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Tamalpais Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Mill Valley with free parking

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Tamalpais Motel provides a practical retreat for Bay Area visitors. The property features reliable in-room WiFi for staying connected and complimentary self-parking that saves guests money. The 24-hour front desk ensures someone is always available to assist with traveler needs.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P5,772
P6,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Bed Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 2 beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
680 REDWOOD HWY, Mill Valley, CA, 94941

What's nearby

  • Sweetwater Music Hall - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 7 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Alcatraz Island - 40 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hook Fish Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mixt - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Tamalpais Motel

Motel near San Francisco Bay
Located close to Presidio of San Francisco, Tamalpais Motel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Tamalpais Motel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
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The price is P5,825
P6,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Tamalpais Motel MILL VALLEY
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Tamalpais Mill Valley
Tamalpais Motel Motel
Tamalpais Motel Mill Valley
Tamalpais Motel Motel Mill Valley

Frequently asked questions

Is Tamalpais Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tamalpais Motel?

As of Nov 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tamalpais Motel on Nov 8, 2025 start from P 5,771.71, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tamalpais Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tamalpais Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tamalpais Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Tamalpais Motel located?

Situated in Mill Valley, this motel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Sweetwater Music Hall and within 6 mi (10 km) of San Francisco Bay and Larkspur Ferry Terminal. Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Tiburon Ferry are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Tamalpais Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 269 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I wish that there were bedside lamps. No A/C, but the weather at night was not too hot, so we were comfortable. Reasonable price, so nice and convenient stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

ANN

Liked: Staff & service
Sulina is helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to where I needed to be
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jahid

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Had a very bad experience,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean!

Luxury towels, crispy sheets. Motel is dated and furniture definitely could use some TLC but the room functional, two beds and super clean and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very nice and the room was nice and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freya

Liked: Amenities
A good price for a nice stay in Mill Valllry.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, and a simple, old motel that was clean, comfortable, nostalgic and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looked great in the Expedia pictures, but is very run down, dirty and unclean - this felt like a bait and switch. Traffic noise from 101 really loud; No AC so with windows closed no ventilation. Carpet is filthy and didn’t feel good walking barefoot. Cockroach in bathtub. When I went to get the towel off the rack, the entire rack popped off the supports on the wall. Didn’t plug anything into the outlets as was worried it was sketchy. All furniture is old, dingy and covered with scrapes and dings. This is not a cool old motel that’s been renovated and looks great - this is an old motel that hasn’t had anything except paint. Avoid.
Carpet is filthy
Missing neon letters indicative of how the room was.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A quick stay.

This is an older property and lacking in basic creature comforts such a bedside lamp. Nights stands old and scratched up. One of the queen side bend offering narrow path to the bathroon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Arthur

Good location for cost

Room very simple. No liquid soaps. No amenities. Ok for the price and decent location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margot M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I made a mistake

One word. Affordable. Dirty. Bad wifi. Crummy toiletries. Just affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

keri

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

Really, really bad.

This motel is cute on the outside but really falling apart inside. Carpet stains, old furniture, mold. The list goes on. Truly, just book something else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Earl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room appeared to be reasonable other than the strong fowl smell when I opened the door. One window was left open so they were working on it I think. It was late so I opened windows and went to sleep. By morning it smelled better. Not a $170.00 room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Sharon

For the price, you don't get much. The room was relatively clean, but there are NO frills other than a fridge and microwave. No literature in the room (no idea how to use the two tv remotes), no food, feels like a kind of unsafe neighborhood (clerk stays behind a bullet proof window), no place to put your luggage, tiny bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Musty and dusty

Unfortunately, the room had mold either in carpets or in windows...I'm veryy allergic to mold and could smell musty odor as soon as i opened the door...and had an allergic reaction within an hour of being in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old place, quaint, but really run-down. There is construction right in front, making it quite dusty and noisy during the day. Price is on point, it is CHEAP, but don’t expect any amenities. There is not an ice machine. Next door to Strawberry Village, a nice shopping destination with a latprge Starbucks. And, In and Out is steps away!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and near Mill Valley and Sausalito and the freeway. Staff were super helpful. When I left my laptop charging in the room after checking out, they called me right away and held it until I could get back that evening to pick it up.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s an area of shops close by
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Estuve en California para asistir al Sound Summit y necesitaba hospedarme cerca, encontré al Motel Tamalpais en Google y no me arrepiento de haberlo elegido, es muy acogedor, silencioso pese a estar al lado de la carretera, es limpio y bien equipado, inclusive tienes comercios como 7 eleven y Mc Donalds a sólo un paso. La administración es muy servicial y considerada, fue una gran experiencia.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location off the freeway and near gorgeous nature.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room's are clean & nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jaqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was ok nothing special great place to rest but the bathroom was small I was not able to move inside the shower without getting hit in that tight space also it’s next to the freeway so there is a lot of noise… The clerk was very nice and helpful with all our questions the only down fall was the noise and the bathroom but other then that the place was clean and very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025