Dinah's Garden Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (1335 reviews)
4261 El Camino Real , Palo Alto , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful grounds
Friendly staff
Cons:
Flooding issue
Inconsistent food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
The room was clean & comfortable, but some issues reported with flooding and maintenance.
Service
9.63
Staff were pleasant and efficient, but there were complaints of rudeness from one server.
Location
9.67
Great location near Stanford campus with peaceful surroundings.
Room Quality
9.62
Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with excellent views.
Amenities
9.65
Beautiful grounds, excellent pools, and spa tub.
Value for Money
8.61
Pricing felt high given the experience with maintenance issues.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Restaurant quality varied; some excellent meals, but also noted low quality.
Overall Experience
9.63
Overall a very enjoyable stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 23:09

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations with Modern Amenities

Surrounded by lagoons and waterfalls, Dinah’s Garden Hotel offers free fiber-optic Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and outdoor pool. Guest rooms feature a refrigerator, coffee maker, and safety deposit box.

Dining Options to Satisfy Every Craving

Enjoy made-to-order meals at Dinah's Poolside Restaurant with a full bar and California craft beers. Indulge in fresh seafood at THE SEA by Alexander's Steakhouse.

Convenient Location and Facilities

Located 3.5 miles from downtown Palo Alto and 14 miles from San Jose International Airport, with Stanford University nearby. Stay fit at the gym with indoor and outdoor facilities and benefit from complimentary self-parking.

Book now for a luxurious stay at Dinah’s Garden Hotel!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.


Please contact customer service directly for all changes/modifications to reservations.

Please note: Rates are based on check in date and length of stay shown. Should a guest depart prior to the departure date confirmed for any reason, the hotel may impose an early departure fee of 1 night’s room rate.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SFO

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1335 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 9.63
Location: 9.67
Room Quality: 9.62
Amenities: 9.65
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 9.63
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Marissa • couple • us
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2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
8
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
9
Very comfortable! Great value!
Pros:

Clean. Well kept. Comfortable. Well appointed.

Cons:

Just not used to outdoor entrances at nice hotels, but still very nice!

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Carole • couple • us
9
Excellent choice at a reasonable price.
Pros:

Beautiful gardens. Fabulous fenced dog garden trail. Quiet.

Cons:

I would like a coffee service in the main lobby. The Keurig coffee maker was ok, but powdered Coffee Mate is not great. Land O Lakes makes a non refrigerated Half & Half that would be better. Also the Lipton tea (bitter) bags could be improved by offering an assortment of herbal teas.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Kyriacos • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Large room. Quiet but very good location for the area. Nice restaurant/pool area

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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tim • couple • us
9
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • us
10
Pros:

Unique

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Lew • couple • us
10
Nice facilities and staff. Always enjoy our stays at Dinah's.
Pros:

Room and Restaurant. Availability of electric vehicle charging.

Cons:

Water pressure in shower low. Toilet was very low to the floor and difficult to use (for us older seniors). Toilet seat was not quiet-closing type. Would have liked a bidet function seat. Would also have liked a microwave available.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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PLACIDI • solo_traveller • jp
9
Relaxing and comfortable stay
Pros:

Beautiful and well kept, also free laundry room.

Cons:

I could feel the steps of people in the room above mine, so it’s not perfectly silent. But it’s not noisy also.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Curtis • couple • us
8
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Esther • couple • us
10
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Sunyung • couple • us
10
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Sunyung • couple • us
10
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • extended_group • us
5
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family_with_children • us
7
It was fine.nice large rooms.
Pros:

We did not receive breakfast!

Cons:

The gentleman who checked me in was rude

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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SueS165 • Family • Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
10
Beautiful Property, Amazing Staff!
Pros:

We stayed at Dinah’s Garden Hotel during the recent hospitalization of 2 family members at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital. What a beautiful, peaceful place! The restaurants were lovely and convenient. There is a beautiful heated pool on property. The staff was friendly and so accommodating! This was the perfect place to stay during a stressful time. Highly recommended!

2026-02-19 • via Tripadvisor
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JLPTaylor • Family • Tucson, Arizona
10
Perfect place to be for family visit in Bay Area
Pros:

Perfect place, room, and location for visiting family in Bay Area. Service was exquisite, the room comfortable with fireplace, food delicious, and parking easy. For sure will book a stay on next visit.

2026-02-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Marcela • extended_group • br
4
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Lorena • couple • us
5
Frustrated by reservation mismanagement and staffs lack of communication.
Pros:

Grounds were well kept

Cons:

Booked and paid for a King Suite with a soak tub but when we arrived we were put into a small back room with a queen bed. When I asked they said the king suite was sold out and this was all they had. When we inquired about dinner we were told the resturant on premises was closed but there were some down the road we could drive to. We later discovered that a wonderful resturant, The Sea, was adjacent to the property and had an exceptional meal. Why the staff didn’t tell us was puzzling.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Gina • couple • us
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2026-01-25 • via Nuitee