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Motel 6 San Rafael, CA

2.0 star property
Travelers can stay connected while exploring the Bay Area at this laid-back retreat that offers both convenience and comfort for road-weary guests

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Located near San Francisco Bay, Motel 6 San Rafael offers practical comforts for travelers. Guests can do laundry on-site, grab snacks at the deli, and use free in-room WiFi to plan their next adventure. The helpful staff makes staying here easy for Bay Area explorers.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Canal, a neighborhood in San Rafael, is home to Motel 6 San Rafael, CA. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Falkirk Cultural Center and Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field are also worth visiting. Visit our San Rafael travel guide
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Map
737 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901

What's nearby

  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel featuring a statue or sculpture
    Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Marin Country Mart
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dominican University of California
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Falkirk Cultural Center
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal
    4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station
    19 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Picante
    17 min walk
  • Mi Pueblo Food Center
    16 min walk
  • Burger King
    8 min walk
  • Circle K
    8 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    17 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 San Rafael, CA

Motel near San Francisco Bay
Motel 6 San Rafael, CA provides amenities like laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 66 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and toilet paper
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desk chairs, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

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: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 17 2025 to November 16 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

6 San Rafael CA
Motel 6 San Rafael
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Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 6 San Rafael, CA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 San Rafael, CA?

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 Motel 6 San Rafael, CA?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Motel 6 San Rafael, CA located?

Located in Canal, this motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Mission San Rafael Arcangel and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from San Francisco Bay. Dominican University of California and Marin Country Mart are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Motel 6 San Rafael, CA Reviews

6.4

6.4

Cleanliness

5.8

Amenities

6.8

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Estefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, good value for money in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room clean checking in was very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic motel, inexpensive and good location for me, close to everywhere I needed to be
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Service is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sure they have hourly and weekly rates, that kind of place. Staff was nice enough, and when I left at 5am believe I saw 24 hour security, which was reassuring, but next time I'll stay a bit further off the highway, probably in Mill Valley.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Cecily

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The motel is probably the cheapest place to stay in marin county besides the youth hostel on the headlands. It is clean with no coffee maker and no lobby coffee. There is a coffee place 2 blocks away that opens at 6am
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room seemed clean but old. Way overpriced! Blanket not much thicker than the sheet. Had to double it up. Woke early, thinking it was morning because of the bright lights outside the room lit the room with no way to keep out. Host was friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelsey

Disliked: Cleanliness
I stayed here previously in an upstairs room and it was great very clean. However this time I stayed in a downstairs room and it smelled so strongly of mold that I had a hard time sleeping! The laminated floors were swelling up from moisture damage. I noticed that the shower curtain is not low enough so it lets a lot of moisture on the floor so maybe that is the culprit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a good, quiet stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are always super friendly they all great you when you walk past them I got to give him a thumbs up all the way around they've really picked the hotel up past few months keep up the great work
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Pet friendly. Great value. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was big and pet friendly. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and new. Staffs are friendly and very helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
convient location for my appoitments
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice

Pretty quiet overall. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Newmeeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always very helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

CLAUDIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
its an old motel, but its really clean, bed was comfortable, only suggestion, improve your wi-fi, it was just really slow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is tight. Coffee available from 8 to 9am but have to ring the bell everytime.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel itself was fine. The area and clientele seemed a bit sketchy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t expect a good night sleep if you stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

MAURICIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No Old Motel Smell

So far as motels go, Motel 6 is a great place to stay. It was somewhat updated (e.g., no carpets) and didn't have that old motel smell. The location is a short distance from shops and restaurants. The clerk who checked us in was courteous and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2023