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Oak Motel Palo Alto

2.0 star property
Motel near Stanford University in Palo Alto

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Front of property
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Interior entrance

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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4279 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, San Andreas Fault Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mitchell Park Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Palo Alto

In Palo Alto .Stay at this Palo Alto motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Silicon Valley and 2 miles (3 km) of San Antonio Shopping Center. San Andreas Fault Trail and Rengstorff Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Andreas Fault Trail - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Rengstorff Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 2 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 7 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mendocino Farms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Slice House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Idly Express - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Catch - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Oak Motel Palo Alto

Motel near Stanford University in Palo Alto
Free breakfast is served on weekends. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Oak Motel Palo Alto. Free self parking is available.

This Palo Alto motel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Oak Motel Palo Alto offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekends 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Oak Motel Palo Alto to the airport?

Oak Motel Palo Alto is 13.5 mi (24-min drive) away from the San Carlos, CA (SQL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oak Motel Palo Alto?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oak Motel Palo Alto on Jun 27, 2026 start from CA $130, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Oak Motel Palo Alto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Oak Motel Palo Alto.

Does Oak Motel Palo Alto offer free breakfast?

Yes, Oak Motel Palo Alto offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Oak Motel Palo Alto?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Casino M8trix (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Oak Motel Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Oak Motel Palo Alto?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Oak Motel Palo Alto have a pool?

Oak Motel Palo Alto features an outdoor pool.

Does Oak Motel Palo Alto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Oak Motel Palo Alto to downtown Palo Alto?

Oak Motel Palo Alto is 2.7 mi away from Palo Alto.

Oak Motel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 232 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 1001 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sukhjinder

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cheap place to stay. Very clean and nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Youssef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ac and heat worked. Good parking. Cozy sleep.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large room, clean, patking right in front, nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, nice staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Parking outside my room. Lot was very well lit, in a good Palo Alto neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zaoyuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arpita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good place to stay. Easy to commute
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice rooms, nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place and reasonable priced. I have rented off and on for about 10 years.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zaoyuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic experience at Oak Motel. The staff were friendly, the room was clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect. Everything was well-maintained and made for a relaxing visit. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. Reasonable price, clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay and quite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Amazing stay!

Amazing stay right next to the pool! Checkin was very easy and fast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tavian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was in great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Arpita

Nice
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Kahlil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location, my room smells like previous occupant smokes tho
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean . Parking spaces good. Feel safe. Cleaning staff very nice. Air conditioning and heating working properly. Good amenities.. bathroom may need few upgrade but nothing mayor.. we where there for a family trip to the hospital we love it because is super close to the hospital food and market and the place is really quite. I DO RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. AND FOR SURE COME BACK.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025