Hyatt House Anaheim Resort/Convention Center Review: The Best Points Hotel Near Disneyland
If I am staying near Disneyland on points, this is my first choice. The rooms are newer and bigger than almost anything else within walking distance, the breakfast is excellent, and the points pricing is one of the best deals in the Hyatt system. My brother's family of six stays here every time they visit Disneyland. Here's everything you need to know.
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Location
The Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center sits at 1800 South Harbor Blvd, about a 15-minute walk from the Disneyland gates. If you walk fast, you can do it in 10. That is a few blocks farther than hotels directly across from the main gate like the Fairfield, Best Western, or Park Vue Inn, and after a long day at the parks, the walk back does feel start to feel long.
I would love this hotel to be a block or two closer to Disneyland. But the trade-off is that it is significantly newer and nicer than anything right at the main gate, and the points pricing is great. For me, that trade-off is worth it.
The hotel is right next to the Anaheim Convention Center, which makes it perfect if you have a child doing a cheer competition, dance event, or any convention center activity. You can walk back and forth between the hotel, the convention center, and the Disneyland parks all in the same day. One thing to be aware of: when there is a big event at the convention center, this hotel sells out months in advance and cash prices spike. Book early if you know your dates.
You are also right next to the Disneyland Toy Story parking lot. There is a shuttle from that lot to the park entrance, and some people walk through the parking lot to catch it. We tried this shortcut — construction had blocked the path. We almost always just walk to the park; it is just as fast. If you ride the shuttle you must collapse your stroller which is a pain if you have a lot of items in the bottom basket. However, the shuttle is great if you have need a break from walking.
The Room
2 queen suite with couchbed and kitchenette
This hotel is newer than most other walkable hotels near Disneyland, and it shows. The rooms are clean, modern, and spacious. Every room has a kitchenette with a stovetop, microwave, sink, dishes, and a mini fridge. If you want to save money on food, you can stock the kitchen and make lunches to bring to the park or do simple dinners in the room.
Standard rooms come in two layouts: a king bed with a sofa bed and kitchenette, or two queen beds with a sofa bed. Both sleep up to five. For larger families, they have suites with bunk beds in addition to the main beds, sleeping up to six in real beds.
My brother's family of six (four kids ages 10-18) stays in the bunk bed suites every time. They much prefer the bunk beds to sofa beds. The suites cost more in points (24,000-30,000 per night) but if you have a suite upgrade award, you can book at the standard room rate and apply the upgrade. One suite upgrade award covers up to a seven-night stay, though availability is not always there. We have Hyatt Globalist status, and they often upgrade us without us requesting it.
The rooms are a big step up from hotels closer to the main gate like the Fairfield, HoJo, or Best Western. Most hotels within walking distance to Disneyland fall within this 2 to 3 star (budget to moderate) category. The Hyatt is on the nicer end of this category but if you are looking for luxury, the Grand Californian is an excellent choice.
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Breakfast
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The breakfast here is one of the best Hyatt House breakfasts I have had anywhere. The space is huge, there are tons of options, and they start early — critical when you are trying to get to the park for rope drop.
This is a big deal for families. My brother's family has four teenagers. Free breakfast for six people at a hotel saves $40-60 per day compared to buying breakfast at the parks or nearby restaurants. Over a three-night stay that is $120-180 in savings.
Our routine: eat a quick breakfast at the hotel, grab a piece of fruit or a small bowl of cereal for the kids to eat in the stroller on the walk to the park, and head out. Compare that to the Fairfield or HoJo, which do not have free breakfast — at those hotels we stop at McDonald's or Panera on the way to the park, which works but costs money every morning.
Food and Restaurants
One of the perks of this location is the food right at the hotel. On the ground floor you have Blaze Pizza (fast, good, my kids love it), Chubby Dumplings, and a Starbucks. The Walgreens on the main floor is also incredibly convenient — we always stop in for drinks, water bottles, and snacks on our way to and from the park. The prices are a little higher than a grocery store, so if you need a lot of supplies, do a Target or Walmart delivery to the hotel instead.
Quick tip on Starbucks: the Starbucks inside Disneyland on Main Street has a notoriously long line first thing in the morning. You can enter the park during the soft opening before rides start and access it, but the wait can eat into your rope drop time. If you need coffee, grab it at the Starbucks downstairs before you walk to the park.
One block down Harbor Blvd is Pizza Press, which we love — great pizza, great salads, and we stop there at least once every trip. Be aware that between Blaze Pizza at the hotel, Pizza Press down the street, and pizza in downtown Disney, you can end up eating a lot of pizza. Plan your meals in advance if you want some variety.
The Anaheim GardenWalk outdoor mall is right next to the hotel. It has the Cheesecake Factory, Bubba Gump Shrimp, California Pizza Kitchen, House of Blues, McCormick and Schmick's, and several other restaurants. We usually pick up takeout and bring it back to the hotel because our kids are too tired after the park to sit through a restaurant meal. The GardenWalk also has Bowlero bowling and Ridemakerz, where kids build custom remote control cars. If you have a car-obsessed kid, Ridemakerz is a bucket list experience — my son watched a TV episode about it every day for a year before we finally went for his fifth birthday. Fair warning: it is expensive, on par with building a droid or lightsaber at Disneyland, so look up prices and check for discount codes before you go.
Pool
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The pool is a nice basic. It is an outdoor pool with a hot tub, basic seating area, and some outdoor games. It does not have a view and it is not a destination pool. We use it during afternoon breaks for an hour or two and the kids are happy, but if pool time is a priority for your family, look at the Courtyard by Marriott, HoJo, or the Disney resort hotels — they all have better pool setups.
Points vs. Cash
This is where the Hyatt House really shines. It is currently a Hyatt Category 4 hotel, which means standard rooms are 12,000-18,000 points per night. Suites are 24,000-30,000 points. Those are outstanding rates for a hotel near Disneyland.
Cash prices range from around $190 on quiet weeknights to over $550 on busy weekends. During convention center events or Disneyland special events like Oogie Boogie Bash, I have seen rates over $700. Meanwhile, the award price on the same night is 12,000-18,000 points. That is an absurd value.
I always use points to stay here. If I did not have points, I would pay up to about $300 in cash. During holidays or very busy times, maybe $350. Above that, I would look for other options — at $400+ per night, the Disneyland Hotel or Grand Californian start to look more reasonable by comparison.
This is also one of the best uses of Hyatt Category 1-4 free night certificates, which come with the World of Hyatt credit card. Do not use your Category 1-7 certificates here — save those for higher-category hotels. This is a great use of suite upgrade awards. You can book a standard room for 12,000-18,000 points and get upgraded to a bunk bed suite for your family.
Note: Hyatt is changing their award pricing structure starting May 2026. This hotel may be affected. I will update this post after the changes take effect.
Parking
Self-parking is around $50 per night in the underground garage. That adds up fast on a multi-night stay.
My recommendation: do not rent a car if you are flying in for a Disneyland trip. Everything is walkable from the hotel, and Uber to and from the airport is cheap. John Wayne Airport is a 15-20 minute Uber. If you absolutely need a car for part of your trip, consider picking it up later rather than paying for parking the whole time.
Hyatt Globalist members get complimentary parking, though there are rumors this perk may change. If you are staying on points for a longer trip and do not have Globalist status, look into whether someone you know can make a Guest of Honor booking for you — that can include waived parking. But for most families, the simplest move is to skip the rental car entirely.
How It Compares to Other Disneyland Hotels
Vs. Fairfield by Marriott: The Fairfield is closer to the park entrance (7 minute walk vs. 15), but the rooms are older and there is no free breakfast. If I am paying cash and the Fairfield is around $250, I pick the Fairfield for the location. If I am using points, I pick the Hyatt House every time. (Read my Fairfield review: https://www.funfamilytrips.com/blog/fairfield-anaheim-inn-review-disneyland)
Vs. Best Western / Park Vue Inn: These are directly across from the main gate — the closest hotels to Disneyland besides the Grand Californian. The rooms are significantly older and more basic. The Best Western hotels include free breakfast. My sister's family of six chooses the Best Westerns because they value the location above everything else. Both families agree: free breakfast matters when you have four kids. [INTERNAL LINK: Best Western review coming soon]
Vs. HoJo: The HoJo has a great pool and is one block closer. The rooms are a step below the Hyatt House in quality. If pool time is important, consider the HoJo. [INTERNAL LINK: HoJo review coming soon]
Vs. Courtyard by Marriott: Bigger rooms, better pool, but usually more expensive. If you want a Marriott property with a good pool and bigger rooms, the Courtyard is solid. [INTERNAL LINK: Courtyard review coming soon]
Vs. Disneyland Hotel / Grand Californian: Not a fair comparison on price, but here is a trick we use: stay one night at the Hyatt House on points, then transfer to the Disneyland Hotel or Grand Californian for two nights. You get the Disney property experience while saving money on the first night. I break down exactly how to do this in my Disneyland trip cost breakdown post.
Globalist Perks
If you have Hyatt Globalist status, the Hyatt House is a solid property. They have upgraded us almost every visit. We consistently get 4:00 PM late checkout, which is very helpful— we go to the park in the morning on our last day, come back around noon or 1:00, still have access to our room to pack up and rest before heading to the airport. There are no special welcome gifts or treats, which is typical for Hyatt House properties and not something I expect.
Other Practical Details
Luggage storage: The bell desk stores bags on check-in and checkout days. Great to check out in the morning, leave bags, spend a final morning at the parks, grab luggage, Uber to the airport.
Stroller and scooter rentals: Third-party rental companies deliver to this hotel. Very common and easy to arrange. Side note-I don’t recommend the Disneyland strollers-they are miserable to push around and uncomfortable to ride in. If you need a stroller bring one from home or rent from a third party if at all possible.
Grocery delivery: You can have groceries delivered to the front desk. Great for stocking the kitchenette with snacks, cereal, milk, and lunch supplies.
The walk to the park: One side of the road is along the Disneyland parking lot and Disney property, which is pleasantly landscaped. The other side is a somewhat rundown strip mall area. It is not unsafe, but it is not scenic. Plenty of other families are walking the same route at all hours.
Final Thoughts
The Hyatt House Anaheim is my go-to Disneyland hotel when I am using points. Newer rooms, great breakfast, and 12,000-18,000 Hyatt points per night make it one of the best value plays for a Disneyland trip. The only downside is the extra few minutes of walking compared to hotels right at the main gate.
For families of five or six, the bunk bed suites solve a problem that most Disneyland hotels cannot: real beds for everyone without booking two rooms. Combine that with free breakfast, a Walgreens downstairs, and the GardenWalk restaurants next door, and you have a great home base for a Disneyland trip.
Our typical Disneyland trip: fly Southwest using companion passes and points, stay at the Hyatt House on Chase points transferred to Hyatt, and the only cash we spend is on park tickets, Uber, and food. This makes for a great family travel experience without the luxury price tag.
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