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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
Outdoor pool
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Interior entrance
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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4279 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Googleplex - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Stanford University - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 10 min drive - 4.4 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
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, 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

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
  • 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

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

Property is also known as

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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 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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km). San Antonio Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Oak Motel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 247 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 144 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 1001 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

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

nice rooms, nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Exactly what we were looking for. Very seamless and good service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great little area around the hotel. clean quiet !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

It was great for what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

In general is ok
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

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

10/10

I liked everything about the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Very nice stay and quite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

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

8/10

Was in great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Amazing stay right next to the pool! Checkin was very easy and fast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10

The room was reasonably priced and looked like it had been remodeled. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

We loved our stay at the Oak Motel in Palo Alto. Such a beautiful area, close to all. The motel rates are reasonable and the rooms are very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

The room was very clean, and the neighborhood quiet. Would stay again. A great value for the Palo Alto area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

It is a nice quiet hotel and convenient and not overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10

This is a run down, old motel. Avoid it if you can.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

The gentleman at the front desk was really nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

The oak motel is an older bare Bones motor inn but the Price is Right it's impeccably clean and though it's a bit on the older side everything works so if you need a place to stay and you don't need fancy this is a great place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10

nice location and decent price but some rooms are good while others aren't
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

If you're looking for affordable and quiet place to stay this is the one.. Although the motell looks old, it i very clean The staff are very accommodating, nice and flexible to your needs. As long as there are availabkw rooms, they'll even allow you to check in early.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10

Air-conditioned does no get cold. No continental breakfast. Floors were sticky. Rooms were clean, beds were comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10

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