Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA
1516 Newbury Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, Los Angeles County, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.5 / 5
Overview
Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA is a modern budget property in Los Angeles County, located off the Ventura Freeway at 1516 Newbury Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. It is a 3-star hotel with a public rating of 3.5/5 based on 1,751 reviews.
Rooms
Rooms are described as colorful and modern, with wood floors and granite countertops. In-room entertainment includes flat-screen TVs with expanded cable channels. WiFi is available for a fee.
On-site services & amenities
The motel offers free morning coffee and free parking. Recreation includes a year-round, unheated outdoor pool, and there is a coin laundry on site.
Location & nearby highlights
The property is about a 12-minute walk from the Stagecoach Inn Museum (535 m) and roughly 2.7 miles from the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden (2,810 m). It’s well-positioned for Conejo Valley (931 m), Wildwood Regional Park (4,197 m), Paradise Falls (3,522 m), Gardens of the World (5,998 m), and Sandstone Peak (7,163 m). Farther afield are the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (12,130 m) and coastal/outdoor destinations including Leo Carrillo State Park (13,483 m), El Matador State Beach (16,479 m), Point Mugu (17,392 m) and Zuma Beach (19,422 m).
Best for
This motel best fits budget-focused travelers who prioritize a freeway-adjacent Thousand Oaks base with free parking and simple essentials like an outdoor pool and coin laundry. It can also work well for short stays aimed at local parks and attractions such as the Stagecoach Inn Museum, Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, and nearby trail areas like Wildwood Regional Park and Paradise Falls.
Travel tips
Because the property is off the Ventura Freeway, having a car is practical—especially for reaching beaches and larger parks like El Matador State Beach, Leo Carrillo State Park, and Zuma Beach. Plan your visit around nearby points of interest within a few miles (Stagecoach Inn Museum, Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, Gardens of the World) to minimize driving time. Note that WiFi is listed as fee-based, so factor that into your stay if you need reliable connectivity.
What guests say
Reviews commonly highlight the strong value and low rates, with some guests also noting a convenient location near shops, food, and local services. Staff experiences appear mixed, with some guests reporting helpful interactions and others describing poor service and disruptive activity around the property. Cleanliness and upkeep concerns recur in guest feedback, including reports of smoke odors, worn bedding, and rooms not feeling well-updated. Several comments suggest it can work for a short stopover, but expectations should align with a budget-focused stay.
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