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Dinah's Garden Hotel

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Garden
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

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4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, Lagoon View

Premium Room, Lagoon View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Patio

Premium Room, Patio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room-2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Signature King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Theme Suites With Jacuzzi Tub

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Garden Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Garden Deluxe

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Lagoon

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Lagoon 2 King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Patio

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Lanai Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Palo Alto

When you stay at Dinah's Garden Hotel in Palo Alto, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Shoreline Amphitheatre. .This boutique hotel is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from San Francisco Bay and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Levi's Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Stanford University - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 11 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 5 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 7 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Idly Express - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Catch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪4290 Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Salsa - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk
Dinah's Garden Hotel offers 129 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 129 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy Californian cuisine at Poolside Restaurant, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Palo Alto? This hotel has 180 square feet (17 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1 PM.
Poolside Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1 PM for a fee: USD 10 to 37 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Poolside Restaurant

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 180 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1957
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 23 to November 23:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night (for stays between 1 January - 31 December)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 37 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Dinah's
Dinah's Garden
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Dinah's Garden Hotel Palo Alto
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Dinah's Hotel
Dinahs Garden Hotel
Dinahs Garden Palo Alto
Hotel Dinahs Garden
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Dinah's Garden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 841 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1004 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

xiaofan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room. Like the
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Mandeville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Glorious property

This hotel is amazing! We loved hearing the pond when we left the sliding door open with just the screen shut. Friendly staff and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. If we are in the area again it will be our first choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really like staying at Dinah’s, the gardens are so beautiful. every time i stay here before i leave i make sure to take a walk around the property and look at all the plants and fish they have to offer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Selvam, Issaquah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus, Salinas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. The gardens were beautiful and the room very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property, although older, is well maintained and in excellent condition. Staff is friendly and efficient. We look forward to a return stay next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fawzia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a nice throwback to earlier era and the heated pool with restaurant is very nice. Its our second time there as location convenient to family we visit plus you can walk to coffee shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay.

Good location, good parking situation. The room was spacious and clean. No complimentary breakfast, but the restaurant was good and A Good Morning is right down the street. Only one thing, the king bed was a bit lumpy. My wife had a "hole" on her side, hence a slightly less than perfect rating. Would def stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty grounds, nice place 15 min to Stanford

My kids and I stayed here for 4 nights while they attended camps at Stanford. Overall, great place! 15 minute drive to Stanford. I used the workout room daily. It's small and basic - treadmill, recumbent bike, elliptical, and free weights, but that was fine. The equipment was in good shape. We didn't use the pool as the restaurant swating wraps around the pool deck, so you're on display at the pool. I had one meal at the restaurant and it was ok, but not great. I would recommend eating elsewhere with so many great spots nearby. The one thing that was very inconvenient was that housekeeping started so late. I put the "early room make up" on my door but housekeeping didn't get to it until close to noon. If you're gone all day, this doesn't matter, but I was hoping to have the room to relax in after my morning workouts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here! Staff is very friendly and accommodating! We chose a room overlooking the lagoon, and the sound of the water was fantastic. Great little patio to sit out and see the ducks floating around. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Haoyang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No free bottle of water
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a nice area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay - shame about being charged $25 for 50 minutes bytes late checkout
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a nice restaurant menu for dining poolside makes Dinah's Garden Hotel a great place to stay at an affordable rate when in town for work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberley, NEW YORK

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at reasonable price
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and staff

All staff were kind and helpful. Restaurant was good. Room was quiet and the grounds were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025