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A sign for Marin Lodge with a 'No Vacancy' message.

A person standing at a reception desk with a television mounted on the wall above, a thermostat, and a computer monitor to the right.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a door, and a window with curtains.

A building with a sign labeled "OFFICE" on the front door, a "NO SMOKING" sign, and a welcome sign.

1. Marin Lodge

Lincoln, 1.4 km from Dominican University of California

Betsy

￥18,842

￥21,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a large sign for AC Hotels Marriott, comfortable seating, and decorative plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a modern design, a vase with flowers, and a seating area with a bench.

A meat slicer with a red wheel, placed on a marble countertop in a kitchen setting.

2. AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

Downtown San Rafael, 1.7 km from Dominican University of California

Courtney

￥39,427

￥44,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A restaurant with wooden floors, black chairs, and tables. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

A Villa Inn motel with a signboard, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

A motel with a parking lot, a flag, and a building with a red door.

3. Villa Inn

Lincoln, 1.3 km from Dominican University of California

Robert

￥17,956

￥20,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by potted plants and trees.

A living room with a sofa, a television, a kitchen area, and a dining table.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a television on a wooden stand.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

4. Panama Hotel

Gerstle Park, 2.2 km from Dominican University of California

Diana

￥13,985

￥15,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A reception desk with a sign reading "NORTH BAY INN" above it.

A hotel reception area with a television displaying a news program, a vase with flowers, and a water dispenser.

A breakfast bar with various food items and a coffee machine.

A North Bay Inn sign with a vacancy message, surrounded by landscaping and a building with a red-tiled roof.

5. North Bay Inn

Canal, 2 km from Dominican University of California

Eric

￥18,954

￥21,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, a sign for 'SureSt Hotel', and a view of parked cars.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

A modern bathroom with a black countertop sink, a mirror, and a shower area with a towel rack.

6. SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

Canal, 2 km from Dominican University of California

Dillon

￥17,772

￥19,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and a view of the water and city skyline.

A waterfront building named 'The Inn Above Tide' with a view of the water and city skyline.

A hotel room with a large window, two teal armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a desk, two armchairs, a sofa, and a bed.

7. The Inn Above Tide

14.1 km from Dominican University of California

George

￥83,366

￥95,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A bar area with multiple seating options and a well-stocked bar counter.

A modern hotel with a palm tree in the foreground, a parking lot, and a sunset sky.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of trees.

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a central fire pit.

8. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

8.1 km from Dominican University of California

Michael

￥23,013

￥26,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A pathway leading to a house with a wooden door and a small porch area.

A house with a wooden door, a small porch with a bench, and a fenced backyard.

A neatly made bed with a striped blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, a wooden headboard, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door with a herringbone pattern.

A wooden door with a number '9' sign, a surfboard decoration, and a chair inside.

9. Surf Lodge

14.3 km from Dominican University of California

megan

￥39,609

￥45,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden bridge in a forested area with large trees and ferns.

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a television, a cabinet, and a chair.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a lamp, and a balcony with a view of trees and a garden.

A two-story house with a balcony and a staircase leading to the entrance.

10. Mill Valley Inn

8.9 km from Dominican University of California

pia

￥44,280

￥49,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A waterfront deck with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and boats docked in the background.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "WATERS EDGE hotel • tiburon" and bicycles parked outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a table with chairs, a fireplace, and a large window with blinds.

A woman holding a glass of wine, overlooking a marina with boats and a city skyline in the background.

11. Waters Edge Hotel

12.9 km from Dominican University of California

Janet

￥44,280

￥49,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern outdoor living area with a stone wall, wooden deck, and outdoor furniture.

A hotel entrance with a red door, a covered waiting area, and a parking lot.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern reception area with a white reception desk, two yellow armchairs, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

12. The Evergreen

6.2 km from Dominican University of California

Merary Suyen

￥21,162

￥23,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An outdoor patio area with round tables and chairs, string lights, and umbrellas.

A modern bar area with a granite countertop, bar stools, and decorative rings on the wall.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and decorative wall art.

A modern interior with a seating area, a round table, a television, and decorative elements.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Novato Marin/Sonoma

9.3 km from Dominican University of California

Joanne

￥25,509

￥29,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A room with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and a television.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and pendant lighting.

A two-story building with a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a view through the window.

14. Hotel Mac

12.5 km from Dominican University of California

Jeed

￥20,307

￥22,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A multi-level atrium with a central open space, seating areas, and a bar/lounge with a view of the surrounding floors.

A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, multiple floors, and a large digital art display.

A multi-level atrium with a central open space, tiered seating, and a variety of seating arrangements.

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

Civic Center, 3.3 km from Dominican University of California

Shrleen

￥25,838

￥28,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A circular fire pit with seating around it, surrounded by lush greenery and a pergola overhead.

A buffet setup with coffee machines, cereal, and fruit.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with colorful cushions, and a view of the street outside.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a shower, and a TV.

16. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

5.6 km from Dominican University of California

Nathan

￥23,013

￥25,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, and a balcony with a view.

A lobby with a large digital display, two potted plants, and a modern design.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a living area with a sofa and ottoman.

A bar area with two 'The Bistro' signs, glasses, and a candle on a marble counter.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Richmond/Berkeley

16.5 km from Dominican University of California

Danielle

￥24,091

￥26,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A fire feature with a view of mountains, a table with a plate of snacks and two glasses of wine, and wicker chairs.

A tree with white blossoms in a park with a lake in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of a lake.

A modern outdoor patio with glass walls, outdoor furniture, and a fire feature.

18. Acqua Hotel

10.3 km from Dominican University of California

Siena

￥41,588

￥46,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern outdoor seating area with a stone wall, a fireplace, and a dining table.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop pool, balconies, and a view of a mountain.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

19. Marin Suites Hotel

5.3 km from Dominican University of California

Nicole

￥26,153

￥29,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with a stone wall, a fire pit, wooden furniture, and a blue umbrella.

A reception area with two counters, a hand sanitizer dispenser, and a fire alarm.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

A grocery store with shelves stocked with various products, a refrigerated display case, and a view through a large window.

20. Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

11 km from Dominican University of California

Mark

￥29,768

￥34,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Dominican University of California

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Marin Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 359 reviews	View
Villa Inn	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Panama Hotel	7.8 Good 207 reviews	View
North Bay Inn	7.8 Good 985 reviews	View

Top Dominican University of California Hotel Reviews

Luxury Tranquil Waterfront Haven w/Pool & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay with tons of room"

Marin Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I really like Marin Lodge and will be staying there again and again"

Panama Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very quiet, boutique like Inn in San Rafael in a residential area with great cafe's nearby. The Panama restaurant is also very good!"

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk person, Robert, was AMAZING! He checked us in and was there during check out. He was courteous, professional, informative, and had outstanding customer service skills. Thank you, Robert, for making our stay a great one!"

North Bay Inn

8/10 Good

"It was clean and staff was friendly. However, the bed was a little lumpy and I could hear the guest next to my room talking late into the night."

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

8/10 Good

"carpets are really dirty, i would want to bring extra towels to throw down for walking around barefoot. no soap at sink; the body wash and shampoo + conditioner options in shower appear to be the same pink goop so don't expect nice hair or fresh skin if using those staff was not very welcoming.., not rude but not friendly. their dog is, though! :) might bark at first, but after a couple sniffs and chin/cheek scratch it was all good. stayed two nights and it served purpose"

Waterfront Hawaiian oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed the stay. The back patio was so calming. Couldn't get the tv to work in the double bed room. The refrigerator didn't seem cold enough for us. Aside from those two things, the location was great for the wedding we attended. The property fit the 5 of us well and was very relaxing."

Beautiful Guesthouse with direct view of the Bay

10/10 Excellent

"great property with great views. Parking is a little tough"

Bayfront Oasis | Deck, Fire Pit, Kayaks – Near Wine Country

8/10 Good

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Other attractions near Dominican University of California

Mission San Rafael Arcangel

9.0/10 (73 reviews)

This mission in San Rafael, which still offers services, is an interesting destination to learn more about California’s religious history.

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Marin History Museum

7.8/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Marin History Museum during your trip to San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails.

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Falkirk Cultural Center

8.2/10 (13 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Falkirk Cultural Center during your trip to San Rafael. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its biking trails.

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San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park

9.8/10 (7 reviews)

Catch an event at San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park, and enjoy other activities in San Rafael such as biking. Amble within the lush forest or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Marin Bocce Federation

Catch an event at Marin Bocce Federation, and enjoy other activities in San Rafael such as biking. While you're in the area, wander around the lush forest.

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Rebound Bookstore

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Rebound Bookstore during your stay in San Rafael. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the biking trails.

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Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market

9.2/10 (22 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market during your trip to San Rafael. Wander the area's lush forest or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Gerstle Park

7.4/10 (8 reviews)

Gerstle Park is just one of the places to see in San Rafael, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and biking trails in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dominican University of California?

Dominican University of California is located in a scenic area of San Rafael that travelers like for its seaside and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 22 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Dominican University of California?

Marin Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Dominican University of California. Another good choice is Villa Inn, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Dominican University of California?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Dominican University of California.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dominican University of California, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Dominican University of California.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Dominican University of California?

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What can I see and do near Dominican University of California?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Marin History Museum and Marin Museum of Bicycling. Mission San Rafael Arcangel, American Legion Log Cabin, and Robson-Harrington House are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can enjoy live performances at Fairfax Pavillion and Barn Theatre.

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Our top choices for Dominican University of California hotels

1. Marin Lodge

2. AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

3. Villa Inn

4. Panama Hotel

5. North Bay Inn

6. SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

7. The Inn Above Tide

8. Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

9. Surf Lodge

10. Mill Valley Inn

11. Waters Edge Hotel

12. The Evergreen

13. Courtyard by Marriott Novato Marin/Sonoma

14. Hotel Mac

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

16. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

17. Courtyard by Marriott Richmond/Berkeley

18. Acqua Hotel

19. Marin Suites Hotel

20. Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Dominican University of California

Top Dominican University of California Hotel Reviews

Luxury Tranquil Waterfront Haven w/Pool & Spa

Marin Lodge

Panama Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

North Bay Inn

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

Waterfront Hawaiian oasis

Beautiful Guesthouse with direct view of the Bay

Bayfront Oasis | Deck, Fire Pit, Kayaks – Near Wine Country

Other attractions near Dominican University of California

Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Marin History Museum

Falkirk Cultural Center

San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park

Marin Bocce Federation

Rebound Bookstore

Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market

Gerstle Park

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