Name: Tamalpais Motel
Address: 680 Redwood Highway, Strawberry, California, United States of America, Strawberry, California, US
Price range: US$119–US$160 per night
Rating: 6.57

What guests think

Tamalpais Motel offers a budget stay in a very convenient location near Highway 101, Mill Valley, and Sausalito, with many guests appreciating friendly, helpful staff and comfortable beds, though the property clearly shows its age.

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: several reviews praise very clean rooms and fresh linens, while others report dirty bathrooms, stained carpets, pests, and general wear. Rooms are dated and basic; some are small with tight bathrooms, freeway noise is common, and there is no air conditioning. Amenities are minimal, and multiple guests note no breakfast or in-room coffee. Best for budget-minded travelers seeking simple, convenient lodging.

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Facilities

Amenities are basic, with several mentions of no air conditioning and missing bedside lamps. Some guests also noted limited in-room features and minor maintenance issues.

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2

Edward

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Monica

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

6

Sharon

31 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Carlos

1 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

2

William

8 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Adam

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

aida

21 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

no ice machine

6

Gwendolyn

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

Arthur

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Kathryn

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: many found rooms very clean, but recurring reports cite dirty bathrooms, stained carpets, and occasional pests.

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Edward

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Margot M.

26 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean.

4

Lorin

3 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

vilma

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Jaqueline

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

4

Vanessa

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loud road noise, no maker, gross bathroom.

10

Sam

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room's are clean & nice

6

Gwendolyn

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Shari

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

2

Luz Veronica

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and basic; some are small with tight bathrooms, freeway noise is common, and there is no air conditioning.

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4

David

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Andrew

3 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Maria

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

2

Edward

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Monica

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

4

Lorin

3 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Jaqueline

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

6

Carlos

1 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Vanessa

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loud road noise, no maker, gross bathroom.

10

alvis

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with quick assistance and thoughtful follow-up; a few guests mentioned after-hours availability and billing hold issues.

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10

Brian

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Maria

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Donald

13 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Monica

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Anthony

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

8

Jaqueline

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Michael

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

2

William

8 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Adam

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Shari

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Location

Convenient for access to Highway 101, Mill Valley, Sausalito, shops, and nearby nature, making it easy to get around.

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Tami

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There’s an area of shops close by

8

Tami

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location off the freeway and near gorgeous nature.

10

Maria

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

william

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

David

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice location

10

Freya

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A good price for a nice stay in Mill Valllry.

10

Michael

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Michael

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to where I needed to be

10

Carmella

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property. Close to main roads. Comfortable.

10

alvis

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Dining

Multiple reviews report no breakfast and no in-room coffee or coffee maker.

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Sharon

31 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Lorin

3 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Vanessa

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loud road noise, no maker, gross bathroom.

6

Gwendolyn

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

Sylvia

11 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Month	Average price
January	US$101
February	US$98
March	US$97
April	US$102
May	US$112
June	US$120
July	US$119
August	US$110
September	US$104
October	US$105
November	US$99
December	US$103

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $130	9 $120	10 $120	11 $120	12 $140
13 $120	14 $120	15 $120	16 $120	17 $120	18 $160	19 $150
20 $119	21 $120	22 $120	23 $120	24 $120	25 $120	26 $120
27 $120	28 $120	29 $120	30 $120

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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4 $120	5 $120	6 $120	7 $120	8 $120	9 $120	10 $120
11 $120	12 $120	13 $120	14 $120	15 $120	16 $120	17 $120
18 $120	19 $120	20 $120	21 $120	22 $120	23 $120	24 $120
25 $120	26 $120	27 $120	28 $120	29 $120	30 $120	31 $120

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