Location
Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground (also known as HOJO) is a short 8 minute walk to the front of the security checkpoint gate at the Disneyland Resort Park. This makes it very convenient to leave the Park to take a rest or a mid day swim and reenter the Park later in the day if you'd like.
Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground1380 S. Harbor Blvd.Anaheim, CA 92802
Direct: 714.776.6120 Toll Free: 800.422.4228
Standard Rooms
- 1 King ADA
- 2 Doubles
Deluxe Rooms
- 2 Queens ADA (building 1)
- 1 King
- 1 Queen/ Jr Bunk
- 2 Queens (building 1)
- 2 Queens (building 2)
- 1 Queen/ Bunk ADA
- 2 Queens
- 2 Queen/ 2 Room Bundle
- King Suite
- Queen Suite
- Kids Suite
- Pillowtop Mattresses
- HBO, Disney, Nick Jr, ESPN & Golf Channels
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Free Wi-fi
- Laptop Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Mini Fridge
- Microwave
- Double Sinks
- Balcony (most rooms)
- Iron & Board
- Complimentary iMac internet stations with printing
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access in all rooms and public areas
- Complimentary parking surrounding the entire property
- 24-hour front desk
- Mainstreet Market (open 7am-11pm) offer a variety of snacks and souvenirs
- Games room, featuring electronic games as well as some classics like Foosball & Air Hockey!
- Two coin-operated Laundromats
- Water & soft drink vending machines throughout the property
- Convenient shuttle stop & waiting area for all airport, tour and resort trolley busses
- Two Pools/Water Features- Castaway Cove Water Playground & Garden Pool (reservations required)
- Parking $20 per night
It shouldn't take you more than a 10 minute walk depending on your speed. I walk at a normal pace and it took me less than 8 minutes.
There are two ways to walk to the Disneyland Resort. They should both take the same amount of time, but one way often has less people walking than the other.
Option 1
Continue on S. Harbor by walking straight on the sidewalk and then cross the street at the light by the IHop where you will see the large sign that says Disneyland Resort. Follow the path towards the Security checkpoint at Disneyland Resort.
Option 2
Cross the street at that light of W. Manchester and S. Harbor (in front of the Mimi's Cafe). Once you cross the street take a left and follow the sidewalk until you see the Public Bus Stop covered benches. Slightly after the last bus bench on the right there will be an opening in the gate with a pathway. Continue straight through that pathway. Follow the signs toward Disneyland Resort. You may have to cross the street where the busses drop off. Security is there and will direct you where to walk.
One thing to note about Option 1 and Option 2 is that at night when returning back to the HOJO, I noticed on Option 2 many in the Homeless Community camp out at the Bus Stops. They often block part of the sidewalk; however, I didn't have any problems and I was walking alone on my trip. If you are concerned about this you might want to travel back to the hotel using the Option 1 route in reverse. During the Daytime there was zero problems on either route.
Premium 2 Queen Room photos above (Building 1)
Overall I had a pleasant stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground. I did not have the opportunity to partake in the on site amenities offered on either of my trips, but the pool and water park look like so much fun for all ages to enjoy.
The walk to and from Disneyland was not bad at all, even when my legs were extremely tired it didn't feel like it was so far away. I would highly recommend staying at this hotel and I look forward to booking my next visit with them.
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