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Oak Motel Palo Alto

2.0 star property
Travelers enjoy the outdoor pool at Oak Motel Palo Alto, with Stanford University just minutes away and convenient express check-out for easy departures

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Oak Motel Palo Alto (Palo Alto)
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Located near Stanford University, Oak Motel Palo Alto features an inviting outdoor pool for relaxation after a day of exploration. The property offers practical amenities like laundry facilities, WiFi, and helpful multilingual staff. Guests have praised the motel's condition.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Palo Alto is home to Oak Motel Palo Alto. Winchester Mystery House is a notable landmark, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall and Santana Row Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stanford Stadium or Levi's Stadium. Visit our Palo Alto travel guide
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4279 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Beautiful snowy Mount Baldy with some building below, view from Rancho Cucamonga; Shutterstock ID 567807184
    San Antonio Shopping Center
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pinnacles National Park
    San Andreas Fault Trail
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
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    Stanford University
    6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Mitchell Park Dog Park
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Rengstorff Park
    3 min drive - 1.6 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

  • Mendocino Farms
    17 min walk
  • Chili's Grill & Bar
    16 min walk
  • Slice House
    17 min walk
  • Idly Express
    15 min walk
  • Junbi
    15 min walk

About this property

Oak Motel Palo Alto

Motel near Stanford University
Oak Motel Palo Alto provides amenities like free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Oak Motel Palo Alto boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekends 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Does Oak Motel Palo Alto have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Oak Motel Palo Alto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Oak Motel Palo Alto located?

Situated in Palo Alto, this motel is steps from Silicon Valley and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Stanford University. San Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail are also within 2 mi (3 km). San Antonio Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Oak Motel Palo Alto Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 232 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 138 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sukhjinder

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cheap place to stay. Very clean and nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

kate

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
lots of parking, a really old hotel, but it was clean. I had appt at Stanford Medical and it was convenient. Lots of more expensive hotels right next to it. For the cost, it was a good deal. Just know it is old. It worked for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large room, clean, patking right in front, nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Parking outside my room. Lot was very well lit, in a good Palo Alto neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, nice staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zaoyuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic experience at Oak Motel. The staff were friendly, the room was clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect. Everything was well-maintained and made for a relaxing visit. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. Reasonable price, clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean . Parking spaces good. Feel safe. Cleaning staff very nice. Air conditioning and heating working properly. Good amenities.. bathroom may need few upgrade but nothing mayor.. we where there for a family trip to the hospital we love it because is super close to the hospital food and market and the place is really quite. I DO RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. AND FOR SURE COME BACK.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryanna

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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and relatively functional. Would like to have had a microwave. Parking and ingress/egress flowed pretty well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what we were looking for. Very seamless and good service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Delia

Close to Stanford, super clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

descent

Nice pillows. Heated floor by bathroom was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Manas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall stay was fine, room service was good with friendly maids ( they spoke some English). Reasonable price. Easy access to restaurants and shopping. Their soap could be of better quality. Lot better than a Motel 6! But no breakfast or restaurant on site. Has a pool!
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a few nights. Better than expected based on the price… and the other reviews. It was a clean room with a nice big TV and a working air conditioner, what more could you ask for! A fridge… and a microwave… that’s what more you could ask for, and they got it! Hospitality was great as well. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Grace

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Frank

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pice point was more than half others. Its a room. Clean as a 1960 motel could be
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified 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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Yvonne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff was friendly but the room was dirty and in need of repairs. The floor was broken in several places, the toilet roll holder was broken, the mismatched furniture looked like it was pieced together from thrift shops. The bathroom was dirty with hairs in the tub and on the floor and I squashed at least 5 ants before I even used the toilet. For the same price, I switched to a different motel down the street that was clean and included breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025