Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground

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Howard Johnson
9 (3827 reviews)
1380 South Harbor Boulevard , Anaheim , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good amenities for families
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Small rooms for price
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Several reviews mentioned issues with room cleanliness and housekeeping frequency.
Service
9.5
Multiple reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.5
Guests consistently noted the hotel’s great proximity to Disneyland.
Room Quality
8.5
Some reviews reported cramped rooms and maintenance issues.
Amenities
9
Waterpark and pool were highlighted as enjoyable for families.
Value for Money
9
Guests felt the amenities and service justified the price despite some complaints.
Food and Beverage
8.5
No food options were highlighted, indicating limited offerings.
Overall Experience
9.5
General sentiment indicates a positive experience with a few noted drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 07:15

Property Description

Private Themed Waterpark and Outdoor Pools
Escape to fun and relaxation at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground. Enjoy our private themed waterpark with a 30-foot pirate ship, drench buckets, slides, and water cannons. Cool off in the outdoor pools or unwind in the poolside hot tub.

Convenient Location
Just an 8-minute walk to Disneyland Resort and 10 minutes to Downtown Disney, our Anaheim resort is the perfect choice for your magical getaway. Explore nearby attractions like Newport Beach or catch a flight easily from Ontario International Airport, located just 50 km away.

Comfortable Rooms with Free WiFi
Relax in our cozy rooms featuring modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen cable TVs, and coffee machines. Select rooms even offer balconies for a breath of fresh air. With a 24-hour front desk, we're always here to ensure your stay is seamless.

Experience the magic at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground - book your stay now!

Important information:

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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 25 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 3827 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Olga • family_with_children • au
9
The location was great and the distance to walk to Disneyland Park and restaurants was good.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room needs to be updated.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Toni • family_with_children • au
10
Great location, clean and comfortable rooms, great wifi
Pros:

Great location and short walk to Disneyland, rooms were located in building two which were modern, rooms were clean and tidy. Bed was very comfortable. Room service is every second day, but you can request it daily if you want. Had a laundry which was very convenient for doing our washing. Great Wi-Fi, which is a must these days.

Cons:

I didn’t notice an American flag up anywhere, this would’ve been very nice if it was.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Sorrell • family_with_children • us
10
It was great A plus
Pros:

bed, grounds, pool

Cons:

na

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Easy walk to disneyland. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Bed was not comfortable. Overpriced for the accommodations

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Carrie • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Always a great stay

Cons:

Nothing, I would only say they need better prices at the store there. Extremely over priced considering they have no restaurant on site or room service options. And parking is very over priced and you can't park there after 11am check out.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Luis • family_with_children • us
10
Great location and distance from Theme park, water park a big plus. Especially for a family with a child on the spectrum
Pros:

Newly renovated room was very nice and comfortable. Very inviting for a family.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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yezi • couple • us
8
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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WENDY • couple • gb
9
Very good value great location
Pros:

The separate pool away from the children’s play pool proximity to the Disney main gate
Having both a fridge and microwave in the room
Worth having a room facing the park with a balcony for the fireworks

Cons:

One lift was out of order for the whole of our visit and the cleaning staff have to use the customer lifts with large trolleys making it difficult for luggage and buggy’s perhaps the large trolleys could be kept on each floor and just topped up using smaller ones

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • family_with_children • us
8
Kids loved it!
Pros:

The water park and closeness to the park is gold. I do wish there was a bit more effort into updating the eco rooms but I also understand that probably keeps cost down. But one thing that was a major issue was the room doors are not at all built to allow a standard double
Stroller to pass through. This added a big inconvenience as we had to brake down our stroller every time.

Cons:

The doors did not fit a standard double stroller

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Mikegs460 • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Ana Teresa • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Blessy • family_with_children • ca
10
It’s good value for money. Staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back there again.
Pros:

It’s clean and so close to the parks. 10 mins walk.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Sal • couple • us
10
One of best places to stay when visiting the themed park
Pros:

Close to Disneyland, many amenities for kids to enjoy and close to the freeway

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Mewael • family_with_children • us
6
It was great
Pros:

Front desk is great and location

Cons:

My kid have noise alergi so the carpet semels bad so he was senzing the hole night

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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taylor_bird1 • Family • Castle Rock, Colorado
6
Underwhelming Stay
Pros:

We spent three nights at the HoJo Anaheim for our Disneyland stay with two kids under 5. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the room was renovated with a powerful working AC and clean, welcoming Disney theme. But overall, we were underwhelmed by our stay.

We paid extra for a Deluxe Room (versus a Standard room) through the Disneyland booking system, which is why we were in a renovated room. But the location of the room was very disappointing. We were in building 2, at the very back of the property, farthest from the parks. And our room (2102) was on the first floor, literally at the end of a very loooooong hallway. I think it’s actually the farthest room to walk to in the whole hotel. So we didn’t have any kind of view, and getting back to our room after a long day at Disney was a huge slog. We understand that these rooms exist, so somebody has to stay in them and we sorta drew the short straw. But we wish we would have been warned that “Deluxe” doesn’t necessarily mean a room in a decent location and/or with a good view.

The property overall feels a little old and rundown. The “water park” was actually perfect for our kids’ ages, and they had a blast. But I’m guessing kids older than 5 wouldn’t enjoy it as much.

The HoJo also isn’t really that convenient of a walk to Disneyland. You have to cross two busy intersection crosswalks, and during more crowded times it could take 20-30 minutes to get to the Disney security line.

Our stay wasn’t terrible by any means, just not as convenient and enjoyable as we were expecting. We’ll definitely try a different hotel option next time we visit Disneyland.

2026-05-09 • via Tripadvisor
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Vannessa • family_with_children • us
3
Terrible value, for $500 more I could have stayed at the Westin and had a better experience.
Pros:

The location was close to Disneyland. They had a nice pool area for kids.

Cons:

They only clean every other day. It was also very loud. It was difficult to get a good nights rest with all the noise in the room. Coffee maker did not work and they replaced it with one that also did not work.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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CHISATO • extended_group • jp
9
また泊まりたい
Pros:

チェックイン時もチェックアウト時もフレンドリーでわかりやすく説明していただけたので安心でした。

Cons:

疲れているとパークからの距離がある遠く感じますが許容範囲です。

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Qiana • couple • us
10
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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L4930WSvictoriac • Family
10
Great family hotel for Disneyland
Pros:

The hotel staff was so kind. The rooms are clean. Great value for your money! The location is walking distance to Disneyland! Good quiet atmosphere. Only thing I would say is if you like a dark room request a room not on the top floor

2026-05-07 • via Tripadvisor