Disneyland Resort is the home to three official hotels: Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, and the original Disneyland hotel. While these on-site accommodations are close to the parks and filled with magical Disney theming, they are not the only attractive options. Disneyland Good Neighbor hotels, near Disneyland and the Downtown Disney District, are well-maintained and often less expensive than their Disneyland resort counterparts.
What Determines a Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel?
Disneyland Resort works with Anaheim-area accommodations to determine its Good Neighbor Hotels. Hotels are evaluated in several categories before they may receive the Good Neighbor Designation. Evaluation categories include the number and quality of amenities, guest service, guest satisfaction, décor, price and location (although Disneyland does not require accommodations to be within walking distance).
Once receiving the designation, these accommodations are eligible to participate in Disneyland promotions and offer guests perks and benefits that guests associate with being on-site, such as Magic Morning admission or preferred seating. Beyond participating in Disneyland travel deals or benefits, there is no official relationship with the Walt Disney Company. Hotel guests should not expect character breakfast or Disney theming.
There are currently 42 properties, in 4 hotel levels, that qualify as Disneyland Good Neighbor hotels. The categories identify different types of accommodation and price levels. Many Good Neighbor Hotels are familiar names, like Embassy Suites, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Howard Johnson, and Ramada. The properties themselves vary somewhat in amenities, but Disneyland Resort offers an easily accessible comparison chart that links to hotel overviews.
Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels – Suites
Suite hotels can accommodate traveling groups of six to eight guests. Common features are swimming pools and whirlpool/saunas, laundry and health-club facilities, and transportation. Rooms have internet access, in-room movies, microwaves and refrigerators. Most provide other on-site dining options, and some properties offer complimentary breakfast and kids' programs.
- Anaheim Marriott Suites
- Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
- Double Tree Guest Suites Anaheim
- Embassy Suites Anaheim North
- Embassy Suites Anaheim South
- Homewood Suites by Hilton
- La Quinta Inn & Suites
- Portofino Inn & Suites
- Residence Inn Anaheim - Maingate
- Residence Inn – Anaheim Resort Area
- Staybridge Suites
Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels – Superior
Superior-level resorts and hotels can accommodate four guests, or five on select properties. Common features for these accommodations, much like the larger suite-level properties, include swimming pools and whirlpool/saunas, gyms and health clubs, business centers and concierge services, and transportation. Rooms have internet access, in-room movies, microwaves, and refrigerators. All offer on-site dining, most of them full-service establishments, bars/lounges, and room service. Select properties offer complimentary breakfast and kids' programs.
- Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort
- Hilton Anaheim
- Hyatt Regency Orange County
- Marriott Anaheim
- Red Lion Hotel Anaheim
- Sheraton Anaheim Hotel
- Sheraton Park Hotel
Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels – Moderate
Moderate-level hotels can accommodate parties of up four and six guests. Common features include swimming pools and whirlpool/saunas, laundry facilities, and park transportation. Many properties offer gyms, business centers, and concierge services. Room features generally include refrigerators, coffee makers, and cribs or rollaways. Some hotels have on-site dining options, and select properties offer room service and bar or lounges. Select properties offer complimentary breakfast, room service, kids' programs, gift shops, and more.
- Anabella Hotel
- Anaheim Camelot Inn & Suites
- Anaheim Fairfield Inn
- Best Western Plus Anaheim Inn
- Best Western Plus Park Place Inn
- Best Western Plus Pavilions – Anaheim
- Best Western Raffles Inn & Suites
- Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
- Candy Cane Inn
- Carousel Inn & Suites
- Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort
- Cortona Hotel & Suites
- Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim
- Hampton Inn & Suites Garden Grove
- Hilton Garden Inn
- Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort Area
- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
- Hotel Ménage
- Howard Johnson Hotel
- Tropicana Inn & Suites
Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels – Economy
Economy-level properties with the Disneyland Resort Good Neighbor Hotel program still offer amenities for the leisure traveler or group, Some hotels can accommodate parties of five to eight people. All have laundry facilities and swimming pools while select hotels have gift shops, game rooms, and kids’ activities. Rooms offer internet access and cribs or rollaway beds. Select properties offer complimentary breakfast.
- Anaheim Quality Inn & Suites
- Jolly Roger Hotel
- Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
- Ramada Inn Maingate
The Disneyland Resort Good Neighbor Hotel program increases the number of accommodations that can participate in Disney’s travel promotions and discounts. In turn, the Good Neighbor Hotels enable Disney guests, especially those who desire moderate or budget accommodations, more flexibility with their travel funds.
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Author's note: This article was last updated Feb. 16, 2011 to reflect changes in the Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel listings.
Debra Peterson - A freelance writer and scholar, Debra Peterson specializes in Disney Studies, with particular interests in Walt Disney World and ...
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