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Our top choices for San Rafael family-friendly hotels

A multi-level atrium with a central open space, seating areas, and a bar/lounge with a view of the surrounding floors.
Exterior
An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and string lights.
A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, multiple floors, and a large digital art display.

1. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center
Las Gallinas
  • Family fun awaits with an indoor pool, premium TV channels, and free breakfast at this resort near China Camp State Park.
NT$5,344
NT$5,996 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center
A restaurant with leather booths, wooden tables, and hanging light fixtures.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a computer.
Lobby
Lounge

2. Marin Hilltop Hotel

Marin Hilltop Hotel
North San Rafael Town Center
NT$4,658
NT$5,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Marin Hilltop Hotel
Bar (on property)
A modern outdoor seating area with cushioned chairs, round tables, and potted plants.
The exterior of AC Hotel San Rafael with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a welcoming entrance.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bar with a variety of bottles.

3. AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
Downtown San Rafael
  • Experience family adventures with modern comfort at this downtown San Rafael hotel.
NT$9,696
NT$10,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a tiled floor and beige walls. There are yellow chairs and a small planter with plants near the pool.
Lobby
Breakfast area
Room

4. Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East

Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East
Southeast San Rafael
NT$4,267
NT$4,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East
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.

5. Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge
Lincoln
NT$3,548
NT$3,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Marin Lodge
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.
A Villa Inn motel with a signboard, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.
A restaurant with wooden floors, black chairs, and tables. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

6. Villa Inn

Villa Inn
Lincoln
NT$3,677
NT$4,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Villa Inn
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 residential area with a well-maintained lawn, a palm tree, and a house with a tiled roof and a metal fence.

7. SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael
Canal
  • Indulge in a family retreat with free breakfast, cribs, and parking—only a short drive to Muir Woods and San Francisco Bay.
NT$3,653
NT$4,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael
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 modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and a fireplace.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a shower, and a TV.

8. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

Best Western Corte Madera Inn
Corte Madera
  • Family adventures await at this hotel featuring seasonal pool, playground, and nearby Muir Woods for exploration.
NT$4,731
NT$5,308 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Corte Madera Inn
A playground with a red and yellow climbing structure, surrounded by greenery and a building with a balcony in the background.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a staircase, and framed artwork on the walls.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with blinds.
A marina with multiple boats docked at piers.

9. Marin Suites Hotel

Marin Suites Hotel
Corte Madera
  • Family-friendly escapes come alive at this hotel with an outdoor pool, hot tub, and complimentary cribs just minutes from adventure.
NT$4,290
NT$4,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Marin Suites Hotel
A bar area with multiple seating options and a well-stocked bar counter.
A modern hotel with a palm tree in the foreground, a parking lot, and a sunset sky.
An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a central fire pit.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, modern furniture, and decorative wall art.

10. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
Novato
NT$4,731
NT$5,402 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in San Rafael

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in San Rafael

A multi-level atrium with a central open space, seating areas, and a bar/lounge with a view of the surrounding floors.
A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, multiple floors, and a large digital art display.
Exterior
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center
Las Gallinas
NT$5,344
NT$5,996 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center
Lobby
A modern bar area with multiple seating options, including leather booths and tables, and a bar counter with a variety of bottles.
A restaurant with leather booths, wooden tables, and hanging light fixtures.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a computer.

Marin Hilltop Hotel

Marin Hilltop Hotel
North San Rafael Town Center
NT$4,658
NT$5,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Marin Hilltop Hotel
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a red carpet, a comfortable armchair, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.
A restaurant with wooden floors, black chairs, and tables. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.
A motel with a parking lot, a flag, and a building with a red door.

Villa Inn

Villa Inn
Lincoln
NT$3,677
NT$4,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Villa Inn
A modern outdoor seating area with cushioned chairs, round tables, and potted plants.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bar with a variety of bottles.
A hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a microwave.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
Downtown San Rafael
NT$9,696
NT$10,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a tiled floor and beige walls. There are yellow chairs and a small planter with plants near the pool.
Lobby
Breakfast area
Room

Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East

Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East
Southeast San Rafael
NT$4,267
NT$4,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Extended Stay America Suites San Rafael Francisco Blvd East
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A residential area with a well-maintained lawn, a palm tree, and a house with a tiled roof and a metal fence.
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.

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael
Canal
NT$3,653
NT$4,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top San Rafael Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn by the Bay

Comfort Inn by the Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Good hotel, no complaints. Parking was ok, breakfast was ok. Great view from our room"
Karl 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Comfort Inn by the Bay
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

10/10 Excellent
"Parking is expensive but it’s frisco"
JOSE 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
The Marker Union Square San Francisco

The Marker Union Square San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing stay and location! We were really happy with the service, room, and restaurant in the hotel."
Shelby 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
The Marker Union Square San Francisco
Stanford Court San Francisco

Stanford Court San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Love the location and the view from my room. Guest services don’t answer the phone sometimes."
Jacinto 4-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Stanford Court San Francisco
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Great location."
Anna 2-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What's San Rafael like for family-friendly vacations?
If you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids, San Rafael is a good choice. The biking trails, entertainment, and festivals are just some of the things that make this a good place for family vacations. Arrange a flight into Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is located 25 mi (40.3 km) from the city center.
What's the best hotel for families in San Rafael?
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center is a hotel with an indoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options to stay with the kids include AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown and SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation 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's there to see and do with your family in San Rafael?
San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are interesting attractions you and your family might enjoy exploring while you are staying in San Rafael. Make sure you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area like Muir Woods National Monument, Pier 39, and Oracle Park.

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