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1. 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, (4,695 reviews)
"Loved my stay here!"
United States
Mark Jason
The price is CA $182
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

2. 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, (7,515 reviews)
"great hotel"
United States
Marissa
The price is CA $217
CA $313 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

3. 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, (1,488 reviews)
"Great place with excellent service."
United States
Ray
The price is CA $202
CA $242 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

4. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
23.7 km from Canal Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,185 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and modern rooms, solid breakfast."
United States
Kama
The price is CA $229
CA $269 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

5. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
24.4 km from Canal Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,228 reviews)
"Nice room… great location."
United States
Cameron
The price is CA $213
CA $245 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

6. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
24.3 km from Canal Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,329 reviews)
"Nice hotel with excellent service."
United States
Ling Ling
The price is CA $235
CA $264 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

7. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean, comfortable, and in a convenient location"
United States
Cecilia
The price is CA $216
CA $249 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

8. Marina Village Inn

Marina Village Inn
2.0 star property
30.2 km from Canal Waterfront
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean and simple hotel in a nice quiet neighborhood, looking out on a marina. Good sized room and comfortable bed. Very helpful staff. Will stay there again."
United States
John
The price is CA $154
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Marina Village Inn

9. Villa Inn

Villa Inn
2.0 star property
Lincoln, 2 km from Canal Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"I loved the restaurant at the hotel. Very convenient and excellent food."
United States
Joy
The price is CA $152
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Villa Inn

10. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
2.5 star property
28.4 km from Canal Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Clean, safe, well maintained"
United States
Helena
The price is CA $192
CA $223 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

11. Hotel Mira Vista

Hotel Mira Vista
2.0 star property
18.3 km from Canal Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"This is a great hotel to stay at. Everything is perfect, couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Mahalo!"
United States
Daniel a
The price is CA $146
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Hotel Mira Vista

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center
3.5 star property
4.5 km from Canal Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Great Hotel great breakfast"
United States
BRIAN
The price is CA $253
CA $284 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

13. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Canal Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Very friendly staff."
United States
Frenzy Joyce
The price is CA $220
CA $251 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

14. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
24.5 km from Canal Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean rooms, and staff was great!"
United States
Beya
The price is CA $244
CA $274 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

15. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
24.2 km from Canal Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,507 reviews)
"Great location, clean, and very friendly staff."
United States
Fabienne
The price is CA $317
CA $373 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
LUMA Hotel San Francisco

16. 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, (3,753 reviews)
"Location and friendly staff!"
United States
Andrew
The price is CA $211
CA $315 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

17. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
20 km from Canal Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,616 reviews)
"Pleasure to stay in this hotel."
United States
Howard
The price is CA $253
CA $355 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

18. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
23.9 km from Canal Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,191 reviews)
"Clean room, Nice staff"
United States
LUCIA
The price is CA $220
CA $247 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

19. Argonaut Hotel

Argonaut Hotel
4.5 star property
19.7 km from Canal Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,334 reviews)
"Excellent location, unbeatable, clean rooms, comfortable beds, quick room service, good breakfast"
United States
Luis
The price is CA $372
CA $498 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Argonaut Hotel

20. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
4.0 star property
22 km from Canal Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,266 reviews)
"Clean room nice staff great breakfast"
Canada
maral
The price is CA $289
CA $404 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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Where to stay in Canal Waterfront

Find the best Canal Waterfront areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Canal Waterfront
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Terra Linda

Discover the Mall at Northgate, Marin County's only enclosed mall, featuring a 15-screen theater complex and anchor tenants like Macy's. Nearby, admire the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center building.

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.

Dominican

While there might not be top attractions in Dominican, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market.

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.

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.

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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.