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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

3.0 star property

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House of the Retro Future One-Bedroom Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, al fresco dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1380 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA, 92802
  • Disneyland® Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Disney California Adventure® Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Downtown Disney® District
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(114 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Building 1, Two-Bedrooms)

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Building 3-6)

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(237 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(91 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(109 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Building 3, Mobility)

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

View all photos for 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

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, Non Smoking (Mobility,roll-in shower,bldg3)

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 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)

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Anaheim

With a stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground in Anaheim (Anaheim Resort), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Disneyland® Resort and Anaheim Convention Center. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Disney California Adventure® Park and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Downtown Disney® District.

What's nearby

  • Disneyland® Resort - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Disney California Adventure® Park - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Downtown Disney® District - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • House of Blues Anaheim - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Anaheim Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

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 hotel with free water park access and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 296 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a complimentary water park, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. If you're planning a day at a nearby theme park, you can hop on the shuttle (surcharge).
You can enjoy a meal at Mimi's Cafe serving the guests of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Mimi's Cafe - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mimi's Cafe

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 6 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1965
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with premium cable channels

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
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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 within 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 1 2026 to December 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 23.45 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
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

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1584 out of 2372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 444 out of 2372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 2372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 2372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 2372 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

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, good staff, everything clean, plenty of parking
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY, Sacramento

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stayed here mainly because its so close of a walk to disbeyland and my kids love the water area. Staffs are so nice too!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna Lorraine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and the water park was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gaurav

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not really impressed

Hotel is next to Disney Park. They don't serve breakfast. Hotel stay includes it's water Park rides. I booked a city view room but I don't think one I was given was a city view room so just check and confirm while check-in. I feel for the price there are much better hotels with more services included. Here you pay for parking $25 + taxes.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 min walk from Disneyland. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The area around the hotel was very clean and the pool was awesome. The bathroom could use some TLC other than that 5 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall decent. Condition of property a bit worn out. Right next to 405 so “city view” is really freeway-facing and you can hear the traffic even with the soundproofing. You can also hear upstairs and piping. Pillows are not very comparable. Staff was pleasant and communication was good. They accommodated our requests as best they could. Very kid friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Merced

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the proximity to Disneyland. Two to check-in. This was our first stay. I was worried because it's best for a family. But they placed us in a quiet room. Staff was excellent. Very nice grounds. Few improvements if I may suggest. Room was clean but the rug had a rip in it and looked old. No drip coffee on the premises. There's a Keurig in the room. But even in the lobby doesn't have coffee. You have to go across the street to another hotel to get drip coffee. Last, given it is an icon of a hotel being built a long time ago the two story building we were in had no elevator. That was a surprise. All in all the room was cute like a step back in time. Water pressure amazing. We had a great time for a great price.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights at Howard Johnson Anaheim to go to Disneyland for one day. We were in an older room, building 5. Pros: Cute Grounds Fun Water Park for little kids Great being across the street from The Bistro Cons: -VERY noisy in Building 5 from the highway to the point our room shook & I did not sleep all night even with earplugs -The double beds in the older rooms are TINY. Very difficult to share a bed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the two room, two bathroom suite for our family of four. Great little shop has everything you might need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Benton, Sparks

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel but terrible pillows lol
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Stay

It was a fairly nice hotel. Had to get a different room because the elevator was down and my disabled sister was unable to do stairs. New room was small for our party size but we made it work. Overall nice stay. I would recommend building 2 as it is more updated and rooms have more space. Overall a nice hotel within walking distance to Disneyland
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ismael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mayumi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
We really enjoyed staying at this property. We primarily picked this property because of the water slide park for kids and the short walk to Disneyland. I know that this is an older hotel. However, did not like that, there was no room service available. It would have been nice to have breakfast or a lunch, or even a light dinner at the hotel. It was definitely a short walk to some food spots which was good for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly clean accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Park view

Went to Disneyland for our son’s birthday! We stayed on the top floor (7) facing the park! (Building 1) Room was very clean and staff at check in were excellent! The downfall was no breakfast served in the morning. The room was very bright too so if you want to sleep in that will not happen!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025