In terms of journey, I really like nostalgia. Retro resorts could be a lot enjoyable to remain in. The Howard Johnson Anaheim Lodge and Water Playground combines retro household enjoyable with a unbelievable handy location throughout the road from Disneyland Resort. It is an amazing spot for a Disneyland California household trip, and you will simply be capable to stroll over to the parks.

Disclosure: My keep on the HoJo Anaheim was complimentary for functions of overview. I’ve additionally paid my very own method for one go to. All opinions are my very own. This put up comprises affiliate hyperlinks and a purchase order and/or click on by way of certainly one of these posts could lead to a fee paid to us for free of charge to you.

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Steps from Disneyland: Evaluate of the Howard Johnson Anaheim and Water Playground Resort

Location of the Howard Johnson Anaheim

Disneyland differs from Walt Disney World in that close by Good Neighbor resorts are simply inside strolling distance of the parks. Staying on theme park property is not almost as essential in California as a result of off-property resorts should be very handy, and it is usually a brief stroll to the parks.

The Howard Johnson Anaheim is positioned on S. Harbor Boulevard, about an 8-minute stroll from the principle entry plaza at Disneyland. It is shut sufficient which you could contemplate strolling again to the room noon to relaxation or benefit from the water playground.

I flew into Lengthy Seashore Airport at about 7:30 pm and was on the lodge inside about 25 minutes. On Sunday morning, I flew out of LAX very early, and it took about half-hour to get there – though I might count on it to take for much longer with visitors.

If given a alternative, I might select both Lengthy Seashore Airport or John Wayne Airport over LAX. For me, flying to Boston is a bit more tough to discover a direct flight from these smaller airports.

Rooms on the Howard Johnson Anaheim

When selecting a lodge room for a household, you will need one thing giant sufficient with the intention to unfold out a bit. Fortunately, the Howard Johnson Anaheim provides quite a lot of room varieties in a number of completely different buildings.

Listed here are the assorted room choices:

Commonplace rooms can be found with two double beds (and an non-obligatory rollaway for an additional value) or as a king mattress ADA room.

Deluxe rooms embody one king mattress rooms , one queen mattress with jr bunk beds (constructing 1 dealing with the freeway), and two queen beds.

Premium rooms can be found as both one queen mattress/one bunk ADA, or two queen beds. As well as, you may get two rooms with two queen beds which can be adjoining.

King suites, queen suites, and youngsters suites are additionally obtainable. The children’ suites have two bedrooms, so there may be loads of room to unfold out.

I had a two-queen-bed visitor room in constructing one, dealing with Disneyland and the water playground. I arrived within the night, so it was darkish outdoors. Nonetheless, once I wakened, I used to be pleasantly shocked to see how shut the Matterhorn was to my room.

Rooms embody facilities to make sure a cushty keep. These embody comfy beds with loads of pillows. There is a bench with a desk you should use for a snack or breakfast in your room.

A small desk on the facet of the room comprises a mini-fridge, a microwave, and a Keurig espresso maker (with complimentary Wolfgang Puck espresso). Rooms embody a protected, a closet, drawers, a tv (with Disney Channel, Nick Jr., HBO, and extra), an Amazon Echo machine, a desk, and ample shops for charging gadgets.

Bogs have refillable toiletries, together with shampoo, conditioner, and physique wash. There’s additionally an lovely rubber duckie by the bath that company are invited to take.

Free Wi-Fi is accessible all through the lodge and is simple to entry. If you must print, there are computer systems with printers within the widespread areas.

At evening, I used to be excited to see the Disneyland fireworks from the small deck in my room. I used to be in constructing one, in a room dealing with the theme park. This constructing is the tallest of the HoJo buildings and was renovated in 2018. Constructing two was renovated in 2020.

Facilities on the Howard Johnson Anaheim

Once I arrived on the lodge, I went straight to the entrance desk to examine in. It is in a separate constructing, and the entire course of was very straightforward. I then went on to my room.

The lodge has a small reward store that includes souvenirs, Disney-themed attire, premium espresso, snacks, drinks, and different necessities. Whereas the room consists of espresso for the Keurig, premium espresso can be obtainable for buy and use.

The lodge is a Good Neighbor lodge, and company can buy their Disneyland theme park tickets proper on the entrance desk.

As you’d count on from the title, there’s additionally a water playground on the property, known as Castaway Cove. It is open completely for the company, from 10 am to 10 pm each day, and many youngsters gave the impression to be having fun with it.

Castaway Cove features a toddler water slide, a drench bucket, water cannons, water umbrellas, a toddler wading pool, a whirlpool spa, water fountains, and extra.

As well as, Howard Johnson’s Anaheim provides a backyard pool. There are lounge chairs and complimentary towels on the pool.

Whereas parking was once complimentary on the lodge, there may be now a each day cost.

There are additionally merchandising/ice machines, in addition to a coin laundry, on the property. Throughout the road from the lodge is Mimi’s Cafe Restaurant, which provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Many quick-service and table-service eating places can be found inside strolling distance of the lodge.

Questioning when you’ll want a automobile to your keep? In case your plans simply embody the Disneyland Resort, it is easy to stroll there. I sometimes do not hire a automobile and as a substitute use a experience share to and from the airport. However when you plan to discover past the Disneyland space, a rental automobile could be useful.

If Disneyland is an enormous a part of your Southern California trip plans, I might advocate a keep on the Howard Johnson. It is conveniently positioned to your Disneyland trip and is a enjoyable, comfy place to stick with the household. You’ll be able to study extra on their web site.

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