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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
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, alfresco dining
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
House of the Retro Future One-Bedroom Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1380 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA, 92802
  • Disneyland® Resort
    10 min walk
  • Mimi's Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
    12 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    18 min drive

Room options

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Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • 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)

  • 33 sq m
  • 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)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 50 sq m
  • 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)

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 33 sq m
  • 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)

  • 33 sq m
  • 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)

  • 33 sq m
  • 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)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • 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)

  • 33 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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 spa 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
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, 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 15.0 per day.
  • 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 15.0 per day

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.

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1517 out of 2332 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 455 out of 2332 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 2332 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 2332 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 2332 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was quick to respond to our requests to have adjacent rooms and also had a crib waiting for us when we arrived. Very friendly staff. A fairly short walk to Disneyland.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Arielle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, I felt like the reviews I saw recently for this hotel significantly oversold the experience. We were booked in Bldg 4, on the 1st floor, which directly faces the water park. The smell in the hallway “smells like one of those blue disks they put in a urinal,” according to my husband, and while the smell improved in the room, it still wasn’t a great smell. They offer real cribs, not pack n plays, but the crib was dirty; so we spent the first 15 minutes wiping it and the whole room down so we could start bedtime. The entire room was rather dirty, and the tile bathroom floor grout was black with caked on grime, and the tile was cracked, with grime-filled holes and smeared dirt on the floor. The water park closes at 10, so children continued to scream and play until the last second in the water park, and getting my 1 and 3 year olds to sleep was challenging. The next morning, after decent sleep in the beds (they *were* comfortable beds), we awoke to a cockroach in the room. We called and the hotel took action immediately and agreed to put us in a new room, but it took two rounds of speaking with the front desk staff to be moved immediately, vs packing our things and keeping it all unlocked at the front desk until 4 pm. The staff was kind &moved us into Bldg 6, which was quieter and somewhat cleaner (no cockroaches) but not by much. Floors were still gross and the rooms were dingy, not “retro.” Much left to be desired…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle Ann

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Just stayed 9 nights here in building 2. The rooms are cute. The cleaning schedule is not good at all if you have more than 1 or 2 people staying with you because they only service the rooms every 2 days. So when you have 2 adults a baby and a 2 year old the amount of garbage can add up quick. Plus not having enough clean towels. It would also be nice if they kept a rolling cart for luggage in each building for check out dates. If you want to check in early they charge you a $30 check in fee or if you want to check out late it’s $30. On our check out date we had a few hours before our ride picked us up from the Hotel and decided to swim with the kids for a little bit as we usually do at any hotel we have stayed at. They came out to the pool area and told us we couldn’t be in there. Any Hotel I have ever stayed at always holds our luggage and says enjoy the pool until your ride gets here. So we were shocked. Also after first getting there we paid a higher price to stay in building 2, the Tv wouldn’t work so they sent somebody that night, got it fixed for a little bit, then next day Tv wouldn’t work at all. We had to load up everything at midnight and move rooms once they figured it was the wiring in the walls. The Tv in next room the volume on remote wouldn’t work but at that point we were to tired to even care. Lol I stayed at this Hotel when my kids were younger so we were going back to make more memories.. 😍 Disney & Venice with my Daughter and both grandgirl’s❤️
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Alice

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time for the family!
Great family friendly place with awesome amenities and very close to Disneyland. There’s no elevator though, so if you have a stroller I’d recommend requesting the first floor. The water park area was a blast. Definitely will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Room was not clean, no elevator. The bed sheets had a tear at the top left corner the bathroom was outdated. The water park was the best part of our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Echo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

CATALINA

Travelled with family
Still smells like am old building
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kwong

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lay out of the campus and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seif

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice facility
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The water park is for younger kids. My kids were too big/old for the water slides at this hotel. Very good location, and very nice hotel. We stayed on the top floor and our room was beautiful with high ceilings and natural light.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Fantastic hotel will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gayle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room, good Views from Building 1. 5th floor. Trees were cut down while we were there. Fireworks only 1 day while we were there and we went to park to watch so probably would care to pay for park view again. New room, plenty of space, bathtub, water park for littles with hot tub for adults. Beautiful large warm pool also. Easy safe 10 min walk to Disneyland and CA.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cipriano Nieves

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024