Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground

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Howard Johnson
9 (3897 reviews)
1380 South Harbor Boulevard , Anaheim , us

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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:
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 3897 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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Diana • solo_traveller • mx
10
El mejor hotel con waterpark y súper cercano caminando a Disneyland
Pros:

El mejor hotel al hemos llegado !

Cons:

Todo me gustó

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Derar • family_with_children • ae
2
Disappointed
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Lack of lobby, no concierge, no Buttler, noisy AC, old shower , old elevators

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Olga • family_with_children • au
9
The location of Howard Johnson is a comfortable walk to Disneyland Park with choices of restaurants.
Pros:

We were very happy with the booking experience through Luxury Escapes. The staff at Howard Johnson were very happy people and always helpful and polite.

Cons:

The room we were in, was in need of an upgrade compared to the building where the rest of our family stayed!

We were very disappointed with the transport arrangements we made through Booking.com.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Mrs. Sarah Harper • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

I like the room, it was easy to get to and decent amount of room, the water play area was great, the staff was friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Na

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • extended_group • us
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Rolando • family_with_children • mx
7
Pros:

No desayune en el hotel la ubicación es excelente

Cons:

Se nota que es un hotel con bastantes años y que tiene mucho tiempo sin remodelacion

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Burkhart • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

The rooms were clean and the playground was fun.

Cons:

The maintenance worker that walked into my room while I was napping I didn't have the top lock latched due to my family being at the pool. Never received any notification that worker would need to come to our room. Very uncomfortable as a woman.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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310adrianner • Family
8
Close to Disney and a water park
Pros:

The location is great to Disneyland and it is easy to walk to restaurants and other activities in the area. The pools and water park are a perfect break from the park and the lifeguards are awesome. The staff at the hotel is so nice and willing to help. I traveled with myself and three kids and we got the bunk bed room. It is tiny. We were top of each other the whole time and you barely have room to move. The double queen room is much bigger and better for families. For the water park you have to keep your wristbands. There are not great quality and fall apart after going swimming once then to the parks. They are very strict on the wristbands, and if you want to be that strict get a better wristband or let people use their key card. The front was a little annoyed every time we asked for new ones. The WiFi is not great. I would stay here again

2026-06-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Sanchez • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

It was very clean and close to Disneyland

Cons:

I understand the pool wrist bands are not replaced, however, when you ask the front desk they are rude about a customer asking. It is not what was said but how it was said. A little understanding goes a lomg way and the attitude in how you say things makes a huge difference in how the message is received.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Iman • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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284matth • Family
10
Excellent Property!
Pros:

Great property for families. Location, rooms and amenities all great. Staff is friendly and very helpful especially Nicole in reservations. Very welcoming place unlike other properties in the area. Would highly recommend and will be using for all visits to Disneyland!

2026-06-17 • via Tripadvisor
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Monica • family_with_children • us
10
It was out first time there and will definitely worth it!
Pros:

Clean room, very spacious and the staff always very friendly.

Cons:

The water pressure wasn’t the best but they always had hot water!

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Karen Michell • extended_group • mx
2
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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adrienne686 • Couples • Birmingham, West Midlands, England
10
Great trip
Pros:

Great hotel, walking distance to the Disney park. Staff were helpful and friendly. Room was perfect.

2026-06-16 • via Tripadvisor
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Elizondo • family_with_children • us
9
Great location. Best bang for your buck with small kids. Will return!
Pros:

The mini waterpark was a huge hit for my kids (8, 4, & 1yrs old). I liked how the room was set up with large countertop spaces and ease of parking. Beds and pillows were very comfortable after a long day at Disney.

Cons:

There was an issue with our hot water in our room so we were upgraded to a renovated room. Both rooms did not have a desk clock so I would add those to the rooms.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Katalin • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Mihimana • family_with_children • pf
8
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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D8756SSjenniferp • Family
2
Attempted robbery, room dirty and unprepared
Pros:

We paid for early check in, got to room after waiting 45 minutes for them to complete the check in process. We get to the room and it is warm and stayed warm even though air was set to 64.

One “bar” of soap was left for us. There are 2 sinks and a shower. We checked in midday and went back to the park. We came back late and had to leave on time in the morning which was difficult since there was zero shampoo, conditioner, body wash in the refillable shower bottles and the bar of soap was almost gone after hand washing the day prior.

Sinks were filthy, grout was nasty, door stop was a rusty foot cutting hazard as the stopper was no longer at there and it was bare rusty metal. And the tub wouldn’t drain. No telling what we were showering in. We make do with soap and wash my hair and my daughter’s hair.

We pack up, my husband takes bags to car, we walk out to the car as he is walking back to meet us and help get us in the car and we approach our car and there is a man taking the bags from our car in an attempt to steal them. We also paid for parking, which was pointless as there was zero security.

So frustrated by this experience. We paid for convenience and feel completely taken advantage of and now unsafe at this property.

2026-06-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Jesubel • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee