Howard Johnson by Wyndham Buena Park

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Howard Johnson
6.3 (1372 reviews)
7039 Orangethorpe Avenue , Buena Park , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Fence around pool
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Staff courtesy
Cons:
Cleanliness
Room quality
Food options

Categories

Cleanliness
3.8
Multiple guests highlighted issues with cleanliness; rooms were reported dirty with spider webs, mold, and trash.
Service
7.8
Some guests mentioned courteous staff, though there were mixed feelings about service responsiveness.
Location
8.8
Positive comments about the accessible location, appreciated by multiple guests.
Room Quality
4.8
Rooms described as old and in need of renovation with complaints about noise and discomfort.
Amenities
5.8
Limited breakfast options and problems with cleanliness affected amenity perception.
Value for Money
7.3
Some guests felt the price was acceptable for what was offered, but overall mixed sentiments.
Food and Beverage
5.3
Guests commented on the inadequate breakfast options and quality issues.
Overall Experience
6.8
Overall experiences were mixed; some enjoyed their stay while many cited numerous issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-27 14:30

Property Description

Delightful Amenities and Comfortable Accommodations
Howard Johnson Buena Park offers a light continental breakfast with delicious waffles each morning. The guestrooms are well-equipped with satellite TV, free high-speed Wi-Fi, microwaves, refrigerators, and coffeemakers, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Relaxing Outdoor Pool and BBQ Area
Unwind by the inviting outdoor pool or enjoy a fun barbecue session in the designated area. These facilities provide the perfect setting to relax and make the most of your stay at the hotel.

Convenient Location for Theme Park Enthusiasts
Located just 1.89 km from Knotts Berry Farm and 9.85 km from Disneyland, Howard Johnson Buena Park is the ideal choice for guests looking to explore these popular attractions conveniently.

Book your stay at Howard Johnson Buena Park now for a memorable and comfortable experience!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to provide the same credit card used to book the reservation along with matching photo identification upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

The property requires a refundable incidental deposit on a credit card/debit per room to be provided upon check in.

No prepaid cards are accepted.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

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 1372 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.8
Service: 7.8
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 4.8
Amenities: 5.8
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 5.3
Overall Experience: 6.8
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Gilbert • family_with_children • us
7
2026-02-01 • via Nuitee
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Gregg • family_with_children • us
4
It was a last minute booking but won’t return and don’t recommend
Pros:

The price was right for a late check in, but that was the only positive

Cons:

The staff was unwelcoming. The property was dirty, with trash in the parking lot and around the property itself. Many of the trash cans had full bags of trash just sitting there. Our room was basic and old looking. The shower had mold and cob webs. The room ac/ heater was so noisy. Last the so called free breakfast was barely cereal with warm milk, waffles with a line so long we never got a chance and dry bread. Nothing else. We had asked for extra blankets and didn’t get them.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Carla • solo_traveller • us
10
Had a lovely time
Pros:

This is my favorite hotel everything about it is lovely perfectly priced for what you get and that straight comfort and as clean place to sleep every staff member was nice and courteous every staff member breakfast was good always fresh I really enjoyed my stay the last time I stayed my husband passed away and you all really treating me really good while I was at his funeral so I will never stay anywhere else but there

Cons:

More decaf coffee...smile.... I'm sure if I would have asked I would have got it

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Trina • family_with_children • us
4
I’m glad it had a vacancy I appreciate that but I prefer a clean room
Pros:

The property gave an old Hispanic hacienda vibe

Cons:

The restroom floor was not at all clean the bed room area floors Al’s were not at all clean

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Ana • extended_group • us
6
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Rene • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

My kids got bites all over i need a refund bullet holes in the window

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Glesko Hernan • couple • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sindy • extended_group • us
6
Pros:

Close to get around

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • us
6
It was ok.
Pros:

The breakfast was minimal and the milk for cereal was room temperature

Cons:

I request a ground floor room and was emailed that they would accommodate my request it upon arrival I was given a second floor room.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • couple • us
1
awful
Pros:

the area in front of our room was not cleaned up the bed in the room was old and uncomfortable you could not sleep well also due to the room up on. the Second floor was noisy and as they walked around in that room you would hear thumbing as they walked our room was an older and we we're not told that it would get cleaned as we we're out for the day and returned see that it was not made up or cleaned the breakfast was not that great only had toast and cereal and you had to make your own waffle if you wanted one not like other Howard Johnson where they had a better choice of breakfast this one place we will not return or recommend

Cons:

the Property was just not a good or great place to stay

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • us
3
Ill never stay in this hotel again.
Cons:

The a/c barely kept the room cold. There was spider webs/cobwebs in the room. the bathtub was disgusting. Looked like its never been cleaned, rust colored water came out of the faucet, the shower head was spraying water, and the bathtub filled up halfway as your taking a shower

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jancy • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Hunter • couple • us
8
All around great place not the best parking lot situation though
Pros:

How close it was to my event I was attending

Cons:

How steep the drive in was

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Fernando • couple • us
1
Horrible Never Would I Ever Stay there Again.
Pros:

Nothing All of it was a Horrible Experience, I would NEVER stay at this Motel Again…

Cons:

The Motel in general is old and ran down, Definitely in Much Need of a renovation. Didn’t like that me and my son Couldn’t Sleep Because of constant rude people running yelling and horse playing in the Hall ways until 1am Just Horrible experience for a guest to stay there for the first time and having to deal with that crap.I’ll definitely make sure I’ll let anyone that’s planning to stay there To please save there money Because is definitely not Worth it staying there.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • us
7
Pros:

Fast check in

Cons:

The sheets had blood.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Rodger • solo_traveller • us
5
Average
Pros:

The location of the property is ideal.

Cons:

The breakfast options are so limited. Not nice.
Room was only cleaned once in my 4 day stay. Not nice.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • family_with_children • us
1
Horrible
Cons:

They canceled my reservation. I called and they told me they would hold it and honor the price. When I arrived, they upped it by over 100%. I have to negotiate down to more than the original discounted price. Then when I paid the clerk tried to keep $40. The room was disgusting. The life adjacent to the bedroom would not turn off. I had to use the breaker box. It was a non-smoking room but reeked of smoke. Cold water tested at work on faucet. Breakfast was abysmal. Even the coffee dispenser didn’t work. The worst day I’ve had in a hotel in my entire life. And I have stayed in many hotels.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mirta • couple • us
9
It was enjoyable.
Pros:

It was a great place and comfortable.

Cons:

Na

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Makayla • extended_group • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee