Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

3.0 star property

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Buildings 1 or 2) | View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, alfresco dining
Economy Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Building 3-6) | View from room
Lobby
House of the Retro Future One-Bedroom Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
$245
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16

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)
    ‪14 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
(255 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
(24 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 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
(130 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

3-star hotel in Anaheim Resort
This smoke-free hotel features free water park access, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a hot tub, a business center, and a children's pool. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

In addition to a complimentary water park, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground features a waterslide and an outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. This 3-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This family-friendly hotel also offers a children's pool, a hot tub, and a vending machine. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground is a smoke-free property.

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 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

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

More

  • 6 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1965
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • 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 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

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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Reviews

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1697 out of 2530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 477 out of 2530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 2530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 2530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 2530 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

anthony, san jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated and dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, gilroy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the hidden gem of Disneyland. Splash pad for kids on hot days and a view of the fireworks from the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ELIZABETH

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff sucked
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique, Vista

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we checked in. We were helped by Sam, very friendly and welcoming. We went to the water park, my daughter had so much fun. Dinner next door at Mimi’s and Disneyland the next. It is a very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place within walking distance to theme parks
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Water park was great. Got upgraded to queens iin room adjoining our double with bunk beds. Much appreciated. BUT: front desk person screwed up my slight res. change request. Wristbands made of paper so not water friendly, as opposed to some other material. Bathroom for double./bunk bed room had almost no storage area. Poorly designed. And alternate day maid service was overlooked twice. Very annoying motion sensor entry light which went on whenever anyone used the bathroom in the middle of the night, disturbing those sleeping. Toilet seat should be soft close. All of these defects can be easily fixed, but I would be shocked if anyone really cared enough about feedback to make any changes.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas, Los Angeles

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

August 2025

Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was very clean. Convenient location to Disneyland.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tasha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Built in 1965 – no wonder we got bed bugs staying here. The carpets are filthy, especially in the hallways. They might be original, like so much of the décor. My daughter and I stayed here for a Disney trip from August 9-11th. I noticed a couple bites on us, but I thought they might be mosquito bites and didn’t think much of it. It wasn’t until a week after we got home that we were both covered in bites. No one else in our home had any bites, just us two. The doctor told us they were bed bugs, and then the real hassle began. Do you feel like washing every fabric item in your house? Do you feel like replacing your mattresses? Do you feel like vacuuming twice a day and spending hundreds on poisons to coat your house and skin? Then maybe you’ll enjoy the Howard Johnson Anaheim.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not very many amenities and the staff just wasn’t as helpful as we would have expected
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, North Las Vegas

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Happy Valley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelley

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early in hopes of securing an early check-in, understanding there was a possibility it might not be available. We were traveling with friends who are Platinum members, who are entitled to early check-in at 1:00 PM. While waiting, we spent time at the water park and went to eat. Each time we returned, we noticed other guests requesting and receiving early check-in at the front desk. Despite this, we were informed that neither our family nor our Platinum member friends would be accommodated for early check-in. Eventually, at 4:00 PM, we received our room keys. Our family reservation was for a room that would accommodate five people. However, the room assigned to us was extremely small, located in an outdated building, and reduced in size due to its placement by the stairs—approximately 15 feet smaller than comparable rooms. Instead of appropriate bedding for five, the room only had two double beds. The cleanliness was also unacceptable: the floors were dirty, there was feces on the bathroom floor upon arrival, and one morning we encountered a large spider. The positive aspects of our stay were that the beds were tolerable, the location was conveniently close to Disney, and our children enjoyed the water park. However, the negative aspects far outweighed these: the property was poorly maintained, our room was undersized and inadequate for our family, and the bathroom was both small and unsanitary with no counter space.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was walkable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrilyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gord

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean property and friendly staff. Well located to Disney. Didn’t like the “ policing” At the pool. Acting Like it was a 5 star with people at the gate providing a lot of rules. We had our grandkids and our kids and are in our early 60’s. Seemed like overkill. Overall though, we would return but was up on the pool regs. Oh and the kids life’s etc should be with a pool where you can swim also. Keep adult pool but add another pool with the kids equipment. 😁
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Amaris

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t stay here.

My room smelled like urine and cigarettes, there was a dead roach on the floor of the bathroom, the tub and toilet was dirty. Everything was outdated and stained. I honestly want a refund, I tried to get one just a couple of minutes after check in due to the circumstances but they didn’t want to give me one.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

johanna

Stayed in bldg 6. Building and room were hot. Strong smell of some kind of cleaner in building. Skylights cause brightness in room during day and add to heat. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Bathroom extremely dated, water pressure poor and tub faucet was difficult to maneuver. Really wanted to love our stay… last time we stayed we were in the larger building. Didn’t have the problems in that room. The bed comfort was really the only saving grace….
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landon

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

10/10 Excellent

Berty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and conveniently close to Disneyland and eateries.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025