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Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel

4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 94306, California, United States

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Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Spa tub

Hot tub

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Welcome to Dinah's Garden Hotel, a delightful 4-star retreat located in the vibrant city of Palo Alto, California. Situated at 4261 El Camino Real, this conveniently located hotel is only 2.7mi away from the city center. With a total of 940 reviews from satisfied guests, you can rest assured that your stay here will be nothing short of amazing.

The hotel offers a range of fantastic amenities, including free parking, a pet-friendly policy (with extra charges), and a refreshing outdoor swimming pool. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, relax in the spa tub or hot tub, and enjoy air conditioning in the non-smoking rooms. For those travelling with children, the hotel offers kid's meals (extra charges) and a picnic area for fun family outings. Dine at the on-site restaurant, sip a drink at the bar, or take in the beautiful views from the terrace and garden.

With its extensive list of amenities and excellent location, Dinah's Garden Hotel is the perfect choice for travelers seeking a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Palo Alto. Rates start from $161, providing excellent value for money. Book your stay today and get ready to experience all that this charming hotel has to offer.

Not only does Dinah's Garden Hotel offer a wide range of amenities, but it also caters to pet owners. Pets are allowed at the hotel upon request, with additional charges that apply. So you can bring your furry friend along for your stay and enjoy the hotel's pet-friendly policy.

One of the highlights of this charming hotel is its outdoor swimming pool. Perfect for relaxing and soaking up the California sunshine, the pool is heated and available to guests all year round. Please note that while the pool offers a refreshing escape, it is restricted to adults only, creating a serene and peaceful environment.

When it comes to dining options, look no further than Dinah's Poolside Restaurant. This on-site restaurant offers a family-friendly ambiance and serves a variety of American and seafood cuisines. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or a light snack, you can indulge in delicious dishes while enjoying the modern surroundings and delightful poolside views.

At Dinah's Garden Hotel, you can make your payment conveniently using major credit cards such as Discover, Mastercard, American Express, and Visa. The hotel does not accept cash, ensuring a hassle-free and secure transaction process.

With its pet-friendly policy, heated outdoor pool, and the delicious offerings at Dinah's Poolside Restaurant, Dinah's Garden Hotel promises a comfortable and enjoyable stay for travelers seeking a delightful getaway in Palo Alto. Book your stay today and experience all the fun and relaxation this charming hotel has to offer.

Closest airports

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

11mi

San Francisco International Airport

20.3mi

Oakland International Airport

23mi

Monterey Regional Airport

58.8mi

Stockton Metropolitan Airport

58.8mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Spa tub

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Garden view

Patio

Elevator

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bathtub

Free toiletries

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Rooms

Signature Suite in Dinah's Garden Hotel

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Signature Suite

1 King Size Bed

50 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

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This train-themed suite features 4-post bed, a toy train set, and hand-painted country scenes. Roll-away beds are not available for this room type.

King Suite with Spa Bath in Dinah's Garden Hotel

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Suite

1 King Size Bed

525 sqft

Hot tub

Spa tub

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Suite features a hot tub, fully equipped kitchen with dining area, and marble bathrooms.

King Deluxe Room in Dinah's Garden Hotel

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Deluxe, King Size

1 King Size Bed

465 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Experience the ultimate in comfort and luxury in our King Deluxe Room. This spacious double room features a king size bed, a private bathroom with a bathtub, and a range of amenities for your convenience. Unwind and relax in style with a flat-screen TV, minibar, and air conditioning, making your stay truly unforgettable.

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds in Dinah's Garden Hotel

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Deluxe, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

45 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

Coffee machine

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Experience ultimate comfort and luxury in our Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, perfect for a family of 4 adults and 3 children. Enjoy the spacious room size of 463 sqft and indulge in the featured amenities including a private bathroom, bathtub, flat-screen TV, and complimentary air purifiers for a refreshing stay.

Superior King Room in Dinah's Garden Hotel

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Superior, King Size

1 King Size Bed

465 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Experience the ultimate comfort and luxury in our spacious Superior King Room, boasting a generous size of 463 sqft and showcasing breathtaking views. Equipped with top-notch amenities like a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and coffee machine, this room offers everything you need for a perfect stay.

Premier King Room in Dinah's Garden Hotel

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Premier, King Size

1 King Size Bed

465 sqft

Private Bathroom

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This ground-floor room features a lagoon view and patio. A small refrigerator is included.

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Lanai, King Size, Fireplace

1 King Size Bed

430 sqft

Wifi

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LANAI FIREPLACE 1 KING BED is 431 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.

King Suite with Fireplace in Dinah's Garden Hotel

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Suite, Fireplace

1 King Size Bed

495 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Minibar

Coffee machine

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Suite has vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and features views of the lagoons.

Queen Room, Garden View

1 Queen Size Bed

30 sqft

Balcony

Patio

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

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GARDEN VIEW 1 QUEEN BED is 344 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.

Executive Suite with Steam Shower in Dinah's Garden Hotel

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Executive Suite

1 King Size Bed

50 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

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This suite features a fully equipped kitchen.

Executive Suite with Steam Shower in Dinah's Garden Hotel

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Executive Suite

1 King Size Bed

525 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

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This suite features a fully equipped kitchen.

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Suite, Garden View

1 King Size Bed

35 sqft

Spa tub

Kitchen

Free wifi

Microwave

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Guest reviews

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940 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Amir

10

September 2024

Dina's Garden hotel is an outstanding, exceptional hotel. The rooms are not new or modern but are very spacious, very well maintained and extremely clean, with all the amenities we needed. In contrast to most other hotels' rooms, the lights in the room are strong and allow reading at any point in the room. The surrounding gardens with water, ducks and fish are beautiful and create a special atmosphere of calm and peacefulness. The hotel staff is very polite and attentive. We enjoyed eating and drinking at the Pool side restaurant. Very good food and service and very pleasant environment. In summary - it's a charming hotel, we will definitely visit them again when in the Palo Alto area.

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Miles

9.1

November 2024

The hotel was lovely, just lovely. My room was spacious and clean, and, for a hotel that's been around since the 1950s, sure didn't seem to need renovation. The entire hotel seemed very well maintained. The Christmas decorations were extravagant but not tacky, and the lobby, also spacious and with a fireplace going, was a warm hug of a welcome to those checking in. Dinahs Garden Hotel is doing a lot of things right. Bravo!

My stay was not without blemish, though. The sliding glass door on my 3rd floor room was so noticeably dirty that I couldn't understand why it could have gone so long without cleaning. It just did not fit with my experience of the hotel up to that point. My only other real critique is that the young man who worked the front desk in the morning didn't have the one thing someone in that post needs to have: enthusiasm. A sense that they are happy to be there and happy to have you be there. He wasn't rude by any means, but I do remember thinking, "He must be a relative of one of the owners."

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Jennifer

10

December 2024

The holiday lights were exquisite!!! The gardens with blooming flowers and fragrances were amazing! My dog loved walking around and he immediately knew his way, while I kept getting us lost. The fountains and koi ponds were so peaceful and replenishing! The room was large, well outfitted, lived the elephant lamp. Great lighting, spacious. Clean. Room service was excellent. My dog and I were very happy there! Staff at the front desk and the entry room were all great too.

The bed was quite hard. Not comfortable. But it was clean, large and the pillows were nice. The room was so peaceful, with sounds of the fountains. Was super fun to open the patio in the morning abd go out and see and hear the water while eating breakfast in our room.

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Teresa

8.2

July 2024

Location, amenities, poolside dining; the gardens were beautiful. Rooms were spacious. I was on the ground floor so I liked the large patio off the back. I was surprised that most buildings were motel-like in that our door opened onto parking lot. However, a co-worker was in a building that was hotel-like, with doors opening into internal hallway.

My incidentals were not replenished by housekeeping when emptied. A small detail but it did create an inconvenience. The anchor device for the handheld shower was improperly placed so it was difficult to adjust the shower head as it would not aim straight down. I had to use it as a handheld most of the time.

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Stroupgroup

9.1

August 2024

Very nice place, gardens, ponds everywhere. Many room choices to to help budget. Suite I was in was decorated very nice, each rooms has own themes. They have a great restaurant on the pool. Pool is heated and central to site, easy to get too walking thru gardens and ponds. 10 of 10 for me!!

Pillows were really flat and as a stomach sleeper they did not work for me. Loft fails for my fat head, but may be ok for others. Lots of stairs to rooms, but do have a rooms with access to an elevator.

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Garrity

8.2

April 2024

We loved our room but being that we had a 2 year old it would've been nice to be on the first story. Our favorite part was feed the fish and ducks in the pond! Check in staff was super friendly and nice!!

The staff with the restaurant there were terrible. The service was terrible. We had to ask multiple times for simple items like water after waiting for over 20 minutes when clearly we could see the staff joking inside and on their phones. Very disappointing and again we have a 2 year old so eating out is already difficult to start.

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Alexandra

10

November 2023

I love all of the artwork which ranges from African to Oriental to European. Beautiful, touches such as shoeshine in the lobby, coffee and tea, fresh water, dispensers, little chocolates in the room, wonderful walkways, bridges, fountains, serene statues and ducks swimming in the pond. The pool is heated with salt water which feels good on the skin. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable, extra towels and blankets are provided in the bedroom and by the pool. The staff is helpful and always available. Price point is very good especially for that neighborhood. When we left, a huge natural Christmas tree was installed in the lobby and staff were getting ready to decorate with actual fresh greens. Class act all the way.

I like everything about the property.

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Athena

9.1

March 2024

Plants and landscaping are beautiful and tranquil Even though I felt like it was a little pricey I stayed a total of 3 nights as I started out as a single night. Gym was great. Artwork everywhere. Good food at restaurant. Heated pool. Room Service.

First night I called around midnight to the front desk as they told me when I checked in they were 24/7. It was raining hard, and I needed ice, the map they gave me showed building 800 did have ice, but not where, so my call was to ask where in the building was the ice machine? The front desk person did NOT know!!! To use the elevator you had to go outside. I did find the ice machine on the 2nd floor just outside the elevator door in the 800 building. Lady was grumpy! All other interactions with front desk personnel was very good!

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Ward

10

October 2023

This is a lush garden spot, with running streams, Koi, ducks, and greenery everywhere. The restaurant on site serves very good food, and the staff is friendly. A poolside atmosphere prevails.

Parking can be limited, especially late in the day, which means you might not be able to park immediately with adjacent to your building.  the bathroom in our unit, one with two king size beds, only had one sink. Surface space next to the sink was small for two or more people.

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Jennifer

9.1

November 2023

Fun property with the displays of art and the koi ponds on the property. Quite unique. I loved being able to park right outside our room. Our room was exceptionally clean and had plenty of space.

My only complaint was that I could hear the person above us get up in the middle of the night. Next time I would likely sacrifice the convenience of parking right outside my room for a room on an upper floor so I didn't hear the people above us. Furniture in our room was dated - but the pictures I saw of the property in advance showed the dated furniture so I was expecting it.

Points of Interest Around Dinah's Garden Hotel

Airports

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

11mi

San Francisco International Airport

20.3mi

Oakland International Airport

23mi

Monterey Regional Airport

58.8mi

Stockton Metropolitan Airport

58.8mi

Restaurants

Dinah's Poolside Restaurant

Cuisines

  • American
  • Seafood

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Dinah's Garden Hotel

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Spa tub

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Garden view

Patio

Elevator

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bathtub

Free toiletries

View

Stay rules - Dinah's Garden Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Dinah's Garden Hotel

Can I bring my pet to Dinah's Garden Hotel?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Dinah's Garden Hotel! The hotel allows pets, but it is important to note that charges may apply.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

When you book a stay at Dinah's Garden Hotel, you can access your room from 03:00 PM and should leave by 12:00 PM.

Is free parking available at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

Yes, there is ample parking available at Dinah's Garden Hotel. The best part is that it is completely free, making it convenient for guests who are traveling by car. The hotel offers public parking on-site, eliminating the hassle of finding parking elsewhere. Additionally, there is no need to worry about making a parking reservation in advance.

What are the rates at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

The base rate at Dinah's Garden Hotel is approximately $161. Be informed that this can vary depending on your room choice and booking dates. Enter dates for a tailored price.

Which room categories can I book at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

The hotel offers a variety of rooms including suites and double rooms. The occupancy for most rooms is 2 adults and 1 child, with the exception of the Deluxe Queen Room which accommodates 4 adults and 3 children. All rooms have a no-smoking policy. Bed sizes range from Queen size to King size. Room sizes vary between 344 sqft and 527 sqft.

What are the main attractions at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

At Dinah's Garden Hotel, guests can make the most of their time by enjoying the hotel's various leisure amenities. They can relax and soak up the sun by the outdoor swimming pool, complete with beach chairs for lounging. For even more relaxation, guests can indulge in the spa tub and hot tub/jacuzzi.

The hotel also offers a business center for those who need to catch up on work or handle any business needs.

When it comes to dining options, guests can enjoy a meal at Dinah's Poolside Restaurant. The restaurant offers a family-friendly and modern ambiance, and serves American and seafood cuisine.

For those who prefer a more intimate and cozy setting, some rooms include a fireplace.

Overall, guests at Dinah's Garden Hotel will find plenty of ways to spend their time and enjoy their stay.

Can guests use a pool at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

The hotel has one pool available called Pool 1. It is open all season and is located outdoors. There are age restrictions in place as it is designated for adults only. The pool also features a heating system.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called Dinah's Poolside Restaurant. It offers a family-friendly and modern ambiance, serving American and seafood cuisines.

Can I use my credit card at Dinah's Garden Hotel?

Yes, you can use your credit card at Dinah's Garden Hotel. Cash is not accepted, but they do accept Discover, Mastercard, American Express, and Visa as payment methods.