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North Bay Inn

2.0 star property
Guests experience exceptional hospitality from the highly-rated staff while enjoying morning coffee and catching up on daily news at this welcoming inn

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North Bay Inn, near San Francisco Bay, offers travelers a practical home base with to-go breakfast and reliable in-room WiFi. The helpful staff provides local insights, and the lobby offers complimentary coffee, tea, and newspapers for morning planning.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, King suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, King bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Canal, a neighbourhood in San Rafael, is home to North Bay Inn. Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park or Golden Gate Fields. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our San Rafael travel guide
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855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901

What's nearby

  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Marin Country Mart
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Dominican University of California
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Classic Billiards
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station
    19 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mi Pueblo Food Center
    12 min walk
  • Burger King
    4 min walk
  • Picante
    13 min walk
  • Circle K
    5 min walk
  • Taqueria Mi Familia
    8 min walk

About this property

North Bay Inn

  • Motel near San Francisco Bay
  • North Bay Inn provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this motel include:
    • Free self-parking
    • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in reception and free newspapers
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at North Bay Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
    • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 21 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Frequently asked questions

Is North Bay Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at North Bay Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at North Bay Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at North Bay Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is North Bay Inn located?

Located in Canal, this motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Marin Country Mart and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from San Francisco Bay. Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

North Bay Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 960 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 960 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 960 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 960 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 960 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

GABRIEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

GABRIEL

Un poco sucio
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

JAZMINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, friendly staff. Good rates
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Easy access to freeway and parking lot is simple
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amogh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious, with ample storage for two people. The motel is conveniently located near the I580-101 freeway junction, which is an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maria

Staff was nice, quiet stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ashton

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
They lied about towels being ours that they had used for cleaning, they tried to upcharge things, and were generally unpleasant.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shuvo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Generally clean place to get a bed for the night. Property is quite clean and up to date for the price you pay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inside was clean and nice. Could hear noise from outside quite a bit and 2nd floor too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Scott

Not a bad place. Not a great place. Just a place to stay. Fit what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

daniel

Ease of check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bed

The bed was comfortable. No food option, actually.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness
Renovated bathroom. 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.
Vanity and sink outside bathroom
New tile of shower surround
New eco double flush toilet
Desk has drawer
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Melinda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no one there to check us in. Terrible service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Just a quiet motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025