Tamalpais Motel

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Paul

Right off of the highway

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Yvette

The gentleman, that received me at arrival, was very friendly, and polite. And the First maid Lady at arrival was also friendly. The 2 nd maid lady her name is Tula. The Tamalpais Motel is the best place, where is close to Sausalito, Tiburon, Tennessee Valley, Golden Gate, Marin Headlands. Everyone this will be my home base when I am in town. Thank you Tamalpais Motel.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Matthew

This is a VERY budget hotel with few amenities and lots of freeway noise. As long as you can accept that reality, this is an ok place to stay. The room was clean. There was no explanation of how to log into wi-fi (had to call to get password). There was a TV, small fridge and microwave (which I didn't use). The bathroom was small and cramped but also clean. There was no place to set down my bathroom supplies. Would not stay here again, but the circumstances forced it and I was able to get a tolerable night's sleep despite the freeway noise.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2026

Ernie

It was basic. Good location. Good for one night.

Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Jun 2026

Emilia

Las colchas ni las cambiaron quizás fueron del huéspedes anterior la cama estaba lleno

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2026

WILLIAM

Staff good ,heater stuck on when temperature was hot. Noisy location by freeway .

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2026

Daniel

The accommodations were quaint. Close by to local stores. Room was clean and the costs was low but satisfying well kept.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2026

Paul

Definitely tired, but fine for a good nights rest.

Self

4/10

Poor

09 May 2026

juan

The bathroom toilet was nasty and no clean towels! And didnt clean the room when
we were gone! we stayed for 4 days, we had to ask to clean the room!

Business

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2026

Ramiro

From the outside you can tell the hotel had not been updated. The place just looked old and could have used a coat of paint. The interior was very modest and also needed some TLC. I spotted insects multiple times during my two night stay and one cockroach on my last day. Yuck! A lamp on the dresser near the bed would have been nice. The staff was nice enough to provide me extra towels. Good enough for me, but would have been embarrassed had I brought my wife here. Conveniently located to gas stations.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2026

Jay

Little noisy as it is next to the highway- very dated

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Samuel

It was fine for the price. Nothing special but clean, did not smell bad and the bed was fine. Ok if you are just looking for a inexpensive place to stay for the night. Restaurants about 1/2 mile down the road.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2026

Anil

Yes

Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Audrey

Good value for the price. Clean with accommodating staff. Next to 101 so road travel

2/10

Poor

08 Jan 2026

William

I froze all night, no heater, no one at front desk, miserable experience

8/10

Excellent

28 Nov 2025

tami

I’ve stayed twice at this motel. The staff is very nice. The first time I stayed was better than the second. It’s a fine motel if you’re of the mindset you get what you pay for.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

09 Nov 2025

Ana

Horrible don’t stay. Weird smell. Bed was firm

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Anthony

Staff was very courteous and friendly! Room was very comfortable and amenities were great! Will certainly stay again! Thank you so much!!

Business

2/10

Poor

30 Oct 2025

Jahid

Had a very bad experience,

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2025

Melinda

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!

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

17 Oct 2025

Luz Veronica

This place was really bad at night time some bugs started to bite I was itching all the way to my house, I went stray to take a shower and throw the clothes I was wearing in my washer, also I asked for a quiet room, and all night I could hear the loud neighbors they soo loud, sorry but never again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

Michael

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.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Tami

There’s an area of shops close by

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2025

Monica

Room was clean & comfortable. No robe or towel hooks in the bathroom. Had to run the sink hot water in order to eventually get shower hot water. Staff did solve the initial TV issues.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

JOSE CARLOS

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2025

Tami

Good location off the freeway and near gorgeous nature.

2/10

Poor

07 Sep 2025

Edward

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.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

06 Sep 2025

ANN

Sulina is helpful

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Kathryn

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Sam

Room's are clean & nice

4/10

Poor

18 Aug 2025

David

This place was old and outdated. The room was cramped and creepy.

Business

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2025

Jaqueline

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

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2025

Michael

Close to where I needed to be

4/10

Poor

17 Jul 2025

Michelle

It was a cheap night. You get what you pay for.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2025

vilma

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Maria

It was a very nice stay. The beds and pillows were really nice and comfortable. It's older, but it has it's charm. It's right next to the freeway and you can hear the cars, but otherwise it was very quiet and peaceful. The only thing I wish it had was bedside lamps. Otherwise our room was had two rooms, one for each bed and I really liked that. The managers were very nice and helpful as well.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2025

Adam

Easy, affordable comfort

It was clean, well kept. Definitely lacking air conditioning but offered fans in lieu of a/c. Friendly and helpful. Easy to access off the highway. Definitely good if all you need is a spot to lay your head and get ready.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Mar 2025

Gwendolyn

The walls in the bathroom were filthy all the way around. The light switches in the bathroom were also filthy. The shutters in the bedroom had goop on them. There is no place to hang any shirt or trousers, and there was no coffee.
There was one small plastic drinking cup individually wrapped in a package that had already been opened.
The staff was very kind and try to be as accommodating as possible.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Feb 2025

Carlos

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2024

Brian

The staff was very nice and the room was nice and cozy.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2024

Shari

clean room

The room was super clean and the office people were very nice

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Carmella

Very nice property. Close to main roads. Comfortable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

alvis

It’s clean and centrally located. Less than half the price of local hotels. Located just 100 feet from the 101 freeway, it’s slightly noisy. I would stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2024

Freya

A good price for a nice stay in Mill Valllry.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2024

Margaret

Small and quaint. Clean. It is in the frontage road, so you do hear some traffic, but in the room it wasnt bad. There isnt an air conditioner, however, the room faced South, so it was a comfortable temperature

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2024

Arthur

Good location for cost

Room very simple. No liquid soaps. No amenities. Ok for the price and decent location

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Bad service

In the reservation I did not realize the number of people but when I made the reservation I asked for a room with 2 beds, we were going as a family, the person who attended us asked for the numbers of the members and we told him the amount and he gave us the key and everything We were there for two days and the last night we only got to sleep because we weren't there but the lady came angry 😡 and said that we had to pay for each one and my wife explained to her that she agreed to give us the room and she made fun and said that she would talk to her police wing and charged an extra charge. I don't recommend this place 🙅‍♀️I give it a 0 Estella

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2024

Thomas

good price and nice place

4/10

Poor

13 Nov 2023

Donald

I’m not presently happy with this property as my credit card was billed twice for the same amount and they’ve not processed the transaction yet so I’ve got a considerable amount of money being held for a transaction that should only have been run once.

Business

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2023

David

Very nice location

Leisure

4/10

Poor

05 Sep 2023

Vanessa

Loud road noise, no maker, gross bathroom.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2023

Janet

Not able to access bathroom with a walker and steps entering office and room.

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

14 Aug 2023

Verified traveler

You can find better.

The place is gross super filthy.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2023

Sylvia

I was disappointed to not have coffee or the continental breakfast they once offered!! I was denied my Pomchi and I explained she was a service dog everything was fine!! In the morning when I returned my key the office apologized and I appreciated that !! I have a wonderful 2 days in Tiburon.

4/10

Poor

28 Jul 2023

Kody

The place just seemed cheaply maintained, kinda dirty

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

17 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2023

aida

no ice machine

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2023

Marco

Service

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Jun 2023

william

I liked nothing except the bed. Bad directions, on top of a very freeway. The bed was good. This place is adequate for a night. Whatever I paid was okay, I guess. The whole place is a typical old motel with updates that had no thought for anything. I rarely get hooked on these kinds of places and I was sorry I rented there.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

03 Jun 2023

Lorin

Poor.

Mediocre at best. You get what you pay for—bare bones small little room, filthy rug and dirty bathroom, bugs flying around inside of the ceiling light fixture. Garbage from previous occupant left on the floor. The young man at the desk was pleasant—but this is a very old, not-kept-up, property that I’d avoid.
Also to their detriment, no coffee in the room.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2023

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2022

Margot M.

Very clean.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2022

Andrew

Good for a one night stay

They were nice. +1.
Location is hard to beat. +1.
Easy check in check out. +1.
Comfy bed. +1.

4 stars.

It’s slightly run down. Not exactly a romantic get away location. It was not the most clean. - 1

Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Sep 2022

Verified traveler

I made a mistake

One word. Affordable. Dirty. Bad wifi. Crummy toiletries. Just affordable.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Sep 2022

Mark

Great location with access to Road into Muir Woods and Stinson Beach. Nice Safeway Center nearby. Gas station nearby. Few amenities but clean and affordable units.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2022

Shela

Great location for what we needed. Nothing fancy, but worked out well. No A/C in the room, to keep it cool, we needed to leave windows open, but then we'd hear traffic. Other than that, it was perfect for a place to stay for the night.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2022

Jiang

very friendly staff

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

01 Aug 2022

Earl

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.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

26 Jul 2022

keri

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2022

Joseph

Beautiful location, and a simple, old motel that was clean, comfortable, nostalgic and convenient.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

Everything was good except for the pillows, they were to thick for my neck

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2022

Heather

Endowment for the price.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2022

Susan

Cheaper than any other hotel in the area.

Conveniently located, nice staff, but the place is very, very old and used.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2022

Claus

Good stay, easy check in and out. Great location!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2022

Karen

This is a lovely place. The mineral pool and hot tub was nice to come back to after a day at Joshua Tree

Self

2/10

Poor

31 May 2022

Michelle

The room was $125 it was dirty it was loud it was overpriced I couldn't sleep the bed was unsteady the sheets were dirty disappointed very very disappointed

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2022

Helen

I didn’t like the noisy atmosphere close to Highway101 and the freeway. I didn’t like the fact that there was no breakfast, even coffee, offered!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2022

Camille

The man that checked me in and out was super nice. Everything was clean and I felt safe after I went through and locked all of the windows (every window was behind shutter and unlocked, you have to pull but the shutters open and you can lock the windows) it was nice and quiet, had a fridge and microwave. I only wish they allowed pets so I could have brought my dog.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2022

christine

Great stay,Great value

Great experience. The hotel was right next to the highway and we were worried about the traffic noise. Once we got into the room there was no noise. We also asked for a room that was further into the corner because of this. The owner said it was a more expensive room because it had two beds instead of one. But he did not charge us extra. It was a very nice of him.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

24 Mar 2022

Verified traveler

Great Shower Head!

First room had no fridge or microwave. I booked this property for those. I travel with meals to reheat. Finally the third room had them. There also was no fan in the room, only a heater. Made it for an uncomfortable sleep with stale air. Great shower head though.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Mar 2022

Verified traveler

I have zero lights, no remote for the tv. The tv I can easily do without. No lights is not worth the price of the room.

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2022

Joy

Great location, just right off the highway

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2022

David

The staff are easy going and the parking is close to the rooms. The rooms and bed are comfortable and very clean.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2021

Margot M.

Cleanliness of room and bathroom. Friendliness and helpfulness of staff.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

22 Dec 2021

Theresa

The heater in the room not wirking properly

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2021

Theresa

Its okey

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2021

Margaret

Worked for us

We needed a place for one night after a wedding. This worked for us - it was near both the ceremony and the reception. The bed was very comfortable. Traffic noise could be a problem for some, as this motel is very close to hwy 101. Also, someone heavyset would have difficulty in the bathroom, which is very narrow, and the toilet is stuck behind the sink. We were pleased that there was a McDonald's very close for breakfast, although no sidewalk to walk there. An In N Out was close if we'd been around for lunch.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Nov 2021

Guy

Covenient, adequate, and good value.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2021

Mark

Good location, clean rooms. Polite staff

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2021

Sergio

great and good excellent service and clean room.

everything was great, service cleanroom safe parking I love the place recommended to everyone.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2021

Lauren

Clean and basic

Bare bones motel...but the bed was very comfortable, the shower was strong and hot, and the room itself was clean.
Drawbacks - our room didn’t have any bedside lamps, no cups... and oddly no art on the walls.
The staff were friendly. We would stay here again if up that way.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Oct 2021

John

Sparing You The Pics!

At least the bed was comfortable. The room had no carpet and an end table that was beaten up and scratched. The whole thing reminded me of a hotel in the 1950s. Pictures, I mean. At least I wasn't there much!

Self

2/10

Poor

06 Oct 2021

Bryn

There was a locked door inside the room that led to nothing but at night had scratching, dripping, and clanking sounds coming from it. One chair was sticky and covered in glitter. There was a crumpled up viagra package in the closet. There was blood in the nightstand. the carpet and blankets were stained. The peephole in the door was just a hole with no glass.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2021

Brendan

Perfectly pleasant stay - remarkably quiet given its location beside the freeway. Bed was comfortable and service was very friendly. No complaints.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2021

Carissa

Great little motel!

This little motel was one of the best I’ve stayed in. We stayed just overnight as a stop on our road trip along the PCH. The room was very clean. The shower was HOT! Just what I needed after a day of driving. The bed was comfortable. Instead of an AC unit there was a giant fan. It was just right since the temperature outside was not too hot. The cute lady at the front desk was very sweet and accommodating. Parking was easily accessible and it was easy to get right back onto the freeway when we were ready to hit the road again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

I had a good stay - the staff was friendly and was just right for the money!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2021

Claudia

Such a classic feel to this motel. Updated bedding and linens in

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Not very clean. The bathroom was not very clean. One packet of shampoo, soap, and lotion.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

12 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Bare bones facility extremely overpriced. Old beat up furniture, old tub had anti-slip bottom that was black from wear. No lamps, just one glaring ceiling light. No ice, no vending machines. Sheets were too small for bed.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

The charge was economical and the arrangement worked.

Leisure Family