Dinah's Garden Hotel

Boutique hotel in Palo Alto with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Where to?

Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, eco-friendly cleaning products

Near Stanford University, Dinah's Garden Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with a beautiful garden and an inviting pool. Relax in the lobby by the fireplace, savor Californian cuisine at Poolside Restaurant or enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services to ease your stay. Guests rave about the dining options, pool and helpful staff.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Electric vehicle charging point
24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Room service
24-hour business center
Business center
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Computer station

For families (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace

$179 nightly

Nov 21 - Nov 22

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Tomorrow

Nov 1 - Nov 2

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 25 of 25 rooms

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Separate bedroom

Blackout drapes/curtains

465 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, Lagoon View

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Separate bedroom

465 sq ft
Lagoon view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Premium Room, Patio

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Separate bedroom

465 sq ft
Lagoon view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Dining table

HDTV

Premium bedding

529 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Separate bedroom

344 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room-2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4

Signature King Suite

Sleeps 2

King Suite With Kitchen

Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Separate bedroom

339 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

HDTV

Separate bedroom

465 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai

Exceptional

Highlights

Lanai

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

500 sq ft
Lagoon view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

529 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Theme Suites With Jacuzzi Tub

Sleeps 2

Garden Room

Sleeps 2

Garden Deluxe

Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Bed

Sleeps 2

Deluxe 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4

Premium Lagoon

Sleeps 4

Premium Lagoon 2 King Beds

Sleeps 4

Executive Suite

Sleeps 2

Lanai Suite

Sleeps 2

Studio Suite

Sleeps 2

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai

Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

Sleeps 2

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Dining table

529 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$110 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Googleplex - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
Stanford University - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
Stanford Stadium - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
Stanford University Medical Center - 11 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 18 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 18 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 58 min drive
California Ave Station - 5 min drive
Atherton Station - 12 min drive
San Antonio Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

‪Idly Express - ‬15 min walk
‪Pacific Catch - ‬16 min walk
‪4290 Bistro - ‬4 min walk
‪La Salsa - ‬13 min walk
‪So Gong Dong Tofu House - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Dinah's Garden Hotel

When you stay at Dinah's Garden Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and Shoreline Amphitheatre. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Poolside Restaurant, which serves Californian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights at this boutique hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the pool and helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 129 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- 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 time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- One child (16 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- Electric vehicle charging point on site
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
- Free offsite parking nearby

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–1 PM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu

What to do

Use of nearby fitness center

Working away

24-hour business center
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference space (180 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

7 buildings/towers
Built in 1957
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Heated pool
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Vegetarian dining options
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Water dispenser
Banquet hall
Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

42-inch LCD TV
Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Desk chair

Food and drink

Refrigerator

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Poolside Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes 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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per night (for stays between 1 January - 31 December)

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 37 per person

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 23 to November 23:

Bar/Lounge
Dining venue(s)

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve:

Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Eurocard

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.