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Oak Motel Palo Alto

2.0 star property
Motel near Stanford University in Palo Alto

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Front of property
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
4279 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Stanford University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

In Palo Alto .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Palo Alto motel, you'll find San Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail. Stanford University and Rengstorff Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Googleplex - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 2 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 7 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boba Bliss - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gen Korean BBQ House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mendocino Farms - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Oak Motel Palo Alto

Motel near Stanford University in Palo Alto
Oak Motel Palo Alto offers its guests an outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Oak Motel Palo Alto also features express check-out and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This Palo Alto motel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Oak Motel Palo Alto offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Oak Motel Palo Alto to the airport?

Oak Motel Palo Alto is 13.5 mi (24-min drive) away from the San Carlos, CA (SQL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oak Motel Palo Alto?

As of Mar 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oak Motel Palo Alto on Apr 5, 2025 start from $84.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Oak Motel Palo Alto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Oak Motel Palo Alto.

Does Oak Motel Palo Alto offer free breakfast?

Oak Motel Palo Alto does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Oak Motel Palo Alto?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Casino M8trix (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Oak Motel Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Oak Motel Palo Alto?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Oak Motel Palo Alto have a pool?

Oak Motel Palo Alto features an outdoor pool.

Does Oak Motel Palo Alto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Oak Motel Palo Alto to downtown Palo Alto?

Oak Motel Palo Alto is 2.7 mi away from Palo Alto.

Oak Motel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 251 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 144 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 1014 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
easy to park
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
descent
Nice pillows. Heated floor by bathroom was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaclav, Frankfurt am Main

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

fahad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryanna

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little area around the hotel. clean quiet !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a run down, old motel. Avoid it if you can.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bill

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TrayZesheanna, Kingman

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

R

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Grace

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Air-conditioned does no get cold. No continental breakfast. Floors were sticky. Rooms were clean, beds were comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rolly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would not stay again
No coffee anywhere on the property. First Room that i was given wasnt clean or ready to occupy. 2nd room wasnt much better.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My room had an amazingly comfortable mattress. I slept very well. The big problem for me was the terrible WiFi. I was staying in Palo Alto for business and needed WiFi with real bandwidth. The WiFi at this Hotel is simply insufficient.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. Rock hard pilllows left Me tossing and turning all night long.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

eddy

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Adequate
Basic place. It was adequate. Wifi was slow if you are on the 2nd floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big disappointment
This place needs a major update. It was clean and the TV worked great, but the bed was creaky and 2 hard pillows. The toilet was low to the ground and the floor near the bathroom and closet was cracking as I think the layer underneath was probably rotten. There was a refrigerator, microwave and coffee machine, but they only provided "instant" coffee packets. There was no USB plugin in the entire pace and the wake-up call we requested never happened. There was a great place to eat across the street (Dinah's Poolside Restaurant) and we were wishing we had booked a room over there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024