Hyatt House Anaheim Review: Our Favorite Family Hotel Near Disneyland

We love to stay at the Disneyland Resorts but if you’re looking for a budget family friendly hotel, the Hyatt House Anaheim Resort / Convention Center is one of our favorites!

Location: 1800 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802

We have stayed here multiple times now and honestly… It is a closer to walk from the hotel than it is from the Disneyland parking structure.

It has become one of our favorite family hotels because it checks so many boxes when traveling with little kids:

✔ Walking distance to Disneyland
✔ Large family rooms
✔ Small kitchen area
✔ Sitting space to spread out
✔ Free breakfast
✔ Hyatt points and free night certificates can work here

As parents of little kids, having a hotel that gives us room to breathe after a long Disney day makes a HUGE difference.

Kitchen, desk, and sitting area in the kitchen suites of the Hyatt House Anahiem

Why We Keep Staying at Hyatt House Anaheim for Disneyland Trips

Disney trips with toddlers can be amazing… and also exhausting!

By the time we leave the parks our boys are usually tired, we are carrying snacks, souvenirs, maybe a stroller, and everyone just wants to get back quickly.

That is one reason we keep coming back to Hyatt House Anaheim.

The walk has always felt very manageable with kids, and once we get back we actually have room to spread out instead of all sitting on one hotel bed.

For us, it hits that sweet spot between close enough to Disneyland and comfortable enough for families. There is even an option to have a family suite with bunk beds! If you walk through Downtown Disney to the Disneyland Hotel, the distance to the Hyatt House is equivalent, if not closer!

Sitting area and couch sofa in kitchen suite at Hyatt House Anaheim

How Far Is Hyatt House Anaheim From Disneyland?

One of the biggest reasons we stay here is the location.

Hyatt House Anaheim Resort / Convention Center is within walking distance of Disneyland, and we have done the walk multiple times with kids. At half of a mile from the front door to the main entrance, that’s nothing on a Disney day!

Honestly, I have joked before that it almost feels closer than parking and walking from the structure.

After a full day at the most magical place on Earth, not needing another shuttle or long transfer is a win.

If you have little ones, strollers, or kids that suddenly “cannot walk anymore” after fireworks… being able to get back to the hotel fairly quickly is huge.

The Kitchen is equipped with everything you could possibly need - refrigerator, dish washer, coffee maker, microwave, and stove.

Hyatt House Anaheim Rooms: Why We Love Them for Families

This is probably my favorite part of staying here.

The rooms feel much more family-friendly than a standard hotel room. It’s called a kitchen suite and for good reason!

You get:

• Extra space to spread out

• Sitting area

• Small kitchen setup complete with dish washer and electric stove

• Refrigerator for snacks and drinks

• More room for all the Disney stuff that somehow multiplies during the trip

• We almost always stock the room with fruit, cereal, snacks, yogurt, and easy breakfast foods.

Not every meal needs to be a Disney meal.

Sometimes everyone is happier with strawberries and cereal before rope drop.

Hyatt House Anaheim rooms are perfect for families visiting Disneyland. Double beds or room for cribs and toddler beds.

Hyatt House Anaheim Free Breakfast: Is It Worth It?

I’ll be honest…

This is not the most amazing hotel breakfast we have ever had.

BUT.

Not paying for one extra Disney meal? That is a win in my book. Especially for families.

Breakfast usually works well enough for us to grab something quick before heading out, and then we supplement with our own snacks and fruit in the room.

Disney days add up fast, so saving even one meal for four people can make a difference.

Yogurt, granola, fruit, donut holes, eggs, breakfast potato option, bagels, bananas, cereal, milk, juice, COFFEE, and tea. There is something for everyone. We loved the donut holes which our little ones called bagels… 🤷🏻‍♀️

Our Toddler boy visiting Mater in Radiator Springs in California Adventure in the Disneyland Resort

PLANNING A DISNEYLAND TRIP WITH TODDLERS OR YOUNG KIDS?

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Using Hyatt Points at Hyatt House Anaheim

One of the extra reasons we love staying here is that Hyatt points and free night certificates can sometimes work here.

We have used Hyatt stays to help offset family travel costs before, and this hotel has become one of our favorite ways to use those benefits near Disneyland.

If you already collect Hyatt points, this one is worth checking.

Is Hyatt House Anaheim Good for Families?

For us? Absolutely.

Especially if you have:

• Toddlers

• Preschoolers

• Kids who still nap or need downtime

• Families wanting more space than a traditional room

• Parents trying to keep food costs down

Pros

✔ Walking distance to Disneyland
✔ Larger family-friendly rooms
✔ Kitchen area + fridge
✔ Sitting space
✔ Free breakfast
✔ Hyatt points eligible

Cons

✖ Breakfast is fine, not amazing
✖ Popular family hotel so it can feel busy, especially in the morning and at night
✖ Disneyland days still mean tired little legs on the walk back
kids walking to their hotel - where to stay with toddler boys near the Disneyland Resort
kids walking to their hotel - where to stay with toddler boys near the Disneyland Resort

Hyatt House Anaheim vs Staying at a Disneyland Hotel

We have stayed both on-property and off-property over the years, and honestly this has become one of our favorite Disneyland hotel choices.

You get more room.

You still have walkability.

You can keep snacks in the room.

And depending on your stay, it can be significantly less expensive.

For our family, that balance has made it our repeat choice.

Final Thoughts: Would We Stay at Hyatt House Anaheim Again?

Yes. Without hesitation.

This has honestly become our go-to Disneyland hotel.

The combination of location, space, kitchen setup, breakfast, and family-friendly rooms keeps bringing us back.

And when you are traveling with little kids, finding a hotel that simply makes the trip easier is worth a lot.

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