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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Disneyland® Resort

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Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Building 1, Mobility) | View from room
House of the Retro Future One-Bedroom Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, alfresco dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1380 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA, 92802
  • Disneyland® Resort
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Anaheim GardenWalk
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • House of Blues Anaheim
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View (Building 1)

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility/Pool View)

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Building 1, Two-Bedrooms) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Building 1, Two-Bedrooms)

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View (Building 2) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pool View (Building 2)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Building 3-6) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Building 3-6)

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Park View (Building 1)

  • 356 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View (Building 2)

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Building 3, Mobility)

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Building 1, One-Bedroom) | Living area | 37-inch TV with cable channels

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Building 1, One-Bedroom)

  • 355 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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House of the Retro Future One-Bedroom Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking | Living area | 37-inch TV with cable channels

House of the Retro Future One-Bedroom Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility,roll-in shower,bldg3)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility,roll-in shower,bldg3)

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Building 1, Mobility)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Building 1, Mobility)

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower, Building 2)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower, Building 2)

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Anaheim

Anaheim Resort stay.A stay at this Anaheim Resort hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Disneyland® Resort and 2 miles (3 km) of Downtown Disney® District. Anaheim Convention Center and Disney California Adventure® Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Disneyland® Resort - 10 min walk
  • Anaheim GardenWalk - 12 min walk
  • Anaheim Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • Downtown Disney® District - 5 min drive
  • Disney California Adventure® Park - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 7 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street, USA - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tomorrowland - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sleeping Beauty Castle - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Disneyland® Resort
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground offers its guests a complimentary water park, a waterslide, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. A business center and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Anaheim hotel is smoke free.

  • 296 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 1965
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground offers 296 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Anaheim hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 23.45 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 23.45 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

This property's restaurant is located offsite, across the street from the property.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to the airport?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground is 7.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground?

As of Feb 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground on Feb 28, 2025 start from $199.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground.

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to the beach?

This hotel is 18.1 mi (26-min drive) from Seal Beach and 18.4 mi (25-min drive) from Bolsa Chica State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground offer free breakfast?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hawaiian Gardens Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25.00 per night.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground have a pool?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground have a restaurant?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground is home to Mimi's Cafe, which features French cuisine, al fresco dining, and brunch.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to downtown Anaheim?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground is 1.4 mi away from Anaheim.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1516 out of 2313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 446 out of 2313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 2313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 2313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 2313 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mollie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the pool feature, but the lifeguards were all up in ypur business
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria, DALLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria, DALLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean and walkable distance to Disney parks. Will stay again

2/10 Terrible

Caroline, Atlanta

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terribly noisy Snacks too limited
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

WEI CHENG

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Savannah

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed four nights for our Disney trip. We had a great time. Water park was great for my daughter. A very quick walk to the park entrance. Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just Right
Perfect place to stay for families who want to go to Disneyland
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taneya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my second time staying at The Howard Johnson Anaheim and it is one of our favorite hotels anywhere! It's just lovely in every single way. Very clean, incredible staff, extremely comfortable beds. Roomy, nice aesthetic. We will stay here every time we go back to Anaheim! It's also nice and close to the Disneyland park entrance. Definitely walkable!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly staff, clean and beautiful area, was able to walk to Disneyland from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Laura de

Traveled with family
Our stay was nice. Staff was friendly and helpful. We had a room that was closer to the street so you can hear the noise of the cars (loud ones ) we were on the 2nd floor and no elevator so having to do two trips to take luggage up was a pain. But overall I recommend. The walking distance to the parks was amazing. Loved it after longs day of walking it wasn’t that bad less the .50 miles
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton, Kamloops

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water park was great for the littles! Pool area was also a nice addition. A super easy walk to Disney land, and lots of great dining options nearby.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Disneyland
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tina, Denver

Traveled with family
We stayed here about 20 years ago. We was going to stay here again how ever this was going to be a replacement for a hotel we reserved 2 months ago. When we arrived to check in the manager notified us that they had no first floor rooms. He referred us to the comfort in accross the street. But the rooms were running $400 plus a night. Thank you Mike for trying to help. So honestly I can not give any additional information on this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Traveled with family
Close proximity to Disneyland is literally the ONLY selling point to this dilapidated hotel which has chosen to coast on location and some snazzy photos of a water park. The reality is the room we were in was disgusting. The carpet heavily stained and drawers/counters in various states of disrepair. The room had high ceilings which initially was given a pro but are not able to be covered so when the sun rises the room is VERY bright making it hard to sleep. The rooms have an Alexa device which the previous guests had set an alarm with and wasn’t reset (hello 5am). Finally the room had NO HOT WATER, when we voiced the concern they sent a person from the front desk (45 minutes later after a long day out) who contributed “yeah that’s not hot” and gave a key for a room on the same floor to take a shower…fine but still annoying. There was no other communication regarding the issue until we checked in later the next day and no offer of moving room etc. I’m by no means a hotel snob but this place was GROSS… I have no idea why there are any positive reviews.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tyler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean place we enjoy - two things that could be better: refrigerator in the room does not have freezer section, bummer we always like to freeze water bottles. The hotel has a small Keurig coffee maker in the room, would really like if they had fresh coffee available in the front office.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice quiet but the area walking to and from disneyland is a little stretchy. The rooms are always clean and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sherona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. We were in building 6 and it was older but the rooms were spacious and very clean. Staff was great at communicating about checkin and check out. Only issues were that the bath tub had some spots were it felt like it was sinking and the rooms weren’t very soundproof. Loved having a microwave, fridge and coffee maker and lots of space! Didn’t use the pool. All in all, great stay and very convenient to Disneyland
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Paige Corinne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great proximity to Disneyland. Basic room but spacious and clean. Very dated. Would have appreciated a renovated room. Hot water took forever.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024