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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
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, al fresco dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking available

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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)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(253 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
(98 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Park view
  • 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 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
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King 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, 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 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 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

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(30 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Buildings 1 or 2)

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

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

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

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About the area

Anaheim

Located in Anaheim (Anaheim Resort), Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground is within a 15-minute walk of Downtown Disney® District and Disneyland® Resort. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Anaheim Convention Center and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Disney California Adventure® Park.

What's nearby

  • Disneyland® Resort - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Downtown Disney® District - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Disney California Adventure® Park - 8 min walk - 0.6 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

  • ‪Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Galactic Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Market House (ft Starbucks) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Red Rose Taverne - ‬12 min walk

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.

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 water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • 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 April 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. 1659 out of 2477 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 470 out of 2477 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 2477 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 2477 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 2477 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

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Amenities
Loved everything about our stay.from check in, friendly staff, the kids water park super cute,clean,fun and safe for the little ones. Rooms are great in size beds and pillows are comfy overall a great experience and stay would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

URBANO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was good at the hotel and the hotel was overall clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley Travis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and site! Thank y’all!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great for families with kids and walkable to the Disneyland and California Adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, quiet and clean. Great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay was pleasant. Only recommendation I can think of is to have a door stopper for the rooms. We had two strollers in our party
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gage

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We liked that it was walking distance to Disneyland and the little water park that had multiple lifeguards. However the price per night considering how dated the rooms are and lack of cleanliness will keep us from staying in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Arcelia, Salinas

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great, except tower we stayed at only had one working elevator.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and helpful. We were in one of the older buildings, so if that bothers you it might not be for you, but it was still clean and quiet. Good walking distance to Disneyland. The text service was an easy and efficient way to communicate and made the check in and request process seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel, close to Disneyland.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Leah

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property gave me a smaller room than what I had booked and told me I booked a room in a building that was being actively renovated
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good affordable stay, close distance to Disneyland. Room was clean. Pool was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora

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

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
There was only 1 working elevator in our building. Made it extremely difficult to get to and from our room. We had small children and a double stroller so stairs were not an option, especially not for the price. We waited 10-20 minutes each time. The one working elevator was very small so it had limited capacity. Would be a fine option for older kids. WiFi was an issue as well, and parking is not included in the room cost. It is really close to the parks which was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable property, walking distance to Disneyland, Harbor Blvd entrance. We only stayed one night, but would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

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