Oak Motel Palo Alto

2.0 star property
Motel in Palo Alto with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
4279 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • San Antonio Shopping Center
    18 min walk
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital
    5 min drive
  • Stanford University
    6 min drive
  • Palo Alto, CA (PAO-Santa Clara County)
    14 min drive

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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

Located within a mile (2 km) of San Antonio Shopping Center, Oak Motel Palo Alto is within 2 miles (3 km) of San Andreas Fault Trail. This 42-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive
  • Googleplex - 6 min drive
  • Stanford Stadium - 8 min drive
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 2 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 7 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 23 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 in Palo Alto with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Guests of Oak Motel Palo Alto enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-out. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with sightseeing, directions, and local dining recommendations. This motel also has laundry facilities.
Guests can enjoy TVs and stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 1 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Oak Motel
Oak Motel Palo Alto
Oak Palo Alto
The Oak Motel Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Oak Motel Palo Alto?

Oak Motel Palo Alto provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Dec 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oak Motel Palo Alto on Dec 31, 2024 start from $75.0, 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.

What's there to do within easy reach of Oak Motel Palo Alto?

This motel is located in Palo Alto within a short 18-minute walk of San Antonio Shopping Center. You'll also find Googleplex and Shoreline Amphitheatre within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Oak Motel Palo Alto?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Oak Motel Palo Alto include a casino?

No, Oak Motel Palo Alto doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Oak Motel Palo Alto?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Oak Motel Palo Alto?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access as well as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Oak Motel Palo Alto have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Oak Motel Palo Alto have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Oak Motel Palo Alto offers breakfast for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Oak Motel Palo Alto allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Oak Motel Palo Alto.

Does Oak Motel Palo Alto have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from Oak Motel Palo Alto?

The closest major airport to Oak Motel Palo Alto is San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is 13.5 mi away (22 minutes by car). Another top airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is located 13.8 mi away (23-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Oak Motel Palo Alto?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Oak Motel Palo Alto.

Oak Motel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 251 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 1000 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

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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was reasonably priced and looked like it had been remodeled. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

LARRY

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

2/10 Terrible

Carla

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty and unsanitary
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
My personal Experience
It was a one night stay.. very reasonable price. They give what they offer. Very quiet place to stay a rest very comfortable beds we stay in a to beds room. Really appreciate that they had microwave, fridge and coffee maker in the room. That help us out a lot with our daughter foods. FAN AND AC Unit worked really good..Really friendly people working in the front desk. Room it was clean.. It may have little older furniture and structures but do not interfere with a Good overall experience.. Fully Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved that the floors were not carpeted. It made the room feel cleaner. The bathroom fixtures were older, which I didn’t mind but I could have done without the cockroach I found in the bathroom. The area outside in front of our door smelled like pee. It looked clean though, I guess maybe it came from people, letting their dogs pee in a patch of dirt out front.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice location and decent price but some rooms are good while others aren't
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Staff & service
my first room was really nice but i had to move to a second room that wasn't as nice so i left
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Alan

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet. I am only there 6p-6a. Has just what I need.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay and quite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024