Tropicana Inn & Suites is a resort throughout the road from Disneyland and Disney California Journey. This evaluate options room pictures, how this compares to different Anaheim lodging, and ideas about our experiences staying right here. (Up to date Could 3, 2025.)

The Tropicana is greatest categorized as a price range resort/motel, like most of the choices on Harbor Boulevard close to the entrance gates. Really, calling it a price range resort is slightly dismissive. It’s a lot nicer, with modernized rooms and an affordable slate of facilities. It outperforms all similarly-situated resorts on Harbor Boulevard which can be about the identical distance from Disneyland. It’s actually not the Waldorf Astoria, however for what it’s, it’s an extremely robust choice, as you’ll see from this evaluate.

Honestly, Tropicana Inn does have a good quantity of historical past that makes it an amazing place to remain. Few folks know this, but it surely was right here that Cleetus and Clarence “Doc” Tropicana launched the world’s first juice stand again in 1834. On the time, they served solely fermented prune juice, which was an enormous hit among the many Hollywood elite who made the pilgrimage down for his or her juice. Finally, that grew into the world well-known Tropicana Orange Juice Co and this resort was based to commemorate the placement. Really, that isn’t truthful in any respect. I’ve no clue what the historical past behind this resort is, however I’m going to go forward and assume it has one thing to do with orange juice.

Joking apart, somebody needed to have had foresight when buying this land, as Tropicana Inn & Suites is nearer to Disneyland than Disneyland Lodge. There’s just one resort that’s nearer: Finest Western Park Place Inn.

Tropicana Inn & Suites is a few 2 minute stroll to Disneyland’s Esplanade, and fewer than a ten minute stroll from the resort to the turnstiles at Disneyland, which makes it nearer to Disneyland than the Grand Californian, Disneyland Lodge, and Pixar Place Lodge (though the Grand Californian is nearer to Disney California Journey, so maybe this can be a little bit of a technicality). The precise distance does depend on your room location–this can be a deep resort, so some rooms are a pair minutes greater than that away from the parks.

Tropicana Inn & Suites is one of some dozen Disneyland Good Neighbor Motels, which is frankly a little bit of a meaningless distinction as some actually crumby resorts are “Good” Neighbors. All that’s required to acquire that standing is for the resort to pay Disney a kickback for the “recognition,” which in flip provides company the power to e-book a Disneyland trip bundle with tickets and an inflated room charge. Whoop-dee-freakin-doo.

You will get an thought of how Tropicana Inn & Suites stacks as much as the competitors for my part (which is predicated on the attitude of somebody who has stayed in almost 50 completely different resorts close to Disneyland), take a look at our Disneyland Motels Opinions & Rankings put up.

We’ve truly stayed at Tropicana Inn & Suites a number of instances over the course of the final decade-plus. It was one of many first resorts we did again when making our second journey to Disneyland from the Midwest, and we’ve subsequently stayed right here whereas making cross-country visits from Florida and now cross-county visits from California.

We most lately did a ‘staycation’ at Tropicana Inn in Spring 2025 so we might keep out late for Disneyland After Darkish: Star Wars Nites. Now that we’re mother and father to a toddler, these late nights simply are doable and not using a resort keep. And when Sarah and our daughter return to the resort earlier than me, it’s very nice being proper throughout the road.

Anaheim generally is a bit sketchy late at night time, however this space is usually fantastic–and there are all the time tons of different vacationers and Forged Members round, whereas the ‘herd’ thins out the farther you get from the parks. Security is one thing price conserving in thoughts in the event you’re contemplating resorts past the Harbor and Katella intersection.

Suffice to say, we’re huge followers of the Tropicana and have loved watching it change over time. Though the Anaheim resort panorama has developed significantly within the final decade, the Tropicana nonetheless enjoys one insurmountable benefit: location.

To that time, take a look at our general comparability of the advantages of staying in Disney-owned resorts versus third occasion lodging in Off-Web site v. On-Web site Disneyland Motels: The place to Keep. Suffice to say, the calculus for the California resorts is nothing like at Walt Disney World.

So what are the opposite execs and cons of staying at Tropicana Inn & Suites? Let’s have a look…

Right here, we’re once more going to emphasise Tropicana Inn’s proximity to the parks. For those who take a look at the picture above (a throwback of the previous signal), you’ll see that the Matterhorn is throughout the road from and behind Tropicana Inn. The resort itself is sort of immediately throughout from the Esplanade.

For sure, that is Tropicana Inn’s biggest promoting level. As with all the resorts “throughout the road” from Disneyland, you might be paying a reasonably large premium for the extremely handy location. If location doesn’t matter to you, look elsewhere. With that stated…location completely ought to matter to you, because the comfort can’t be overstated.

Tropicana Inn & Suites is shut sufficient you could take a noon nap with out worrying about dropping any time for the commute. One factor I actually like concerning the resorts on this strip is that they’re successfully lockers. I could be Sleeping Magnificence Citadel, head again to the resort within the early night to seize my jacket and tripod, and be again on Fundamental Road once more all within the span of below half-hour.

By way of issues that might truly be thought of facilities, there are a selection of promoting factors–most of that are fairly commonplace. Tropicana Inn & Suites presents free Wi-Fi, coin operated self-service laundry services, free baggage storage within the foyer, ECV leases and on-site supply, and a 24-hour entrance desk for requests and help.

The Cove on Harbor Market & Cafe is a comfort retailer throughout from the foyer. Whereas considerably overpriced, this retailer has a big choice, together with when it comes to beer & alcohol. For those who’re planning on performing some day-drinking at Disney California Journey, stopping right here for some pre-gaming fluids is perhaps a pleasant, money-saving choice.

It’s additionally price noting that there are a number of meals choices close by. Panera Bread and McDonald’s are each solely a pair minutes away, with Denny’s and IHOP within the different course.

There’s additionally an honest pool. I’d say it’s barely nicer than the common for swimming pools on the Harbor Boulevard resorts, however that actually isn’t saying a lot.

It additionally appears bigger than the norm for swimming pools at resorts close to Disneyland. It’s nonetheless very a lot a fundamental, utilitarian pool.

Now let’s check out the usual visitor rooms on the Tropicana Inn & Suites.

These had been refurbished lately, and now characteristic new carpet, televisions, beds, chairs, and a enjoyable accent wall. The common rooms are nonetheless comparatively fundamental, however they’re recent and distinctive. That’s important–as a lot of the different across-the-street from Disneyland motels are drained and really generic wanting.

The beds have loads of pillows which can be above-average and whereas the bedding could be very fundamental when it comes to look, it’s extra comfy than the common for different Harbor Boulevard resorts.

On the entire, the rooms have a clear, crisp look to them that, whereas not precisely pushing the envelope when it comes to modern design, additionally doesn’t look dated. For those who begin studying evaluations of the opposite resorts on this block of Harbor Boulevard, you’ll see that that is the exception slightly than the rule.

Though there was a growth explosion in Anaheim over the course of the final decade, that has taken place extra in the direction of the outskirts of the Anaheim Resort District. In actual fact, the variety of close by resorts has truly decreased as a few them have been demolished and at the moment are empty tons. (That doesn’t seem to be the very best use of such precious actual property, however what do I do know.)

For essentially the most half, the across-the-street motels have abstained from making enhancements, as an alternative resting on the laurels of their location. Consequently, you normally want to decide on between a modernized resort that’s farther away or a dated motel that’s a brilliant quick stroll. Tropicana Inn & Suites is likely one of the few resorts within the two block radius by the Disneyland Esplanade that has been up to date throughout the final decade.

The rooms have a mini-fridge, microwave, protected, espresso maker, and flat display screen tv in the usual visitor rooms. Undoubtedly good choices if you wish to put together gentle meals in your room.

I additionally recognize that the Tropicana Inn recarpeted the rooms when doing the latest renovation. Different resorts are transferring away from carpet within the curiosity of simpler and extra environment friendly cleansing, however there’s one thing to be stated for carpet. Past feeling and looking good, it additionally helps muffle sound within the occasion that you’ve got a herd of rhinos within the room above you.

Though I doubt rhinoceros are generally reserving resorts in Anaheim, it certain sounds prefer it generally as a result of lack of sound dampening and insulation at some motels. Tropicana Inn doesn’t have that difficulty, fortunately!

One other characteristic of the Tropicana Inn that we’re starting to understand now that we’ve got a daughter is the only sleeper chair, which is commonplace in all king rooms and lots of queen rooms (it’s a separate reserving class for these).

This can be a nice choice for households with kids or teenagers who need their very own mattress. Or households who merely want one other mattress, however don’t wish to spring for a set. It simply folds out and in, making for a space-saving choice, too.

I’m not going to lie and say that is essentially the most comfy mattress I’ve ever slept on. That’s fairly clearly unfaithful. Simply take a look at it. It’s what it’s. And what’s, might be greatest described as “serviceable.” I’d say it’s surprisingly comfy for what it’s, however maybe I used to be simply worn out from logging 20,000+ steps at Disneyland–I most likely might’ve slept on a pile of hay and thought it was a-okay!

As an apart, I’m not likely certain why I put the common chair cushions again on high of the sleeper for these pictures. That’s not the way it’s supposed for use, nor how I used it. I assumed it’d look higher for the pictures, but it surely simply seems to be odd. Lesson discovered.

If the usual rooms with an additional sleeper gained’t minimize it, it’s price noting is that there are bigger room choices than this.

Because the identify suggests, Tropicana Inn and Suites additionally presents a Household Kitchen Suite with this double queen room plus a connecting kitchen full with an oven and range high, fridge, microwave, pots and pans, utensils, and kitchen desk.

Then there’s the Park View Suite, which is identical as what you see right here, however with a greater location and a balcony that faces the Matterhorn and presents fireworks views. It’s additionally immediately on Harbor Boulevard, which suggests plenty of site visitors–foot and vehicular.

Now that we’ve got a daughter, we plan on reserving one of many bigger suites sooner or later pretty quickly for the sake of a extra complete evaluate (and since we’re discovering the additional area an increasing number of helpful).

Rest room is fairly commonplace stuff, too. Price noting is that the espresso maker recreation right here is weak, however the toiletry recreation is powerful.

The tub soaps are “I Love…” Mango & Papaya. I had by no means heard of this model earlier than, but it surely was stable stuff and superior to backyard selection toiletries.

Fairly common lavatory. That is par for the course when it comes to Anaheim resorts.

Water strain within the bathe was fantastic, bathroom labored fantastic, towels weren’t scratchy…all of it checked out.

Tropicana Inn & Suites begins at round $189 per night time earlier than tax relying upon season–costs might be much less within the low season, and much more throughout peak season. Tropicana Inn & Suites additionally prices for parking. Each of these items have gotten the norm for resorts alongside Harbor Boulevard.

For those who’re feeling a little bit of sticker shock, simply remember the fact that the costs are inflated for all resorts close to the parks. Lots of the resorts on this space have doubled in worth over the course of the final 5 years.

To that time, we’ve typically discovered that the Tropicana Inn & Suites prices over $100 much less per night time than the Finest Western Park Place Inn that’s proper subsequent door. In actual fact, the Tropicana is usually the one ‘throughout the road’ resort with charges beneath $200/night time! And it has the most recent and nicest rooms!

General, the Tropicana Inn & Suites outperforms all the different resorts adjoining to it alongside Harbor Boulevard. Other than the placement, the rooms are newer, nicer and extra spacious than the opposite commonplace resorts throughout the road from Disneyland. You’re unlikely to have a adverse expertise with a disappointing or soiled room, however you’re additionally unlikely to have a standout expertise with a room or facilities that blow you away.

Once we first stayed at Tropicana Inn almost 15 years in the past, it was pretty unremarkable apart from location. Since then, they’ve overhauled the rooms and made an effort to be extra aggressive with the fashionable “huge field” resorts which were in-built Anaheim. It’s nonetheless not on the extent of these, but it surely has a significantly better location than all of them.

In the meantime, the opposite ‘throughout the road’ resorts from Disneyland have virtually all rested on their laurels. The one factor they’ve modified is their costs, doubling or tripling nightly charges at the same time as their rooms have been caught within the Nineteen Nineties. That is the large purpose why the Tropicana Inn & Suites now ranks as our #1 resort close to Disneyland as of 2025!

The Tropicana remains to be aggressive on worth, the rooms have gotten higher, and the superb location is unchanged. You’ll completely pay a premium for the placement, and get much less to your cash than you’ll at one of many newer “huge field” resorts that’s a few 12-15 minute stroll as an alternative of a 5 minute stroll to the parks.

However on the finish of the night time, that 5 minute stroll could be so price it–particularly in the event you’re pushing a stroller or carrying a sleeping child. There’s undoubtedly one thing to be stated for such a handy location. If being a brief stroll from Disneyland and Disney California Journey is your high consideration, it’s actually powerful to beat Tropicana Inn.

It’s not our favourite place to remain in Anaheim, but it surely’s undoubtedly our high choose when taking distance from Disneyland into consideration!

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