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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
20 km from Canal Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7219)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Isaiah
The price is P5,866
P9,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
19.9 km from Canal Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3840)
"Excellent stay and great location! "
United States
CHRISTINE
The price is P7,155
P11,121 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31, 2026
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Front of property - evening/night
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4.0 star property
21.6 km from Canal Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2211)
"We loved our stay! "
United States
Christine
The price is P5,260
P6,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Terrace/patio
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4.0 star property
21.7 km from Canal Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2844)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good location"
United States
Jose Eduardo
The price is P5,901
P6,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Exterior
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4.0 star property
20.9 km from Canal Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (4056)
"Clean rooms, great breakfast options & friendly staff"
United States
Beth
The price is P6,988
P8,050 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Game room
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
20 km from Canal Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2346)
"Great location"
United States
Deborah
The price is P7,365
P10,747 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Lobby
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
3.0 star property
20.1 km from Canal Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1121)
"Great hotel"
United States
Michelle
The price is P7,944
P9,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Interior
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
24.4 km from Canal Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1097)
"Wonderful, will stay here again."
United States
Jennifer
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Canal Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Amazing stay! Super helpful people in the front desk and breakfast was delicious"
United States
Marta Isabel Vanegas
The price is P7,827
P9,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG
Terrace/patio
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
24.6 km from Canal Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1306)
"Convenient location, friendly staff"
United States
Diane
The price is P6,532
P7,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Lobby sitting area
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
22.1 km from Canal Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3118)
"Clean room, helpful staff and great location to explore de city."
United States
Alan
The price is P4,457
P5,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Terrace/patio
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
24 km from Canal Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1155)
"Great staff and services provided."
United States
Charles
The price is P6,641
P7,451 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
Front of property - evening/night
Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
4.5 star property
22.3 km from Canal Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2660)
"Great service, great location, great hotel. "
United States
Laura
The price is P8,954
P13,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
21.5 km from Canal Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5062)
"Nice stay. Hotel was clean, quiet and accessible. "
United States
Brandon
The price is P7,003
P8,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Interior entrance
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
20.1 km from Canal Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1649)
"Great location, service, and rooms!"
United States
Joyce
The price is P6,832
P10,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Exterior detail
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
4.0 star property
22.3 km from Canal Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1133)
"Liked the ambience and friendly hotel staff."
United States
Nagendra
The price is P9,309
P10,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Exterior
King George Hotel

King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
22.2 km from Canal Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2100)
"The staff were all friendly and courteous, the room and bathroom were very clean, the beds were comfortable and a very good location."
United States
Jamie
The price is P4,685
P6,398 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
King George Hotel
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace
YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco
3.0 star property
22.8 km from Canal Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"My room was clean, the staff is great and the amenities are great as well "
United States
Edwin
The price is P4,452
P7,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
20 km from Canal Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2250)
"Awesome place to stay"
United States
Mark Anthony
The price is P7,003
P10,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
24.5 km from Canal Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"The entire stay was fabulous…room, breakfast, friendliness of staff, comfort and quiet!"
United States
Carol
The price is P8,474
P9,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
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Where to stay in Canal Waterfront

Find the best Canal Waterfront areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Mission San Rafael Arcangel showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects

Downtown San Rafael

While visiting Downtown San Rafael, you might make a stop by sights like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

Terra Linda

While there might not be top attractions in Terra Linda, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market.

Southeast San Rafael

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Southeast San Rafael and surrounding area, you can visit Marin Country Mart and Larkspur Ferry Terminal.

Lucas Valley-Marinwood

Lucas Valley-Marinwood might not have many top sights, but Marin County Civic Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Gerstle Park

While Gerstle Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park.

Top Canal Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Good"
Da 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Frequently asked questions

What is Canal Waterfront like?
Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in San Rafael's Canal Waterfront neighborhood.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Canal Waterfront, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Canal Waterfront.
What can I see and do in this San Rafael neighborhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Canal Waterfront include San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park, Marin Bocce Federation, and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. While you're out sightseeing in San Rafael, be sure to visit other sights like Marin History Museum or Classic Billiards.