Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is the flagship hotel of the Disneyland Resort, and its design is inspired by the California Craftsman movement. It is an AAA Four Diamond, award-winning property and the most luxurious of the three onsite Disneyland Resort Hotels.

The Grand Californian is the closest onsite hotel to the theme parks, at about a 5-minute walk from the main entrances of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. It is located right next to Disney California Adventure and has a private entrance to the park.

Overview

• Address: 1600 S. Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
• Phone Number: (714) 635-2300
• Cost Range: Standard view room roughly ranges between $600-$1,120 a night, depending on the time of year you book. Prices will be the lowest during slower times of year and the highest during peak times of year, like the holidays.
• Number of Rooms: 948 rooms and 71 Disney Vacation Club Villas
• Opening Date: January 2, 2001
• Check-in: Any time, but rooms not available until after 3:00 PM
• Check-out: 11:00 AM
• Pets Allowed: No
• Last Renovation Date: 2017, hard goods refresh with rooms fully redesigned
• Current Renovations: Soft goods refresh in progress in 2025 for guest rooms, including Disney Vacation Club Villas, with new decor, bedding, and more. The Grand Californian is also getting a second club-level lounge and a renovation of its signature Napa Rose restaurant. You can see details on these hotel changes here.
• Map: Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Map (Printable PDF)
• Mickey Visit Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Review 

Disney’s Grand Californian Room Types

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa has 948 rooms and 71 Disney Vacation Club Villas, including standard rooms, club-level rooms, and suites.

Standard room amenities include a 55″ Smart TV, a mini fridge, ice bucket, iron & board, robes, a desk, Keurig, safe, balcony or patio, a vanity area with double sinks and step stool, hair dryer, bathroom amenities, makeup mirror, and more. Rooms sleep up to 5 adults.

Club-level rooms include all standard room amenities as well as afternoon tea from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, personal assistance from the Concierge Staff, continental breakfast from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM, fireworks views from The Veranda, cookies and desserts from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, a wine and cheese reception from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and exclusive access to The Veranda.

There are also suites offered that include additional amenities like a DVD Player and wet bar. 3-bedroom suites sleep up to 12 adults, 1-bedroom suites sleep up to 6 adults, and 2-bedroom suites sleep up to 11 adults. There are different configurations of suites available.

There are also signature suites at the hotel, including the Arcadia Signature Suites, Arroyo Signature Suites, El Capitan Signature Suites, and Mount Whitney Signature Suites.

The different standard room views at the Grand Californian include:

• Standard View (overlooking Disneyland Drive, rooftop, or parking area)
• Pool View
• Partial View (of theme park or Downtown Disney)
• Woods-Courtyard View
• Downtown Disney View

Club-level rooms have two different categories of view options:

• Premium View (with views of the pool)
• Standard View (with views of courtyard or Disneyland Drive)

Suites have woods, theme park, Downtown Disney District, or pool views available.

One Unique Thing

One unique thing about the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is its magnificent lobby area, which celebrates California Craftsman design. The space has an inviting ambiance with comfortable seating, a piano player playing Disney songs, and a fireplace with several rocking chairs. During seasonal celebrations, you’ll often find themed confectionery displays crafted by the culinary team featured in the lobby.

Disney’s Grand Californian Dining Options

The Grand Californian Hotel & Spa has several dining options, including a few Disneyland character dining experiences and some of the best table-service restaurants at the resort.

• Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures: This character dining experience at the Napa Rose includes a 3-course breakfast as well as encounters with several Disney Princesses.
• Hearthstone Lounge: This cozy lounge with a full bar, located right off the Grand Californian lobby, offers a selection of drinks as well as light bites and entrees.
• GCH Craftsman Bar: This table-service poolside lounge offers a selection of quality menu options and drinks, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. See our review of this hidden gem restaurant at Disneyland.
• GCH Craftsman Grill: This quick-service location offers the same food as GCH Craftsman Bar, except you order at a counter.
• Storytellers Cafe: This Craftsman-style restaurant offers the “Mickey’s Tales of Adventure” breakfast and character dining brunch buffet. A new “Donald’s Tales of Adventure” character dining dinner buffet debuts at this location as part of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration.
• Napa Rose: Napa Rose is an upscale dining experience regarded as the “culinary crown jewel” of the Disneyland Resort hotels. The location offers an extensive wine list and award-winning cuisine by Chef Andrew Sutton. Napa Rose is currently undergoing a major renovation in 2025.
• Grand Californian Great Hall Cart: This cart, located in the lobby, offers a selection of grab-and-go treats and beverages that rotate seasonally. During Christmas at Disneyland, this is where you’ll find the famous Mickey Gingerbread.

Room service is also available for breakfast or dinner. To order, you can dial “Room Service” (7160) from your in-room phone.

Disney’s Grand Californian Pools

One of the most impressive parts of Disney’s Grand Californian is its extensive pool area that features three main pools as well as whirlpool spas. There are poolside cabanas available for rent at the Mariposa and Fountain pools.

The Fountain Pool offers a rural setting, located next to Storytellers Cafe. The Redwood Pool features a 90-foot waterslide that curves around the stump of a Redwood tree. There is also a children’s pool and whirlpool spa in this area. The Mariposa Pool is a circular leisure pool with a whirlpool spa nearby. Pool hours are typically 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, but these are subject to change.

The pools are for Grand Californian Hotel guests only, and you need to wear a wristband to utilize the pool area. You can get your daily wristband by visiting the Pool Concierge on the pool deck.

Amenities & Other Recreation

Disney’s Grand Californian includes several upscale amenities and special offerings for its guests, including the following highlights:

• The Grand Californian features a private theme park entrance to Disney California Adventure that connects to the Grizzly Peak area of the park just outside of Grizzly River Run.
• Tenaya Stone Spa is a full-service spa offering a selection of services, including massages, body treatments, salon services, and more. You can see our review of Tenaya Stone Spa at the Grand Californian here.
• In addition to the Eureka Fitness Center at the hotel, there are several fitness class offerings onsite, including strength, yoga, aerobic, and more classes. There are several options, from paddleboard fitness classes at the pool to yoga on the private Grand Californian hotel deck overlooking Disney California Adventure. You can see our guide to fitness classes at Disneyland for a breakdown of the current offerings.

You can read more about the perks for hotel guests and standard onsite amenities at the Disneyland Resort hotels in our overall Disneyland Resort hotels page. Here are some location-specific details for some of these amenities at the Grand Californian:

• A gift shop called Acorns Gifts & Goods, located off the main lobby
• A 24-hour ATM, which you’ll find in the main lobby between the Great Hall and the Trillium Rooms
• A Concierge Desk in the lobby, open between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM daily, where Cast Members can assist with reservations, directions, planning, and more.
• 24-hour laundry rooms. There are two locations, one by the Disney Vacation Club wing and the second above the Napa Rose elevators.
• Meeting and Banquet facilities

You can also refer to our other planning pages, including an overview of the shopping and dining district Downtown Disney, the various Disneyland restaurants, and key Disneyland tools you’ll need to utilize during your visit.