See all properties
Save

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

3.0 star property

Photo gallery for Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating.
Two-story hotel with rounded balconies and white railings, offering multiple rooms or suites.
Two single beds with neutral bedding and a variety of pillows, including a decorative pillow, are positioned in this stylish room.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a curved reception desk and a unique light fixture above.
Traditional building with a distinctive architectural style, featuring a tiled roof and outdoor seating areas.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
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)
    ‪14 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
(38 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
(115 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
(28 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 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
(22 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(241 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
(93 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View (Building 2)

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View (Building 2)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(110 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Similar properties

Relax by the resort's rectangular pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

Grand Legacy At the Park

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (3406)
The price is NZ$374
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Grand Legacy At the Park

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

  • ‪Main Street, USA - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tomorrowland - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sleeping Beauty Castle - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe - ‬6 min drive

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. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 cot
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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
  • 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 January 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

Anaheim Howard Johnson Hotel
Anaheim Water
Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel
Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Howard Johnson Anaheim Water Playground
Howard Johnson Hotel & Water Playground
Howard Johnson Hotel Anaheim
Howard Johnson Water Playground
Playground Anaheim
Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel Water Playground
Howard Johnson Hotel Water Playground
Anaheim Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson Hotel Anaheim California
Howard Johnson Anaheim
Howard Johnson Wyndham Anaheim Hotel Water Playground
Howard Johnson Wyndham Hotel Water Playground
Howard Johnson Wyndham Anaheim Water Playground
Howard Johnson Wyndham Water Playground
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground Hotel

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1615 out of 2416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 455 out of 2416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 2416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 2416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 2416 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

8/10 Good

javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was nice and friendly and very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We got to stay in one of the renovated rooms in building one, loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great for our family and convenient to Disneyland. We plan to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give this hotel a zero star review I would but if I had to count one star towards something it would be the lifeguard on duty who was vigilant of the children in the pool. I checked the reviews before booking and none reflected the experience I had. A day or two before arriving I received a link to check in where I had to include photos of my license and my credit card information. I completed this step. It stated I then had to ask for a room key at arrival. I arrived at the “detoured” door and looked to Joel behind the front desk for immediate assistance as my Lyft driver was being really inappropriate around myself and my eight year old child. Joel ignored my remarks and I called a relative on speaker until the Lyft driver walked back to his car and I was able to make it to the open reservation door. Once there Joel had a very nasty and unwelcoming attitude where he asked if I had checked in already. I stated I checked in online previously and I’m here to pick up my room key. Joel said “that has nothing to do with us” and asked for my same ID and credit card. He never explained the $50 hold to me as I had already paid in full on Expedia. I had the money so that was neither here nor there. I remember making a joke to lighten the mood “imagine if I didn’t have my ID” and he replied with a serious tone of disgust “you wouldn’t be staying here”. If I had an ounce of energy and it wasn’t 12 am I would have canceled my reservation right there and then!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jinky

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kari

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our kids loved the pool and the waterslides, and we appreciated being walking distance from Disneyland.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Disney Vacation

Room was comfortable, clean and spacious. The hotel grounds were well manicured andbadded to the relaxing nature of the hotel. The main pool was awesome and the water park was great for the kids. All in all, amazing hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jared

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Disneyland. Nice property. Friendly and professional staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stay is always good here.. its just that this time we stayed in building 1 on the 7th floor and its really bright.. windows on top of the ceiling and you cant closed it haha
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean. Everyone was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

violeta

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very close to the park and restaurants I really like it. And very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia, Temecula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the money per night I felt the rooms were very small and the freeway noise was deafening. The outside kids water park was really fashioned for very small children. My kiddos are 8 & 9 and they were bored in minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dated. One of our rooms shelled bad enough to change rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed at this property before. Staff is always friends and willing to assist. We stayed in building 4. Older hotel , older rooms. Stayed in building 4 our room had an odd smell. Very close to Disneyland. Able to walk it in less than 10 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025