Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
1380 South Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 2315 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
What’s not to love?? This hotel was everything. We cannot wait to stay again! So perfect for our littles.

- City view
- Garden
- Pool 1 – outdoor
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
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.
This is our guests' favorite part of Anaheim, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 26, 2014Hotel chain/brand: Howard Johnson
- 2 swimming pools
- Private Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Water park
- Laundry
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

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- Bri
United States of America
“What’s not to love?? This hotel was everything. We cannot wait to stay again! So perfect for our littles.” - Vanessa
United States of America
“The water structure for my kids. They loved the pirate ship, pool and bunk beds” - Paula
United States of America
“Walking distance to Disney. 2 great pools with friendly staff. Restaurants close by hotel.” - Bonnie
United States of America
“Distance to Disney is perfect! Our daughter loves the water park!!” - Rebekah
United States of America
“The bed was extremely comfortable, the room was modern and clean (and Disney themed), the water park and pool was perfect for my young child, the customer service was top-notch, plenty of dining options nearby, and under a 10-minute walk from...” - Alison
Canada
“This property is a great location for Disneyland (8-10 min walk). The room was spacious and clean. The beds were super comfortable and the room was well equipped.” - Kari
United States of America
“Everything was amazing from the checking in to the staff. Very nice and attentive staff. In our room the tv wasn’t working properly and gave them a call at about 8pm a staff member came in with new keys to a new room with a working tv. The...” - Betty
United States of America
“Amazing hotel. The most comfortable beds ever. Friendly staff. Clean room and grounds. Family friendly. The pool and slide area was clean and well organized. Even had loaner puddle jumpers and life jackets for the kids. Lots of nearby food...” - Keila
United States of America
“The splash park is fun. The property is close to Disneyland” - Karina
Germany
“Close proximity to Disneyland. All staff was friendly and polite and we were able to get an early check in!”

Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
So where is the water park at
The water park is located next to the front desk, near building 4.Answered on 10 October 2019How far from Disneyland?
We are about a 7 - 10 minute walk to Disneyland, across the street from Matterhorn. There is a shuttle that is run by the City which you can pay for t..Answered on 30 October 2019There is a 2 queen bed room that states that the price is for 5 people. What is the sleeping arrangement for the 5th person?
Thank you for your query! Our Queen bedrooms do accommodate up to 5 guests, with two guests sleeping in each queen bed, and one guest sleeping in a tw..Answered on 20 November 2019The water park an swimming pool ,In November,Can you still swim ,
Yes, all of our water facilities are open year-round with heated water.Answered on 14 March 2020Do the 2 bedrooms with connecting door in Building 1 have a balcony?
Yes, our Two Bedroom Four Queen Bundle offers two balconies.Answered on 26 February 2020What rooms/buildings give good views of the nightly fireworks.
The Superior room in building 1 would have views of the fireworks. Otherwise you can always see the fireworks from the Water Playground.Answered on 10 October 2019- Still looking?
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Amenities of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water PlaygroundGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- 2 swimming pools
- Private Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Water park
- Laundry
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Alarm clock
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Water park
- Game room
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Key access
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Convenience store on site
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car rental
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Waterslide
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- English
House rules
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of USD 20 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash is not accepted
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of USD 20 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
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The prices at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Game room
- Water park
- Swimming pool
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground is 1.6 miles from the center of Anaheim. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground on this page.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground include:
- Family
- Triple
- Suite
- Quad
- Double