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About this property

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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • 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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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sharon
    United States United States
    Refreshing change from chain hotels! Family owned business since the 50s . Loved the ducklings in the ponds.
  • Lisa
    United States United States
    Friendly, beautiful grounds & atmosphere. Private room
  • Grant
    United States United States
    Tropical theme, great service with a pool and restaurant.
  • Melanie
    United States United States
    We had a garden patio room which was wonderful. The rooms are spacious and there was adequate parking near our room. The pool was wonderful, especially with children. We liked how the pool is covered partly with a sail. We enjoyed a lunch beside...
  • Danielle
    United States United States
    We absolutely loved the hotel. It’s beautiful! Our room was spacious and there was a nice big tree right outside our window. The energy there was calm and peaceful. We also enjoyed a nice breakfast by the pool. Would definitely stay here again....
  • Stevi
    United States United States
    Everything! Eating breakfast by the pool. Large comfortable room. Lovely lobby.
  • Samuel
    United States United States
    This is a very cute and cozy property. The rooms were
  • Parra
    United States United States
    The property grounds were beautiful. We didn’t get a view of the creek but were able to see it when we walked to the pool.
  • Kovac
    United States United States
    The room was large. Lots of counter space to put luggage and supplies on. Nice rain shower. Comfortable king bed. Very helpful staff at the restaurant. Beautiful gardens, flowers, Koi ponds, lagoons. Nice balconies or patio on first floor. ...
  • Cathy
    United States United States
    This is my 4th time staying here, I make it a point to stay every time I go to the Bay. It's my FAVORITE hotel. The Polynesian vibes and the tropical landscaping make you feel like you're on an island vacation. it's an oasis in the middle of the...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Dinah's Poolside Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Seafood
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of Dinah's Garden Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • 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

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

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

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

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

Cleaning Services

  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • 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)
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Dinah's Garden Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

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

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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

A damage deposit of $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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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