19 Best Hotels Walking Distance to Disneyland (15 Minutes or Less)
There are countless walking distance hotels near Disneyland located in the area surrounding the resort for you to choose from. At the end of a long day at the parks, dealing with the frustration of waiting for transportation can be the last thing you need, so staying at a hotel within walking distance of Disneyland is a great and convenient option for getting to and from the parks.
Though there are several hotels close to Disneyland, we will break down 19 of the best hotels within walking distance of Disneyland and what makes them stand out. While staying at all of these hotels, your walk to Disneyland will be a convenient 15 minutes or less!
I have stayed at or toured dozens of hotels near Disneyland. The below rankings are based on a variety of factors including our in-person experiences and comprehensive reviews. Our Mickey Visit writers are at Disneyland weekly to ensure that our content is always up to date and the most helpful out there. Below we have maps illustrating the walks from each of these hotels to Disneyland to allow you to make a well-guided decision.
Hotels Walking Distance to Disneyland – Which Options Do You Have?
The main entrance that guests will be utilizing when walking from closeby hotels is located off of South Harbor Boulevard, which you can see on the map below. This will take you to the Esplanade between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, where you can access the turnstiles to either park.
Though the majority of the hotels mentioned in this list are closest to the Harbor Boulevard entrance, it will be easier for certain hotels to walk along Disneyland Drive and enter the Disneyland Resort area through Downtown Disney. To do this, you'll walk up Disneyland Drive, turn left on Paradise Way going past the Pixar Place Hotel (formerly the Paradise Pier Hotel), then take a right at the roundabout and proceed to the security entrance at Downtown Disney near the Disneyland Hotel. From here, you can either walk to the main Esplanade with the turnstiles for each park, or if you're heading to Disneyland Park, you can board the Disneyland Monorail to be dropped off at the Tomorrowland station.
As you can see in the map shared by our friends at the Anaheim Howard Johnson, the area is relatively compact. We'll dive into the hotel options that are within walking distance below.
Guests of Paradise Pier Hotel and the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa have their own private entrance that they can use to enter and exit Disney California Adventure. The Paradise Pier entrance lands you near Paradise Gardens Park, and the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa lands you in Grizzly Peak.
While the entrances are exclusive for guests of Disneyland Resort hotels, any guests can use them to exit from the theme parks, so the walk back to your hotel from the Disneyland Drive entrance can end up being much shorter. For example, if you are staying at Best Western Pavilions Plus and ending the night in Disney California Adventure, you can use the Paradise Pier Hotel exit located between the Corn Dog Castle and Seaside Souvenirs to cut time off your walk back to the hotel.
Below, we will discuss the best hotels within walking distance of Disneyland (15 minutes or less). As we detail in our best hotels near Disneyland guide, there is a mix of affordable options that are right across the street from the main entrance, luxury options, and on-site Disneyland Resort hotels.
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1. Best Western PLUS Park Place Inn & Mini-Suites
Best Western PLUS Park Place Inn & Mini-Suites boasts one of the best locations of any hotel within walking distance of Disneyland. It's located across the street from the Harbor Boulevard entrance, and we've walked from the room to the main gates of Disneyland in under 8 minutes! Rooms at this hotel are actually closer than the rooms at the Disneyland Hotel.
On top of Best Western PLUS Park Place Inn & Mini-Suites's convenient location, the hotel also offers easy check-in and express check-out, a free buffet-style continental breakfast, clean rooms with comfortable beds, amenities like a spacious mini fridge and microwave, and helpful staff. It is also one of the more affordable hotels near Disneyland, which is another reason it's one of our favorite options.
You can read more about our experience at Best Western PLUS Park Place Inn & Mini-Suites in our review!
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It doesn't get much easier than walking from Best Western PLUS Park Place Inn & Mini-Suites to Disneyland—simply exit the hotel, cross Harbor Boulevard, and walk into the Resort. You can see the route via Google Maps below for an idea of the walk from the hotel to Disneyland:
2. Castle Inn & Suites
One of the best hotels within walking distance of Disneyland is the Castle Inn & Suites, a great family-friendly option featuring castle theming. Castle Inn & Suites is about a 10-minute walk from Disneyland, and it offers perks like a pool area, onsite laundry facility, dedicated and friendly staff at the front desk, lightning-fast wifi, and in-room amenities like a coffee maker, fridge, and microwave.
This location has received several positive reviews over the years from guests due to its cleanliness, affordability, and proximity to the parks! The fun theming and ideal location of Castle Inn & Suites make it a great option for families.
You can see our full review of the Castle Inn & Suites for more details on this location and our experience staying there.
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Castle Inn & Suites is an easy 10-minute walk to the Harbor Boulevard entrance. You'll exit the hotel and take a right to walk up Harbor Boulevard, then cross Harbor Boulevard and continue straight to the entrance. You can see the route via Google Maps below for an idea of the walk from the hotel to the Disneyland Esplanade:
3. Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
The Grand Californian is an upscale Disneyland Resort hotel that offers amenities like a full-service spa, award-winning dining, an impressive pool area with three themed pools, and more. The Grand Californian is built with American Craftsman-style architecture and boasts a magnificent main lobby that features a fireplace and several areas to sit and enjoy the ambiance.
The Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is in extremely close proximity to Disney California Adventure, and it has its own private entrance that will land hotel guests in Grizzly Peak. If you're headed to Disneyland Park, you can walk through Downtown Disney to the Esplanade in about a 5-minute trip.
The Grand Californian's offerings and ideal location are nearly impossible to beat, but this Disneyland Resort hotel comes with quite a high price. If you want to enjoy all of the benefits of staying at an on-property hotel and are willing to splurge for your trip, this is undoubtedly one of the best luxury options for an extremely quick walk to the parks.
You can see our full review of the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa for more details on our experience.
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See a map of the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa in relation to the rest of the Disneyland Resort below for an idea of the quick walk to the Esplanade. The Grand Californian is portrayed in olive green near the right of the map below:
4. Tropicana Inn & Suites
Tropicana Inn & Suites is one of the closest hotels to Disneyland at about a 5-minute walk to the parks! This convenient location is tough to beat, as it's even closer walking distance to the gates than some of the on-property Disneyland Resort hotels.
Tropicana Inn & Suites, one of our favorite cheap hotels near Disneyland, was recently remodeled, featuring clean rooms with amenities like a fridge and microwave, adjoining rooms and suites for larger families, and affordable pricing. It's also located near fast food options, making it convenient to get something to eat on the way to the park in the morning.
You can see our full review of Tropicana Inn & Suites with our thoughts about the experience.
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The Tropicana Inn & Suites is located at the intersection near Disneyland which is right by its main entrance, so walking from Tropicana Inn & Suites is quite straightforward, as you just have to cross the street to get to the Harbor Boulevard entrance. You can see the route via Google Maps below for an idea of the walk from the hotel to the Disneyland Esplanade:
5. Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Another great hotel within walking distance of Disneyland is the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground, which is located a short distance from Disneyland at about an 8-minute walk to the park.
The Howard Jonhson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground features an impressive outdoor water play area called Castaway Cove that features slides, a pirate ship with water cannons, a toddler wading pool, a 200-gallon drench bucket, a hot tub where parents can watch their kids play, and more.
The Howard Jonhson offers recently renovated rooms with comfortable bedding, beautiful landscaping, a market with long hours, and reasonable pricing. The Howard Johnson's atmosphere, fun Castaway Cove water playground, and proximity to the parks make it a great option for families.
You can see our full review of the Howard Johnson to learn more about our experience!
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You can see a map of the route to Disneyland below, courtesy of the Howard Johnson Anaheim, for an idea of the walk to the Harbor Boulevard entrance. You'll exit the hotel and turn right on Manchester Avenue, then turn left on Harbor Boulevard and proceed to the entrance. 
6. Grand Legacy at the Park
Another one of our favorite locations within walking distance of Disneyland is the Grand Legacy at the Park, located across the street at about a 5-10 minute walk to the Harbor Boulevard entrance.
The Grand Legacy at the Park features a rooftop lounge on the fifth floor that is a great place to watch fireworks from, laundry facilities, in-room amenities including a coffee-maker, microwave, and mini-fridge, and a pool area with a splash zone and whirlpool spa. It also has a few dining locations to choose from, including Anytime Hawaiian, Mochi Donut Cafe, and Pink Pig: Boba & Pizza.
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You can see the route via Google Maps below for an idea of the walk from the hotel to Disneyland. You'll exit the hotel, take a right on Harbor Boulevard, and proceed to the Harbor Boulevard entrance.
7. Disneyland Hotel
The Disneyland Hotel is the original of the three Disneyland Resort hotels, with three towers named after different lands of Disneyland Park (Adventure Tower, Fantasy Tower, and Frontier Tower) along with the new Disney Vacation Club Discovery Tower. The Disneyland Hotel is located on the west side of the resort next to Downtown Disney and is about a 10-minute walk through Downtown Disney to the turnstiles for both parks. It's also a quick walk to the Downtown Disney Disneyland Monorail station, where you can ride the Monorail to Tomorrowland if you're headed to Disneyland Park for the day.
One of the biggest perks of staying at an on-property hotel is that you can stay immersed in the Disney bubble your entire trip and always have easy access to the parks. Beyond its ideal location, the Disneyland Hotel also offers popular dining experiences like character dining at Goofy's Kitchen, an impressive themed pool area with two monorail waterslides, and magical touches throughout all aspects of your stay.
You can read our review of the Disneyland Hotel and a review of the new Villas at the Disneyland Hotel in our guide to see whether or not a stay at this iconic hotel is worth it!
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See a map of the Disneyland Hotel in relation to the rest of the Disneyland Resort below for an idea of the walk through Downtown Disney to the Esplanade. The Disneyland Hotel is portrayed in blue to the left of the map below.
8. The Courtyard Marriott Theme Park Entrance
The Courtyard Marriott Theme Park Entrance is located about a 10-minute walk from the Disneyland entrance and is one of our top hotel recommendations for families with kids!
The hotel features a fun outdoor water park with six slides, a splash zone, and a whirlpool spa. The Courtyard Mariott also has large family-friendly rooms with bunk beds, offers complimentary breakfast, and has additional amenities including a fitness center, laundry facilities, and a fridge and microwave included in the rooms.
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You can see the route via Google Maps below for an idea of the walk from the hotel to Disneyland. You'll take a left on Manchester Ave out of the hotel, then turn left on Harbor Boulevard and proceed to the Harbor Boulevard entrance.
9. Fairfield Inn Anaheim Resort
The Fairfield Inn Anaheim Resort is another great option within walking distance of Disneyland located directly across the street at about a 7-minute walk to the parks.
The Fairfield Inn offers a pool area with a hot tub, a Disney-inspired kids area, a fitness center, a game room, a laundromat, and a gift shop. Adjoining rooms are available for large families, and you also get a great view of the fireworks outside your room! Plus, if you book through Get Away Today, you'll also receive complimentary parking as well.
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You can see the route via Google Maps below for an idea of the short walk. You'll take a left on Harbor Boulevard, then proceed to the Harbor Boulevard entrance.
10. JW Marriott Anaheim Resort
The JW Marriott is a luxury hotel about a 15-minute walk from the Harbor Boulevard entrance. This hotel is a little bit of a longer walk than others on this list, but it has some great, high-quality amenities. If you're looking for a hotel with an impressive pool area near Disneyland, this is an appealing option.
The JW Marriott features an outdoor pool area with cabanas, a gym facility, a yoga room, and a butterfly garden. It also has several dining options, including the Parkestry Rooftop Bar with great views of the fireworks and the skyline of the parks as well as a cafe with breakfast options and Starbucks coffee for a quick bite in the morning.
You can read about our experience staying at the JW Marriott Anaheim Resort in our review.
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You can see the Google Maps route for an idea of the walk to the Harbor Boulevard entrance below. While Google Maps estimates 18 minutes for the walk, we think this could realistically be accomplished in 15 minutes. You'll exit the hotel and take a left on Clementine Street, then take a left on Disney Way. Then, you'll take a right on Harbor Boulevard and proceed to the entrance. You can also walk through the Anaheim GardenWalk mall for a slightly faster walk.
11. The Anaheim Hotel
The Anaheim Hotel is located across the street from Disneyland at about a 10-minute walk to the front gate. This family-friendly hotel has mid-century-styled accommodations, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and several amenities.
The Anaheim Hotel is located adjacent to the entertainment and shopping center Anaheim Garden Walk, and it offers a restaurant called the Pizza Press, multiple outdoor recreational areas, a 24-hour fitness room, and laundry facilities. The Anaheim Hotel has the largest traditional swimming pool in the Anaheim Resort District, with private cabanas for rent and movies for guests to enjoy during the summer months.
You can read more about our experience at The Anaheim Hotel in our review! I really love the large pool based on my recent stay at this hotel.
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To get from The Anaheim Hotel to Disneyland, you'll cross Harbor Boulevard and continue straight on to the entrance. You can see the route via Google Maps below for an idea of the walk:
12. The Westin Anaheim
The Westin Anaheim is a luxury hotel located across from the Disneyland Resort and adjacent to the Anaheim Convention Center at about a 15-minute walk from the park.
The Westin features several amenities, including connecting rooms, a fitness center, a pool area with a heated outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool spa, and cabanas, and more. One significant perk of the Westin is that it has several dining locations, including the RISE Rooftop Lounge featuring entertainment and views of the Disneyland Resort, one of our favorite places to watch the fireworks from.
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You can see the route via Google Maps below for an idea of the walk from the hotel to Disneyland. You'll exit the hotel and take a left on Katella Ave, take a right to walk up Disneyland Drive, then turn left on Paradise Way, take a right at the roundabout, and proceed to the Downtown Disney security entrance near the Disneyland Hotel. When you leave to go back to the hotel, we suggest coming from Disneyland exiting through the Grand Californian or from Disney California Adventure through the Paradise Pier Hotel gate.
13. Paradise Pier Hotel
Paradise Pier Hotel, one of the three Disneyland Resort hotels, is being reimagined into the Pixar Place Hotel, which will feature Pixar Animation Studios characters and stories. So far, the hotel has introduced a brand new Finding Nemo-themed water play area on the hotel's rooftop pool deck, a colorful lobby of Pixar imagery, and more. The transformation is going to be completed in January 2024.
The Paradise Pier Hotel is located to the south of the Disneyland Hotel and Downtown Disney. Guests who are heading to Disney California Adventure Park can utilize the private entrance across the street for hotel guests that lands in the park at Paradise Gardens Park.
While the private entrance to Disney California Adventure provides a short, convenient journey to the park, Paradise Pier Hotel is the farthest walk from Disneyland Park of the three Disneyland Resort Hotels at about a 10-15 minute walk to the turnstiles. If you're headed to Disneyland Park, you follow the path from the Paradise Pier Hotel toward the Disneyland Hotel, then turn right and proceed through the security checkpoint into Downtown Disney. From here, you can choose to walk to the Esplanade or board the Monorail to be dropped off in Tomorrowland.
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You can see the Google Maps route below for an idea of the walk. You can also see our Disneyland Resort maps for pdf downloads of maps for the Disneyland Resort hotels, parking, Downtown Disney, and more!
14. Hilton Anaheim
The Hilton Anaheim is located across the street from the Anaheim Convention Center at a 15 minute walk to the Harbor Boulevard entrance to Disneyland.
It offers six dining options as well as an on-site Starbucks to grab a coffee from in the mornings, a pool area with two pools and whirlpool spas, a 25,000-square-foot health club, and additional amenities including a laundromat and gift shop. The hotel offers daily housekeeping, comfortable beds, showers with great water pressure, and a mini-fridge to store leftovers.
You can read about our experience staying at the Hilton Anaheim for more details!
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You can see the Google map below for an idea of the walk to Disneyland. You'll exit the hotel to turn left on Convention Way, then turn left on Harbor Boulevard and proceed to the entrance. This is right on the edge of the 15-minute walk to Disneyland that we promised but we really love this hotel and have stayed here for years.
15. Element by Westin Anaheim Resort Convention Center
Another option for a hotel within walking distance of Disneyland is Element by Westin Anaheim Resort Convention Center, which is about a 10-15-minute walk to the parks.
The hotel features a great complimentary breakfast buffet with a great variety of options, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Element by Westin Anaheim Resort Convention Center also has incredibly spacious rooms with kitchenettes, including options with bunk beds.
You can see our full review of the Element Anaheim Resort for details on our experience staying there.
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You can see the Google Maps route below for an idea of the walk. You'll take a left on Clementine Street, then take a right on Disney Way. Then, you'll cross the street, take a right on Harbor Boulevard, and proceed to the entrance.
16. Sheraton Park Hotel
The recently remodeled Sheraton Park Hotel is located near the Anaheim Convention Center at about a 15-minute walk from Disneyland.
The hotel offers two restaurants (Morton's Steakhouse and Savor Restaurant), a market and snack shop, an impressive pool area with a whirlpool spa, a gym/health club, and very comfortable bedding in the rooms.
You can see our full review of the Sheraton Park Hotel for our thoughts on the experience after the hotel's recent refurbishment.
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You can see the Google Maps route below for an idea of the straightforward walk from the Sheraton Park Hotel to Disneyland. You'll exit the hotel and take a left, then the entrance is a straight shot ahead of you up Harbor Boulevard. While the walk itself is not terribly long, you may get slightly slowed down at the crosswalk.
17. Anaheim Marriott
The Anaheim Marriott is a hotel within walking distance of Disneyland at just around a 20-minute walk to the park with high-quality amenities, an indoor/outdoor pool, and more. The hotel is popular not only for families visiting Disneyland but also for business clients attending conventions at the Anaheim Convention Center.
You can choose from three restaurants, including nFuse Bar and Kitchen, The Market Café, and Slice Pizzeria. The Anaheim Marriott also has a really beautiful indoor/outdoor pool with a patio adjacent to it as well as a whirlpool spa. The Anaheim Marriott's rooms feature comfortable beds, a great bathroom with a rainfall showerhead, and a mini-fridge.
You can read about our experience staying at the Anaheim Mariott in our review.
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You can see the route via Google Maps below for an idea of the walk from the hotel to the Harbor Boulevard entrance. Although Google Maps says this walk will take longer, we think it can be accomplished in about 15 minutes. You'll exit the hotel and take a right to walk along Convention Way, then take a left on Harbor Boulevard and proceed to the entrance.
18. Best Western PLUS Stovall's Inn
Best Western PLUS Stovall's is an affordable hotel on Katella Street within walking distance of the Downtown Disney security entrance to the Disneyland Resort. The walk is about 10 minutes to the Downtown Disney Disneyland Monorail station if you are headed to Disneyland Park and around 20 minutes if you are going to the turnstiles.
Best Western PLUS Stovall's Inn features a pool area with two pools, whirlpool spas, and a wading pool, as well as a topiary garden, a laundromat, and a gift shop. It also offers a complimentary continental breakfast as well as an in-room microwave and fridge.
You can read about our experience staying at Best Western PLUS Stovall's Inn in our review!
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You can see the route via Google Maps below for an idea of the walk from the hotel to Disneyland. You'll exit the hotel and walk up Disneyland Drive, then turn left on Paradise Way, take a right at the roundabout, and proceed to the Downtown Disney security entrance near the Disneyland Hotel.
19. Best Western Pavilions Plus
Best Western Pavilions Plus is an affordable, family-friendly option that features fast Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, a swimming pool, and a laundromat that is about a 15-minute walk from Downtown Disney. The hotel is more like a 20-minute walk to the front of the two theme parks. Although the amenities at Best Western Pavilions Plus are not as luxurious as some of the other options on the list, this is a great option for those who will be spending all day at the parks and want a comfortable place to recharge for the next morning. Best Western Pavilions Plus has clean rooms, comfortable bedding, and amenities like a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.
You can read more about our experience staying at Best Western Pavilions Plus in our review.
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You can see the route via Google Maps below for an idea of the walk from the hotel. The fastest walk to Best Western Pavilions Plus will be to the Downtown Disney end of the Disneyland Resort. You'll take a right on Katella Ave and then turn left to walk up Disneyland Drive, turn left on Paradise Way, take a right at the roundabout, and proceed to the Downtown Disney security entrance near the Disneyland Hotel.
Tips for Walking to and from Disneyland
One of the most convenient parts of staying at a hotel within walking distance of Disneyland is that you have more control over your journey to and from the parks—you don't have to juggle the extra component of waiting for a shuttle or the extra expense of theme park parking, and if you plan well, you can arrive with plenty of time to spare for our Disneyland morning strategy and Disney California Adventure morning strategy. That being said, make sure to allow for some extra travel time to account for any potential delays, time spent at crosswalks, and heavier crowds that can slow foot traffic down as you get closer to Disneyland.
If you are traveling with little ones, we always recommend bringing your own stroller if you are able to. The ones you rent from Disneyland can only be used in the park, so you can't use them to go back and forth between your hotel, and this can be challenging at the start of the day but especially in the evenings when everyone is tired from a long day of fun at the parks. You can see our guide to Disneyland stroller rentals to explore your options for strollers when visiting Disneyland!
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are several hotels within walking distance from Disneyland—in addition to the three on-property hotels (Disneyland Hotel, the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and the Paradise Pier Hotel), there are many hotels in the surrounding area that are a short walk from the park. You can see our list in this article for the top 19 hotels that are within a 15-minute walk of Disneyland.
Some of the hotels that have the shortest walk to Disneyland include Best Western PLUS Park Place Inn & Mini-Suites, Tropicana Inn & Suites, the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground, Grand Legacy at the Park, Fairfield Inn, and Park Vue Inn (all less than 10 minutes). The Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is the closest on-property hotel with its own private entrance to Disney California Adventure and a 5-minute walk through Downtown Disney to the Esplanade to access Disneyland Park.
The Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is the Disneyland Hotel that has the best access to the park due to its own private entrance to Disney California Adventure that will land you at Grizzly Peak and a very quick 5-minute walk through Downtown Disney to the Esplanade to access Disneyland Park.
The Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Paradise Pier Hotel have their own private entrances to Disney California Adventure. The Grand Californian Hotel & Spa entrance will land you in the park at Grizzly Peak, and the Paradise Pier Hotel entrance is located across the street from the hotel, landing you in Paradise Gardens Park between Corn Dog Castle and Seaside Souvenirs.
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How your and others’ lists manage to omit the Candy Cane Inn is beyond me and makes me question your knowledge and integrity.
That’s a fair question. The Candy Cane Inn was closed and under construction for quite awhile recently since the parks reopened. We have not stayed at the hotel since the construction was complete. We only feature hotels that we have reviewed. Generally you’ll see Candy Cane Inn listed far less often in lists like this because the hotel can’t be booked through many third (if any) booking engines. We have stayed at Candy Cane Inn before the COVID 2020 closures, but have not been back since then. Many have very fond memories of the hotel, but we find it to lack many of the amenities the newer build hotels near the resort now offer.
The Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel wasn’t mentioned. It’s a close walk as well…
When did the Paradise Pier Hotel get it’s on entrance to DCA.
At some point since the parks reopened since the pandemic closure. I believe in 2022.
The one BW that didn’t make your list is, in my opinion, the best hotel there, and that’s the BW Anaheim Inn. The recently refurbished bathroom vanity areas alone are worth it to me with thoughtful shelving and cabinetry that really helps with toiletry storage on longer trips. The motel is a little smaller than its sister, the Park Place Inn, but the breakfast area is about the same size, meaning it’s not nearly as crowded in the mornings. We almost couldn’t find seats several mornings during our recent stay at Park Place, and have never had that happen at the Anaheim Inn. It’s also a super close walk, especially when we cross through the Denny’s parking lot. 🙂 And I’ve found good deals for this one on GetAwayToday too!