North America / North America Hotels / United States of America Hotels / Palo Alto Hotels /

The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Palo Alto

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in Palo Alto

Palo Alto, California is a great family-oriented vacation destination, so if you're looking for kid friendly hotels, we've got plenty of suggestions. After comparing many of the hotels in the area, below is our list of the best family-friendly hotels in Palo Alto for your next vacation based on amenities, previous guest ratings, location, activities, and price. So, even if you're traveling as a family of 4, a family of 5, or even a large family, you can find the best hotel that meets your needs. After all, when traveling with children, you're probably looking for kid-friendly features such as swimming pools, game rooms, kid's activities, and extra space. Of course, it also helps to have a kitchen so you can cook some family friendly meals, and extra bedrooms if you have a larger family. Many of the top family friendly hotels and resorts in Palo Alto will offer some of these features, so you're in luck. If you're looking for where to stay as a family in Palo Alto, here are the best family hotels.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Dinah's Garden Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for a Family Getaway to Palo Alto
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
View Prices on Kayak
See Location

View more photos

Located at 4261 El Camino Real, Dinah's Garden Hotel has great rooms from $174 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.7 miles from the city center, families will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and free parking at this family-friendly hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for family-friendly hotels, which makes it a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Microwave
  • Picnic area
View Prices and Reviews


Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $671 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels for a Family Trip
  • Family rooms
View Prices on Kayak
See Location

View more photos

A great place to stay is Nobu Hotel Palo Alto which has nice rooms starting at $671. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 180 Hamilton. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, child care, laundry services, city views, and laundry facilities which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just 1 miles from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
View Prices and Reviews


The Creekside Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Trip with Kids to Palo Alto
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
View Prices on Kayak
See Location

View more photos

We found The Creekside Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $150. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3400 El Camino Real. You'll also find parking, laundry services, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and a heated pool which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just 1.6 miles from the center of town. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Microwave
  • Picnic area
View Prices and Reviews


Cardinal Hotel Palo Alto

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $230 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Children
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for family-friendly hotels.
View Prices on Kayak
See Location

View more photos

With terrific rooms from $230, Cardinal Hotel Palo Alto, at 235 Hamilton Avenue provides room service, a restaurant, parking, laundry services, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers city views, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a 24-hour desk, and elevators to the upper floors. It's located just 1 miles from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
View Prices and Reviews


Garden Court Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $416 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to Palo Alto
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
View Prices on Kayak
See Location

View more photos

Garden Court Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $416 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 520 Cowper Street. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and laundry facilities, which is nice for families. Just 1 miles from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
View Prices and Reviews


Also, take a look at the Family-Friendly hotels in nearby destinations: San Francisco and San Jose.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Palo Alto, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Palo Alto, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Palo Alto, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Palo Alto, Best Hotels for One Week in Palo Alto, Best Hotels for One Night in Palo Alto, or Best Business Hotels in Palo Alto.


How much do family-friendly hotels cost in Palo Alto?

Palo Alto Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$328

After analyzing 5 family-friendly hotels in Palo Alto, California, we found the average family-friendly hotel price to be a remarkably economical $328. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic family-friendly accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Palo Alto.

The average prices of our suggested family-friendly hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $671
  • 4-star hotels: $416
  • 3-star hotels: $185


Budget Your Trip
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. On this website you can also find travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.
About BudgetYourTrip.com
Share This Page

Some of the links on this website are sponsored or affiliate links which help to financially support this site. By clicking the link and making a purchase, we may receive a small commission, but this does not affect the price of your purchase.