Tamalpais Motel

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ As a world traveler and a proud member of the Armed Forces, I’ve stayed at properties across the globe — but my experience at Motel Tamalpais, on the outskirts of San Francisco, truly stands out. This 80-year-old property, owned and lovingly managed by Mr. Mahinder and his wife, is a gem that beautifully blends old-world charm with modern comfort. Their warmth and hospitality reflect the true spirit of India, making every guest feel like family. The location is absolutely perfect — right on the highway, with a grocery store, 7-Eleven, McDonald’s, and a fuel station all within 50 meters. The rooms are on the ground floor with ample free parking, making it extremely convenient for travelers. Each room is thoughtfully equipped with excellent air conditioning/heating, comfortable

Positive: Clean, well priced. Excellent water pressure in shower. All amenities functional. Negative: ""

The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The bed and pillows were great. Plenty of towels, soap, and shampoo. Free, convenient parking. Check in was easy and friendly. A mini fridge and microwave were provided. We enjoyed our stay and will return in the future.

We arrived at 10pm and left at 9am. The check in was easy and pleasant. It’s not a 4 star place but it was clean, beds comfy, and simple. Didn’t have a hair dryer but I knew that going in. It’s a good location but is next to a freeway.

My husband and I had a great stay at Tamalpais Motel. We came from Sacramento and wanted a cheaper place to stay for the weekend to get away from the summer heat. To be honest, before checking in, my major concern was that old cheap motels are often gross dumpy places -- so very glad to report this was not the case here! The owners are a very nice older couple who live onsite, and were really friendly when we checked in. They offered housekeeping every day if we wanted it, I was grateful for the option. We rented room 107 with the single queen bed, fridge and microwave, and private bathroom with a stall shower. First thing I noticed once we entered the room was how clean it looked and the faint smell of bleach cleanser, which made me super happy to know it was cleaned well!! And the beddin