Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground

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Howard Johnson
8.5 (3625 reviews)
1380 South Harbor Boulevard , Anaheim , US
+1 714-776-6120

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Walking distance / very close to Disneyland
Very clean rooms (many mentions)
Pools and water park popular with kids
Friendly and accommodating staff (often)
Convenient on-site parking/nearby market (noted by some)
Rooms have coffee maker and refrigerator
Comfortable beds
Family-friendly features (bunk beds option)
Cons:
Ongoing construction affecting parts of property
Front desk rudeness / unhelpful in some cases
Shower cleanliness and maintenance issues (hairs, poor drainage)
Paid parking / extra fees and perceived poor value
Slow internet reported by some guests
Curtains/skylight issues letting light in early
Spa experience / lifeguard proximity felt awkward for some
Small toilets in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Generally praised as very clean (super clean rooms, daily hallway cleaning) but a few guests reported issues (shower hygiene, inconsistent housekeeping in some stays).
Service
9
Mostly positive — many reviewers called staff extremely friendly and accommodating (early check-in, helpful housekeeping), though some reported rude or unhelpful front-desk interactions.
Location
10
Excellent location and walking distance to Disneyland and nearby restaurants — the most consistently cited positive; minor negatives include freeway noise for some rooms and paid parking in some reports.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed: comfortable beds and functional rooms (coffee maker, fridge), but several complaints about shower condition, curtains/skylight letting light in, small toilets, missing kitchenette utensils and other maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.5
Strong family amenities (pools, water park) were frequently praised; some amenities under construction or lacking (games room), spa experience and certain staff positioning (lifeguard) drew criticism.
Value for Money
6.5
Perceived as below expectations for price by several guests (explicit 'not worth $1900' comment, extra charges for parking/park-side rooms, maintenance issues reducing perceived value).
Food and Beverage
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier (few or no mentions of F&B in reviews).
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall very positive — many guests said it was a great stay, family-friendly, and would return/recommend; negative incidents (construction, isolated service or room issues) did not outweigh the generally favorable experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:03

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 3625 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
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BRANDON • family_with_children • us
9
Great!
Pros:

Everything was great! Super clean rooms and hotel.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Keanu • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • us
5
Hotel is nice; staff is eh.
Pros:

The location was great. The housekeeping staff did a great job. And we liked the pool.

Cons:

Every time we had a question or a problem, the front desk was rude, suspicious, and just not very helpful and/or friendly. Really disappointed

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Clement • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Tammy • family_with_children • us
8
Very comfortable
Pros:

Very close to Disneyland

Cons:

The construction

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Elizarraras • couple • us
6
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Mary Dee • family_with_children • us
9
Room was clean, beds were comfortable, spa exerience not so great. Kitchenet needs utenciles.
Pros:

Staff was very understanding as per having to check out earlier than original reservation due to health issue in our family. Really appriciated that.

Cons:

Husband did not like that when he used the spa a lifeguard employee stood right next to him and he felt that it was awkward. They could have just been in their usual spot and watched him from a little further away.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • family_with_children • ca
7
Will be better when construction is done
Pros:

Pools

Cons:

Construction

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Johndred • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • family_with_children • gb
8
Great for Disneyland
Pros:

Really good walking distance to Disneyland. Kids loved the water park.

Cons:

Booked a park side room for the fireworks, but the curtains didn’t close across the room so light would come in very early in the morning! Not too bad as we were up early at the parks, but annoying that it costs extra to stay there.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Alan • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Rooms were in good shape and right next to each other. Appreciated the coffee maker and refrigerator

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
4
Not worth $1900
Pros:

The location and staff.

Cons:

The shower was gross, had hairs in it, didnt drain properly and super old. The ac was spotty. The internet was so slow we couldn't use closed caption and my husband is deaf. The noise from the freeway was insane.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • extended_group • us
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family_with_children • ca
10
Pros:

It’s close to Disneyland and the option to have bunk beds

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Brooke • family_with_children • au
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Kaylah • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Close proximity to restaurants and disneyland. Staff were very accommodating to us arriving early and checking in.

Cons:

It seems to always be under construction. Last time we stayed it was a games room that still doesn't seem to be there.
The skylight in our room wasnt expected it was hard to sleep in but then most days we were up early so it didnt matter

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Bryce • family_with_children • au
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Ana Letícia • couple • br
6
Pros:

A localização é excelente para quem quer ir para os parques da Disney. Tem estacionamento no local sem necessidade de cobrança extra.

Cons:

Se vocês estiver com muita bagagem, não há funcionários no local par auxílio com as malas. A limpeza também deixou a desejar. Tem um mercado embaixo que funciona até as 11pm, mas se você precisar de água após este horário, terá que sair das dependências do hotel.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Dustin • family_with_children • us
10
A quiet, clean and friendly stay!!
Pros:

Even though some buildings were under construction the noise level was low! The hotel itself was clean and safe. I like that you must need a key to enter the buildings to even access your room. It provided extra safety. Every day someone was cleaning the hallways - vacuuming or carpet cleaning. Staff were extremely friendly - front desk, cleaning staff, lifeguards, even the gift shop staff. My kids didn’t want to leave. They loved the room and were comfortable. Usually one is asking to go home. We were able to check in early, they accommodated us on our requests. Even though we had a room over looking the poolside it was extremely quiet!! Every time we go to Disneyland we stay here. We also recommend HoJo to all friends and family. :)

Cons:

We didn’t like how small the toilets are!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Tara • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee