San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 44 min drive
Richmond Transit Center - 20 min drive
Berkeley Station - 21 min drive
Emeryville Station - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Double Rainbow Cafe - 2 min drive
The State Room - 2 min drive
Royal Ground Coffee - 2 min drive
Aroma Cafe - 2 min drive
San Rafael Joe's - 3 min drive
About this property
Villa Inn
Villa Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of San Francisco Bay. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Cafe Villa, which serves Italian cuisine. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and restaurant.
Languages
English, French, Italian
At a glance
Hotel size
60 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Hand-held shower heads
Closed-captioned TV
Lowered plug sockets in bathroom
Height-adjustable showerheads
Grab bar near toilet
Roll-in shower
Lever door handles
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Cafe Villa – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Villa Inn
Villa Inn San Rafael
Villa San Rafael
Villa Inn Motel
Villa Inn San Rafael
Villa Inn Motel San Rafael
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Villa Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Villa Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Villa Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Villa Inn?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Villa Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near Villa Inn?
Yes, Cafe Villa offers Italian cuisine.
What's the area around Villa Inn like?
Villa Inn is located a short 13-minute walk from Dominican University of California. Travellers say that this motel is in a good location.
Villa Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
22 Dec 2024
Ant issue
Everything was amazing, except for ants invading the bedroom with two beds! We had no food in the room, but could not use two beds.
Mary T
Mary T, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Dec 2024
Good for a night
Booked one night stay on our way to family event. Motel was clean and in pretty good repair. Desk staff were courteous and helpful in guiding us to places we needed to go. We were heading to a remote area so the convenient shopping was wonderful. Was located right off of freeway so getting around was pretty easy although there was a little morning traffic congestion. Continental breakfast was very basic. Is a nice motel for the price.
Gerald
Gerald, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
17 Dec 2024
Juan
Juan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Dec 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Dec 2024
Hot water doesnt come out enough for taking a shower. You may need to hurry taking a shower otherwise you may feel cold.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Dec 2024
veronica
veronica, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Nov 2024
Naomi
Naomi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Nov 2024
Friendly staff, clean room and quiet
Dave
Dave, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Nov 2024
A returning customer
This was my 4th or 5th stay at Villa Inn. Clear and comfortable--and the excellent Italian restaurant is an added boon.
George
George, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Leslie
Leslie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Nov 2024
Doug
Doug, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Nov 2024
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
Meet my expectations
Attendant was kind and Maid service was responsive. Conveniently located near downtown restaurants and 101 freeway. Clean quiet and comfortable room with a fridge and microwave.
R
R, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Yanelly
Yanelly, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Donald
Donald, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Oct 2024
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Oct 2024
CHRIS
CHRIS, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
13 Oct 2024
Juan
Juan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
12 Oct 2024
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Oct 2024
Irene
Irene, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Oct 2024
Lavana
Lavana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Sept 2024
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Sept 2024
Hyuk
Hyuk, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Sept 2024
Property was clean but definitely need updates room smelled like smoke. The staff was very friendly. It served the purpose.
Helena
Helena, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sept 2024
We like that it had a full size fridge and microwave to have kids snacks , easy check in and that they are pet friendly