Quick Guide for Choosing Offsite Disneyland Hotels Closest to Disneyland
West side Harbor Blvd hotels: ( directly across the street from Disneyland)
Note that these hotels are all in very close proximity to each other so the extra walking distance is only going to be a minute or two difference between hotels as you move along Harbor Blvd. Also keep in mind that these are motel style along Harbor Blvd, and not 4 star resorts. They are nice and clean accommodations, and the close location across the street from Disneyland make them a great choice! If you can’t stay at the swanky Disney Grand Californian Resort or the luxurious Disneyland Hotel (my two favorite hotels), these will be your next best options if you want to be in close walking distance of the parks (in some cases even closer than the Disney hotels!). The competition between them all has encouraged frequent renovations, and similar amenities. I will be highlighting the family suite rooms that sleep 6 or more in each review, and pricing average given is from my search mid week in April and off season in September. (prices will be higher on weekends) Also make sure to check for special discounts when booking your hotel. Many offer season pass holder, AAA, military, and Senior discounts.
Best Western Park Place Inn
PROS: closest hotel to Disneyland of all hotels (even the Disney resorts) and only 5 minute walk to main gate, newly renovated, affordable
CONS: boring pool
*My #1 pick on my top 5 offsite hotels
4.3 star google rating
Distance to Disneyland main gate: about a 5 minute walk
Room quality and bed: very comfortable mattress, recently renovated room with chic boutique style
Room size: offers mini suites with 2 queen beds and sofa sleeper to fit 6 in a room
Price: $188-$250 a night depending on dates
Parking fee: $10 a night
Pool: boring, small outdoor heated and hot tub
Breakfast: free hot continental breakfast
Amenities to note: elevators, mini frig and microwave, free WiFi
Park Vue Inn
PROS: one of the closest hotels to Disneyland you can get! (even closer than the Disney resorts), great price
CONS: boring pool for kids
*My #2 on my top 5 list of offsite hotels
4.4 star google rating
Distance to Disneyland main gate: about a 5 minute walk
Room quality and bed: excellent, very comfortable mattress and bedding, room is modern and clean
Room size & suites: multiple options, suites with 2 queens and bunk bed, 2 room suites to sleep 6, deluxe king size rooms with in room jacuzzis
Price: average $169 for standard room-$250 for suite
Parking fee: free
Pool: small, heated outdoor pool and spa
Breakfast: free hot continental with view of Matterhorn on terrace
Amenities to note: Coldstone Creamery onsite, in room jacuzzi’s, free WiFi, patio terrace for dining and watching fireworks
Anaheim Desert Inn and Suites:
PROS: Premium location across the street from Disneyland and low price
CONS: pool is nothing exciting for kids, looks dated
3.9 star google rating
Note the $11 parking fee and $6 resort fee
Distance to Disneyland main gate: about a 5.5 minute walk
Room quality and bed: clean, standard quality for a budget friendly hotel,
Room size & suites: great options for large 2 bedroom suites that sleep from 6 up to 10 people!
Price: $129-$249
Parking fee: $11 and an additional $6 resort fee
Pool: small indoor heated, hot tub, nothing impressive
Breakfast: free continental breakfast (cold foods)
Amenities to note: coin operated luggage storage, fireworks viewing deck
Del Sol Inn Anaheim Resort
PROS: Premium location across the street from Disneyland, and one of the best prices on Harbor Blvd.
CONS: just a standard budget style hotel with average ameninities
3.7 star google rating
*Great pick for a family on a tight budget
Distance to Disneyland main gate: 5.5-6 minutes
Room quality and bed: standard quality for budget hotel, clean
Room size & suites: kid rooms offered that sleep 6 with a bunk bed and two queens,
Price: starting at $117 for standard room to $132 for kid room sleeping 6
Parking fee: $12.87 a night, and resort fee of $5.08 (with hotel taxes plan on an additional $40 per night)
Pool: (not heated) outdoor pool and hot tub
Breakfast: free
Tips: request a room on the upper floor toward the front of the hotel
Amenities: the close location and great price for large family makes this their best amenity, free WiFi
Best Western Plus Anaheim Inn
PROS: *this hotel is all new from the exterior to the interior! I haven’t stayed here yet, but from my visit to the lobby I have a feeling this one will make my top 5. Great location across the street from Disneyland
CONS: might be difficult to get a 2 bedroom suite
4.4 star review rating on Google
Distance to Disneyland main gate: 6-7 minutes
Room quality and bed: Excellent. Brand new rooms and suites! Clean and modern
Room size & suites: offering 2 bedroom suites that sleep 6 (2 queen beds and 1 King bed) but they sell out fast, several other options available
Price: starting at around $160 for standard rooms and around $215-240 for the 2 bedroom family suite
Parking fee: free but $5 resort fee. Around $40 in additional taxes per night.
Pool: outdoor heated and spa
Breakfast: free hot buffet breakfast with a great variety
Amenities: elevator, same day valet service, outside patio at breakfast buffet, fitness center, 24 hour front desk
Grand Legacy Anaheim Resort
PROS: great location across the street from Disneyland and low price, newly renovated, restaurant on rooftop and extra large suites that sleep 6-10 with great views of Disneyland and fireworks, fun pool
CONS: parking can be difficult to find and parking rate is high
3.9 star google rating
Distance to Disneyland main gate: 7 minute walk
Room quality and bed: modern and spacious, newly renovated. Some reviews said the bed was hard and uncomfortable.
Room size & suites: option for 3 room suites that sleep 8 and have TWO bathrooms (4 queen beds and 1 queen sofa sleeper) at 950 square feet with view of Disneyland and fireworks, 2 room suites at 630 square feet that sleep 6 (2 queens and 1 sofa sleeper), and there are several other standard room luxury options (some are in the “new tower”)
Price: The pricing was interesting when I switched the dates around. My search for April 12 (our Spring Break) 2 room suite sleeping 6 was $197, 3 room suites sleeping 10 was $340, and standard room starts at $124. Mid May the price drops even more, to $93 starting for a standard room, but yet the 2 and 3 room suites went up a hundred more than April. However booking far away in September (off season) it shows $427 for 3 room suite, and $248 for 2 room suite. So it appears that booking it closer to your trip may be beneficial for a large price drop.
Special Discounts: Season pass holders, AAA, military, and Seniors
Parking fee: Car parking is $18 per night with a limit of two cars per reservation. For reservations in the Classic, Deluxe, and Premier rooms, the second car parking fee is $25.00 plus 17% tax/fees per night. The additional hotel taxes were $33 when I booked a 2 room suite at $197 a night.
Pool: great pool area, nice large outdoor heated pool and splash zone for kids
Breakfast: snack bag with water, granola bar, cheese stick, and seasonal fruit. Guests have complained that they don’t offer a full complimentary breakfast here.
Amenities to note: Conveniently located near a large selection of dining (Jimboy’s Tacos being my favorite), and the top of this hotel’s new tower has the restaurant The Fifth, the only restaurant in Anaheim on a rooftop. Rollaway beds and cribs are no extra charge for most rooms
The Anaheim Hotel
PROS: low cost and great location across the street from Disneyland, Olympic size pool and spa, renovations are great, Pizza Press restaurant onsite
CONS: guest reviews have complained about poor shower pressure, beds feel hard, no elevator to 2nd floor
Distance to Disneyland main gate: about 10 min. walk
Room quality and bed: Nice theming to rooms and entire hotel, clean
Room size & suites: Family suites that sleep 6 at 790 square feet, kid rooms with bunk bed, 2 King bed rooms and executive rooms with 2 queen beds are 390 square feet, rooms sleep 4 and some standard rooms are smaller at 280 square feet
Price: starting at $119 a night. When I checked mid week in April it was $139 for standard room and family suite was $229.
Parking fee: $12 a night self parking, $20 a night valet parking
Pool: Olympic size pool and jacuzzi (the only one of that kind in the Anaheim Resort district)
Breakfast: served daily onsite at the Charter House Kitchen, breakfast offered in special packages for an additional cost and can also be upgraded to a premium menu choice for an additional fee
Castle Inn and Suites
PROS: good location, cute theming for kids, low cost, good pool
CONS: beds are too firm, thin walls, dark dated rooms, quality of hotel feels cheap, some reports of shower temperature problems
4.1 stars on Google
Distance to Disneyland main gate: about 11 min. walk
Room quality and bed: clean, some reviews say the bed is somewhat hard
Room size & suites: family suites that fit 6
Price: A week from now (April 12th) it is $119 standard room to $199 for a family suite. September was $139 to $239
Parking fee: free, 1 car per room
Pool: 2 hot tubs and heated outdoor pool are good
Breakfast: no restaurant or dining onsite but restaurants close by
Amenities of note: large gift shop with ATM, smoking and non smoking rooms, onsite laundry, free WiFi
Candy Cane Inn
PROS: boutique hotel family run, tranquil gardens, very comfortable bed, great location in close walking distance to Disneyland, beautifully landscaped and excellent service, free shuttle, loyal fan base
CONS: dated
4.6 stars on Google
*In my top 5 favorite offsite hotels
Distance to Disneyland main gate: about 12 minute walk and on the same side as Disneyland so do not have to deal with stoplight crosswalks
Room quality and bed: excellent mattress, rooms are dated but very clean and maintained
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Parking fee: no parking or resort fees
Pool: beautiful pool grounds and hot tub
Breakfast: free buffet expanded continental breakfast with dining on the pool terrace (no hot items), very cute display
Amenities of note: fitness center,
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Hyatt House Anaheim Resort
*In my top 5 favorite hotels
Distance to Disneyland main gate: around 17-20 minute walk
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