Dinah's Garden Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (1427 reviews)
4261 El Camino Real , Palo Alto , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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 1427 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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William couple us
8
Very nice, but…
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, nice setting, wonderful staff.

Cons:

We could not use cellular internet access on first floor. We do not use hotel wifi. I had to stand out by my car to send texts, emails, etc. Low flow shower very disappointing. Barely enough pressure to get shampoo out of your hair. These two items are the reason we will look elsewhere next time.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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David couple us
9
Great family-owned hotel with big rooms and a great pool.
Pros:

Great family owned property on a nice piece of land in Palo Alto. Two restaurants right at hand. Nice pool.

Cons:

All good. A couple more Tesla chargers would make sense. The restaurant is totally fine. However, drinks from the bar were not especially well made.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Lisa family_with_children us
7
Great other than the pool and outdoor restaurant being closed on our last day.
Pros:

Very pleasant environment with pool, restaurant, and interesting grounds, fun artifacts.

Cons:

We were staying at Dinah's with 3 other families. Our last morning there, we looked forward to having breakfast by the pool as the kids went swimming. Unfotunately, they were pressure washing the cement around the pool and we had to go elsewhere to eat.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Jolana solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Kristen couple us
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Monica couple us
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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inna couple us
9
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Mary solo_traveller us
10
Magic place!
Pros:

We have stayed here many times, and it never fails to delight us. Perfect site and perfect attention to details for a comfortable stay

Cons:

We like everything

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Anita couple us
10
Lovely stay and wonderful front desk staff.
Pros:

The grounds are beautiful! Loved the lagoon and lush plants, koi fish and ducks.

Cons:

Didn’t like that we had to wait 20 minutes for our drinks we ordered from the bar. No bartender on duty at 2:55pm when we ordered. Drinks were finally made around 3:15.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Q4927SMkristind Family
10
Family Paradise at Dinah's!
Pros:

As usual, everything was absolutely perfect at Dinah's! We had a mini
fridge that wasn’t working and immediately maintenance brought us a new
fridge that was larger and actually even better for what we needed. Our
grandchildren who live nearby came and joined us to swim and feed the ducks
and the Koi and it was all just perfect. We can’t wait to come back again.
We’ve heard that the new Christmas train is amazing and we will happily
await the email to book for the holiday season!

2026-07-11 via Tripadvisor
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Elizabeth S couple us
10
Tres bien Merci Beucoup
Pros:

Koi Pond is Fabulous

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Lito solo_traveller us
10
Quiet serene resort style
Pros:

Location, large clean room, smart tv to stream my device, updated bathroom, quiet, and beautiful koi pond with clean swimming pool.

Cons:

The mattress was too firm, probably needs to be updated, no microwave, & only a beverage cooler not a fridge.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Joan couple us
5
Disappointed but is was acceptable to stay for a week. We were more focused on my surgery.
Cons:

When we opened the door, a bad smell welcomed us. Not sure what it was, it smelled like old wood. I called the desk and they asked if we wanted to be moved. I said, no but please bring us some air cleanier. The rug needed to be cleaned, there were lots of dark spots on the carpet.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Daniel family_with_children us
10
A botanical paradise outside every room
Pros:

Flowering gardens everywhere, canals filled with koi, and a great vibe poolside for food & drinks

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Patrick couple us
9
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Guy solo_traveller us
9
Lovely oasis in the heart of Silicon Valley
Pros:

It's a lovely setting. I enjoyed sitting by the pool at the restaurant. Even though the motel is on a major road, the pool area is enclosed and like a little oasis. Just very pleasant.

Cons:

It's pricey for what is essentially a motel, but that is explained by its location in Palo Alto.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Irina couple am
9
Pros:

Все, кроме кухни и официантов.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Kelly extended_group us
10
This place is an oasis of beauty and tranquility.
Pros:

Room was spacious, quiet and comfortable. Housekeeping was very friendly and professional. We got an upper level room at the back and didn't have a view of the gorgeous fountain areas, but it was still very quiet. Temperature control was great and lighting had many dimmers and options. Blackout curtains were perfect.

Cons:

Check-in person was a little short, but checkout person at front desk person was very friendly. So, just a little mixed there. The shower head was a bit too controlled (low water flow).

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Leslie couple us
8
Comfortable, convenient hotel.
Pros:

Free parking, good location, spacious room, comfortable bed.

Cons:

A comfortable chair in the room would have been appreciated.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Dawna solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee