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
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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4279 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, Palo Alto VA Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

Located within a 5-minute walk of Silicon Valley, Oak Motel Palo Alto is within a mile (2 km) of San Antonio Shopping Center. 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 - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Googleplex - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Stanford University - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 10 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 11 min drive - 4.0 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 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Idly Express - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Catch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪4290 Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Salsa - ‬13 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.

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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

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

  • 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

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Oak Motel Palo Alto
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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 Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oak Motel Palo Alto on Nov 20, 2025 start from $79.49, 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, just steps from Silicon Valley. You'll also find Shoreline Amphitheatre and Stanford Stadium 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.

Is Oak Motel Palo Alto good for couples?

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, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Oak Motel Palo Alto?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is located 13.8 mi away (26-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. 210 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 241 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1001 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yvonne

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't stay here

It was close to Stanford medical which was nice, but it was so dirty. I did not want to shower it was that dirty. There was hair all in the bathroom a booger on the tissue box. There was something on the bed i have no idea what is was. I have pictures, but for some reason i cant download them?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy N

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The motel was in an area with a lot of other hotels, so that was nice. The staff was nice and it was an easy check in and out. The stay was just for sleep while my sister was in the hospital. It was nice to have a fridge and a microwave in the room, but felt like the air couldn’t keep the room cool, and it was loud. I had read that the mattresses were creaky from other reviews, but didn’t expect them to be as loud as they were! Anytime anyone would move or get out of bed, it would wake the other person up. Lots of banging noises outside our room one of the nights, like they were fixing something at 9pm. We didn’t use the pool. It was about 10-15minutes to the Stanford Medical center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

CJ

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible customer service. Water on the bathroom floor, people knocking at my door at 2am. Dirty towels…I will never ever stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice rooms, nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Langiola

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

antonio

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The room was warm upon arrival, windows don't open

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Otis

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devlin

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

LaRohn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable place to stay.

Had trouble getting in the room with the key but that was taken care of. Late at night there was construction across the street until around 11:00. Dead End Street so no continuous traffic. Overall a good place to stay. Unusual to see a Bible in the dresser
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025