Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Disneyland® Resort

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House of the Retro Future One-Bedroom Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, alfresco dining
Exterior detail

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)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Suite Building 2

  • Sleeps 4

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Building 3-6)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(253 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(99 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

  • 355 sq ft
  • 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 Twin Bunk Bed

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 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 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower, Building 2)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

House of the Retro Future One-Bedroom Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

  • 700 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(125 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Connecting Rooms With 4 Queen Beds, Building 1, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 10

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 neighborhood

Anaheim

Anaheim Resort stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Anaheim Resort hotel, you'll find Downtown Disney® District and Disneyland® Resort. Anaheim Convention Center and Disney California Adventure® Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Disneyland® Resort - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Downtown Disney® District - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Disney California Adventure® Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • House of Blues Anaheim - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Anaheim Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

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
  • ‪Red Rose Taverne - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Galactic Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Market House (ft Starbucks) - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Disneyland® Resort
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 center 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.

  • 296 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 1965
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Splash pad
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Splash pad
  • Waterslide

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

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

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to the airport?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground is 7.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground on Nov 30, 2025 start from $204.25, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground.

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to the beach?

This hotel is 18.1 mi (26-min drive) from Seal Beach and 18.4 mi (25-min drive) from Bolsa Chica State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground offer free breakfast?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hawaiian Gardens Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25.00 per night.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground have a pool?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground have a restaurant?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground is home to Mimi's Cafe, which features French cuisine, al fresco dining, and brunch.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to downtown Anaheim?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground is 1.4 mi away from Anaheim.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1671 out of 2493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 470 out of 2493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 2493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 2493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 2493 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

victoria

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and very friendly staff. Check in and check out was easy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jami

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

hotels.com mishap w. hotel

This was due to hotels.com - I actually have no reason to comment on the hotel itself because hotels.com canceled my reservation before we even arrived and were a couple hours away. There was a discrepancy in room choice due to hotels.com allowing us to book a room that was no longer available. We were happy to take the change to a smaller room but upon contacting hotels.com for partial refund as instructed by the front desk, we were told that we could only keep our reservation or cancel for full refund - after they contacted the hotel themselves. We decided to keep our reservation, even though we would have a different room than what we paid for, but upon contacting the property to verify our reservation was still in place, turns out hotels.com had canceled us and refunded our money to be returned within 7 to 10 business days. We were literally on our way to the hotel and had to scramble plans, not to mention out $900 in limbo somewhere. I have used hotels.com for over 10 years and this was such terrible service. If I had not had the instinct to not called the hotel to confirm we would have arrived without a reservation late at night. So disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will choose this property again when we decide to visit Disneyland in the near future
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is nice and location ideal, but housekeeping only comes every other day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eunjoo

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

This is a great place for families and kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property for families. From the spacious room with bunkbeds for the kids and the smaller scale water park and a quick stroll to disney. It’s a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good customer service, clean room, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service from staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Traveled with family
Listed in our pre-check in that we were spending our wedding anniversary there. Our room was in a building under construction that was damp & smelled like paint. No elevator available, had to carry our luggage upstairs. Shared the info at checkout and staff was indifferent. Will not stay here again or recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Candy

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Salon

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and professional staffs. Easy breezy check in. Pools were great for adult and kids to enjoy. Room is nice and big for our 3 nights stay. No restaurants on site but plenty of options near and around, within walkable minutes. Big + being so close proximity to Disneyland parks and onsite with parking ($25 a day) with in/out privileges.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hotel was walking distance!

The hotel location was excellent, a 5-10min walk to the Disney Parks. This was really beneficial with little kids who may need a break/nap from the park in the middle of the day. The location is prime and that’s really what you’re paying for. There is a McDonalds and a Mimi’s Cafe close by. There is also a small mini mart on the first floor of the hotel which was helpful. There is water playground in the hotel as well but we didnt get to use it as we were in the Disney parks mostly all day. The rooms, however, are very small and extremely outdated. The pillows and bed was comfortable. A few family members on the trip with us said their room smelled musty. Ours was okay. We would probably look for another hotel elsewhere next time (there a few options on the Disney strip that are also walking distance) but if absolutely necessary, we could stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

parvin

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

10/10 Excellent

pedro

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely will come back again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Los Angeles

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It would be nice to have some kind of tram to take us to and from the parks other than that the staff is friendly and informative. Was able to do early check in which was a plus for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damico

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