Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground

Property class: 3

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Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Front of property
Water park
House of the Retro Future One-Bedroom Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1380 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA, 92802
  • Place, Disneyland® Resort
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown Disney® District
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Disney California Adventure® Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪56 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
(271 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

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

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Signature Family, Concept)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 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
(32 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)

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

2 Queen Beds, Signature Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

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 the area

Anaheim

Located in Anaheim (Anaheim Resort), Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground is within a 10-minute walk of Downtown Disney® District and Disneyland® Resort. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Disney California Adventure® Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Anaheim GardenWalk.

What's nearby

  • Disneyland Railroad - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Disneyland® Resort - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Downtown Disney® District - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Disney California Adventure® Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Anaheim GardenWalk - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 8 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red Rose Taverne - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Market House (ft Starbucks) - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and 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.
You can enjoy a meal at Mimi's Cafe serving the guests of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and 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

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 4 2026 to April 30 2027 (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 fire extinguisher, 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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1827 out of 2712 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 494 out of 2712 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 231 out of 2712 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 2712 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 2712 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean, the staff were very friendly and we really enjoyed the proximity to the parks without feeling like we were on top of Harbour Blvd in a parking lot. Some of the other hotels definitely feel that way but not the HoJo! It felt like a nice retreat away from the parks. We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keshia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet atmosphere ,friendly staff, great space in room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Gabriel

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Taeler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Moriah

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place. Haven’t stayed here since 1985. They have done an amazing job of updating the hotel. Staff very friendly. I was concerned with freeway noise since we were close to the freeway. But we couldn’t hear anything. Beds are very comfortable too. Yes I will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shandra

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arlis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aly gave us a very gracious welcome and our room was clean and quiet. We were able to walk easily to Disneyland.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Further away than advertised and no breakfast or fruit it anything
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was annoying to have a lifeguard standing so close to the hot tub. I get it’s good to have a lifeguard but it felt like you couldn’t relax with him hovering so close and listening to conversations. Also, if you have a kid under 14 you have to be IN the hot tub. I’m all about parents being responsible but I don’t get why I had to be in the hot tub and couldn’t be 3 feet away in a chair watching my teenagers, especially with a lifeguard right there! For that reason alone I don’t think we would book the HOJO again. It seems like it’s best for families with young children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nereida

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. The location was perfect and the walk to Disneyland was not bad at all. Staff were welcoming and informative.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deisy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zhihong

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spotless, staff was so helpful and friendly, jacuzzi was hot and kids loved the splash pad 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff, clean room. Close walk to Disneyland. We would stay here again. Cute Disney room decor. Water was a bit cold at the water park, but of course it was January so that’s understandable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Abbotsford

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Lake Haven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite and helpful staff. Check in and out was quick and pleasant. Room and hotel was very clean and amenities were good. Very close to Disney Land and Adventure Park. Also close to restaurants and other food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, clean room, excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, everything was great—from the cleanliness of the room to the front desk staff, housekeeping, and other employees.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026