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Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
Dinah's Garden Hotel – Palo Alto, CA
Dinah's Garden Hotel – Palo Alto, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Dinah's Garden Hotel

Surrounded by lagoons filled with Koi and waterfalls, this hotel is 3.5-miles from downtown Palo Alto. All rooms have free fiber-optic Wi-Fi and a 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable. An outdoor pool is available. At Dinah’s Garden Hotel, guest rooms include a refrigerator and a coffee maker. A safety deposit box is available in every room. A gym with indoor and outdoor facilities is located at the hotel. Complimentary self-parking is also available. Dinah's Poolside Restaurant is open for made-to-order breakfast, lunch and dinner daily featuring a full bar and California craft beers on tap. THE SEA by Alexander's Steakhouse serves fresh and local sustainably harvested seafood. Dinah's Poolside Restaurant is open for made-to-order breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Dinah’s Hotel is 14-miles from San Jose International Airport. Stanford University is 4.5-miles away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1519 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Nice property, clean. Noisy from the upstairs and dinners at the pool.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    The location and staff were very good I stayed in the ground floor, the footsteps on the above floor can be heard

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great hotel!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Beautiful gardens, pool with restaurant.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Quiet, room on lagoon. Restaurant was very nice, great food. Parking close to room. Lovely pool, heated. Nothing not to like.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I was surprised at how great this hotel is. Beautifully landscaped grounds with canals/bridges/ducks/koi fish, nice heated swimming pool, delicious Cobb salad, very comfortable beds, and the Deluxe Queen room was huge. It would be nice if they had a hot tub along with the pool. And the hotel is more of a drive from Stanford’s campus than I’d anticipated, but not a problem. Just trying to find something I didn’t like about the property.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Lovely room close to the pool. Very comfortable and always clean. I love staying here as I did as a child. The Poolside Cafe has really good food and a happy hour menu on weekdays. Breakfast is a real treat when you top it off with a mimosa made with fresh squeezed OJ. The staff is polite and friendly. They also make a really good Bloody Mary I wish the prices were more reasonable on weekdays I'd make it my home away from home. It is mostly business travel in Palo Alto so the weekend rates are more reasonable. I have been in and out of town while my husband has been it the local hospital

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Beautiful hotel for family trip with young children

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Amazing stay!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The property has changed since the previous owner, Julie, passed away. It’s still great, however, each time we have visited since, the property has changed in less enjoyable ways. The staff is still top notch. The restaurant’s food is less fresh and delicious. The grounds are less impressive and maintained.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Had a wonderful stay at Dinah’s and will definitely book again

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Always a great getaway at Dinah's Oasis!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Dinah's Garden Hotel has beautiful, tranquil grounds that feel far from the bustle of Palo Alto. Check-in could be smoother, and restaurant service was slower than it should be, though the staff were friendly. Worth a stay for the setting alone.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very good location if you have work/travel around South Bay. Large and open property and there's plenty of area to walk around. There is a small park and duck pond in the property. The food in the restaurant is good. The staff is friendly and helpful. The gym is small with very little space and equipments for weight training. They should offer a room package that includes breakfast.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    This place could use an update. It has some charm, but things felt very dated.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Loved it and the staff was all very friendly

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    While the landscaping is inviting the rooms are dated and tired. Our room smelled stale.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great stay!

Frequently asked questions about Dinah's Garden Hotel

Does Dinah's Garden Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Dinah's Garden Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Dinah's Garden Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Dinah's Garden Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does Dinah's Garden Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Dinah's Garden Hotel offers dedicated conference rooms for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Dinah's Garden Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, Dinah's Garden Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Dinah's Garden Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Dinah's Garden Hotel is located at 4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. With a Walk Score of 71, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Dinah's Garden Hotel
  • Coursera 1.4 mi
  • Googleplex 2.2 mi
  • Stanford University 3.1 mi
  • Ames Research Center 3.2 mi
  • Stanford prison experiment 3.3 mi
  • Silicon Valley 3.5 mi
  • Avaya 7.8 mi

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