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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

  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

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)
    ‪15 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
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen 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
(120 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
(30 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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
(23 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(252 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
(97 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 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 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 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

  • ‪Plaza Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Market House (ft Starbucks) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Red Rose Taverne - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 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

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1659 out of 2481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 469 out of 2481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 2481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 2481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 2481 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

2/10 Terrible

Prabhjot

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were really excited for our trip but once we entered the room, we noticed dead bees on the bed, floor and the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot for easy access to parks and food
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a couple issues in one of our rooms. Notified the front desk and issues were fixed quickly! SUPER friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Gresham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic as △⃒⃘lways!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and close
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey, San Diego

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on the 7th floor facing Disneyland. We could see the fireworks at night. It also faced the swim area. I believe there was a busy highway on the other side so I'm glad we were on the side we were on. It was difficult to find a parking spot at times. The rooms were clean and the hotel was able to accommodate our request for adjoining rooms, which was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Erika

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tv wasn’t working for the whole day and night, with kids in the room was a total crazy experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Lynn, Boise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms were adequate. The water area was a gem when my kids needed space to play and have fun.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great recommendation for a hotel with a short walk to Disneyland. Staff was friendly and check in was quick. They were great with storing our luggage on check out day so we could enjoy the parks on last day. Definitely recommend this hotel for a Disneyland vacation!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cecily

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

Perfect for Disney vacation.

Great hotel walking distance to Disney! Very clean, friendly staff. We stayed four nights & felt safe & comfortable. The pool & water play area looked nice, though we never used. Loved their on site store for water/yogurt/snacks. The only downfall was that our room was on the ground level at the end, just next to the stairs. Very loud with people/children running up and down the stairs. Also worth noting that of the four nights, our room was only cleaned one time. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhea

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Disneyland, walkable with a toddler and baby in stroller. Waterpark was clean and kept toddler entertained during check in. Staff were super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Samara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to Disneyland and other area attractions is convenient. Property is not too big and amenities were good for families . Rooms had mini fridge , microwave and coffee machine which was also beneficial. Only downside was the satellite TV service and streaming kept going out so was not available for majority of stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cherry

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower didn’t work and i brought it up to them and they said by the time someone came around it would be my check out time!!! How is this okay! The parking situation isn’t any better more cars than spaces.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARACELIS, Cayey

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

This is a great Disney option to stay off property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Olga

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is great. The front desk service wasn’t good. There is no elevator. The beds are very uncomfortable and the room was not clean and they are old. The water park is very small but it’s good for small kids. The front desk expects you to have a wrist band the entire time you plan on going into the water park and if you remove you must get a new one. The building wasn’t noise proof, you can hear everything! They don’t have security but yet they inform you all the time to not leave stuff in your car because people steal!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025