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Dinah's Garden Hotel

3.5 star property
Boutique hotel in Palo Alto with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Garden
Private kitchen
Near Stanford University, Dinah's Garden Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with a beautiful garden and an inviting pool. Relax in the lobby by the fireplace, savor Californian cuisine at Poolside Restaurant or enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services to ease your stay. Guests rave about the dining options, pool and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Computer station

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Dining table
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 46 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, Lagoon View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, Patio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

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

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Googleplex - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Stanford Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 18 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 18 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 58 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 5 min drive
  • Menlo Park Station - 10 min drive
  • San Antonio Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Idli Express - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Salsa - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Catch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Phở Vỉ Hoa - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Dinah's Garden Hotel

When you stay at Dinah's Garden Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Shoreline Amphitheatre. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Poolside Restaurant, which serves Californian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden are other highlights at this boutique hotel. Fellow travellers say great things about the pool and helpful staff.

Languages

English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 129 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (16 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
    • Free off-site parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–1 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness centre

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (180 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 7 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1957
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Poolside Restaurant – This poolside restaurant specialises 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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

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

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 37 per person

Renovations and closures

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

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Dinah's Garden Hotel Palo Alto
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino M8trix (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Dinah's Garden Hotel and nearby?

Dinah's Garden Hotel has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Dinah's Garden Hotel?

Yes, Poolside Restaurant offers Californian cuisine, pool views and poolside dining.

What's the area around Dinah's Garden Hotel like?

Dinah's Garden Hotel is located a short 18-minute walk from San Antonio Shopping Center.

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Dinah's Garden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Restaurant
Food
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Water
Bed
View
Ambience
Breakfast

What guests liked

  • Breakfast at the property was delicious and reasonably priced with a variety of options available. (13 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and conveniently located near the room, with some guests even noting it as a major plus. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

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.
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Fawzia, 7-night trip

6/10 Okay

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
Nia, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Ambience was good and property itself was excellent.
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely garden, great staff, delicious meals!
Irma, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property always love staying here.
Melissa, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent tranquil hotel
Onur, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice property. The gardens were beautiful and the room very clean
Patricia, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice. If we are in the area again it will be our first choice.
Duane, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The grounds are very serene. Hotel is appropriately priced and room was great.
Natalie, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Property, although older, is well maintained and in excellent condition. Staff is friendly and efficient. We look forward to a return stay next year.
Judith, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous grounds! Great pool area
Jeneene, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice hotel that feels like a little oasis
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very spacious room. Like the
xiaofan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place!
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Simple, easy check in. A comfortable, clean room and a good onsite restaurant.
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place
Boris, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great food and gardens. Very kind staff.
Onur, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location. Staff is excellent
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing property
Srinivas, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great value for the location.
james, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean, efficient, beautiful property
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The garden is nice. Room is spacious.
Rosemarie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A pleasant and charming oasis

Dinah's Hotel is a little oasis in a very high tech environment not far from Stanford University. The hotel is very charming and cozy. Highly recommend a few nites stay at this hotel.
Sherif, 2-night trip