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AAA Inspector Notes
Inspector Pick (Eclectic/Unusual): Whenever I'm here, I feel like I'm in some exotic locale. There are waterways filled with koi fish and bamboo trees swaying in the wind.
Beautifully landscaped gardens and waterways surround this property featuring unique pieces of art and a gazebo. Guest rooms vary in their own style and design.
Smoke free premises. 129 units, some two bedrooms, efficiencies and kitchens. 1-3 stories, interior/exterior corridors. Accessibility (Call).
US 101 exit San Antonio Rd, 2 mi s, then 0.4 mi n on SR 82. 4261 El Camino Real 94306.
Eco Certification
The State of California Green Lodging Program recognizes lodgings that have developed sustainability practices to minimize waste and conserve energy and natural resources.
valet laundry, room service, area transportation-within 5 mi.
Terms
cancellation fee imposed, pet friendly (call for restrictions/fees.).
Guest Ratings
OVERALL GUEST SCORE
Excellent
Based on Ratings from 454 guests
Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 50
10.0
Henry
Exceptional
Senior Traveler
10-20-2017
Pros: the setting was very attractive with the koi ponds, bubbling fountains, palm trees, and pool side room...enjoyed the workout room and the library in the office
Cons:
10.0
Tammy
Exceptional
Family with Teens
10-20-2017
Pros: the running stream with ducks was great. Everyone was very nice. We were given directions. It was a nice quiet stay. Would like to come back when I can.
Cons: When we reserved room on line we thought we were getting rooms with 2 queen beds.After arriving we were told there was 1 bed. The gentleman was nice enough to upgrade for us.
10.0
Verified Hotel Guest
Exceptional
Family with Teens
10-20-2017
Pros: Very clean and comfortable beds! Staff was very helpful.
Cons:
9.0
Tom
Wonderful
Traveling as Couple
10-20-2017
Pros: The location is central, the staff are very helpful, and, of you get the right room, they are lovely.
Cons: The blinds on our room did not work, and we were facing the pool, so no privacy.
7.9
Wade
Good
young couple
10-11-2017
My wife and I had...
Pros: The grounds were very good and it is a peaceful setting.
Cons: Would have liked smaller sleeping pillows. The "bolster" ones provided not at all comfortable.
10.0
Antonio
Exceptional
young couple
10-09-2017
Exceptional
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10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
young couple
10-03-2017
Good value for money
Pros: Good service, delicious food and reasonable prices.
Cons:
10.0
Kerri
Exceptional
young couple
10-02-2017
Exceptional
Pros: Beautiful place. Staff extremely friendly
Cons:
10.0
Delightful
Exceptional
young couple
09-30-2017
This was a quiet place;...
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9.6
Melvin
Exceptional
young couple
09-29-2017
Would probably return if in...
Pros: The grounds were fantastic
Cons: Patking was terrible
9.6
Alison
Exceptional
young couple
09-25-2017
Exceptional
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10.0
Judy
Exceptional
young couple
09-24-2017
We'll be back.
Pros: The unique Asian ambience, the grounds, old 50s California feel with excellent amenities including a great restaurant, Apple computers and a Tesla and level 2 electric vehicle plug.
Cons: -
9.6
Michele
Exceptional
solo traveller
09-21-2017
Exceptional
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10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
young couple
09-21-2017
Exceptional
Pros: All the rooms have nice big balconies
Cons:
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
family with young children
09-20-2017
Exceptional
Pros: Homy
Cons:
8.3
Vixeneyes
Very Good
young couple
09-20-2017
Clean, Efficient, and Charming.
Pros: The room was spacious and warm situated amongst vines and flowers. Convenient, clean, warm and charming. The business center has modern equipment and my room service breakfast was a feast for the eyes and stomach.
Cons: The parking situation is odd because the hotel is split between several lots, but manageable. The woman who checked me in was rude and uninformative.
10.0
Hongmei
Exceptional
review category group of friends
09-19-2017
very nice
Pros: nice location, very nice hotel, and and supper service !
Cons:
9.6
Iosonomayra
Exceptional
young couple
09-18-2017
I wouldn't hesitate to return.
Pros: The pond right outside our room was perfect to be able to sit on the balcony and watch the koi and ducks swim by. It was so relaxing, we loved it! Also, when we ordered room service, our order arrived quickly considering that we placed the order only about 15 minutes before arriving.
Cons: The bed felt a little stiff, but it wasn't horrible.
8.8
Kyndra
Excellent
review category group of friends
09-16-2017
Fabulous
Pros: Food was great, beds were comfy and loved the fish and ducks that were on the property.
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10.0
Claire
Exceptional
family with young children
09-14-2017
Excellent
Pros: Had a really excellent stay at Dinahs Garden. The staff were helpful, always smiling and ready to assist. The rooms were of a generous size for our growing family (14yr old twins) with plenty of wardrobe and drawer storage. Pool area was lovely and clean and the car park had ample room for any cars.
All in all would definately visit it again and would recommend it to others. Thank you for a fabulous stay.
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8.3
Olivier
Very Good
young couple
09-10-2017
Very good
Pros: The swimming pool area and restaurant are perfect and good.
Yhe room is large, confortable. Only 45 min of San F, the weither was good compare to San Francisco
Cons: the location outside of san francisco
10.0
Liliana
Exceptional
review category group of friends
09-07-2017
Exceptional
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10.0
James
Exceptional
young couple
09-05-2017
Exceptional
Pros: Staff was very pleasant and very friendly. It will be our place to stay in the area.
Cons:
7.5
Lorrie
Good
young couple
09-01-2017
Lovely place. Not close to...
Pros: Pool. Staff. Public transport, though had to wait a while for the 2 bus. Lovely room and view from room. Good price compared with others in Palo Alto. Distance from Stanford Uni etc, but we got the bus!
Cons: Our only complaint was the super high cost of freshly squeezed juice. $8 for a tiny glass! Pool was great. Food was good, if pricey. Breakfast croissants were inedible, but I suppose they were free.
10.0
Justine
Exceptional
family with young children
08-28-2017
Lovely Bay Area staycation from...
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8.3
Anonymous
Very Good
review category group of friends
08-25-2017
worth staying at the hotel
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8.3
Zchan
Very Good
review category group of friends
08-22-2017
Very good
Pros: Clean room, Comfortable bed. self service laundry room. Patio to sit and relax enjoying the small garden around the hotel ( But the view from our patio wasn't that great). Stable Wi-Fi. Loved the decor!
Cons: Noise from outside. Air conditioning blew directly to face while sleeping.
8.3
Zchan
Very Good
review category group of friends
08-22-2017
Very good
Pros: Front desk staff was friendly and did a quick job helping with the check-in. The room was spacious and neatly organized. Loved the decor too. Stable Wi-Fi. Room got patio to sit and relax. Loved the greenery around the hotel with small ponds and fountains.
Cons: Sound insulation for the rooms could be improved. We had trouble with noise from people downstairs. Room didn't have microwave oven. Air conditioner blew directly on to bed.
8.8
Howard
Excellent
young couple
08-17-2017
Very nice room, fair price,...
Pros: The room was spacious and well-decorated, and the grounds interesting. It's essentially a motel that has unusually nice rooms, and there is extensive landscaping replacing much of the "internal" parking lot space. It's conveniently located on El Camino Real. Very fairly priced.
Cons: Only real downside was a lot of noise coming from upstairs -- room not well insulated for sound from above. And it's still a motel.
10.0
Tess
Exceptional
young couple
08-16-2017
Wonderful -- keep the price...
Pros: I liked everything about it. Cleanliness was wonderful. The bed was comfortable. It was quiet and very pleasant atmosphere. Definitely a place I would stay again.
Cons: The chocolates and apples in the room was a very nice touch. I have NO complaints. I just love everything. Thank you so much to management and staff. A wonderful stay.
10.0
Jeffrey
Exceptional
family with young children
08-15-2017
Fabulous hotel in every way....
Pros: Fabulous hotel in every way. Could not be more satisfied. Outstanding!
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7.5
Bryon
Good
young couple
08-14-2017
Very nice place. Would definitely...
Pros: Lush property and comfortable clean room
Cons: Food over rated.
7.9
Sandra
Good
family with young children
08-06-2017
Good
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8.3
Eden
Very Good
young couple
08-04-2017
Tranquil spot right between Palo...
Pros: The grounds are really relaxing. We stayed in the room with a patio that was right by the ponds, there were little ducklings. They had live music on Thursdays and happy hour from 3PM every day.
Cons: There weren't enough pool chairs.
7.9
Benny
Good
solo traveller
08-04-2017
Nice hotel
Pros: The front desk kept giving me different information for the same questions
Cons: I didn't like being charged twice. I didn't like that booking through Expedia you get a bigger room for the same price as booking and they wouldn't change my room because I booked through booking
10.0
Donna
Exceptional
family with young children
07-31-2017
Exceptional
Pros: So beautiful the flowers and the koi fish
Cons: Everything
10.0
Jorge
Exceptional
solo traveller
07-31-2017
Worth spending more time!
Pros: The bed was exceptionally comfortable and the shower was excellent! Dinah's garden is a quaint hotel. I only spent one night there, for a chance to get together with my son and grandsons, but given a chance I would like to spend a few more days.
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9.2
Starlord
Wonderful
solo traveller
07-30-2017
great place, very scenic and...
Pros:
Cons: Smoke alarm went off 4 times starting at 4a.m.
They did respond quickly and removed the alarm.
Hard getting back to sleep!
It had a battery that was low.
They were in our room around 3p.m. right after we arrived .
Thought that would be fixed then.
9.6
Anonymous
Exceptional
solo traveller
07-28-2017
Exceptional
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8.3
Pirita
Very Good
review category group of friends
07-28-2017
Very good
Pros: Breakfas was great. I would always like to bye breakfast beforehand, when I book the hotel. Usually breakfast include for the price, that kind of place I recommend. Hotel was nice viewing with Palm tree and small water lakes.
Cons:
8.8
Jennifer
Excellent
solo traveller
07-27-2017
Wonderful stay at a beautiful...
Pros: The hotel room was large and included a refrigerator. The setting with the gardens and ponds were beautiful! I also appreciated the on site free washer and dryers.
Cons: I thought the prices for the food at the Poolside Restaurant were a bit high.
3.8
Anonymous
Poor
young couple
07-25-2017
Stay away at all costs
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Heating is terrible,
Parking terrible
Blanket and pillows awful
Fuse blew in room and took one hour to fix. Maintainace could not find fuse box
Should be way lower than 3.8.
This place is awful
10.0
Lauren
Exceptional
family with young children
07-23-2017
Exceptional
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8.8
Martin
Excellent
family with young children
07-16-2017
Great location for family or...
Pros: Excellent location in this area. Great history to property and relaxing at night. Good quality restaurant for breakfast. Palo Alto is a viable option for families to visit San Francisco- can drive to city with less traffic than expected with parking options ok near fishermans wharf area- up to 45 dollars per day. Interesting to stay in Silicon Valley and near Stanford.
Cons: Motel style layout, but feels secure for family nonetheless. Couldn't add an additional bed to room, despite adequate space.
9.6
Anonymous
Exceptional
young couple
07-12-2017
Exceptional
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7.9
Holly
Good
young couple
07-12-2017
A classic charming mid-century hotel...
Pros: The on site restaurant was excellent. The room we had was right off the pool with a private balcony and nice size refrigerator in room. A real plus was that the air-conditioning unit was excellent and very quiet as it was very hot.
Cons: If you are a light sleeper I recommend a second floor room. Every time someone walked around in the room above it sounded like the thundering herd was moving. The restaurant seems to be popular with the local crowd and there is no preference given or reservations or seating to the hotel guests. If reservations are recommended it should be part of the registration package and information provided.
6.7
Carlos
Pleasant
solo traveller
07-11-2017
Pleasant
Pros: relax environment, well located
Cons: pool service can improve
the bathroom was to small for the room size, the shower can improve
the daily room cleaning can improve
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
young couple
07-09-2017
Hidden gem
Pros: Was upgraded to a suite, restaurant on property was great
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10.0
Amy
Exceptional
solo traveller
07-07-2017
Exceptional
Pros: I love this hotel! It is quirky and fun, retro and modern at the same time. The staff really tries and you can sense it. It all centers around a pool with gardens. What a retreat. The poolside restaurant has great food. I had a salad with fresh berries, beets and salmon. The waitress was cheerful. Delicious food. My room was very clean with nice amenities. I am happy I made the choice to stay here.
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