Best Hotels Near Disneyland 2025 – Updated Disneyland Hotel Rankings to Help Plan Your Trip

In our guide to the best hotels near Disneyland we dive into everything you need to know to pick the best hotel for your family. The hotels near Disneyland vary greatly in price and amenities so we have split the rankings of the best hotels into two categories.

We break down the best hotels for Disneyland (split up by cheap hotels and luxury hotels), discuss the amenities of on-property Disneyland hotels vs close-by off-site hotels, and share the best options for saving money on a Disneyland hotel. There is quite a range of hotel options near Disneyland and we have just about seen them all! We regularly tour and stay at the various hotels around the resort. This article has now been updated with new hotels added to the rankings for 2025.

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Hotels Near Disneyland – What You Need to Know

At Mickey Visit we are constantly trying new hotels and doubling back to our favorite hotels to ensure that our rankings are up to date. In the course of a year we'll stay in more than a dozen different off-property hotels and all of the Disneyland Resort Hotels. Our wide range of knowledge from the cheapest to the most expensive resort gives us the context to properly recommend both the best cheap hotels near Disneyland and the overall best hotels near Disneyland. This article is meant to help you decide both whether to stay at an official Disneyland hotel or neighboring hotel and which specific hotel to stay at for your trip.

When Walt Disney started Disneyland he didn’t have enough money to purchase all of the land around Disneyland. This led to the land being snapped up by outside parties and the opportunity for motels and hotels to open that are very close to Disneyland. This is the opposite of Walt Disney World where there are only a select few third party hotels amongst a sea of owned Disney hotels. At Disneyland, rooms at the off-property hotels can be closer than the official “Disneyland Hotel” rooms. For those who are more visual, we break this down in our ranking of the best Disneyland walking distance hotels here.

As I mentioned, we split our rankings out into two categories. First, what we’ll call the best cheap hotels near Disneyland. This category is based on my key judgments of a hotel when I am planning a park focused trip. I want to know that the hotel is safe, clean/comfortable (high quality linens, clean bathroom, and new carpet are a must), and a short walk from Disneyland. These “cheap” Disneyland hotels are what you might call the “Sleep, Disney, Repeat” hotels. Great value to add to your Disneyland trip!

Next, the ranking of the best overall hotel options near Disneyland. These are nicest hotel options for your Disneyland trip. I have mixed in Disneyland Resort Hotels and the best off-property hotels.

See also our comparison of Airbnb vs. hotel for your Disneyland vacation for guidance in deciding which option is best for you.

Mickey Visit Best Cheap Hotels Near Disneyland

The below “cheap hotels near Disneyland” are for the groups that are really prioritizing Disneyland in the vacation. These are the best hotels for those that will be in the parks all day and aren’t worried about the best on site restaurant or fancy pool area. This is typically how I do Disneyland. There is simply too much to do at the Disneyland Resort to typically make it back to our resort hotel to take in the amazing pool. You can see a more complete list of the cheapest hotels near Disneyland here.

In our 2025 update to this hotels ranking, we dropped one hotel off the below list in favor for additions of the Residence Inn and the Element by Westin. Both of these hotels are suite-style hotels that are great for a family that also offer fantastic amenities and pool areas.

The below value for money hotels near Disneyland are:

Best Western PLUS Park Place Inn & Mini-Suites is the closest hotel to the Disneyland main gate. Within 8 minutes (we clocked it) you can be from one of the guest rooms into Disneyland Park. The hotel is clean, has comfortable bedding, and includes a free breakfast. Book the lowest prices on the hotel here >

The Castle Inn and Suites is a great family friendly hotel about a 5 minute walk down Harbor Boulevard from the Disneyland security checkpoint. The hotel was recently refreshed and the medieval theming makes the hotel great for families. Book the lowest prices on the hotel and get an extra night free here >

The Tropicana Inn & Suites is directly across the street from Disneyland and is roughly tied with the Best Western Plus in proximity to the parks. The hotel was also recently remodeled and sports fresh bedding and sleek new finishes (click link above for photos in our review). Suites and adjoining rooms are also available for large groups. Book the lowest prices on the hotel NOW >

The Fairfield Inn is located right across the street from Disneyland and features recently refreshed clean rooms, down pillows, a large pool area and hot tub, and complimentary parking when you book with our travel partner. The hotel also has adjoining rooms for those traveling with large families. You’ll enjoy a great fireworks view just outside your room. Book the lowest prices on the hotel NOW >

Element by Westin is located two longer blocks from Disneyland about a 15-minute walk from the the parks including time to cross the streets. The rooms spacious, affordable, and the complimentary breakfast is fantastic. The bedding here is also the same as the bedding used at the Westin and it shows. This has become one of our go-to hotels. Book the lowest prices on this hotel NOW >

Residence Inn by Marriott is located two blocks from Disneyland is a 16-minute walk to the entrance of the theme parks. This is a suites-style hotel with a fantastic rooftop pool area and complimentary breakfast. The split rooms and kitchens make this a perfect place for families on a longer stay. The rooms here are affordable and bring a modern luxury to this category. For what it is, the hotel can be very cheap. Note that you may see high prices on this hotel during the biggest Anaheim conventions. Book the lowest prices for the hotel HERE >

Mickey Visit Best Overall Hotels Near Disneyland

The top two nicest hotels near Disneyland kind of fight it out in this ranking. Disney's Grand Californian greatly benefits from being the closest hotel to the theme parks and being one of only three hotels within the “Disneyland bubble”. The Westin is far and away a nicer hotel when compared within Disney in the equation. It is also an easy walk to the Downtown Disney side entrance into Disneyland and boasts high-end amenities. I find it difficult to pay the high premium for the Grand when the Westin is available.

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa is the the prime hotel near Disneyland if money is not an issue. The soaring lobby, Craftsman design, and general tranquility combined with the proximity to the parks makes this the place to stay at the Disneyland Resort. The pool area is also so relaxing. The prices here match that description. Book the lowest prices on the hotel HERE >

The Westin Anaheim Resort is just down the street from Disney's Grand Californian. This is a luxury hotel with stunning guest room views of Pixar Pier and resort amenities. If you are a regular traveler looking for the upscale chain amenities, this is the best non-Disney property near Disneyland. Try the Puesto restaurant if you stay here. We love it. Book the lowest prices on the hotel HERE >

The Disneyland Hotel is the original hotel that opened in partnership with Disney at the very beginning. The hotel has been nicely renovated multiple times over the years to provide modern rooms in a fun setting within the magic. We love the room finishes and pool atmosphere. There is something about this hotel and the Grand Californian that keep you in the Disney magic. Book the lowest Disneyland hotel prices >

The JW Marriott Near Disneyland is a recently completed high-end resort property about a 15-minute walk from the Harbor Boulevard Disneyland entrance. The hotel has a rooftop restaurant, pool with cabanas, high end workout facility featuring Peloton bikes, and nice resort views. Read our review linked in the title for more. Book the lowest JW Marriott prices here >

The Courtyard Marriott at the Disneyland main gate is a family hotel paradise with its big rooms featuring bunk beds, a huge water play area, and a short walk away from the main entrance to Disneyland. The hotel is perfect for larger families that want to fit younger children per room. Book the best low prices on the Courtyard Marriott here >

BONUS! The Howard Johnson Disneyland is a family hotel with a water playground, clean rooms, and immediate access to the Disneyland entrance off of Harbor Blvd. The hotel is a great option for families that want to be close to the theme park entrance (~10 minute walk), have a delightful pool playground, and updated rooms. Disneyland view rooms look directly at the park and fireworks. This hotel kind of straddles our lists of the best overall and best cheap hotels. It's a moderate price for a great experience. Be sure to book one of the newer rooms if staying here. Book the best prices on the Howard Johnson NOW >

Also don't miss our ranking of the best Universal Studios Hollywood hotels if you are adding a visit up to Los Angeles to your visit to Southern California.

Disneyland “On Property” Hotel or “Off Property” Disneyland Hotel

Next let's dive into whether it's worth it to stay at one of the three on-property Disneyland hotels with pros and cons for each.

In addition to the two Disneyland hotels mentioned in our overall best ranking above, there is also the third Pixar Place Hotel. This property was previously the Paradise Pier Hotel but was recently renovated to be completely Pixar-themed. You'll find rates for this hotel comparable to the Disneyland Hotel. For that price, we would always pick the Disneyland Hotel but some are excited about the Pixar theming. Click here to see our tour of the Pixar Place Hotel here. If staying here, be sure to ask for a Pixar Pier view on the fifth floor or higher. You'll get a perfect nighttime view of World of Color from here.

Pros of Staying at Disney Owned Hotel

The key reason to stay at a Disneyland Resort hotel is to be fully surrounded by the Disney magic your entire trip. Check in and never leave the background music or see an employee (Cast Member) without a name tag on their lapel for your entire trip. Restaurants are themed and specific to Disneyland. There's no walking to the resort past any homeless people (see our post here on if the area around Disneyland in Anaheim is safe). This enhanced bubble keeps you in the Disney bubble for your entire vacation. Compare the top two Disneyland Resort Hotels here – Disneyland Hotel vs Disney's Grand Californian Hotel.

This is why Disney's Grand Californian edges out the Westin and is so special. With a top tier room you’ll look out on the luscious trees of the Grizzly Peak area of Disney California Adventure before walking into the theme park from the hotel’s private entrance. At the Disneyland Hotel, guests also enjoy this great theming with a beautiful pool area themed to the Disneyland Monorails and one of the premier themed experiences at the Disneyland Resort (Trader Sam’s). I am always glad to stay on property, but these hotels are not always in the budget.

There are also other key perks that can only be offered by Disney that improve your general theme park experience. The key one being early entry which is linked below. This offering allows Disneyland Resort Hotel guests to access one of the two theme parks 30 minutes early each day of their visit.

Some of the other benefits to staying on property are:

• Special experiences provided by the concierge such as in park scavenger hunts that can be returned for a prize or a morning power walk before the theme park opens for the day.
• Guests can take advantage of charging purchases to their room with their Disney resort i.d. card.
• Packages and gifts purchased in the park can be delivered to your room.
• Disneyland early entry for one of the theme parks each day
• Preferred Dine Access also offers guests the opportunity to have preferred access to a limited number of reservations at select hotel table service restaurants during the dates of your hotel stay – must call the hotel hotline and get a concierge Cast Member in advance of your trip for help with this

You can view all the on-property Disneyland hotel perks here.

Pros of Staying at an Off Site Disneyland Hotel

The hotels near Disneyland offer great value for the money and proximity to the theme parks. The key differentiator from the official Disneyland Resort hotels is the cost savings provided. Even the nicest non-Disney hotels we shared in my overall “best Disneyland hotels” list are typically a couple hundred dollars less per night than the official Disneyland Hotels. You are truly paying for the Disney bubble as mentioned above. Unlike Walt Disney World, there are no Disney hotels focused on value for money. There just simply isn't enough space for Disneyland to use any of their hotel inventory to focus on that. Though we mentioned above the great perks for on-site guests. They are really not necessary to have a fantastic Disneyland vacation. They are nice to haves and not something that should cause you to make a practical decision about where to stay.

You’ll be able to find great discounts on the hotels just across the street from Disneyland that provide a less than ten minute walk from your hotel to the theme parks. Generally we opt to stay off property because it makes the dollars go a lot farther for a longer vacation. Staying off-property also means that you'll have access to options for hotels that include free breakfast or easy restaurants to stop and grab quick food outside of the parks like Panera Bread or McDonald's.

As I started to share in the details of my list of the best cheap hotels shared above. Some of the hotels near Disneyland are actually closer to the theme parks than the official Disneyland hotels. A regular room at the Best Western Plus Park Place is closer to the main gate of the parks than a regular room in the furthest tower of the Disneyland Hotel and the Pixar Place Hotel.

When considering proximity to the parks, also keep in mind that Anaheim offers the Anaheim Rapid Transit (ART) buses that ferry guests from their hotels to the Harbor Boulevard gate. Personally, I always choose a hotel that is walkable because I prefer to be in motion but for young families having a hotel shuttle option to Disneyland can be a big help.

Once you know your Disneyland dates, be sure to check out the discount prices on hotels near Disneyland. The hotels closest to Disneyland do sell out and you want to have the widest range of options when you are booking. Generally, you'll get the best rates when booking far in advance if you are traveling during the busiest times of the year. This is something I've personally experienced when scrambling to find a hotel for a December weekend at the last minute. Again, be aware that even if the parks are not forecast to be busy in our Mickey Visit Disneyland Crowd Calendar there could still be demand for hotels due to the nearby Anaheim Convention Center.

Disneyland Hotel Discounts

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Get Away Today's goal is to beat the best hotels near Disneyland pricing. They price match Disneyland hotels every single day to make sure they have the lowest prices out there for all of the hotels near Disneyland that they sell.

Check out our curated hotels near Disneyland page on the Get Away Today website. The page includes discounts on my favorite hotels near Disneyland like the three Disney-owned Disneyland hotels and the top neighborhood discount hotels near Disneyland.

You can read our editor's review on her personal experiences booking through Get Away Today here!

Save BIG on Disneyland Hotels>>

Now, let's talk about the best discounts on Disneyland hotels. You know you want to save money on these great hotels near Disneyland.

However, there is one thing that is absolutely critical for anyone planning a Disneyland vacation to know about that I want to share with you before talking more about discount Disneyland hotels.

Plan Your Disneyland Vacation

• Info on Flying to Disneyland and how to Get From the Airport to Your Hotel
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