Name: Oak Motel
Address: 4279 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, Palo Alto, California, US
Price range: US$88–US$272 per night
Rating: 7.07

What guests think

Reviews of Oak Motel portray a budget stay in a convenient Palo Alto spot with easy parking and some spacious, quiet rooms, but experiences vary widely, especially regarding cleanliness, room comfort, and overall upkeep.

Many guests appreciate the friendly service and fair prices. Others report dirty bathrooms with hair, pests, creaky beds, noisy or weak AC or heaters, slow Wi-Fi, and noticeable wear such as cracked floors or loose fixtures. Expect a no-frills, convenient base if you prioritize price and location over polish.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests note easy on-site parking and that there is a pool; beyond that, few shared amenities are highlighted.

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8

Manas

16 Jan 2025

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Stayed 16 nights

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!

8

Joseph

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

easy to park

6

Amy N

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Frank

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very Nice Staff and rooms. Lobby Guest Computers need upgrading old and SLOW

10

Anthony

6 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large room, clean, patking right in front, nice location.

8

Patrick

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and relatively functional. Would like to have had a microwave. Parking and ingress/egress flowed pretty well.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: some rooms are reported clean, but many cite dirty bathrooms and floors, hair and stains, pests (ants and a cockroach), odors, and worn fixtures; housekeeping quality varies.

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Yvonne

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Louise

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

2

Carla

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was dirty and unsanitary

2

Heather

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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?

2

James

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Toilet was broke, sheets were dirty, electrical outlets didn’t work, always had a issue with room keys

2

E. Jennifer

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front lobby was locked and only had a little slot to talk with the attendant. When I went into the hotel room the bathroom was filthy. Urine on the toilet seat and something disgusting in the tub. They did give me a new room but seriously. This was absolutely unacceptable.

10

Anthony

6 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large room, clean, patking right in front, nice location.

10

Zaoyuan

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

JEFF

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean, and the neighborhood quiet. Would stay again. A great value for the Palo Alto area.

8

Patrick

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and relatively functional. Would like to have had a microwave. Parking and ingress/egress flowed pretty well.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and quiet but dated, with mixed comfort: some appear remodeled, while others have creaky beds or hard pillows, noisy or weak AC, curtains that leak light, and slow or unreliable Wi-Fi.

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Marc

16 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very quiet. I am only there 6p-6a. Has just what I need.

4

CARLOS

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outdated property. Air/Heater very old, Very noise, not working Properly. Curtains did not close completely, allowing light from outside to enter the room.

6

Amy N

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Anthony

6 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large room, clean, patking right in front, nice location.

6

eddy

4 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic place. It was adequate. Wifi was slow if you are on the 2nd floor.

4

Diane

17 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

4

Rachel

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

You get what you pay for. Rock hard pilllows left Me tossing and turning all night long.

6

Trevin

22 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,343 nights

Turning on the heater smelled like cigarettes, plus side love the tub and the size of room is commendable

8

Daniel

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was reasonably priced and looked like it had been remodeled. Good value.

4

YiPing

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Poor WiFi access.

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Service

Staff are often friendly, helpful, and accommodating with smooth check-in, though several reviews report poor customer service, limited support after-hours, and issues around charges or supplies.

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10

Rowan

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value, nice staff!

10

Roxanne

29 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The gentleman at the front desk was really nice and helpful.

2

CJ

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrible customer service. Water on the bathroom floor, people knocking at my door at 2am. Dirty towels…I will never ever stay there again

6

Amy N

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Francisco

16 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,341 nights

Exceptional customer service!

2

Angelina

18 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

They don’t do room service everyday… I ask for a toilet paper and they told me to go to the office and get it … first time there and last one … I will not recommend at all

4

Floyd

28 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Room floors were dirty, towels had stains, hair everywhere including under the blankets, fridge was dirty inside, Front office called me saying i needed to pay more money after i had paid in full on hotels.com. Did have a big screen tv though.

10

Renato

20 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Alejandro

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exactly what we were looking for. Very seamless and good service

8

Josefa

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff vary accommodating with room request (1st floor). Got what paid for. Advised receptionist regarding water around the toilet while checking out

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Location

Convenient for Stanford Medical Center and area amenities, with restaurants and shopping nearby, and some guests find the surroundings quiet.

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Bryanna

20 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great little area around the hotel. clean quiet !

8

Manas

16 Jan 2025

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Stayed 16 nights

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!

8

william

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

nice location and decent price but some rooms are good while others aren't

6

Amy N

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Arpita

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good place to stay. Easy to commute

10

Frank

21 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Anthony

6 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large room, clean, patking right in front, nice location.

8

Tavian

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Was in great location.

6

Frank

13 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ok location price is lower than most surrounding rooms. Just a 60 older built motel

10

JEFF

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean, and the neighborhood quiet. Would stay again. A great value for the Palo Alto area.

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Dining

On-site dining is limited: multiple reviews note there is no breakfast or restaurant, though nearby options are available.

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Yvonne

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Grace

24 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Air-conditioned does no get cold. No continental breakfast. Floors were sticky. Rooms were clean, beds were comfy.

8

Manas

16 Jan 2025

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Stayed 16 nights

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!

4

Diane

17 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Month	Average price
January	US$84
February	US$104
March	US$102
April	US$96
May	US$105
June	US$114
July	US$99
August	US$103
September	US$96
October	US$95
November	US$89
December	US$98

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $272	17 $149	18 $92	19 $92
20 $88	21 $138	22 $136	23 $138	24 $139	25 $97	26 $97
27 $97	28 $137	29 $138	30 $137

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $135	2 $97	3 $97
4 $97	5 $136	6 $136	7 $136	8 $136	9 $99	10 $97
11 $96	12 $136	13 $136	14 $138	15 $137	16 $98	17 $97
18 $97	19 $136	20 $140	21 $137	22 $138	23 $98	24 $97
25 $103	26 $140	27 $140	28 $133	29 $140	30 $101	31 $100

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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