The Best Hotels Closest to Mission San Rafael Arcangel in San Rafael for 2026

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A sign for Marin Lodge with a 'No Vacancy' message.

A person standing at a reception desk with a television mounted on the wall above, a thermostat, and a computer monitor to the right.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a door, and a window with curtains.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and a building with a tiled roof and greenery.

1. Marin Lodge

Lincoln, 1.3 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Sarah

SAR 447

SAR 500 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a large sign for AC Hotels Marriott, comfortable seating, and decorative plants.

A meat slicer with a red wheel, placed on a marble countertop in a kitchen setting.

A reception desk with a modern design, a vase with flowers, and a seating area with a bench.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

2. AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

Downtown San Rafael, 0.1 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Courtney

SAR 934

SAR 1,048 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A restaurant interior with a bar area, wooden chairs, and a counter.

A long dining table set outdoors with multiple chairs, covered with a dark tablecloth, and surrounded by wooden chairs.

A lobby with striped chairs, a blue armchair, a map on the wall, and a red carpet.

A hallway with framed pictures on the walls, including a prominent California poster.

3. San Anselmo Inn

3 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Kathy

SAR 463

SAR 472 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A restaurant with wooden floors, black chairs, and tables. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

A Villa Inn motel with a signboard, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

A motel with a parking lot, a flag, and a building with a red door.

4. Villa Inn

Lincoln, 1.1 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Robert

SAR 426

SAR 477 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by potted plants and trees.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a television on a wooden stand.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a glass table.

5. Panama Hotel

Gerstle Park, 0.7 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Eric

SAR 334

SAR 375 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A reception desk with a sign reading "NORTH BAY INN" above it.

A hotel reception area with a television displaying a news program, a vase with flowers, and a water dispenser.

A North Bay Inn sign with a vacancy message, surrounded by landscaping and a building with a red-tiled roof.

A breakfast bar with various food items and a coffee machine.

6. North Bay Inn

Canal, 2.2 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Eric

SAR 451

SAR 505 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a sign for 'SureSt Hotel', and a view of parked cars.

A modern bathroom with a black countertop sink, a mirror, and a shower area with a towel rack.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

7. SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

Canal, 2.2 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Dillon

SAR 421

SAR 472 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and a view of the water and city skyline.

A hotel room with a large window, two teal armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows overlooking the sea, and a cozy seating area.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a desk, two armchairs, a sofa, and a bed.

8. The Inn Above Tide

13.9 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

George

SAR 1,976

SAR 2,252 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A pathway leading to a house with a wooden door and a small porch area.

A neatly made bed with a striped blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, a wooden headboard, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door with a herringbone pattern.

A wooden door with a number '9' sign, a surfboard decoration, and a chair inside.

A house with a wooden door, a small porch with a bench, and a fenced backyard.

9. Surf Lodge

12.8 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Loisy

SAR 919

SAR 1,047 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden bridge in a forested area with large trees and ferns.

A two-story house with a balcony and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a television, a cabinet, and a chair.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a lamp, and a balcony with a view of trees and a garden.

10. Mill Valley Inn

7.9 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

pia

SAR 1,049

SAR 1,177 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A bar area with multiple seating options and a well-stocked bar counter.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of trees.

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a central fire pit.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, modern furniture, and decorative wall art.

11. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

8.5 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Trenton

SAR 545

SAR 623 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A waterfront deck with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and boats docked in the background.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "WATERS EDGE hotel • tiburon" and bicycles parked outside.

A living room with a fireplace, wooden paneling, and abstract paintings.

A hotel room with a bed, a table with chairs, a fireplace, and a large window with blinds.

12. Waters Edge Hotel

12.9 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Janet

SAR 1,049

SAR 1,177 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel exterior with outdoor seating, string lights, and a fireplace.

A modern lounge area with comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a towel rack.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with chairs.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Novato Sonoma

15.9 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Mereseini

SAR 709

SAR 809 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A fire feature with a view of mountains, a table with a plate of snacks and two glasses of wine, and wicker chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a park through a glass door.

A modern outdoor patio with glass walls, outdoor furniture, and a fire feature.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of a lake.

14. Acqua Hotel

9.7 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Siena

SAR 986

SAR 1,106 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern outdoor living area with a stone wall, wooden deck, and outdoor furniture.

A modern reception area with a white reception desk, two yellow armchairs, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern building with a sign reading "the evergreen" and a patio area with outdoor seating.

15. The Evergreen

5.6 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Merary Suyen

SAR 496

SAR 556 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A room with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and a television.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and pendant lighting.

A two-story building with a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator.

16. Hotel Mac

13.6 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Jeed

SAR 481

SAR 529 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a living area with a sofa and ottoman.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a large digital display, two potted plants, and a modern design.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Richmond/Berkeley

18 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Danielle

SAR 539

SAR 594 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor patio area with round tables and chairs, string lights, and umbrellas.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and decorative wall art.

A modern interior with a seating area, a round table, a television, and decorative elements.

A modern lounge area with comfortable seating, a fireplace, and large windows offering views.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Novato Marin/Sonoma

9.8 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Joanne

SAR 605

SAR 691 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A circular fire pit with seating around it, surrounded by lush greenery and a pergola overhead.

A modern lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a shower, and a TV.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with colorful cushions, and a view of the street outside.

19. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

5 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Nathan

SAR 545

SAR 612 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern patio with a view of a marina and hills in the distance.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area with chairs, and a view of the sea.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a marina.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by greenery and hills in the background.

20. Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa

13.7 km from Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Melissa

SAR 932

SAR 1,148 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Marin Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 359 reviews	View
San Anselmo Inn	8.6 Excellent 247 reviews	View
Villa Inn	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Panama Hotel	7.8 Good 207 reviews	View

Top Mission San Rafael Arcangel Hotel Reviews

North Bay Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Was very quiet and clean"

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

8/10 Good

"Breakfast juice machine is out of order."

Panama Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very quiet, boutique like Inn in San Rafael in a residential area with great cafe's nearby. The Panama restaurant is also very good!"

Cheerful home in Heart of Marin County

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely stay. The apartment was very well appointed and very comfortable. We will definitely look to rent again when back in town to visit our family."

Beautiful Guesthouse with direct view of the Bay

10/10 Excellent

"great property with great views. Parking is a little tough"

Charming 2.5 bedroom 1 bath house with Heated floor, WiFi in peaceful San Rafael

10/10 Excellent

"This was a good place to stay in the Gerstle Park neighborhood. It is a spacious and comfortable place. It was good for our dogs as well. We enjoyed our time here, and communication with the host was clear. Thanks!"

Simply marvelous 2 bedroom with kitchenette, grilling patio and grand balcony

10/10 Excellent

"Such a lovely view - drinking coffee on the good sized balcony felt like I was up in a tree house amidst the greenery. In reality you are less than a mile walk down hill to the vibrant San Rafael Downtown. The host responded quickly when I had walking direction questions. The shower was a dream. The bed was very comfortable and I had lots of room to make myself at home. Street parking was easy during the day but a bit challenging coming home after evening outings. I would totally come back next time I’m seeing friends in Marin easy to navigate to from the freeway."

Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly as described, would definitely stay again."

Charming Mediterranean Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Great location right in downtown San Rafael. Super quiet at night. Love having the windows open at night. Beautiful old home!"

Other attractions near Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Marin History Museum

7.8/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Marin History Museum during your trip to San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails.

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Falkirk Cultural Center

8.2/10 (13 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Falkirk Cultural Center during your trip to San Rafael. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its biking trails.

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Marin Bocce Federation

Catch an event at Marin Bocce Federation, and enjoy other activities in San Rafael such as biking. While you're in the area, wander around the lush forest.

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San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park

9.8/10 (7 reviews)

Catch an event at San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park, and enjoy other activities in San Rafael such as biking. Amble within the lush forest or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Rebound Bookstore

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Rebound Bookstore during your stay in San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails.

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Gerstle Park

7.4/10 (8 reviews)

Gerstle Park is just one of the places to see in San Rafael, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and biking trails in this family-friendly area.

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Dominican University of California

8.8/10 (56 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Dominican University of California during your stay in San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails.

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Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market

9.2/10 (22 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market during your trip to San Rafael. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mission San Rafael Arcangel?

Mission San Rafael Arcangel is located in a scenic area of San Rafael that travelers like for its seaside and sunrises. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 30 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Mission San Rafael Arcangel?

Adjacent to Mission San Rafael Arcangel, AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and a bar. Other good choices within a short distance include Villa Inn and Panama Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Mission San Rafael Arcangel?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Mission San Rafael Arcangel.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mission San Rafael Arcangel, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Mission San Rafael Arcangel.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mission San Rafael Arcangel?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Mission San Rafael Arcangel, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Mission San Rafael Arcangel?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Marin History Museum and Marin Museum of Bicycling. Learn about local history at American Legion Log Cabin and Robson-Harrington House. You can check out the local talent at Sweetwater Music Hall, Fairfax Pavillion, and Barn Theatre.

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Our top choices for Mission San Rafael Arcangel hotels

1. Marin Lodge

2. AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

3. San Anselmo Inn

4. Villa Inn

5. Panama Hotel

6. North Bay Inn

7. SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

8. The Inn Above Tide

9. Surf Lodge

10. Mill Valley Inn

11. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

12. Waters Edge Hotel

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Novato Sonoma

14. Acqua Hotel

15. The Evergreen

16. Hotel Mac

17. Courtyard by Marriott Richmond/Berkeley

18. Courtyard by Marriott Novato Marin/Sonoma

19. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

20. Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa

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Top Mission San Rafael Arcangel Hotel Reviews

North Bay Inn

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

Panama Hotel

Cheerful home in Heart of Marin County

Beautiful Guesthouse with direct view of the Bay

Charming 2.5 bedroom 1 bath house with Heated floor, WiFi in peaceful San Rafael

Simply marvelous 2 bedroom with kitchenette, grilling patio and grand balcony

Location! Private Cottage, Quiet, Garden, Walk downtown

Charming Mediterranean Guest House

Other attractions near Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Marin History Museum

Falkirk Cultural Center

Marin Bocce Federation

San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park

Rebound Bookstore

Gerstle Park

Dominican University of California

Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market

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