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1. Marin Lodge
Marin Lodge2.0 star property
Lincoln
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1,005 reviews)
The price is £91
£91
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
2. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center3.5 star property
Las Gallinas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,008 reviews)
The price is £134
£134
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
3. Best Western Corte Madera Inn
Best Western Corte Madera Inn2.5 star property
Corte Madera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1,005 reviews)
The price is £122
£122
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
4. Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG2.5 star property
Almonte
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,003 reviews)
The price is £133
£133
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
5. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Point Richmond
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Point Richmond2.5 star property
Point Richmond
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,089 reviews)
7.6/10
Good
(1,089 reviews)
The price is £74
£74
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
7. Lodge at Marconi
Lodge at Marconi3.0 star property
Marshall
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (305 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(305 reviews)
The price is £226
£226
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
8. The Lodge at Tiburon
The Lodge at Tiburon3.5 star property
Tiburon
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,075 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,075 reviews)
The price is £175
£175
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
9. Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa
Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa4.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1,007 reviews)
The price is £219
£219
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
10. Hotel Sausalito
Hotel Sausalito2.5 star property
Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1,002 reviews)
The price is £225
£225
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Top Novato Hotel Reviews
Marin Lodge
Marin LodgeLincoln
10/10 Excellent
This is a well maintained , refreshed quiet spot for a very comfortable rest. Good mattress, windows that open or AC if you want it. Nice size rooms for all your stuff, good lighting and plugs if you need to work. Nice bits and pieces of thoughtful extras that other big chain hotels are no longer doing.
Clearly a small property that is doing well from the hard work being put into it by the family that runs it. I will be staying again!
This is a well maintained , refreshed quiet spot for a very comfortable rest. Good mattress, windows that open or AC if you want it. Nice size rooms for all your stuff, good lighting and plugs if you need to work. Nice bits and pieces of thoughtful extras that other big chain hotels are no longer doing.
Clearly a small property that is doing well from the hard work being put into it by the family that runs it. I will be staying again!
Jessica
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin CenterLas Gallinas
10/10 Excellent
Amazing
Amazing
ANNA
Best Western Corte Madera Inn
Best Western Corte Madera InnCorte Madera
10/10 Excellent
Some places offer you a room for the night, but others make you feel genuinely welcomed, cared for and valued. The Best Western in Corte Madera is most definitely the latter!
From the moment I arrived, I was greeted by a team whose positivity, energy, warmth and generosity were simply outstanding. Having arrived after a very long flight, I was understandably exhausted, and despite being much earlier than the usual check-in time, the team went out of their way to accommodate me. That level of...
Some places offer you a room for the night, but others make you feel genuinely welcomed, cared for and valued. The Best Western in Corte Madera is most definitely the latter!
From the moment I arrived, I was greeted by a team whose positivity, energy, warmth and generosity were simply outstanding. Having arrived after a very long flight, I was understandably exhausted, and despite being much earlier than the usual check-in time, the team went out of their way to accommodate me. That level of...
Nimesh
Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHGAlmonte
10/10 Excellent
Fantastic stay here. We arrived sooner than expected but check in team managed to get us a room straightaway - really helpful and friendly. Big rooms, very clean and great complimentary breakfasts. Also provide free bike hire, free WiFi and plenty of free water bottles available in reception. Microwaves in the room and a selection of microwaveable foods available to buy in reception if you don't want to eat out and save a few dollars. Shops and gas station a short drive away and likewise short...
Fantastic stay here. We arrived sooner than expected but check in team managed to get us a room straightaway - really helpful and friendly. Big rooms, very clean and great complimentary breakfasts. Also provide free bike hire, free WiFi and plenty of free water bottles available in reception. Microwaves in the room and a selection of microwaveable foods available to buy in reception if you don't want to eat out and save a few dollars. Shops and gas station a short drive away and likewise short...
barry
Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa
Casa Madrona Hotel & SpaDowntown
10/10 Excellent
Location great, easy reach of Ferry terminal to the city, easy reach of bars, cafes, restaurants, hotel rooms were big with air conditioning. Comfy beds, Sausalito is a beautiful place to spend a few days
Location great, easy reach of Ferry terminal to the city, easy reach of bars, cafes, restaurants, hotel rooms were big with air conditioning. Comfy beds, Sausalito is a beautiful place to spend a few days
Kelly Jo
Lodge at Marconi
Lodge at MarconiMarshall
10/10 Excellent
Lovely lodge hotel in the middle of a historic nature park. We booked the suite which was perfect for the three of us. Lovely little details such as local coffee, overall great for the price. Be aware though there was no aircon so when we arrived the room was really hot. And although coffee and fruit are offered (free!) there is no breakfast although they have a small shop you can buy items from.
Lovely lodge hotel in the middle of a historic nature park. We booked the suite which was perfect for the three of us. Lovely little details such as local coffee, overall great for the price. Be aware though there was no aircon so when we arrived the room was really hot. And although coffee and fruit are offered (free!) there is no breakfast although they have a small shop you can buy items from.
Helen
Hotel Sausalito
Hotel SausalitoDowntown
10/10 Excellent
Great location, super tidy and clean room. Free bottled water and ice were a bonus! Staff accommodating and helpful. Would recommend.
Great location, super tidy and clean room. Free bottled water and ice were a bonus! Staff accommodating and helpful. Would recommend.
Sara
The Lodge at Tiburon
The Lodge at TiburonTiburon
8/10 Good
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La Casa Inn
La Casa InnMarina District
10/10 Excellent
Housekeeping staff were amazing, super friendly and so helpful, rooms absolutely spotless, huge shower room in Rm 202 2nd floor, right next to elevator. Fab room as we had loads of cases & bags.
Prime location, we actually walked to Ghiardelli square and Fisherman's Wharf from there, used Waymos quite a lot they were super fun 😁
The only con I have is for some unkown reason in San Francisco, folks like to roar about on motorbikes from about 7pm-12am ish and from our room, quite loud,...
Housekeeping staff were amazing, super friendly and so helpful, rooms absolutely spotless, huge shower room in Rm 202 2nd floor, right next to elevator. Fab room as we had loads of cases & bags.
Prime location, we actually walked to Ghiardelli square and Fisherman's Wharf from there, used Waymos quite a lot they were super fun 😁
The only con I have is for some unkown reason in San Francisco, folks like to roar about on motorbikes from about 7pm-12am ish and from our room, quite loud,...
Catherine Patricia
Argonaut Hotel
Argonaut HotelFisherman's Wharf
10/10 Excellent
We were a bit worried when we arrived that the area outside the hotel was crazy busy and full of loud cars, bikes and music… but we had read a top tip to request a courtyard room and so actually our room was super quiet and relaxing and a nice break from the chaos of fisherman’s wharf.
Restaurant breakfast was delicious but there’s also a latam coffee shop on the corner of the block directly behind the hotel who do amazing pastries.
The hotel is perfectly located for the tram stop (get there...
We were a bit worried when we arrived that the area outside the hotel was crazy busy and full of loud cars, bikes and music… but we had read a top tip to request a courtyard room and so actually our room was super quiet and relaxing and a nice break from the chaos of fisherman’s wharf.
Restaurant breakfast was delicious but there’s also a latam coffee shop on the corner of the block directly behind the hotel who do amazing pastries.
The hotel is perfectly located for the tram stop (get there...
Emma
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's WharfFisherman's Wharf
10/10 Excellent
Great hotel , with character. Good location, friendly staff.
Great hotel , with character. Good location, friendly staff.
Surinderjit
Galleria Park Hotel
Galleria Park HotelDowntown San Francisco
10/10 Excellent
We have had a lovely stay at galleria park, lovely staff, comfortable beds and most of all a great location. Highly recommended.
We have had a lovely stay at galleria park, lovely staff, comfortable beds and most of all a great location. Highly recommended.
Elwira
Marina Motel
Marina MotelMarina District
10/10 Excellent
What a great location only a few minutes drive from Golden Gate Bridge and on bus route 28 into Fisherman’s Wharf. We had a courtyard room which, although it was cosy, was all we needed for a couple of nights in San Francisco. The bed was really comfortable and the room and bathroom were spotlessly clean. Being able to park our car on site and not worry about it being safe was a bonus.
We would highly recommend this quirky hotel with a friendly welcome. We’d happily stay again.
What a great location only a few minutes drive from Golden Gate Bridge and on bus route 28 into Fisherman’s Wharf. We had a courtyard room which, although it was cosy, was all we needed for a couple of nights in San Francisco. The bed was really comfortable and the room and bathroom were spotlessly clean. Being able to park our car on site and not worry about it being safe was a bonus.
We would highly recommend this quirky hotel with a friendly welcome. We’d happily stay again.
Elizabeth
Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf
Hotel Caza Fisherman´s WharfFisherman's Wharf
10/10 Excellent
First time stay at this hotel. Great location. Great public transport almost on doorstep. Great customer service at front desk. Al at the bar was excellent and gave some great tips on getting about. We were in Room 504, and had a view of Alcatraz and the Bay Bridge. We asked for a mini fridge and coffee making facilities, and by the time we got back from our trip for dinner, they were set up in our room for us. Bed was very comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.
First time stay at this hotel. Great location. Great public transport almost on doorstep. Great customer service at front desk. Al at the bar was excellent and gave some great tips on getting about. We were in Room 504, and had a view of Alcatraz and the Bay Bridge. We asked for a mini fridge and coffee making facilities, and by the time we got back from our trip for dinner, they were set up in our room for us. Bed was very comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.
Craig
San Remo Hotel
San Remo HotelNorth Beach
10/10 Excellent
Beautiful building with loads of character. Very comfortable and clean. Well located, short walk to the piers and into the Italian sector. Well connected to local public transport. Helpful staff and great amenities.
Beautiful building with loads of character. Very comfortable and clean. Well located, short walk to the piers and into the Italian sector. Well connected to local public transport. Helpful staff and great amenities.
Ellen
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's WharfFisherman's Wharf
10/10 Excellent
Great location free breakfast great
Great location free breakfast great
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Find out more about Novato
Novato and its attractions for beach lovers
While Novato itself isn’t directly on the coast, its nearby Marin County's stunning beaches makes it a great base for beach-loving travellers. Just a short drive away, you can explore Marin’s picturesque Point Reyes National Seashore, where you can hike scenic trails, spot wildlife, and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. For those who appreciate a more tranquil experience, Stinson Beach offers a serene stretch of sand perfect for sunbathing or building sandcastles with the kids. If you're keen on a bit of adventure, the nearby Marin Headlands provide rugged coastal cliffs and panoramic vistas that are ideal for hiking and photography. Additionally, the charming downtown Novato is a delightful spot for dining and shopping, with a variety of local eateries and boutiques to explore after a day at the beach. Staying in one of the quality hotels in Novato not only provides a comfortable retreat but also ensures convenient access to these natural wonders, making it easy to indulge in both relaxation and adventure.
Find the best beach hotels and resorts in Novato
For those yearning for a beach retreat in Novato, California, these hotels offer a perfect blend of coastal charm and convenient amenities. Each hotel ensures guests can relish the beauty of the nearby beaches and enjoy exciting water activities.
Courtyard by Marriott Novato Marin/Sonoma
- Why it's great for the ultimate beach vacation spot: The Courtyard by Marriott Novato Marin/Sonoma is an ideal choice for beach enthusiasts, a strong guest review rating of 9.0. Located conveniently close to sandy shores and various water sports, this hotel allows travelers to easily indulge in activities like kayaking and sailing while enjoying the sun and surf nearby.
- Other amenities: Beyond its fantastic beach access, guests can unwind by the outdoor pool, complete with sun loungers and umbrellas. The hotel also features a terrace for relaxation, a fitness centre for those looking to stay active, and nearby hiking and biking trails for adventurous outings. Additional conveniences include free self-parking, daily housekeeping, and family-friendly amenities like cribs and highchairs, ensuring a comfortable stay for all.
- Nearby attractions: The Space Station Museum - 1.6 km, Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field - 1.5 km, Marin Museum of Contemporary Art - 1.8 km
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Novato like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its wildlife and shopping, Novato offers a lot for the traveller planning a getaway.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Novato?
You can plan your beach trip with a look at year-round temperatures in Novato: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 10°C. Average annual precipitation for Novato is 552 mm.
What is there to see and do around Novato?
After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Novato has to offer. If you're eager to check out the beaches, head to Upton Beach or McNears Beach Country Park for some relaxation by the water. Discover the area's wildlife and shopping, and make time for local attractions such as Novato Farmer's Market and Stone Tree Golf Club. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Pacheco Ranch Winery or Novato History Museum.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Novato?
This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Novato with ease. To get to Novato, book a flight to Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), the closest major airport, which is located 29.3 mi (47.1 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.