"I wish I did a little more research before booking. This lodge used to be a hostel and still seems more like a hostel than lodge. It would be perfect if I wasn’t traveling with a toddler who wants to get into everything. Location is about a five minute drive from the beach. We saw a ton of deer. It’s a little ways to the shipwreck and lighthouse. Great for trail access.
Overall, if you’re traveling with small children or folks who overheat easily, maybe not the best place. If you need a base...
"I wish I did a little more research before booking. This lodge used to be a hostel and still seems more like a hostel than lodge. It would be perfect if I wasn’t traveling with a toddler who wants to get into everything. Location is about a five minute drive from the beach. We saw a ton of deer. It’s a little ways to the shipwreck and lighthouse. Great for trail access.
Overall, if you’re traveling with small children or folks who overheat easily, maybe not the best place. If you need a base...
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.
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.
The hotel itself is beautiful and in downtown Petaluma. Extremely walkable neighborhood.
Couple that with warm and welcoming staff, attention to detail and you get a recipe for excellence.
Special recognition: Theophile - he made our stay extra comfortable by suggesting the best place to park, warning us about the parking fee and passing us a parking pass to a small lot near the hotel. He also later brought an extra blanket when the night was colder than anticipated. These elements are not...
The hotel itself is beautiful and in downtown Petaluma. Extremely walkable neighborhood.
Couple that with warm and welcoming staff, attention to detail and you get a recipe for excellence.
Special recognition: Theophile - he made our stay extra comfortable by suggesting the best place to park, warning us about the parking fee and passing us a parking pass to a small lot near the hotel. He also later brought an extra blanket when the night was colder than anticipated. These elements are not...
Cynthia
Reviewed November 17, 2025Reviewed November 17, 2025
I loved staying in the Bambi Airstream trailer. Another check on my bucket list LOL. The crepes were a great way to start the day! The staff were so helpful and friendly. A really fun place to stay and very walkable. Petaluma is a lovely town even if it is raining.
I loved staying in the Bambi Airstream trailer. Another check on my bucket list LOL. The crepes were a great way to start the day! The staff were so helpful and friendly. A really fun place to stay and very walkable. Petaluma is a lovely town even if it is raining.
We had a great stay. The room was very spacious and staff was terrific. Marvin checked us in and he was very friendly and attentive all weekend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We had a great stay. The room was very spacious and staff was terrific. Marvin checked us in and he was very friendly and attentive all weekend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Our travelers like these places to stay in the surrounding area, and they may have reasonable prices: Oxford Suites Sonoma County - 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from the heart of San Marin. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this hotel. Quality Inn Petaluma - Sonoma - 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from the heart of San Marin. You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk at this motel. Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection - 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from the heart of San Marin. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and free parking at this hotel. Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma - 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from the heart of San Marin. Property features at this motel include free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. DoubleTree by Hilton Sonoma - Wine Country - 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from the heart of San Marin. Located within a 10-minute walk of Graton Resort and Casino. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San Marin?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 51°F. Average annual precipitation for San Marin is 22 inches.
What is there to see and do in San Marin?
Major attractions include Muir Woods National Monument. Get out into nature with places like Point Reyes Hiking Trails, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Bolinas Lagoon Preserve. Locals like to shop at Petaluma Village Premium Outlets and Novato Farmer's Market.
What's the best way to get to and around San Marin while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around San Marin in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County), located 29 mi (46.6 km) away from the city center. An alternative is Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), located 31.2 mi (50.2 km) away.