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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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Palo Alto

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vincent
    France France
    Both breakfast and dinner were excellent! Room was large, efficient and comfortable.
  • Tomasz
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Ground floor room next to the creek is amazing, you've got a small deck with ducks, fishes and beautiful plants right at your feet, one feels like in a magic garden. Beds are comfortable.
  • Ken
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really enjoyed out couple of nights at Dinah's. The room was super large and very clean, the bed super comfy and a lovely view of the little river that runs through the hotel from our bedroom. It was nice to have an on-site restaurant serving all...
  • Amir
    Israel Israel
    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...
  • Phil
    Canada Canada
    Large comfortable room with great lighting options. Patio backing on to waterfall and fountain. Wonderful pool and restaurant. Convenient parking.
  • Eunjeong
    South Korea South Korea
    Great hospitality with an excellent location in Palo Alto. Stores and bistros are nearby. A little fitness centre is next to the swimming pool. Easy access to M101 and free parking add more value. Once you experience this, you won’t be easily...
  • Qi
    United States United States
    There are many beautiful fish and mandarin ducks in the yard.
  • Katharine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful grounds, great staff, restaurant very nice, an upscale motel experience without losing the motel-ness.
  • Maria
    United States United States
    Friendly staff, low key, nice gardens, reasonably priced. This hotel exudes service and is clearly a family hotel, not a chain
  • Bearandpanther
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location, amazing gardens and surroundings with streams, flowers. The rooms are big and the furniture is fancy. Easy free parking Super quiet rooms and views to the pines and nature

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Dinah's Poolside Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Seafood
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern

Facilities of Dinah's Garden Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Dinah's Garden Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$250 is required on arrival. That's about £204. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscoverCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of US$250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Dinah's Garden Hotel

  • Yes, Dinah's Garden Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Dinah's Garden Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Dinah's Poolside Restaurant
  • Check-in at Dinah's Garden Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Dinah's Garden Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Dinah's Garden Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Dinah's Garden Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Happy hour
    • Swimming Pool
  • Dinah's Garden Hotel is 3.1 miles from the centre of Palo Alto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.