place to stay. The staff is professional and helpful. The place is clean and comfortably!

  • Mark Jul 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    It is a decent place to stay. The staff is professional and helpful. The place is clean and comfortably!

  • Jeffrey Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Access into the property isn't that great.

  • Jeffrey Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Access into the property isn't that great.

  • Elizabeth Jul 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Clean rooms but fairly old furniture. Right next to the freeway, not a great environment.

  • Elizabeth Jul 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Clean rooms but fairly old furniture. Right next to the freeway, not a great environment.

  • Mark Jun 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    The room we had, the only king, had an uneven floor and burn marks in the carpet. Should have been an easy and inexpensive fix. But the room was decent for the value.

  • Mark Jun 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    The room we had, the only king, had an uneven floor and burn marks in the carpet. Should have been an easy and inexpensive fix. But the room was decent for the value.

  • Daniel Jun 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very clean, good quality bed, spacious. But next to the freeway, lots of trafic noise.

  • Daniel Jun 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very clean, good quality bed, spacious. But next to the freeway, lots of trafic noise.

  • Marlene Jun 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a very nice place to.

  • Marlene Jun 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a very nice place to.

  • Richard Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    No can inside the ceiling light, mirror above sink is scratched as if it had something glued to it that fell off, receptionist was grumpy, and someone tore out of the parking lot in their car last night like they were running from a crime scene.

  • Richard Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    No can inside the ceiling light, mirror above sink is scratched as if it had something glued to it that fell off, receptionist was grumpy, and someone tore out of the parking lot in their car last night like they were running from a crime scene.

  • Alma Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was great.

  • Alma Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was great.

  • Rich Jun 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Hreat

  • Rich Jun 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Hreat

  • Donald Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This was our 3rd year of staying at this hotel when coming to the Bay Area and we’ve NEVER been disappointed! The entire staff is amazing.welcoming and appreciative. I encourage anyone going to the Bay Area who’s looking for an affordable place to stay, choose here!

  • Donald Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This was our 3rd year of staying at this hotel when coming to the Bay Area and we’ve NEVER been disappointed! The entire staff is amazing.welcoming and appreciative. I encourage anyone going to the Bay Area who’s looking for an affordable place to stay, choose here!

  • Keith May 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Poor Security

  • Keith May 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Poor Security

  • Kateryna May 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Okay for what you pay

  • Kateryna May 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Okay for what you pay

  • Miriam May 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    The owner is very nice. All their staff are nice too. Clean, quite and good deal price thanks again for our very nice 4 days stay there.

  • Miriam May 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    The owner is very nice. All their staff are nice too. Clean, quite and good deal price thanks again for our very nice 4 days stay there.

  • Steven May 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay!

  • Steven May 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay!

  • Tyler May 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    I liked that the pho restaurant and lots of breakfast options are close by. It is close to the freeway so it can have road noise at times.

  • Tyler May 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    I liked that the pho restaurant and lots of breakfast options are close by. It is close to the freeway so it can have road noise at times.

  • Harold Apr 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Goog service and clean room.

  • Harold Apr 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Goog service and clean room.

  • Olivia Apr 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Lovely staff and clean room! Must try the coffee shop next door.

  • Olivia Apr 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Lovely staff and clean room! Must try the coffee shop next door.

  • Rodrigo Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice hotel to stay. Didn’t think it will look like a suite for the price.

  • Rodrigo Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice hotel to stay. Didn’t think it will look like a suite for the price.

  • Robert Mar 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice place

  • Robert Mar 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice place

  • Amy Mar 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

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  • Amy Mar 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

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  • Magalie Mar 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    The CB property was clean and cozy

  • Magalie Mar 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    The CB property was clean and cozy

  • Raj Mar 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The stay was good

  • Raj Mar 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The stay was good

  • Elizabeth Mar 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    What a lovely room - comfy bed, spacious roo., everything I needed. The freeway can be a bit noisy, but for a great room under $100, just take some earplugs.

  • Elizabeth Mar 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    What a lovely room - comfy bed, spacious roo., everything I needed. The freeway can be a bit noisy, but for a great room under $100, just take some earplugs.

  • Andrew Mar 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I loved the room.

  • Andrew Mar 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I loved the room.

  • Magalie Mar 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    This property is very simple. The area is quiet

  • Magalie Mar 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    This property is very simple. The area is quiet

  • Sylvia Feb 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Nice room and very clean place. Also very convenient on/off the 101 if you are heading into San Francisco.

  • Sylvia Feb 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Nice room and very clean place. Also very convenient on/off the 101 if you are heading into San Francisco.

  • holly Feb 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It was over all pretty nice. The place was clean and the front office staff was very nice. The only problem I had at all was that the "breakfast" that was included was super limited and just pre packaged items like granola bars and some pastries.

  • holly Feb 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It was over all pretty nice. The place was clean and the front office staff was very nice. The only problem I had at all was that the "breakfast" that was included was super limited and just pre packaged items like granola bars and some pastries.

  • Andrew Jan 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was wonderful, and I will book here again.

  • Andrew Jan 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was wonderful, and I will book here again.

  • Ana Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great service of admin. Very feiendly lady - Anita.

  • Ana Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great service of admin. Very feiendly lady - Anita.

  • Terri Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a very clean spacious room! I would stay here again!

  • Terri Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a very clean spacious room! I would stay here again!

  • Tejvir Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    However i regret to not the innkeeper does not excude either hospitality ofr civility. Was surprised that the owner ( Presume was curt terse and almost discourteous. We did not even ask for anything extra-Asked for a 2 bed room were told it cost more and we declined politely. Nevertheless check in un welcoming perhaps a tuff day!! Having said that the room was better than expected. Clean well maintained and comfortble and everything else. Perhaps they were having a bad day,

  • Tejvir Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    However i regret to not the innkeeper does not excude either hospitality ofr civility. Was surprised that the owner ( Presume was curt terse and almost discourteous. We did not even ask for anything extra-Asked for a 2 bed room were told it cost more and we declined politely. Nevertheless check in un welcoming perhaps a tuff day!! Having said that the room was better than expected. Clean well maintained and comfortble and everything else. Perhaps they were having a bad day,

  • Verified Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It was a good place to stay for a couple of nights. The bed was not extremely comfortable but not horrible either. I was pretty cold both nights but when I turned the heater on it was too loud so I couldn’t sleep with it on either. Location is pretty central and parking is free. Overall, it was a great stay for having a place to crash! Would recommend for quick trips to north bay. The owner is super nice and accommodating as well.

  • Breana Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    It was the worst costumer service I have ever experienced. The person who worked at the Inn scolded me as if I were a child and treated me like I had no intelligence whatsoever. I highly recommend NEVER staying here.

  • Sharon Oct 2023 · via expedia
    2/5

    Really lumpy pillows. Yuck!

  • Robert Sep 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    1) there was NO small desk to use for my laptop, though the wi-fi worked quite well. I had to sit the computer on a tiny rotating little "kid desk" on a lounge chair. 2) Somehow the TV never went to the normal channels and we finally gave up on getting even local news. Someone from the motel could have fixed it ... if they'd been sent after we told them the problem. The breakfast was limited, just some granola bars and muffins but nothing "hot" like waffles, eggs, or the like. Bob T.

  • Bernhard Sep 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    The alarm went off in the middle of the night.

  • John Aug 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This was a budget business stay for us. Room was a little tired, but clean and comfortable.

  • Donald Aug 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The stay here was absolutely the best. You can feel the hospitality from the moment you check in. This hotel is convenient to SF, clean and cozy.

  • Miguel Aug 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    This property is terrible

  • Kivie Aug 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Although it was never a concern, I wouldn’t walk around the neighborhood at night. It’s probably because I’m old . the room is fine. No problems.

  • Orlando Aug 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Even though I didn't get to stay in the room the service was terrible I was still charge when I didn't even check in front personal informed me that they will contact Expedia for expedited refund that never happened I respectfully request to be refunded because I never checked into the room and the service was not good

  • John Aug 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Not all their fault...I should've checked before booking. And I won't be towing a trailer the next time I stay.

  • Shelle Jul 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    However the room was clean and a bed for the night as we needed to continue our road trip.

  • Adah Jul 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    it was a simple well kept and clean room

  • Verified Jul 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Good hotel, you get what you pay for

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.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available