Reviews of Americas Best Value Inn - Sky Ranch Palo Alto 2 stars
4234 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, United States
#29 of 40 hotels in Palo Alto
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 328 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
9.1
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Free WiFi
9.8
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Cathy
United States9 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“I’ll be back.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Older furnishings—but I didn’t care. Packaged snacks that I didn’t eat.
What I wanted—and got: quiet location, clean room, comfy bed, instant hot water, close to where I needed to be during the day. AND excellent value.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Monique
United States5 reviews10“The manager at the property was professional , courteous and sweet person.”- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
It was quiet and the room was clean.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Salvador
United States25 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice and clean, plenty of parking, staff very accommodating.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Salvador
United States25 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice and clean, plenty of parking, staff very accommodating.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Gustavo
United States1 review10Exceptional- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The traffic I'm trying to get there
Good location I feel safe there good parking nice and quiet sleep good they provide good drinks
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Salvador
United States25 reviews10“We have stayed here in the past and will continue to do so when in the area.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room nice and clean. Plenty of parking no hassle getting in or out. Staff very nice and accommodating.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Lalika
Georgia2 reviews10“The best value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Everything is super and comfortable, I liked everything for what we are reserving the hotels
I liked everything location, premises, cleanliness, smiling and assisting staff, best value for money. I would recommend to stay at this place for anybody visiting Palo Alto
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Phyllis
United States1 review8.0“The Sky Ranch Inn is a good value.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
I did notice that the place is starting to look a little worn so they could use some sprucing up like new paint and bedding. The window curtain was ill fitting. The DirecTV choices are pretty terrible, just news and maybe one old movie channel. 99% of it is stuff no one would want to watch.
I've stayed at Sky Ranch Inn many many times over the years when I visit Palo Alto. I can always count on them to provide clean comfortable accommodations. The location is good for the places I visit when I'm in town The first thing I do when I check into a motel is check for bedbugs and they have never had them. I feel safe there and the innkeepers are always nice.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Marcos
Brazil41 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Jennie
Sweden113 reviews24 helpful votes8.0“Good for one night.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was very hot on arrival at midnight. We started the AC, but shut it down again because it was so load. Instead we opened a window to get a natural breeze. But then were disturbed by all cars passing by, since our room was the closest to the main street. If you want it be quiet, ask for the most quiet room. One curtain was broken, which gave the room a worn impression.
Very service minded and friendly front desk and no problem to check-in around midnight. Easy to find, in an area that felt perfectly safe, with several hotels/motels nearby. Parking directly outside our room. Nice toiletries for free (schampoo/conditioner/body lotion). Some drinks for free on arrival (found in the room). Worth to be mentioned: we only stayed for one night and arrived late and left early.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Sheila
United States15 reviews9.0“Great value, clean room and huge parking spaces”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
My room was clean but outdated. The walls are also pretty thin.
The location was ideal, huge parking spaces, friendly staff and cleanliness
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Vadim
United States4 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The motel is in a beautiful location and everything is convenient. We asked the management for help and always received a kind and helpful attitude. Thank you very much, Kevin. I can recommend the motel as dtstudenny for its price. We liked everything and will definitely stay again if we are in that area.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Katarzyna
United States24 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Good and clean”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Our room was by a busy street so I was waking up often
Very nice place. There is no breakfast but your room was provided with two juices and two chocolate croissants. The room was clean and TV had the internet channels.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 20 June 2025
Karen
United States2 reviews9.0“The location was great and we’d like to go back to stay there again.”- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We could hear the neighbors talking at night. In other words, the walls were too thin.
It was well maintained, the roses were gorgeous, and the premises were very neat.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Abigail
United States3 reviews10“Short stay picking up my son from college”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/a
Very convenient location
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 8 June 2025
Evelyn
United States6 reviews10“Perfect place to stay in Palo Alto.”- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Absolutely immaculate, both the room, the office and the parking area. Comfortable bed, pillows, good sized room, new carpet, refrigerator, coffee maker, free water and drinks plus pastry in room, good quality soap, enough towels. Quiet location, 15 minutes from Stanford Hospital, which is reached via backroads rather than busy El Camino. Great restaurants nearby including a Steak and Seafood one, Hobbes and a Japanese restaurant serving udon, sushi, sashimi etc. Kevin, the front office attendant was friendly, helpful and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Paloma
United States30 reviews9.0“Clean, quiet, and functional stay for that price.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Old furniture, but functional., so not a big deal.
The staff was very nice. It’s worthy for the price.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Sheyla
United States1 review10“I really enjoyed my stay here!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I have no complaints. Everything was great.
Stayed here for the Coldplay shows at Stanford Stadium and the closeness to the venue plus the great price made it my top choice to stay here. Very quiet area and it had everything I needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 27 May 2025
Bartek
Poland19 reviews9.0“Great comfort & value, and very nice owners and staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
My room access card sporadically stopped working, but the staff always resolved it quickly.
Clean room in a typical American motel style, in a quiet area. What stands out is the quality of service provided by the staff, they were always helpful and nice!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Robin
United States69 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Good price and location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No tea in room
Friendly staff. Good location close to eateries and well priced
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 14 May 2025
Elizabeth
United States5 reviews10“Wonderful place & we will return.”- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The walls are a little thin. We were talking on the phone with someone & our neighbor pounded on the wall. I guess we were too loud.
It was perfect for us, clean, quiet, exceptional staff.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 13 May 2025
Demartini
United States1 review9.0“Very satisfied”- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Noisy neighbors
Friendly staff
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 8 May 2025
Lenore
United States1 review8.0“We will stay here again when we're in the area.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The bed could have been more comfortable.
It was a well-kept motel. And it was pretty with nice plantings. I appreciated that. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Lisa
United States5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and well maintained.
Stayed in May 2025
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