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Check availability on San Rafael Beach Hotels

Tonight
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Tomorrow
Aug 18 - Aug 19
This weekend
Aug 21 - Aug 23
Next weekend
Aug 28 - Aug 30

Our top choices for San Rafael beach hotels

1. Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge
Lincoln
NT$4,132
NT$4,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Marin Lodge

2. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center
Las Gallinas
NT$5,227
NT$5,865 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

3. AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
Downtown San Rafael
NT$6,791
NT$7,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

4. Panama Hotel

Panama Hotel
Gerstle Park
NT$2,854
NT$3,202 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Panama Hotel

5. North Bay Inn

North Bay Inn
Canal
NT$3,804
NT$4,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
North Bay Inn

6. SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael
Canal
NT$3,596
NT$4,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

7. Designer Apartment < 1 Mile to Downtown San Rafael

Designer Apartment < 1 Mile to Downtown San Rafael
Lincoln
NT$6,183
NT$13,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Designer Apartment < 1 Mile to Downtown San Rafael
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in San Rafael

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Top San Rafael Hotel Reviews

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"It was a wonderful experience, from the friendly staff to the spectacular views. A historic building so well preserved!"
heather 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely hotel, in a super location! Staff were helpful, happy and always available. Room was kept clean and was very comfortable. I didn't use the pool during my stay, but it looked as though people really enjoyed it. Would stay here again!"
Matthew Raymond 6-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

8/10 Good
"Great comfortable room- nice gym, great to have laundry service , pool, in the basement there’s a microwave and access to hot water .also nice they have an optional breakfast. The cleaners here were so helpful"
Leslie 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

8/10 Good
"The Hotel was centrally located but we didn’t feel safe with the unhoused right outside the hotel. Rooms were cleaned but the carpet in the hallways needed to be cleaned."
SHERI 3-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

8/10 Good
"Room was fine. Advertised online that it has either a bathtub or shower. Checked in and requested a bathtub before booking and check in but they only had them in upgraded rooms. Advertising on hotels is definitely misleading. Small room, central and close to a lot of public transits. Cheap price for the area though."
Andrew 4-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent
"Good location and price"
Jie-uk 3-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Can we have a microwave ovens?"
Zhaoyu 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Tout etait merveilleux. Tout s’est bien déroulé sauf peut être au moment du chek out. On nous a facturé 210$ de consommations non - utilisées de mini bar. Un simple courriel et tout est entré dans l'ordre. Je félicite la rapidité de reponse et l'efficacité du personnel"
Manuel 6-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Fairmont San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What is San Rafael like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its festivals and entertainment choices, San Rafael offers a lot for the traveler booking a vacation.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in San Rafael?
You can plan your beach trip with a look at weather throughout the year in San Rafael: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 51°F. Average annual precipitation for San Rafael is 21 inches.
What is there to see and do around San Rafael?
After arriving and settling in at your accommodation of choice, you might want to venture out and explore. If you're eager to check out the beaches, head to McNears Beach Country Park or Stinson Beach for some relaxation by the water. Experience the area's festivals and entertainment choices, and make time for local attractions like San Francisco Bay and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. You can also pay a visit to Dominican University of California or Marin County Civic Center for more to see and do.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in San Rafael?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in San Rafael with ease. Make your way to San Rafael with a flight to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), the closest major airport which is located 25 mi (40.3 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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