Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground

Friendly staff, super clean room. We enjoyed our stay and will stay here again

We chose the HoJo on South Harbor specifically for the Disneyland trip, and it waa exactly what we needed. The 8-minute walk to the Disneyland Resort entrance is no exaggeration — it’s genuinely one of the closest hotels to the parks without paying Disneyland hotel prices. We booked the Baby Shark themed bunk bed room, and our daughter was absolutely thrilled with it. It’s a clever touch that gets the kids excited about the hotel itself, not just the destination. The bunk bed gave her a sense of her own space and she talked about it as much as the rides. The on-site Castaway Cove water playground features a 30-foot pirate ship with drench buckets, slides, and water cannons — a solid bonus for families, especially as a wind-down option after a long park day. The rooms include a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker , which is genuinely useful when you’re trying to manage snacks and early morning logistics with kids. Location is the headline selling point here. It’s a designated Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel with no shuttle needed — you walk, which saves time and money compared to off-site hotels running shuttles. It’s not a luxury property — don’t come in expecting that. But for a family focused on maximizing park time with a comfortable, well-located base, it punches well above its price point. Bottom line: Smart choice for a Disneyland trip with kids. Themed rooms are a genuine hit with little ones, the walk to the park is as short as advertised.

Didn’t use laundry but the hotel overall is very close to the park and great

It was clean and the staff were excellent. We were under a very loud family and we could hear everything they did. We were next to an elevator that kept our kids up all night. The waterpark is for very little kids.

It was our first time staying here and we loved it! The walk to the park was a breeze compared to some other properties we’ve stayed at! maybe a 7-8 min walk. We stayed with our 2 year old and we loved the subtle Disney art in the room. We stayed in Building 1 in a 2 queen room at it was very spacious and clean with a little fridge which was helpful to store toddler snacks. Parking is $25 +tax which sucks but is standard for most hotels close to Disney. Will be staying here again!