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HOTELS · ANAHEIM
Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
A short-walk stay for a smarter park morning.
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Walk to Main Gate
5 min
Price Tier
$$
Best For
Families
Free Breakfast
Not included
Mateo's Stay Notes
Mateo "The Map" Morales · Lead Disney Parks Specialist
Famous for its Castaway Cove water park, the Howard Johnson Anaheim is a top-rated budget-friendly choice for families. Located directly across Harbor Boulevard, it's a quick 5-minute walk to the Disneyland entrance.
Mateo's Stay Notes
Lead Disney Parks Specialist
Famous for its Castaway Cove water park, the Howard Johnson Anaheim is a top-rated budget-friendly choice for families. Located directly across Harbor Boulevard, it's a quick 5-minute walk to the Disneyland entrance.
Pros
- On-Site Water Park
- Walking Distance to Parks
- Bunk Bed Rooms
- Free WiFi
Worth it if…
You would rather walk 5 minutes to the gates than spend the morning in a parking garage — even at a $$ rate.
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What This Stay Is Actually Like
The four things that decide whether the hotel helps the park day — or fights it.
Fuel up
Breakfast & dining
Eat close to the room so rope drop is still on the table.
Rest easy
Bunk Bed Rooms
Bunk Bed Rooms — the part that actually decides tomorrow's park day.
Walkable location
Walking Distance to Parks
Walking Distance to Parks. 5 min to Main Gate.
Location + Booking
Hotel → Main Gate
Walking distance — no shuttle needed
5-min walk5-min walk from the lobby to Disneyland Main Gate.
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