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Our top choices for Central Portola Valley hotels

A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a traditional stone lion statue.

1. Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
8.3 km from Central Portola Valley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"beautiful garden, very quiet, friendly staff."
United States
claudia
The price is RM691
RM799 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Dinah's Garden Hotel
A landscaped garden with a palm tree, bamboo fence, and a small shrub.

2. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
8 km from Central Portola Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,460 reviews)
"It was great for our stay, I would recommend this hotel."
United States
Kelly
The price is RM484
RM560 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
A stone bridge with metal railings leading to a building with a balcony.

3. Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Central Portola Valley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,884 reviews)
"Good hotel."
United States
Laryssa
The price is RM619
RM716 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Creekside Inn
A Menlo Park Inn building with a parking lot and a row of rooms.

4. Menlo Park Inn

Menlo Park Inn
3.0 star property
8.2 km from Central Portola Valley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
CHAD
The price is RM550
RM647 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Menlo Park Inn
A hotel with a clear entrance, a flag, and a sign indicating a parking area.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
2.5 star property
11.9 km from Central Portola Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel met our needs well; will recommend this place"
Canada
Andrew
The price is RM564
RM622 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

6. The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
12.8 km from Central Portola Valley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,439 reviews)
"Great stay and close to NASA"
United States
John Ewell
The price is RM620
RM692 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
The Ameswell Hotel
A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.

7. Hyatt Place San Carlos

Hyatt Place San Carlos
3.0 star property
15.3 km from Central Portola Valley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (673 reviews)
"Great place, new and clean."
United States
Tarang
The price is RM550
RM636 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Hyatt Place San Carlos
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.

8. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
5.0 star property
12.2 km from Central Portola Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,434 reviews)
"Very friendly staff & clean rooms.beautiful property."
United States
Vanessa
The price is RM912
RM1,005 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
An outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

9. The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
3.5 star property
8 km from Central Portola Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, nicely appointed room, really comfortable bed, very helpful staff."
United States
Allison
The price is RM487
RM564 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a television.

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Carlos, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Carlos, CA
3.0 star property
15.1 km from Central Portola Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Great place, Location, clean room and friendly staff."
United States
Ruben
The price is RM509
RM585 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Carlos, CA
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, comfortable seating, and a dining area.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos

Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos
3.0 star property
14.8 km from Central Portola Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing property with a lot of restaurants nearby"
United States
luis
The price is RM729
RM838 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and a modern building in the background.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores
2.5 star property
16 km from Central Portola Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Bar on site was great"
United States
Michelle
The price is RM509
RM589 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

13. Atherton Park Inn & Suites

Atherton Park Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
9.6 km from Central Portola Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place/location."
United States
Marshall
The price is RM631
RM712 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Atherton Park Inn & Suites
A motel with a parking lot, a building with a red roof, and a large tree in the background.

14. The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
3.0 star property
8.2 km from Central Portola Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great spot"
United States
RuthAnn
The price is RM437
RM505 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
The Palo Alto Inn
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
3.0 star property
20.8 km from Central Portola Valley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"The rooms were very clean and the continental breakfast was so good!"
United States
Ane
The price is RM516
RM595 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Central Portola Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,164 reviews)
"Clean room close to the airport good breakfast options."
United States
Juan
The price is RM529
RM608 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
A modern living room with geometric patterned walls, a coffee table, and two sofas.

17. Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt

Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt
3.0 star property
13.1 km from Central Portola Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was really friendly and helpful, room was very clean , we had a pretty pleasant stay"
United States
Gladis
The price is RM481
RM530 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Hotel Avante - JDV by Hyatt
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.

18. Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale

Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale
3.0 star property
15.9 km from Central Portola Valley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (890 reviews)
"Great property for a family."
United States
Christopher
The price is RM582
RM656 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Sonesta ES Suites Sunnyvale
A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, cushioned seating, and a round table.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale

Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale
3.0 star property
15.8 km from Central Portola Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Very good place to stay"
United States
Reza
The price is RM397
RM448 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
3.0 star property
20.8 km from Central Portola Valley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (821 reviews)
"Amazing location; Helpful Staff; Very modern/clean rooms!"
United States
Gabriel
The price is RM485
RM560 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley
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Where to stay in Central Portola Valley

Find the best Central Portola Valley areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Ladera

When in Ladera, you can plan a visit to SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Horse Park at Woodside, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westridge

While Westridge isn't home to many top sights, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Horse Park at Woodside are some notable places to visit nearby.

Portola Valley Ranch

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Portola Valley Ranch and surrounding area, you can visit Thomas Fogarty Winery and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

Top Central Portola Valley Hotel Reviews

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

8/10 Good
"Some furniture looks aged but the service and cleanness was very good"
Ana 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Central Portola Valley like?
You'll be sure to have fun exploring Portola Valley's Central Portola Valley neighbourhood. Are you looking for Central Portola Valley travel tips? Make sure that you visit Silicon Valley and Labyrinth while you're in the neighbourhood.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Portola Valley, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Central Portola Valley.
What are the top things to see and do in Central Portola Valley?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Central Portola Valley are Silicon Valley and Labyrinth. Arastredero Preserve and Pearson-Arastradero Preserve are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Portola Valley.

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