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Oak Motel Palo Alto

2.0 star property
Relax by the pool or explore nearby Stanford University while enjoying easy check-out options.

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Front of property
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Nestled near Stanford University, Oak Motel Palo Alto offers a welcoming retreat with an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Connect to WiFi, take advantage of express check-out and multilingual staff. The overall condition has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
4279 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

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
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 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
Oak Motel Palo Alto provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
  • A lift and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Oak Motel Palo Alto offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges, microwaves and irons/ironing boards
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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 transport

  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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

Property is also known as

Oak Motel
Oak Motel Palo Alto
Oak Palo Alto
The Oak Motel Palo Alto Hotel Palo Alto
Oak Motel Palo Alto Motel
Oak Motel Palo Alto Palo Alto
Oak Motel Palo Alto Motel Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

Does Oak Motel Palo Alto have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 17 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oak Motel Palo Alto on 21 Feb 2025 start from AU$152.73, including 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.

Is Oak Motel Palo Alto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oak Motel Palo Alto?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Oak Motel Palo Alto located?

Situated in Palo Alto, this motel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from San Antonio Shopping Center and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Stanford University. San Andreas Fault Trail and Los Altos History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). San Antonio Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Oak Motel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 250 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 144 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 1000 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos

Business traveller
In general is ok
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

CARLOS

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated property. Air/Heater very old, Very noise, not working Properly. Curtains did not close completely, allowing light from outside to enter the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Room rate was expensive for the quality of the room needs a remodel or an upgrade to bring it up to the standard of other hotels in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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 traveller
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

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

10/10 Excellent

TrayZesheanna, Kingman

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Delia

Travelled with family
Close to Stanford, super clean
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 traveller

Business traveller
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 traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

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