Best Western Plus Thousand Oaks Inn
75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, Thousand Oaks, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Best Western Plus Thousand Oaks Inn is an unpretentious 3-star hotel at 75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd in Thousand Oaks, positioned for easy access to local attractions and day trips toward the Santa Monica Mountains and Malibu coastline. Rooms are described as low-key and practical, with balconies, desks, free Wi‑Fi, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and coffeemakers; some rooms add pull-out sofas, while suites include separate living rooms and select options with whirlpool tubs. On-site amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center (with passes for a local gym), and a furnished courtyard, plus a library and a business center. Dining is supported by an on-site Italian restaurant. The hotel is about 2 miles from Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and 4 miles from California Lutheran University, with nearby outings including Conejo Valley Botanic Garden (1,634 m), Gardens of the World (2,809 m), and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (10,557 m), plus beaches and parks such as Leo Carrillo State Park (13,701 m) and Zuma Beach (17,959 m).
Best for
This hotel suits travelers who want a straightforward, amenity-rich base in Thousand Oaks, with free parking, free Wi‑Fi, and easy access to Conejo Valley attractions and nearby parks and beaches. It also works well for guests who value relaxation amenities on property—particularly the heated outdoor pool and hot tub—and room features like balconies and minifridges for longer stays.
Travel tips
If breakfast is important to you, clarify how the morning meal credit works with the adjacent restaurant before ordering, since guests report it functions as a limited credit rather than a fully free continental breakfast. With free parking, this property is well positioned for driving to local highlights like Conejo Valley Botanic Garden (1.6 km), Gardens of the World (2.8 km), and Stagecoach Inn Museum (3.1 km), as well as longer day trips to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (10.6 km) and Malibu-area beaches. For a more spacious setup, consider rooms with pull-out sofas or a suite with a separate living room, especially for multi-day stays.
What guests say
Guests frequently mention the hotel’s convenient location for visiting family and getting around Thousand Oaks, and they often highlight clean rooms and responsive, friendly staff. Several reviews describe the rooms as nice and the overall stay as satisfactory. A recurring point of dissatisfaction is perceived value, with some travelers feeling the price is high for the quality. Another commonly noted issue is confusion or frustration around the breakfast setup, described as a credit toward the adjacent restaurant rather than a fully complimentary breakfast, and some guests report occasional communication challenges with restaurant or hospitality staff.
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