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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground – Anaheim, CA
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground – Anaheim, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground

Featuring a private themed waterpark and outdoor pools, this Anaheim, California resort is 8 minutes’ walk to Disneyland Resort. Free WiFi is provided in all rooms. Select rooms feature a balcony. Each room provides a seating area, a flat-screen cable TV, a desk and an private bathroom at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground. Coffee machine is provided. A 30-foot pirate ship with drench buckets, slides, water canons’ are provided at the pirate-themed water park onsite. A poolside hot tub is also provided at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground. The front desk is open for 24 hours. Downtown Disney is 10 minutes' walk from the property. Newport Beach is 14 mi away from Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground. Ontario International Airport is 31 mi away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 4636 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was a fantastic stay and we felt very looked after during our stay. Nothing it was all great

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Easy walk to Disneyland, rooms were clean and staff was always friendly and helpful. Thank you for giving us great stay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location of this hotel is top tier. We could see the park from our room which was nice. Room is pretty good. No real complaints. Wish there was a better market, the one on-site looked like a dollar- general from the 90s.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We are deaf , and we had a autistic child and The stay was great no problems at all The staff was really accommodating and things were very easy we really enjoyed the pool I recommend staying here.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Loved this place will stay here again !

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Angelica was amazing when she checked us in My grandsons are autistic and not very verbal so they tend to scream a lot and we were at the pool and they were told by lifeguards that if they didn’t stop screaming, we needed to leave. Building 2 was hot and muggy like they don’t run the AC

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great hotel to say in amazing experience clean hotel and very nice and welcoming hosts

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    ❤️

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    **Disappointing experience and poor value for money** Our experience at the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground was disappointing for several reasons. First, we received a message from the hotel that created confusion about the check-out time, even though the information posted inside the room and other published sources indicate that standard check-out is at **11:00 AM**. When we tried to clarify this through Booking, the front desk later told us that questions or clarifications made through Booking “do not count” or are not valid. We found this very unprofessional, especially since Booking was the platform through which we made the reservation. Another major issue was housekeeping. After spending the entire day at Disneyland, we returned to find that our room had **not been cleaned**, the **used towels had not been replaced**, and the **bed linens had not been changed or refreshed**. For a hotel located so close to Disneyland and charging the rates it does, we expected a much better standard of service. We were also disappointed by the additional **$25 per day parking charge**, which we found excessive considering the overall cost of the stay. On top of that, our package did **not include breakfast**, making the total price even harder to justify given the level of service provided. The location near Disneyland is certainly convenient, but in our experience, that advantage did not make up for the poor housekeeping, confusing communication, unsatisfactory front-desk response, and additional charges. Overall, we found the **value for money to be poor**, and the experience did not meet the standards we expected from a Wyndham-affiliated hotel. Based on our stay, we would not choose this hotel again and would recommend that other travelers carefully review all additional charges and included services before booking. Poor housekeeping, confusing communication about check-out, the front desk dismissing messages sent through Booking, the excessive $25-per-day parking fee, and no breakfast included despite the overall cost.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Walking distance to Disney!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The room was clean, staff was amazing the location was great 10-15 min walk from Disneyland definitely coming back

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Our second time staying here. We are a family of four and this hotel has everything you could ever hope for. It’s absolutely perfect!!! We plan for many more stays here.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The biggest positives were the location and convenience. The hotel is very close to Disneyland, which made it easy for our family to get to the parks. The on-site water park was also a nice feature, especially for families with children. Unfortunately, there were several issues during our stay. Check-in was very inconvenient because the hotel’s system was extremely slow and the staff could not make a room key normally, so they had to collect our information using pen and paper. The Wi-Fi was also very poor. Videos would constantly buffer, even when trying to watch short YouTube videos. The bathroom lighting was another issue. The light is controlled by a motion sensor/timer and could shut off while someone was still showering. This was frustrating and could be a potential safety concern, especially when traveling with children. Housekeeping was also disappointing. We initially had the Do Not Disturb sign up, but after removing it, I called around noon and specifically requested that the room be cleaned. I was told it would be taken care of. However, when we returned around 12:30 AM, the room had still not been cleaned. The night shift was able to provide us with fresh towels, but the requested housekeeping service was never completed. Construction was ongoing during our stay as well. On the third day, the normal route from Building 2 to the front desk and pool/water park area was closed. There was no advance notice, and we were forced to walk through the parking lot to reach the front of the property and the street. This was particularly inconvenient with children. Finally, on checkout day, we discovered ants in our car after it had been parked on the hotel property. That was especially concerning and added to an already disappointing experience.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Themed rooms and waterpark are great fir young families. Great price and quality.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The property was going through construction, which would of been nice to know before hand. Our room ceiling leaked, the tub leaked, and would not hold water. The stuff was not helpful or friendly.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Ice machines was not working on the 3rd Floor, and other ice machines, 1st floor and 7th runned out of ice by 8 am,

Frequently asked questions about Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground offer parking?
Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground offers free parking on-site.
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground have a fitness center?
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground located, and how walkable is the area?
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground is located at 1380 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802. With a Walk Score of 57, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground
  • Sleeping Beauty Castle 0.3 mi
  • Disneyland Resort 0.3 mi
  • Disneyland 0.4 mi
  • Disney California Adventure 0.5 mi
  • Anaheim Convention Center 0.9 mi
  • wrestling at the 1984 Summer Olympics 1.0 mi
  • Crystal Cathedral 2.0 mi

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