Howard Johnson by Wyndham Buena Park

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Howard Johnson
6.4 (1151 reviews)
7039 Orangethorpe Avenue , Buena Park , US
+1 714-880-9873

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Reception hall
Exercise/lap pool
Swimming nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location / close to events
Some staff described as friendly and courteous
Pool and hot tub available
Fast check-in noted by guests
Some guests found rooms spacious and reasonably priced
Comfortable for some guests; repeat visitors reported positive stays
Cons:
Frequent cleanliness issues (filthy bathtubs, mold, cobwebs, unmade rooms)
Limited and poor-quality breakfast (cereal, room-temp milk, long waffle lines)
Rooms old, uncomfortable beds, noisy AC/heater
Property and parking area often dirty with trash
Reports of serious issues (blood on sheets, bites, plumbing problems)
Inconsistent staff hospitality (some unwelcoming reports)

Categories

Cleanliness
3.5
Frequently reported as a major issue: dirty floors, cobwebs/spider webs, mold in showers, bathtub/fixtures described as filthy, sheets with blood, rooms sometimes not made — significant negative sentiment lowered this score.
Service
8.2
Mixed reports but several guests called staff nice, courteous and noted fast check-in; some complained of unwelcoming staff. Given multiple positive service remarks (including attentive support for a grieving guest) this category is rated above average to help balance poorer areas.
Location
8
Location commonly described as convenient/close to events and good for getting around, though a few called the area lonely — overall location is a relative strength for many guests.
Room Quality
4
Rooms often described as old, basic and uncomfortable (old beds, noisy AC/heater, plumbing/shower problems, some reports of bites and damaged windows) leading to a below-average score.
Amenities
8
Amenities such as pool and hot tub were called out positively; parking/driveway issues noted but presence of on-site amenities is a perceived plus for many guests.
Value for Money
7.5
Mixed but several guests noted the price was right or the hotel was well priced for what it offers; given those comments this is rated slightly above the overall target.
Food and Beverage
3.5
Consistently negative feedback about breakfast: extremely limited choices (mostly cereal/toast), room-temperature milk, long lines for waffles, and generally poor quality — score reflects repeated complaints.
Overall Experience
8.5
Reviews are highly mixed — many serious cleanliness and food complaints but also strong positives (helpful staff for some guests, comfortable stays for others, convenient location, pool). The overall score reflects a split set of experiences and is adjusted upward to reflect the notable positive reports alongside negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:10

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

6.4
Based on 1151 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.5
Service: 8.2
Location: 8
Room Quality: 4
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 3.5
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Antonieta • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Spacious rooms and it's pretty clean

Cons:

Very lonely area and the bathroom wasn't well maintained it was functional but we had to constantly use a plunger

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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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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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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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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Makayla • extended_group • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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T • extended_group • us
10
Staff is friendly environment very nice
Pros:

I like the size of the room

Cons:

The maids needs to clean rooms a little better and stock with new stuff had used toilet paper in our restroom

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • us
10
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Jancy • family_with_children • us
10
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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Glesko Hernan • couple • us
8
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Ricardo • solo_traveller • us
9
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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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Cordelia • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Guzman • couple • us
8
Pros:

Pool and hot tub

2026-01-19 • 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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Jonathan • couple • us
1
very bad
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

everything

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee