Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

3.0 star property

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Buildings 1 or 2) | View from room
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House of the Retro Future One-Bedroom Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, al fresco dining
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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
(43 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)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 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
(130 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 spaciousness, cleanliness 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

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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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Reviews

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1695 out of 2523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 474 out of 2523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 2523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 2523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 2523 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelley

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early in hopes of securing an early check-in, understanding there was a possibility it might not be available. We were traveling with friends who are Platinum members, who are entitled to early check-in at 1:00 PM. While waiting, we spent time at the water park and went to eat. Each time we returned, we noticed other guests requesting and receiving early check-in at the front desk. Despite this, we were informed that neither our family nor our Platinum member friends would be accommodated for early check-in. Eventually, at 4:00 PM, we received our room keys. Our family reservation was for a room that would accommodate five people. However, the room assigned to us was extremely small, located in an outdated building, and reduced in size due to its placement by the stairs—approximately 15 feet smaller than comparable rooms. Instead of appropriate bedding for five, the room only had two double beds. The cleanliness was also unacceptable: the floors were dirty, there was feces on the bathroom floor upon arrival, and one morning we encountered a large spider. The positive aspects of our stay were that the beds were tolerable, the location was conveniently close to Disney, and our children enjoyed the water park. However, the negative aspects far outweighed these: the property was poorly maintained, our room was undersized and inadequate for our family, and the bathroom was both small and unsanitary with no counter space.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was walkable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrilyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gord

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean property and friendly staff. Well located to Disney. Didn’t like the “ policing” At the pool. Acting Like it was a 5 star with people at the gate providing a lot of rules. We had our grandkids and our kids and are in our early 60’s. Seemed like overkill. Overall though, we would return but was up on the pool regs. Oh and the kids life’s etc should be with a pool where you can swim also. Keep adult pool but add another pool with the kids equipment. 😁
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Amaris

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

Don’t stay here.

My room smelled like urine and cigarettes, there was a dead roach on the floor of the bathroom, the tub and toilet was dirty. Everything was outdated and stained. I honestly want a refund, I tried to get one just a couple of minutes after check in due to the circumstances but they didn’t want to give me one.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

johanna

Stayed in bldg 6. Building and room were hot. Strong smell of some kind of cleaner in building. Skylights cause brightness in room during day and add to heat. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Bathroom extremely dated, water pressure poor and tub faucet was difficult to maneuver. Really wanted to love our stay… last time we stayed we were in the larger building. Didn’t have the problems in that room. The bed comfort was really the only saving grace….
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and conveniently close to Disneyland and eateries.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Howard Johnson hotel recommendations yes💕

Great hotel the splash pad and pool was perfect the twin beds worked out great hotel was clean the office help was so professional
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Immanuyel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay at the Howard Johnson. Was a 7 minute walk to get to the front of the Disneyland parks and my room was clean and quiet. Will be staying there again on my next trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was refurbished and clean. The pool was relaxing with pool towels and lifeguard.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything, very convenient, near to Disney. I love that after walking whole day at park we can enjoy the jacuzzi at the water park on the hotel, very relaxing. They closed the water park at 10:00pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

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

Great location to Disneyland need some mechanical

Fun hotel close to Disneyland about a quarter mile walk to the front gate waterpark area and pool area very fun for the kids to break up the day in the heat. The room was very clean nicely set up the bathroom. Water pressure was very very low in the shower, could not get it to put out much water at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, Juneau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wristband routine and NO food on property—Won’t stay here again. Not even vending machine with chips. Staff and rooms were fine. Parking easy. Bathrooms have VERY bright auto on lights. Need nighttime option.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Tirso

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fun getaway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Great place to stay & close Disneyland

Great having a pool you can jump into on a hot August day. Was able to accommodate my request of a top floor. Reasonable walk to Disneyland.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estefany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for Disney
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025