Visiting Disneyland is a dream come true for many theme park fans, but finding the right hotel can be challenging. With only a handful of on-site options and dozens of Good Neighbor and other off-site hotels, the options are as limitless as Minnie Mouse's ever-changing wardrobe. But if you’re willing to be like Tiana and dig a little deeper, you can find the ideal hotel for your family, no matter your budget, group size, style preference, or how close you want to be to California's Disneyland Resort.
We’ve narrowed down our favorite Disneyland hotels both on and very close to the entrance to Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom, so no matter if you’re traveling for a family reunion or with kids who are obsessed with Pixar movies, you can book something special. Even better: Some of these resorts offer extra benefits, such as 30 minutes of early access to Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure.
Hotels in Disneyland
The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel
Disneyland's newest on-site accommodations are The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel. While these rooms are marked as Disney Vacation Club rooms, you don’t have to be a member of the flexible timeshare program to stay in one of these studios or villas. Each room type can sleep anywhere from two people in the Jungle Book–themed duo studios to 12 people in three-bedroom grand villas where the spaces are themed after beloved Disney movies like Bambi, Frozen, and Moana. And when you need a break from the parks, head to the new pool and Steamboat Willie–themed splash pad area to cool off and recharge before going back to the theme parks at night for more fun.
The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Traveling with a crew and hoping to cook a few meals while you’re away from home? Book a room at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, where the accommodations fit 5 to 12 people. Here you have the option to cook your own meals or enjoy exceptional on-site dining. The resort has a beautiful craftsman-style hotel accentuated with dark wood interiors and pops of copper—but the overall theme nods to Chip ’n Dale. The biggest perk of staying here is the direct access to Disney California Adventure Park for resort guests. While you can’t book these with cash like you can the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel, you can rent DVC points from reputable outlets like DVC Shop or DVC Rental Store to stay here.
Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel
Open date: January 30, 2024
What was formerly Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will become Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel in late January 2024. The newly remodeled hotel will include rooms paying homage to iconic characters from Pixar movies like The Incredibles and Toy Story 3. There’s also a rooftop pool area in the works that’s themed to Finding Nemo with a splash pad and a Crush-themed water slide. This hotel also offers direct access to Disney California Adventure Park so you can hop in line for the Incredicoaster faster than Dash Parr.
Hotels near Disneyland
Hilton Anaheim
About a mile from the Disneyland Resort and across the street from the Anaheim Convention Center is the Hilton Anaheim. The Good Neighbor hotel has accomodations that range from standard queen rooms to massive suites that sleep up to nine people. If you’re really looking for some Disney magic—even at an off-site hotel—book one of the “Disney View” rooms that offer a glimpse of the two parks, plus nighttime fireworks at Disneyland Park.
JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort
The AAA Four Diamond JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort is a luxury property that will quickly become a go-to for repeat trips to Disneyland. The hotel has everything from a yoga and zen room and a swimming pool to a rooftop bar to watch the fireworks. Standard rooms range in style from king beds with a city view to theme park views with two queen beds. Bonus: The resort offers a Disney package which includes a $50 Disney gift card and a daily $20 hotel food credit.
Anaheim Marriott
Even though it’s about a mile from the entrance to Disneyland, the Anaheim Marriott is worth the walk or ride share to the theme parks and back. The beautiful rooms have expansive views of the city and the Santa Ana Mountains. At the resort’s nFuse restaurant, you can order churro waffles before heading out to the theme parks for a day of fun, or enjoy a glass of California-made wine after riding the Matterhorn one too many times.
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