Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Buildings 1 or 2) | View from room
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Economy Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Building 3-6) | View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, al fresco dining
House of the Retro Future One-Bedroom Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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
  • Place, Disneyland® Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown Disney® District
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Disney California Adventure® Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Suite Building 2

  • Sleeps 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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 Single Bunk Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Queen Room with City View (Building 1)

  • Sleeps 5

Superior Two Queen Room with Park View (Building 1)

  • Sleeps 5

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

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

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

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

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 Queen And 1 Bunk Bed, Mobility Accessible Room, Building 1, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

Guest Room With 1 Queen Bed And 1 Bunk Bed, Roll-in Shower, Building 1-Mobility Accessible And Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

1 Queen Bed And 1 Bunk Bed, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible Room, Building 3, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

1 King Bed And 1 Bunk Bed, Two-Bedroom Family Suite, Building 1, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

2 Queen Beds, Deluxe Mobility Accessible Room, Pool View, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

Deluxe Room In Building 2 With 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower-Mobility Accessible, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

1 King Bed, Mobility Access Room, Roll-in Shower, Building 3, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Buildings 1 or 2)

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

Standard Two Double Room Buildings 3-6

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite Building 1

  • Sleeps 5

Deluxe King Room Building 2

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Two Queen Room Building 2

  • Sleeps 5

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About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

Family-friendly hotel with free water park access and 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features free water park access, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include Access to hot tub, a business centre and a children's pool. Housekeeping is available on request.
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. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Downtown Disney® District. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy French cuisine while dining at Mimi's Cafe
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Splash around at the free water park with a waterslide or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a lifeguard on-site, dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, spaciousness and comfy beds
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Downtown Disney® District and Disneyland® Resort
  • Theme park shuttle service available for a fee
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 centre 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.

Mimi's Cafe – This restaurant specialises in French cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

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
  • Splash pad
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 who have not received 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
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 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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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1702 out of 2532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 474 out of 2532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 2532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 2532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 2532 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff helpful and water park for kids great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were hard
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brady

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good, comfortable room. Not easy to find out they have $25 per night parking. Also the in-room refrigerator does not have a freezer. Had to use my cooler i brought as my freezer. At least the ice machine is free.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, well kept property. Our daughter loved the waterpark.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had a wonderful stay at this hotel. My 2 yr old granddaughter slipped by the pool and the lifeguards were very helpful and attentive. She was fine but they even checked on us the next day. I can’t say enough nice things about the lifeguards and staff. Thank you so much !!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disney Half Marathon Weekend

The room was not what we had expected. It was not as nice in the pictures they advertised on the website. The air conditioner was not working well. The shower and bath room sinks took forever for the water to drain. When we arrived at the hotel they told us we had to park across the street at another hotel because they were at 85% capacity. Definitely will not be staying at this hotel again. Very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only problem was ice machine not working on my floor
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and nice staff. I did request for an early check in, so im not holding anyone accountable for this, but my room was a little messy. I found wrappers in random places and silverware. The fridge was also rusting on the inside, which im not sure exactly why. Other than that, all staff was accommodating, friendly, and easy to talk to. Beds were comfortable and all linen was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo, Louisville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to Disneyland
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property for the price. Only thing we had 5 people (2 adults 3 kids) the room says sleeps 5 I assumed there was a pull out couch with the 2 queen beds but no just the 2 beds. Kids had squeezed together on Queen. They did enjoy the water park the next morning though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not like the fact that the pool didn't have enough room so they only let so many in was the main reason we stayed there didn't care for the scum around the top of the pull an could of done without the bug bites for starters paid for parking left to eat an returned to a full lot no parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

anthony, san jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated and dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, gilroy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the hidden gem of Disneyland. Splash pad for kids on hot days and a view of the fireworks from the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ELIZABETH

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff sucked
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique, Vista

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we checked in. We were helped by Sam, very friendly and welcoming. We went to the water park, my daughter had so much fun. Dinner next door at Mimi’s and Disneyland the next. It is a very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025