Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground

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Howard Johnson
9 (3921 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 3921 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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Muhammad Ahsan • family_with_children • pk
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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chhitiz • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Lindsay • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Water park was as great and location is why people stay here. Did appreciate the roll away bed as there are 5 of us.

Cons:

Bathroom and as pretty outdated and "clean" but not very clean.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • family_with_children • us
9
:)
Pros:

Clean rooms, comfortable beds, good distance from park

Cons:

Having to pay for parking, no free breakfast

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Liliana • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great place for parents to relax and kids have lots of fun at the kids pool and garden pool areas. We enjoyed our 2 days here. Will definitely be back again.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
10
Spent the day enjoying the waterpark, making fun memories, and relaxing—it was a great day overall.
Pros:

We had a great stay! The staff was friendly and helpful, and the location was excellent. The waterpark was a lot of fun and made the stay even more enjoyable.

Cons:

The only downside was that there wasn’t a complimentary breakfast, but that was my own mistake for not checking before booking. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely stay here again.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Janessa • family_with_children • ca
9
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • family_with_children • us
6
Great place if you get building 1 or 2.
Pros:

Location and ease of parking.

Cons:

We got a room in building 3, floor 2, which had stairs, so we had to carry a stroller and 2 suitcases up those stairs. Also our room had a smell to it. Another thing is they had two skylights window, which wasn’t mentioned in the description, we basically had a hard time sleeping.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Jaqueline • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Water playground was fun for my son it would just be better if big pool and water playground were closer together to be able to have both kids

Cons:

Warmer water in the water playground side

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Jainie • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room smelled humid and moldy, and it was scratched and dirty. After the supervisor agreed to provide a refund (I had to book another hotel because they were not able to change rooms), they changed their mind. The only good rooms they have are in buildings 1 and 2. If you select something different, be ready to have a cheap motel room with school toilets.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Patricio • couple • uy
7
Hotel en la zona de Disney land
Pros:

La ubicación las piscinas hasta tarde

Cons:

Muy ruidosos pegado a la autopista

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Blessy • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Tabitha • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • us
8
We liked it a lot! Will definitely be back but hope for a remodeled room.
Pros:

The water park is fabulous, gift shop was nuce, and staff was great.

Cons:

We had an old room that has not been remodeled yet. It smelled very old! Musty and almost like a yucky bathroom.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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T1820XCericb • Family
10
HoJo Anaheim Delivers
Pros:

This is our favorite hotel to stay at when visiting Disneyland and California Adventure! The location is perfect, just footsteps from the park entrance and perfectly located across from the fireworks at night! The rooms are clean, quiet and comfortable. The value is incredible when considering location and what you get for the rate. The staff is the best and the atmosphere of the hotel is modern meets retro. Kind of takes you to another place, which is perfect for a trip to Anaheim and Disney.

2026-07-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Erika • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Evan • family_with_children • us
10
Excellent property and very close to Disneyland
Pros:

Very close to Disneyland for a good price, and right off the freeway

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Michelle K • family_with_children • au
9
Fantastic hotel in a great location, would definitely recommend!
Pros:

After a long flight, the check-in was smooth and easy, and the little shop was awesome. The location was why we chose this hotel, and it didn’t disappoint - just a short walk to Disneyland.

Cons:

No bowls, spoons or anything else in the room - we had to buy them even though they sold food and cereal etc at the small shop.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Christelle • family_with_children • us
10
Perfect location
Pros:

Excellent location walking distance to Disneyland. Helpful and professional staff. Fun little water park - mostly for smaller kids though (under 8).

Cons:

No restaurant on site

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee