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Dinah's Garden Hotel

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star boutique hotel near Stanford University

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A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a traditional stone lion statue.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pool in the background.
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large TV, and a reception desk.
A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a lobby sign.
A restaurant with indoor seating, large windows, and a view of an outdoor pool area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, Silicon Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • 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

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of trees.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premium Room, Lagoon View

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

Premium Room, Lagoon View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premium Room, Patio

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
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, a television, and a window with curtains.

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Lagoon View

  • Lagoon view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room-2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room-2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Signature King Suite

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a small table with a lamp.

Signature King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

King Suite With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large 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
(62 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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
(46 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large painting on the wall.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

A bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and appliances.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a microwave is visible in the background.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

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

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About the area

Palo Alto

In shopping district.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Silicon Valley and 2 miles (3 km) of San Antonio Shopping Center with a stay here. San Andreas Fault Trail and Rengstorff Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Silicon Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • San Antonio Shopping Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mitchell Park Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • San Andreas Fault Trail - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Catch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mendocino Farms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Slice House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Boba Bliss - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Dinah's Garden Hotel

3.5-star boutique hotel near Stanford University
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 180 square feet (17 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Dinah's Garden Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 129 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • 180 sq ft of conference space
  • 17 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1957
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • 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

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 or services will be unavailable from September 24 2026 to September 24 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 26 to November 26:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 16 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • One child 16 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dinah's Garden Hotel to the airport?

Dinah's Garden Hotel is 13.6 mi (25-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 Dinah's Garden Hotel?

As of Oct 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dinah's Garden Hotel on Oct 23, 2026 start from CA $218, 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 Dinah's Garden Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dinah's Garden Hotel.

Does Dinah's Garden Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Dinah's Garden Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 37 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 1 PM.

Is there a casino at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

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

What time is check-in at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Dinah's Garden Hotel have a pool?

Dinah's Garden Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.The pool will be unavailable from September 24 2026 to September 24 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Dinah's Garden Hotel have a restaurant?

Dinah's Garden Hotel is home to Poolside Restaurant, which features Californian cuisine, pool views, and a poolside location. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from November 26 to November 26. The dining venue(s) are closed on Christmas Day.

Does Dinah's Garden Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Dinah's Garden Hotel to downtown Palo Alto?

Dinah's Garden Hotel is 2.7 mi away from Palo Alto.

Dinah's Garden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 808 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Loved the beautiful gardens & the yummy food at their restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Loved our stay here - beautiful gardens and ponds made it a unique experience c
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful, relaxing stay. My room was exceptionally spacious & clean and the grounds were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very unique and relaxing setting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place. Nothing fancy, but felt at home and the rooms were spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and spacious was a magical experience, beautiful hidden gym
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good poolside food, love the salt water pool, but the best are the fountains and flowers and gardens and koi.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful gardens, room was great for one night. We ate at the restaurant and sat by the pool, very good food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very impressed my first time visit and look forward to recommending to otherS
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Dinah's is a conveniently located property, with ample onsite parking. I stayed in one of their suites and it was very pleasantly decratated in a southwest flair and the kokopelli scupltures relly pulled the southwestern theme together. I'll definitely be staying at Dinah's for future visits to Palo Alto.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is a little dated, but everything was very clean and well kept up. It was nice to have the restaurant on site for later dining. The beds were comfortable and everything was quiet. Overall very nice stay and close enough to Stanford University to make for a convenient stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was excellent from the moment we arrived !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The most serene atmosphere I have ever had during a hotel stay. Such a beautiful property and the layout of the hotel felt like mini villas. Will definitely be booking again with the friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Poolside food was very good and reasonable in price. The rooms are cleaned daily. The staff was very helpful and respectful.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a beautiful unique place. Staff is wonderful. Rooms are huge and comfortable. Decor is eclectic and gorgeous. Water element is peaceful. So glad we stayed here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Poolside was quite pleasant and service was friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is such a hidden gem. Right off a main drag and yet a world away from Silicon Valley. We loved all the plants, the restaurant, and the pool. The room was spacious enough with everything we needed. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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I have named this the tiki bar hotel, I have no idea why they do not have a tiki bar, but that’s exactly what they should have. It’s a fun place to stay if you’re going to a concert there or cancer treatment or whatever you’re doing in the area this is a fun place. They have baby ducks and a million massive Koi fish and it’s got style. Def will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love this place. Staff was beyond sweet and accommodating. Poolside restaurant never fails with delicious food and cocktails.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The place was lovely beautiful property in the restaurant. The sea was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly people, the room was nice, enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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