Howard Johnson Hotel, Water Playground reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

4.5 Excellent

  • Cleanliness 4.5
  • Location 4.7
  • Rooms 4.4
  • Service 4.6
  • Value 4.3

3985 TripAdvisor reviews

TripAdvisor users rated this property 4 out of 5

Solid place to stay building 1

Tracy K (Surrey, Canada) on Mar 27, 2025

Great location! Rooms are comfortable enough for a long day. Staff were friendly. Mini mart is pricey but convenient. Better to go and order groceries from somewhere else. We had A clicking sound in the ai...r conditioner but just turned it off and it went away. We were there for a quick trip but it was good.

TripAdvisor users rated this property 4 out of 5

Frustration turned friendship!

Allyson P on Mar 26, 2025

For others like me who spend time reading the details....Your parking is only good for check-in to check-out. You cannot pay for an additional parking day at checkin (for now) but can request more time the... following morning for an additional fee. This was NOT what reservations told us so after a long drive and a late night, we were met with some frustration. The employees deal with this issue every day so they weren't super friendly at first. I get it! Once I proved what I was told, the attitudes changed and they did their best to accommodate and even offered some upgrades. We were truly grateful and will be back! The rooms were on the smaller side but nice, beds were super comfortable, everything was clean, we had a straight shot to the Disneyland fireworks which was fun and the sound between the rooms wasn't too bad. It took us 5 minutes to walk from the hotel to security at Disneyland! Can't beat it! Plus, Mimi's is right next door so we grabbed muffins on the way. Starbucks is in the hotel right behind Mimis so grabbing coffee was a breeze too! We only stayed one night so we didn't get to check everything out but we will deftly be back! Parking spaces are small so my Tahoe was a tight squeeze. Shower pressure great. Pillows are hard...bring your own. Sheets are loud but I feel like this is every hotel now. Checkin is done over text which was super easy and convenient. Staff is friendly but a little testy when defending a policy. We hope to be able to try out the water park next time!

TripAdvisor users rated this property 4 out of 5

Short walk to Disneyland

Deanna S on Mar 25, 2025

Rooms are comfortable. Staff is friendly. Short walk to Disneyland. They need more usb outlets. There was only one for each bed. Also, there was some conflicting information given as to add-ons like r...ollaway bed. We were charged $20 per night when we were told by website/desk clerk that it would be $15 per night. Also, there is no breakfast on site, free or otherwise, and no free shuttle to Disneyland, as some sites claim.

TripAdvisor users rated this property 5 out of 5

Great - EASY - Comfy

Harmony H (Santa Rosa, California) on Mar 22, 2025

Comfy room, easy to get to Disneyland, loved to pool. Would stay here again. Was only bummed that it is advertised as having a continental breakfast, which it does not. But plenty of nearby restaurants. Ki...ds were happy to the bunk beds, and I slept well too!

TripAdvisor users rated this property 5 out of 5

All around great time!

Brittany E (Murrieta, California) on Mar 22, 2025

We had a great experience all around! From booking with Nicole over the phone, getting front desk help from Evelyn and Ryan it only added to the magic of our disney vacation! Our kids 7, 5 and 3 had a bla...st at the splash pad! They love the bucket that occasionally dumps, they think it’s so funny. Rooms are spacious, beds are comfy, love that our kids suite had a bath, bunk beds and cute pirate decor. Love the quick walk to Disneyland and plenty of shopping, dining and fun within minutes! So much fun we’re coming back in May!

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