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Creekside Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Stanford University

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Exterior
Property entrance
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Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanford Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanford University Medical Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Tower

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Tower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palo Alto

Barron Park stay.With a stay at this Barron Park hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Silicon Valley and 2 miles (3 km) of Stanford University. Palo Alto VA Hospital and Stanford Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Stanford University - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Palo Alto VA Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Stanford Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Whisman Station - 9 min drive
  • California Ave Station - 20 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪State of Mind Slice House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Show De Carnes - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Creekside Inn

3.5-star hotel near Stanford University
Creekside Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Creekside Inn.

This 3.5-star Palo Alto hotel is smoke free.

  • 136 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Creekside Inn offers 136 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Palo Alto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 17.50 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • Parking
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Creekside Inn to the airport?

Creekside Inn is 12.2 mi (16-min drive) away from the San Carlos, CA (SQL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Creekside Inn?

As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Creekside Inn on Oct 31, 2025 start from $95.0, 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.

Does Creekside Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Creekside Inn.

Does Creekside Inn offer free breakfast?

Creekside Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Creekside Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino M8trix (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Creekside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Creekside Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Creekside Inn have a pool?

Creekside Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Creekside Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Creekside Inn to downtown Palo Alto?

Creekside Inn is 1.6 mi away from Palo Alto.

Reviews

Creekside Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1028 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1576 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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

Nice mini resort

Interesting variety of rooms in different size buildings in varied landscaping centered around a creek which was dry when we were there but still very pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely time at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was very comfortable, and the grounds are very beautiful. It is a lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN, Arroyo Grande

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna or Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great getaway

Beautiful place to stay while my granddaughter was at a daily camp. wonderful grounds and deli semi-attached to hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking, comfortable room, and nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service, great room, in a beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ixchell

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Have stayed many times visiting family in the area. Always clean, comfortable rooms and good service. I just wish the showers had normal water pressure. All are low due to flow restrictors and can barely get clean or even keep warm.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were no glasses in room. On the plus side, beautiful grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful quiet & serene. Room was comfortable and very clean! The cleaners were so quick, we left for about 20 minutes and they already replaced the towels and took out the trash :) highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint was the $2/hour charge for the EV charging station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aida Aracely, Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place!!! Cant wait to come back and experience this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario J., Citrus Heights

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a very nice balcony which we used to slow down prior to going to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025