Villa Inn is an older family run establishment in a quiet and tidy neighborhood close to 101 freeway access and within 10 minute walking distance from downtown San Rafael nightlife and restaurants... the motel has no restaurant or pool but they do offer a modest continental breakfast buffet. There is a very friendly Bar on the premises but the hours... More

We came for 2 nights and stayed for 5. We had read some not-so-nice reviews and were a little sceptical. However, we were pleasantly surprised. The rooms were clean and well fitted out. The thick fluffy towels were wonderful too! The breakfast room (restaurant) and selection was more than adequate. The owner and staff were terrific. All in all, we... More

This place is just awful, stayed here out of desperation totally against my will but we'd been driving all day and were exhausted. Well, i was worse the next day. the place was so old. Bed was big and crispy. Was afraid to sleep in it as felt itchy the whole time. We were in a non-smoking room that stank... More

When is a Ville, The Friendship Inn The Friendship Ville Inn, San Rafael, California There are many reasons why One choices to see California. However it is not of ease when finances challenge One in every degree. So the low end of travel is meant to be where the rubber hits the road & after a few days the road... More

We have just returned from a week in the San Francisco area. The Villa Inn is magnificent and we have never experienced such incredible service before. It is conveniently located between San Francisco, Napa Valley and Saucelito. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have a fabulous complimentary continental breakfast and free wireless internet...which you don't even get at... More

My wife and I were enjoying a little driving tour of the bay area, (we live in the central valley). We drove thru San Jose, down to Santa Cruz and started up the coast. We thought we could get a room in Half Moon Bay but everything was sold out due to various activities in the Bay Area during that... More

An example of deferred maintainence...and we learned why at breakfast the next morning. The motel is clean but NOISY (this is structural--thin walls + outside frwy noise, see below]) and VERY SHABBY. There was a hole in the wall above the bed, and a hole in the blanket. Bed itself was basic and comfortable. Sound of the Freeway behind the... More

stayed here several times, clean rooms and good location. Close to main street of San Rafael with great highway access to San Fran, Sausalito, Sonoma and Napa. Not a 5 star hotel, but you get good value for the money. More

I've stayed at this hotel 5 times within the past 3 years. I find the management very helpful, and the rooms clean, large and serviceable. This is an excellent hotel for wheelchair users, as the rooms are very spacious, everything is accessible and the management welcomes service dogs. I always stay at this hotel when I am in Marin. It... More