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    Marin Lodge

    333 reviews
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    1735 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901-1218
    (415) 569-1730
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.5
    333 reviews
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    • Terrible2%
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    (415) 569-1730
    1735 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901-1218 See on map
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    Free Wifi
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    Breakfast included
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    2 Star Hotel
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    All reviewsquiet neighborhoodsan franciscomuir woodsstarbucks coffeeclose to downtownceiling fancheck in was quicksurrounded by treessol foodpuerto rican restaurantfiltered waterwould stay here againfridge and microwavedesk areaoff the highwayhuge roomspent nights
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Gem

    Stayed for two nights with my family as we started our Northern California vacation. Easy check in, very friendly and welcoming folks. Nice rooms, not large, but comfortable, clean, and just what we needed. Had two doubles for my me, my wife, and our two...More

    Thank kmc11_11
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Nice, Clean, and Affordable!

    I was in town for a friends wedding in nearby Fairfax, and the Marin Lodge worked out perfectly for the occasion. It's an old-school set up, but the rooms have been kept up very well and are very clean and modernized; and the grounds are...More

    1  Thank RADIOWOJ
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Good value, great location

    My brother lives in San Rafael and we visit from time to time. The challenge has been where to stay. Things are expensive in this region, and we're not looking for a resort - just a place to spend the night. The Marin Lodge is...More

    1  Thank Robert R
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Clean & Convenient Location

    We spent 1 night at this motel due to an early morning medical appointment the next morning. The room was clean and spacious with 1 King bed. The bathroom was pretty cozy but served its purpose. WiFi, microwave, refrigerator & Direct TV included. At check-in...More

    Thank k2d2California
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Very clean, well-maintained, friendly, felt very safe.

    Marin lodge is a wonderfully kept-up motor court style motel. It’s a very clean property and I had a wonderful huge room which was well appointed with a fridge, microwave, single serve coffee, LCD TV, hair dryer, and a nice, tiled walk-in shower. Lots of...More

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    30 May 2018|
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    Response from MarinLodge | Property representative |
    Sorry but we don't have any safety deposit box in the rooms. You can always deposit your important items to the Manager.
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    2 March 2017|
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    Response from Anne689 | Reviewed this property |
    Call Marin lad he and ask them. They are very nice there
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    27 July 2015|
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    Response from Shirleyrh | Reviewed this property |
    Hopefully this works this time ... We parked at the Larkspur Ferry parking lot and rode the ferry over. What a wonderful idea the staff at the Main Lodge gave us! It was only $2 to park the car there if I remember right and... More
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    "I stayed in room 115 and it was very nice!"
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    "We had a room in the center of the establishment. Can't say if any one is superior than what we had."
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    "Rooms were small, so I'm not sure it would support more than 2 people to a room."
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    "Frig in Rm104 did not cool down well"
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