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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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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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1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dior
    United States 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 United States
    The food is good, with great service. Having a inside dining that a little nicer would be great.
  • John
    United States 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 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 United States
    The ambiance of the property, the staff was amazing and very friendly.
  • Christine
    United States 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 United States
    The Polynesian setting and the koi ponds were pretty cool.restaurant food was really good
  • Danielle
    United States United States
    The grounds are beautiful. They even provide you food to feed the Koi fish.
  • Adrienne
    United States 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 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

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

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.

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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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