Hello there fellow travelers. I have compiled a list of neighboring Disneyland area hotels that I have stayed at, and I have added ratings and comments. Prices may fluctuate, so some hotels maybe less expensive than others at different times of the year. I suggest ignoring my price structure and just go by walking distance and comfort, and base the prices off of what you find online. The Rating System: #1 is the best #13 is the worst. This is just a guide and I will not tell you what to do; this is just my opinion and I hope it helps. If you have younger kids that may be getting ready for bed around the time Disneyland has their firework show it is worth asking the hotel if they have 'Firework view rooms' for a before bedtime treat.
Embassy Suites-South
(11767 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, CA 92840)
Ranking: Walk #11
Price #5
Comfort #4
Food:There is a sort-of buffet in the Hotel but it's kind of weird, so I wasn't a big fan. There are other restaurants close by: Red Robin, Outback, Joes Crab Shack, Buca Di Peppo, and Coco’s
Comments: Far from park, and no direct hotel-Disneyland shuttle (there is a Disneyland trolley that you can pay to ride, and has multiple and frequent stops), yet I suggest just driving and parking at Disneyland. This is a good place for families; with a bedroom for mom and dad and a fold out couch for the kids in the living room.
Other Info: There is an animatronic-Lion in the Lobby that younger kids will like. Elevator noise in rooms close to elevators.
The Anabella hotel (1030 W Katella Ave Anaheim, CA 92802)
RANKING: WALK #10
PRICE #6
COMFORT #9
Food: Hotel restaurant ok, Coco’s, and some other place I’ve never eaten
Comments: I’ve stayed at the very front west corner (the street noise is kind of loud), and the very back east corner (Anaheim convention center noise starts early, and ends late; it is disturbing) IF you decide to walk to the park cut through the Grand Californian. There are some rooms that feature a separate kids room within a suite.
The Carousel (1530 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802)
RANKING: WALK #5
PRICE #1 ( I don't think this is current)
COMFORT #11
Food: Quiznos (never eaten at this one), free breakfast upstairs (I didn't like it)
Comments: rooms are dated, but you get what you pay for here
Camelot Inn (1520 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802)
RANKING: WALK #6
PRICE #2
COMFORT #10
Food: MacDonald’s
Comments: It was clean, and fairly comfortable. Nothing special
The Disneyland Hotel
RANKING: WALK #4
PRICE #12
COMFORT #2
Food: Downtown Disney
Comments: It is a longer walk to the park than you might think.
The Disney Paradise Pier
RANKING: WALK #8
PRICE #10
COMFORT #5
I have nothing good to say about Paradise Pier. There is no resort transportation, yet you pay a resort fee. The rooms are not super nice. The elevators broke numerous times when we were there. For the price there is no incentive to stay here.
The Disney Grand Californian
RANKING: WALK #1
PRICE #13
COMFORT #1
Food: Story Teller Café (expensive) and Downtown Disney
Comments: Nice, but Expensive
Fairfield Inn *my favorite (1460 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802)
RANKING: WALK #7
PRICE #9
COMFORT #7
Food: Mi Mi’s, Mac Donald’s, and Millies (not very good, but better than IHOP)
Comments: Fireworks view rooms are awesome; you can see the show and even hear the music. Very comfortable beds, and free WiFi. Walk to the park is just bearable.
Marriot Suites (12015 Harbor Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92840)
RANKING: WALK #12
PRICE #11
COMFORT #3
Food: Red Robin, Outback, Joes Crab Shack, and Coco’s
Comments: Far from park, and no direct hotel-Disneyland shuttle (there is a Disneyland trolley that you can pay to ride, and has multiple and frequent stops) No free internet.
Not a very good value for the money.
Parkview Inn *easiest walk (1570 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim, CA 92802)
RANKING: WALK #3
PRICE #4
COMFORT #8
Food: Capt’n Kid’s (never eaten there), and IHOP (horrible don’t eat there)
Comments: Very close to the park, with a very short walk. Rooms were very clean (smelled like a hospital)
Best Western - Park Place Inn On Harbor across from Disneyland (1544 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802) *easiest walk
RANKING: WALK #2
PRICE #6
COMFORT #12
Food: Capt’n Kid’s (never eaten there), and IHOP (horrible don’t eat there)
Comments: Very close to park with a very short walk. Rooms were very dated, no internet at all. Not a very good value for the money.
Best Western – Stovall’s Inn (1110 W Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA 92802)
RANKING: WALK #9
PRICE #3
COMFORT #13
Food: Coco’s
Comments: The walk is a little far but reasonable, and the Anaheim Trolley (pay to ride) picks up outside the hotel. The room was clean, but dated. I wouldn’t pay more than $80 a night even during peak season to stay here. IF you decide to walk to the park cut through the Grand Californian.
Anaheim Sheraton (900 S Disneyland Drive Anaheim, CA 92802) Walking not advised; there is a hotel ran shuttle that runs twice an hour.
RANKING: WALK #13
PRICE #8
COMFORT #6
Food: Hotel restaurant ok but not open at convenient hours
Comments: Nice, Clean, and if you don’t mind driving yourself or taking the hotel shuttle it’s a good place to stay.
