Dinah's Garden Hotel
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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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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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
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dior
United States
“Beautiful property it’s self, I’ve stayed here many times. nothing beats the koi ponds, the baby ducks and the water fountains. Beautiful sunsets. Amazing staff. Amazing food. Good spot to get away.” - Mary
United States
“The food is good, with great service. Having a inside dining that a little nicer would be great.” - John
United States
“The garden/lagoon setting with koi and ducks and abundant flora was gorgeous. This place has a retro atmosphere with a history of art scattered through the larger facility. The room was quite comfortable overlooking the water, ducks, koi. The room...” - Georgiana
United States
“Best hotel ever!!! I stay here all the time when coming to Stanford! I even come here for relaxation! Beautiful grounds! Clean hotel!” - Amanda
United States
“The ambiance of the property, the staff was amazing and very friendly.” - Christine
United States
“Dinah’s garden hotel was unique. I really enjoy that. It didn’t look like every other hotel. It was clean. Staff was friendly all the great stuff about normal hotels. What I really liked was the spa shower.” - Mike
United States
“The Polynesian setting and the koi ponds were pretty cool.restaurant food was really good” - Danielle
United States
“The grounds are beautiful. They even provide you food to feed the Koi fish.” - Adrienne
United States
“Our room was lovely and large. We had a dining table, bed, desk, and sofa. Lots of dressers for storage. VERY VERY clean. Nice amenities in room. The welcoming staff was excellent. As a matter of fact, there is a large staff and everyone was...” - Douglas
United States
“Great service from all the staff. The hotel was nicely appointed and the rooms very clean and comfortable. Appreciated having a fridge, freezer, stove, toaster, Nespresso machine, and hot water thermos.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Dinah's Poolside Restaurant
- CuisineAmerican • Seafood
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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.




The fine print
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.