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Palm Garden Hotel

Enjoy a 4.2-star stay at Palm Garden Hotel in Thousand Oaks, CA, featuring free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, gym, banquet hall, and easy access to local parks and museums.

495 N Ventu Park Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, United States View on map
8.4/10
Very Good Based on 953 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Paid parking Accessible Outdoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stays with attentive service in a peaceful setting

Guests highlight the hotel’s relaxing garden atmosphere, friendly staff, and well-kept amenities like the pool and gym. Some note changes in breakfast availability and parking fees, reflecting a mix of convenience and practical considerations.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, helpful, and professional staff providing attentive service throughout stays
  • Beautiful, well-maintained grounds with a peaceful garden area and inviting outdoor pool and hot tub
  • Clean, modern, and comfortable rooms with updated décor and good overall upkeep
  • Convenient location near Cal Lutheran and local attractions like beaches and cultural sites
  • Access to a fitness center and amenities that support both business and leisure travelers

Worth knowing

  • Breakfast is no longer served on-site but is available at a nearby restaurant across the parking lot
  • Parking is paid, which may feel unnecessary given mild demand for spaces
  • Room sizes are somewhat smaller compared to typical hotels but renovated with modern touches
  • Towels have been noted as smaller than expected by multiple guests
  • The on-site restaurant has closed and is no longer part of hotel services

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a tranquil, garden-like environment to relax and recharge
  • Business travelers appreciating quiet surroundings and a reliable, professional staff
  • Families and pet owners looking for a pet-friendly option with kid-friendly amenities
  • Guests needing convenient access to nearby universities, parks, beaches, and cultural attractions
  • Travelers who value well-maintained outdoor spaces and recreational facilities like fitness center and pool
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About this property

Welcome to Palm Garden Hotel

Located in Thousand Oaks, CA, Palm Garden Hotel offers a relaxed setting with straightforward, unfussy quarters surrounded by mature landscaping. Guests appreciate the peaceful garden atmosphere, complete with an outdoor pool, hot tub, and a 6-hole putting green, which contribute to a calm and inviting environment. The hotel also features a fitness center and a business center, catering to both leisure and business travelers.

The property functions as a boutique hotel with additional services including banquet and wedding venues, meeting planning, and business-to-business services. While rooms are described as relatively small compared to typical hotels, they have been renovated to include modern touches and air conditioning. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, room service, and laundry services, though parking is paid, and the hotel is pet-friendly with an additional surcharge.

The Palm Garden Hotel sits conveniently near scenic parks with walking trails and cultural attractions. Popular nearby destinations include El Matador State Beach, Leo Carrillo State Park, and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Accessibility is reasonable with Los Angeles International Airport approximately a 55-minute drive away.

Guest reviews indicate generally positive experiences, highlighting friendly and attentive staff, a well-maintained property, and good location for both business and leisure stays. However, some guests note smaller room and towel sizes, and the onsite restaurant is no longer part of the hotel, with breakfast currently served at a nearby establishment. Overall, it suits visitors seeking a tranquil spot with practical amenities in Thousand Oaks.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Paid parking
Accessible
Outdoor pool
Air-conditioned
Laundry service
Business center
Pet-friendly
Room service
Kid-friendly
Hot tub
Fitness center
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

MS
Michael Schindele-Weinstein Apr 09, 2026
10

Love this hotel. Very clean, open, beautiful property and the pool and hot tub were perfect. And the breakfast was just what we needed to start off the day. I love it so much there that my 1 night stay turned into 3 nights

PP
Prince Philip Mar 24, 2026
10

Boutique hotel. Rooms are small compared to the typical hotel rooms, but they’ve been all renovated and have modern touch. Make sure you know that parking is paid (though you wonder why cuz it’s not a crazy busy parking spot). Good breakfast served at the onsite restaurant that has a nice ambience to it. Pet friendly place with a surcharge for pet stay.

TG
Tony Galindo Feb 22, 2026
10

Nice hotel, great customer service, very nice restaurant attached to it. Selvins! Pool is heated and there is a jacuzzi, gym is nicely furnished. Management and front desk workers are honestly the nicest here. I come here for work very often and it's always a pleasure because everything her is on par! Great hotel to stay at!

JK
Janice Kall Feb 05, 2026
8.0

I have had good rooms and not so great rooms at this hotel. They no longer have breakfast. You have to go to the strip mall across the parking lot. The front desk employees are mostly very friendly. The restaurant is no longer part of the hotel. It's a good place to stay if you just want some sleep.

JR
Jacqui Rathor Jan 18, 2026
10

Tabby is amazing! Absolutely loved her phone presence and customer service! A+!!! The property is gorgeous and breakfast is delicious! Also: upon checking in Adil was extremely helpful and courteous. I hope I spelled his name right. Thank you so much for making our family’s stay in the garden suite exceptional! We usually stay in the cottages at Pier Pont Inn and are overwhelmingly satisfied! We love the palms and will be back. Thank you Super cute my kids loved the swan towels diaper time sorry not sorry. We love it Furthermore Mr. GM I’d like to say Ahmed was extremely professional and respectful in assisting Adil with our Netflix mix up. You have a wonderful staff property and service. Thank you for our whole family

MC
Michelle Converse Jan 12, 2026
10

My son and I stayed here on a college visit to see Cal Lutheran. It was a perfect spot, very convenient to the school and to anything else you would need. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. The pool and lounging area was quiet and also beautifully kept. They offered free breakfast at a restaurant just across the parking lot called Mikey's. Great pancake breakfast! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We were heading home and our flight was delayed two days due to a blizzard back east. We were able to stay in our room and they were wonderful about it. I would agree with other reviews that the towels were very small. That would be my only complaint. Everything else was wonderful. If he chooses to go to Cal Lutheran, we will definitely stay here again.

JE
Jim Eisentrager Jan 11, 2026
10

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I stayed at the Palm Garden Hotel for a quick two-night visit while in town for a board meeting, and it was a great choice. You can tell this property has been around for quite some time—in the best way—thanks to the beautiful, mature trees and well-established landscaping. I also learned it has been a few different hotels over the years, but the current management has done an excellent job working with what they have to make this a very pleasant place to stay. The standout feature for me was how quiet it was. The central garden area with the pool is absolutely beautiful, and I especially enjoyed the small terrace outside the main lobby. Each morning I was able to sit there and do my devotions in a setting that was peaceful, calm, and refreshing—exactly what I needed during a busy trip. The room itself was modern, clean, and fit my needs perfectly for a short business stay. If I were to offer one small suggestion, it would be that the bath towels were on the small side—but that’s a minor detail in an otherwise very positive experience. As the years go by, I’ll be traveling to Thousand Oaks regularly for board meetings, and I would absolutely choose to stay here again. Quiet, comfortable, and well cared for—this place checks a lot of boxes.

DG
Dani Gordon Dec 25, 2025
10

From the moment we arrived, the experience at Palm Garden Hotel exceeded all expectations. The staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive, making check-in a breeze and offering great recommendations for local spots. The room was spotless, spacious, and tastefully decorated — it truly felt like a home away from home. We especially loved the peaceful garden surroundings, which gave the entire property a relaxed, tropical vibe. Waking up to the sound of birds and enjoying coffee on the balcony was a perfect way to start each day. Amenities like the pool, fitness center, and on-site dining were top-notch. The breakfast buffet had a great variety, and everything was fresh and delicious. We can't recommend this hotel enough — whether you're here for business or leisure, Palm Garden Hotel is a hidden gem that delivers comfort, quality, and outstanding service. We'll definitely be back!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Palm Garden Hotel

Thousand Oaks, California, USA

Scenic parks featuring verdant walking trails & a cultural center, plus eateries, shops & a museum.

  • Ventu Park Rd. south of Hillcrest Dr. 3 min Walk
  • Hillcrest Dr. & Ventu Park Rd. 4 min Walk
  • Hillcrest Dr. west of Ventu Park Rd. 6 min Walk
  • Los Angeles International Airport 55 min Car · 3 hr 4 Transit
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport 48 min Car · 2 hr 38 Transit
  • Long Beach Airport 1 hr 7 Car · 5 hr 18 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

El Matador State Beach 6,044 reviews

El Matador State Beach

32350 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, United States

4.7 · Public Beach
Leo Carrillo State Park 3,564 reviews

Leo Carrillo State Park

35000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, United States

4.7 · State Park
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library 2,585 reviews

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

40 Presidential Dr #88, Simi Valley, CA 93065, United States

4.7 · Library
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