Dinah's Garden Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (1404 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
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1404 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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Mohammadreza • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • us
8
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Klaus • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • us
9
Beautiful place to stay in Palo Alto
Pros:

Very nice ambience, beautiful grounds, and friendly staff. We ate breakfast here two days in a row and enjoyed it. Overall very happy with our stay!

Cons:

The shampoo/conditioner/body wash was very poor quality, like what you'd get at a motel, but that's a minor issue

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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JANELL • solo_traveller • us
10
GREAT STAY
Pros:

MY WHOLE STAY WAS GREAT & HAD A VERY COMFORTABLE STAY

Cons:

NOTHING

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • us
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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JANELL • solo_traveller • us
10
EXCELLENT!
Pros:

THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE IS GREAT. THE STAFF IS VERY ACCOMODATING & FRIENDLY THAT MY STAY IS SO COMFORTABLE & SATISFIED. MY FIRST TIME HERE & IT WON'T BE MY LAST!

Cons:

NOTHING AT ALL

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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zhou • couple • au
10
Will def come back again if I have a chance
Pros:

Easy to park, spacious room and quite new facilities.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Leona • family_with_children • us
8
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Safari79796 • Family
10
Dinah’s Garden hotel is always blooming!!
Pros:

Location was perfect and close to Stanford stadium for the concert. Atmosphere was thoughtfully engineered! Did you know there is always something blooming at Dinah’s. I love it! Rooms were spacious and had a microwave! Super important. Value is amazing. Great to have a pool, restaurant and my children enjoyed feeding the fish! Highly recommend!

2026-05-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Audrey • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Alexandria • couple • us
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Elizabetta • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

Loved the gardens, koi pond, pool area, and all of the beautiful art and artifacts displayed around the property. Appreciated the water fill station in the lobby so I could refill my reuseable water containers. I didn't eat at the restaurant, but it looked good and was a very nice location by the pool with a nice selection of items.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Rita • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The thoughtful, calm design of the garden. The room was very well thought out in as far as details like lighting, availability and location of USB charging ports. The poolside dining was great

Cons:

Poolside lunch service was a bit slow, but we were not in a hurry, so it works out.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Jose • couple • us
7
Pros:

Bed was very comfortable and room was stocked up with towels, soap etc.

Cons:

The bathroom fan/heater would make the bathroom way too hot And was unable to use the balcony due to it being covered in carpenter ants

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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FoodGurutech • Business
2
you can find much better for this price
Pros:

We stayed at the Dinah's Garden Hotel specifically because we wanted my wife and daughter to enjoy the pool while I was at work. What we found was absolutely disgusting and unacceptable for any hotel claiming to offer a family-friendly experience.

The hotel allows ducks from the nearby pond to freely enter the swimming pool area. We personally saw duck feathers floating in the water, duck droppings around and near the pool, and obvious signs that the pool hygiene was being neglected. Ducks carry bacteria and germs, and no reasonable guest should have to worry about animal contamination in a hotel swimming pool.

When we raised the issue with management, they completely ignored our concerns and gave the standard excuse that “the pool is cleaned every morning.” Based on what we saw, that was clearly not true or nowhere near sufficient. A pool contaminated daily by ducks cannot simply be “cleaned in the morning” and considered safe all day.

This was not only unhygienic but also extremely disappointing because the pool was one of the main reasons we chose this hotel. Instead of relaxing, my family felt uncomfortable and disgusted. The management’s dismissive attitude made the situation even worse.

I would strongly advise families with children to think twice before booking here unless the hotel takes pool cleanliness and guest concerns seriously.

2026-05-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Sulagna • couple • in
7
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandr • solo_traveller • ar
9
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Eli • solo_traveller • il
3
לא מצדיק את המחיר, מתאים ל 3 כוכבים ולא ל 4 כמו שמוצהר.
Pros:

את המראה החיצוני ליד הבריכה

Cons:

1. החדר ישן, זרם המים במקלחת חלש, יש דלת ללא וילון ובלילה אין אפשרות להחשיך את החדר.
2. לא יכולתי לעשות צ׳ק אווט בבוקר מוקדם כיוון שהמערכת שלהם לא עבדה, למרות שבדקתי ערב קודם שאין בעיה, כך שאני לא יודע את הסכום הסופי.
3. הבריכה נחמדה למראה אך ממש לא מתאימה לשחיית בוקר כיוון שהיא קטנה וללא קו ישר מקצה לקצה.
4. הבניינים מפוזרים על פני מרחק גדול

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Michele • couple • us
10
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee