Motel 6-Thousand Oaks, CA

Hotels
6.5 (1524 reviews)
1516 Newbury Road , Newbury Park , US
+1 805-499-0711

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location (close to highway, takeout and convenience store)
Some helpful/front-desk staff
Plenty of parking
Good price/value for many guests
Occasional recently remodeled/quiet rooms
Pet-friendly / accommodating for travelers in a rush
Cons:
Poor cleanliness (bugs, dirty walls/floors, reports of dried blood)
No hot water and power outages reported
Rude or inconsistent service; repeated key-card failures
Missing amenities (no ice machine, no in-room coffee maker, no shampoo)
Broken vending machines and limited on-site F&B
Safety/loitering concerns reported by guests

Categories

Cleanliness
3.5
Frequently cited as poor: multiple reviews mention filthy rooms, bugs, dried blood, dirty walls and floors.
Service
7.5
Mixed: several reviewers praise helpful/front-desk staff (including one specifically noted as 'amazing'), but there are multiple complaints about rude staff, unhelpful check-in/out and recurring key-card problems.
Location
9.5
Consistently praised: right off the highway, close to takeout and a convenience/liquor store, plenty of parking and generally convenient for travelers.
Room Quality
5.5
Mixed: some rooms appeared recently remodeled and were satisfactory, but others had bugs, small or uncomfortable beds, and issues with room access (key cards).
Amenities
4.5
Notable negatives: multiple mentions of no ice machine, no coffee maker in room, broken vending machine, lack of shampoo and recurring no-hot-water/power outages.
Value for Money
8
Generally positive: several guests noted good pricing and value for the location, though service and cleanliness issues reduce perceived value for some.
Food and Beverage
7
Limited on-site options but some positive notes: morning coffee mentioned by guests and a nearby convenience store; vending machines often broken and no full F&B service.
Overall Experience
6.5
Average overall: convenient location and some helpful staff balance significant negatives (cleanliness, hot water/power issues and intermittent poor service), matching the target overall rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:38

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 7 minutes from downtown Thousand Oaks and the scenic Conejo Valley Botanic Gardens, Motel 6 Thousand Oaks is the perfect base for your stay.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Relax in rooms equipped with work desks, free local calls, and cable TVs. Stay connected with Wi-Fi internet and take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool.

Pet-Friendly and More
Enjoy the convenience of guest laundry facilities and bring your furry friends along to this pet-friendly motel. Plus, with Los Robles Greens Golf Course just a 6-minute drive away, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Book your stay at Motel 6 Thousand Oaks now for a memorable and comfortable experience!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 21 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Military guests that are at least 18 years of age can check in with their military ID.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: OXR

Location

Guest Reviews

6.5
Based on 1524 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.5
Service: 7.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 4.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 6.5
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Heidi • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Huge. Close to takeout and a nice convenience/ liquor store.

Cons:

No coffee maker in room.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Leonardo • couple • us
5
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Genoveva • extended_group • us
10
We needed a place in a rush and Motel 6 always being great with pets and everyone in the front customer service desk was
Pros:

It was big clean and plenty of parking safe feeling

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Juan • solo_traveller • us
6
Decent place to stay
Pros:

What I liked about the properties that the person at the counter was very helpful. If I needed something done, they would do it right away. I recommend this place.

Cons:

I like the location that it’s

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
1
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Sarah • family_with_children • us
1
Cons:

Room had bugs

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Blanca • couple • us
10
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Blanca • couple • us
10
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Dolores • couple • us
6
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Denis • family_with_children • fr
7
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LeGrand • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

No ice machine, not very clean.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Theodore • couple • us
8
Was nicer than I expected
Pros:

Pleasantly surprised. Room looked like it was just remodeled. Staff were nice. Right next to a convenient store. Quiet.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Luke • family_with_children • us
1
Bullshit
Cons:

There was no electricity for 2 days no hot water and it was miserable and no refund

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Regina • solo_traveller • us
7
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SSandra • couple • co
4
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Seth • couple • us
2
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Roman • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Ward • family_with_children • us
1
Pre-paid but not allowed to check in!
Pros:

even tho i pre-paid in full, i was rudely told i could not ck in due to power outage, and she could not refund my payment when will my payment be refunded? i had to go elsewhere at the last minute, and pay for that as well.

Cons:

see above

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
7
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David • couple • us
7
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