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Dinah's Garden Hotel

3.5 star property

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A tranquil garden with a small pond, a wooden bridge, and various plants.
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a lobby sign.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $181
$156 nightly
$181 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13

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4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mitchell Park Dog Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Andreas Fault Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 465 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Premium Room, Lagoon View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 465 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Premium Room, Patio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 465 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 529 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of greenery, and a sliding glass door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room-2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Signature King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

King Suite With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 339 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a minibar, a ceiling fan, and a large window.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 465 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 529 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 529 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

With a stay at Dinah's Garden Hotel in Palo Alto, you'll be in the business district, steps from Silicon Valley and a 5-minute drive from Stanford University. .This boutique hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from San Francisco Bay and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Levi's Stadium.

What's nearby

  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • San Andreas Fault Trail - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 8 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mendocino Farms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Catch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Slice House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Idly Express - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Junbi - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Dinah's Garden Hotel

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 transportation

  • 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 1:00 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1957
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 27 to November 27:
  • 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

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

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 821 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was lovely beautiful property in the restaurant. The sea was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed it and the restaurant!! The room which was upgraded was beautiful, spacious and clean! We stay here a couple of times a year and it’s my favorite!! Great, quiet location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room and location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly people, the room was nice, enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinahs Garden Hotel was lovely. They have a great restaurant on site and we had a wonderful dinner there. Beautiful water features with a Koi pond.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the staff was friendly, and the location is perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room loved hearing the water from right outside our room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacious and clean! Staff was nice and helpful. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was extremely accommodating, friendly and courteous! Comfortable bed. Loved the tranquil gardens. Food was delicious at the poolside Resturant!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean room! Amenities made stay very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and service was great! Food is not the best and giving only 30min of late check out instead of 60 seemed unfriendly
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

venkat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and stylish
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Yingying

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Spacious, quiet and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tsai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
good staff
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and amenities, very comfortable beds, great bathroom, nice sized balcony, great pool, good restaurant, beautifully landscaped grounds. Only issue was AC wasn’t working properly and left a msg with the front desk for repair/maintenance. Highly recommend this Hotel property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed, quiet. Shower tub combo dated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about our stay, especially given the reasonable rates. The parking has super convenient and free. The grounds were pretty including ducks roaming property. The poolside restaurant served a great breakfast to start our days off well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, nice room, enjoyed the pool restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything as usual was just amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a fabulous time. We had a room right next to the pond. The garden was amazing. Even the ducks and the Koi fish seem to be friendly. This day exceeded my expectations and I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinah's is unique and uniquely comfortable, quiet despite the location on a busy street. The lush landscaping keeps cars invisible and the windows face greenery instead of automobiles. The pool is very pleasant in warm weather though we didn't use it in March, We recommend the restaurant, good value--we didn't miss the pretty lousy breakfast buffets found in so many motels.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved all the Christmas decorations and our spacious, comfortable room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025