Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Water park
Lobby
House of the Retro Future One-Bedroom Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
$210
$179 nightly
$210 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026

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
(46 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 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
(131 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 the neighborhood

Anaheim

Located in Anaheim (Anaheim Resort), Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground is within a 15-minute walk of Downtown Disney® District and Disneyland® Resort. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Anaheim GardenWalk and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Anaheim Convention Center.

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
  • Anaheim GardenWalk - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • House of Blues Anaheim - 12 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Red Rose Taverne - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Market House (ft Starbucks) - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground

Family-friendly hotel with free water park access and a 24-hour front desk
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and 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 and 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 transportation

  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1707 out of 2536 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 473 out of 2536 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 2536 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 2536 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 2536 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

Susan

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very family friendly!! Water park is amazing for kids. Only negative is that there is no jacuzzi at the main pool. The only jacuzzi is in the water park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fun definitely will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was amazing. The room though was extremely outdated, the towels were terrible, the water took forever to get warm, and the AC barely worked. Also you can hear everything like the highway from the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Housekeeping ruined nice hotel and stay.

Room was well furnished, really liked the bunk beds for my kids. Bed was very comfortable. Very convenient for Disney land, plenty of food a short walk away. The only issue we had was with housekeeping, a few small pieces of trash in room which I wouldn’t even bring up if they weren’t so rude to us day of checkout. We were a little late leaving room and within 15 minutes of checkout they came to our door twice, first one wasn’t very friendly and second was very rude. We also had a call from front desk, which was fine, I don’t mind that they were checking and they were very friendly and understanding, but housekeeping needs to leave that to front desk. This was in the middle of the week and not peak travel time. Hotel was kind enough to not charge us for late checkout.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and tastefully decorated. Seemed to have been recently updated. Staff were friendly and helpful. The pool was great and of decent size. Appreciated the ability to walk to Disneyland in only 5 minutes or so.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2nd time staying here and always a pleasure!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

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

6/10 Okay

Krystal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No elevator in building 5. Kids love the water pla

We stayed in building 5 and they didn’t have an elevator. I would have preferred to stay in the building that has an elevator. Since we have a baby and the stroller makes it easier when coming back from the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra, Sun Valley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter loved the water play area, jacuzzi and the pool. They also had a small scavenger hunt and she loved looking for the clues. Staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

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

10/10 Excellent

jennie

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

8/10 Good

Angela Mae, port coquitlam

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
We were there 4 night. Room didn’t get cleaned once. No new towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff helpful and water park for kids great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were hard
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brady

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good, comfortable room. Not easy to find out they have $25 per night parking. Also the in-room refrigerator does not have a freezer. Had to use my cooler i brought as my freezer. At least the ice machine is free.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, well kept property. Our daughter loved the waterpark.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April Micheal

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