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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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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About the area

Canal, a neighbourhood 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. Classic Billiards and Bay Area Discovery Museum 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
    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
  • Marin History Museum
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal
    4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station
    19 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    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, such as 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 include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 (107 centimetre 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 17 November 2025 to 16 November 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

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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 at Motel 6 San Rafael, CA?

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?

Checkout 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. Classic Billiards and Marin History Museum 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

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

Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was real noisy. Parking is terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
Checked in early morning around 1 am. Two individuals were walking around parking lot while checking in. Employee didn't seem concerned to see them there. Room was ok for the price and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Margarita

Me gusta todo la limpieza el personal muy buena o da solo q llegan ikilinos demal genio i q Jones ponen q las de uno pero no de lo q ellos acen ipues cada kien elo suyo uno respeta
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel had loud noise from neighboring room. We could not sleep for entire night. We complained but no action was taken.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FRICKIN ROACHES. EVERYWHERE
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es muy limpio y es muy atendida en la propiedad es muy bonita
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in an ideal centralized location, but the surrounding area, which is out of the hotels control, is very seedy. There were domestic disputes that we could hear. It's too bad the area is so ghetto.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

CHRIS

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

You should close this place.......

This place is Bad! It really should be closed. The area is not safe. Neither is the building. People obviously smoke in the rooms. My pillow case, freshly cleaned by the maid, had cigarette burns in it. Enough said......
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sibusiso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would’ve given them a five star, but I had issues with late checkout. I requested a late check out from the day. I arrived until the day I was departing it was granted, but I had housekeeping, knocking from before regular check out time up to until the time I was supposed to be checking out I also had front desk calling me, so the whole purpose of me sleeping in was defeated. I was pretty annoyed by the disturbances.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is to small.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marcus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel tried to charge my card before i even got to the room. I keep my cards locked until i use them, so since they couldn't charge my card without my permission theg canceled my room. I chose the option to pay when i arrived, not before. So the hotel canceled my room, then i had to drive back home 2 hours away cause i couldn't secure a room for the holiday weekend cause everything was extremely high cause of memorial day. I very much upset about the whole experience cause it cost so much money to drive back and forth this weekend. Very unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien, solo que la habitación asignada olía a cigarro
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yosselin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No me dieron la clave del Wifi y el cuarto olia mucho a cigarro cuando entre con mi pareja. Habia cabellos en la cama y suciedad en la tasa del baño
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I reserved a two-night stay 30 days ahead of time for an ADA room I called that 4:00 p.m. on check in day to make sure they don't give away my handicap room they said it will be fine when I get there in the evening I arrived at 9:00 p.m. was given a key for what I thought was a handicap room there was no handicap parking there was no grab rails in the bathroom the toilet was a low toilet this was not a handicap room and had many roaches. It was a long walk from the nearest parking space we crunched on roaches as we stepped into the room, funky smell prostitutes were strolling up and down in front of the motel and there were people in the parking lot walking between the cars looking in the windows I told the manager he Shrugged his shoulders and said call the police I just wanted my money back and to get out of there. It's a shame because I have not had the experience in the majority of Motel 6
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Stuart

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Motel 6 San Rafael Ca

This motel is dumb. I requested a ground floor room. I can walk stairs in due to a handicap. That was notified at time of booking. When I check in at the front desk. I was informed that bottom floor would be more money. This is discrimination and against the disability act. The front desk clerk was rude and unwilling to help. The TV in th TVq e room. HOTEL.COM should not represent this propert. Will never stay there against C
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Francine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found roaches in the room all they said was oh well it’s just a bug
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very unsafe place... seemed like there's a lot of prostitutes and gang members around this hotel... don't venture out after dark... wouldn't recommend staying and won't stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

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

2/10 Terrible

CLAUDIO

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights, firs night saw two bugs in the restroom, the second night I realized there were bugs different sizes all around, I thought only in the bathroom, but they were all around the room, could not tell exactly what kind they were,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023