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Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge
2.0 star property
Lincoln, 2.1 km from Canal Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,010 reviews)
"Friendly staff, easy check in, spacious clean room, comfortable bed, quiet, great value for the area. Lots of good dining options nearby. Highly recommend, will be back."
United States
Brad
The price is CA $149
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Marin Lodge

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County
3.5 star property
Civic Center, 4.5 km from Canal Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Clean room and facilities. Staff delightful and yummy breakfast. Thanks!"
United States
Donald
The price is CA $187
CA $209 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County

Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown
3.5 star property
27.8 km from Canal Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (499 reviews)
"Clean Awesome Hospitality "
United States
October
The price is CA $174
CA $202 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Marin Hilltop Hotel

Marin Hilltop Hotel
3.5 star property
5.1 km from Canal Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,292 reviews)
"Room was clean, check-in was easy."
United States
Elizabeth
The price is CA $185
CA $207 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Marin Hilltop Hotel

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
2.5 star property
28.4 km from Canal Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great staff,nice room,decent breakfast just overall a great place to stay very pleased "
United States
jerel chester
The price is CA $167
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

The Evergreen

The Evergreen
2.0 star property
4.8 km from Canal Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (443 reviews)
"Easy access, beautiful location and nice stay."
United States
Guadalupe
The price is CA $179
CA $200 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
The Evergreen

Marin Suites Hotel

Marin Suites Hotel
3.0 star property
3.9 km from Canal Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room, amazing service, quiet, lovely setting - couldn't be more happy!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is CA $207
CA $232 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Marin Suites Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel
3.0 star property
22.9 km from Canal Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Perfect locatuon, cute clean hotel"
United States
Lori
The price is CA $339
CA $394 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Stanyan Park Hotel

The Grove Inn

The Grove Inn
3.0 star property
22.5 km from Canal Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (689 reviews)
"I will stay at the Grove Inn every time I'm in SF"
United States
David
The Grove Inn

Best Western Corte Madera Inn

Best Western Corte Madera Inn
2.5 star property
4.2 km from Canal Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, convenient location, tons of amenities. Would stay again "
United States
Joseph
The price is CA $204
CA $229 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Best Western Corte Madera Inn

Becks Motor Lodge

Becks Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
23.7 km from Canal Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely staff , free parking, great location "
United States
Nicholas
The price is CA $218
CA $253 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Becks Motor Lodge

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Oakland/Alameda

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Oakland/Alameda
2.5 star property
30 km from Canal Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice staff, very clean, easy parking, comfortable bed."
United States
Nancy
The price is CA $245
CA $280 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Oakland/Alameda

Marina Village Inn

Marina Village Inn
2.0 star property
30.2 km from Canal Waterfront
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and right on the water was great "
United States
Jonathan
The price is CA $116
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Marina Village Inn

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, (3,855 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Richard
The price is CA $177
CA $275 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Jack London Inn

Jack London Inn
2.0 star property
28.5 km from Canal Waterfront
6.8 out of 10, (1,230 reviews)
"room clean and decent, staff was nice"
United States
Zenora
The price is CA $98
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Jack London Inn

Symphony Inn

Symphony Inn
2.5 star property
22.7 km from Canal Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (859 reviews)
"nice staff, clean room, decent parking—limited, no conditioner but very close to a lot of nice restaurants and stores. "
United States
Lieanne Renz
The price is CA $129
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Symphony Inn

Argonaut Hotel

Argonaut Hotel
4.5 star property
19.7 km from Canal Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,258 reviews)
"The stay was very nice and the food was good as well. "
United States
Harry
The price is CA $336
CA $455 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Argonaut Hotel

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, (2,326 reviews)
"The staff was amazing as well as the room and the location to local attractions "
United States
Rachael K
The price is CA $178
CA $254 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Royal Pacific Motor Inn

Royal Pacific Motor Inn
2.0 star property
21.2 km from Canal Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and big rooms"
United States
Bonnie
The price is CA $140
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Royal Pacific Motor Inn

Marina Motel

Marina Motel
2.0 star property
19.8 km from Canal Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"It has always been a nice stay"
United States
John
The price is CA $159
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Marina Motel
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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
Learn more about Canal Waterfront

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.

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 Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Marin Country Mart.

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.

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.

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 Falkirk Cultural Center.

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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.