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Dinah's Garden Hotel

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Front of property
Premium Room, Patio | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, San Antonio Shopping Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Andreas Fault Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, Lagoon View

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

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Premium Room, Patio | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, Patio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room-2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Signature King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Theme Suites With Jacuzzi Tub

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Garden Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Garden Deluxe

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Lagoon

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Lagoon 2 King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Patio

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Lanai Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Art Deco hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre. Housekeeping is available on request.
Dinah's Garden Hotel offers 129 accommodations with minibars and a safe. 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 fridges and coffee/tea makers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at Dinah's Garden Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Silicon Valley. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Californian cuisine and pool views while dining at Poolside Restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Stanford University and 14 minutes from Levi's Stadium
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre 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 metres) 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 Art Deco Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 1 PM.
Poolside Restaurant – This poolside restaurant specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1 PM for a fee: USD 10 to 37 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Poolside Restaurant

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 180 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1957
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 December 25 2025 to February 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 27 November to 27 November:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue
The property will be renovating from 25 December 2025 to 1 February 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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 and 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • One child aged 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

Dinah's
Dinah's Garden
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Dinah's Garden Hotel Palo Alto
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Dinah's Hotel
Dinahs Garden Hotel
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Hotel Dinahs Garden
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Dinah's Garden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 835 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great and welcoming front desk team.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The Monday morning, I had breakfast at the poolside restaurant, wait staff was poorly trained and seemed a bit overwhelmed. The afternoon wait staff that same day was much better. Hats off to Katie! It is clean and relatively quiet. Some morning noise from neighborhood leaf blowers. California tourism taxes are extreme!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Conveniently located, clean and quiet, w/fully professional service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at this property. Our go to place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nannan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. I asked about microwave and they sent one to my room immediately. The garden is beautiful. Quiet environment. Close to Trade Joe and Walmart.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

China

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting and large, comfortable room looking over the man-made lagoon full of ducks and koi. Breakfast (which you pay for) was very good, served next to the pool.
The lagoon in the center of the buildings
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravinder

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pathyam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed multiple times. It is always a positive experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fadye

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of our favorite hotels. Low rise, low key, no endless corridors.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Emanuel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kahdeidra

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, nice room, enjoyed the pool restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025