Anaheim has one of the densest concentrations of hotels anywhere in the country, almost entirely because of what sits at its center: the Disneyland Resort. That density means real variety. From the only 5-star property in the city to family-friendly options with their own water features, official Disney-branded hotels, and everything in between. This list ranks the ten actually worth booking, starting with the one true luxury standout.
1. JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort
JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort is the only 5-star hotel in Anaheim, and it earns that rating. Located at 1775 S Clementine St, literally steps from the Disneyland Resort gates, it's the top choice for anyone who wants a genuinely elevated stay without sacrificing walking distance to the parks. Rooms are spacious with separate living and resting areas, a real distinction from the standard hotel-room layout most properties in this area offer, styled with plush bedding and elevated, home-like decor rather than standard chain-hotel furnishings.
The property leans into a full activity calendar most competitors don't bother with: family craft sessions, dive-in movie nights at the pool, and regular tastings and happy hours. The Market Café handles quick counter-service needs (sandwiches, snacks, coffee) for mornings when you need to get moving fast, while in-room dining covers the other end with chef-crafted options like lemon ricotta pancakes and artisan pizzas. If price isn't the deciding factor and proximity plus genuine luxury both matter, this is the one.
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2. The Westin Anaheim Resort
The Westin Anaheim Resort is a newer property. And it shows in the design. A AAA Four Diamond hotel directly across from Disneyland Resort and next to the Anaheim Convention Center, it has won industry recognition including Marriott's Opening of the Year and Best Full-Service Guest Experience awards, cementing it as one of the crown jewels of Marriott's luxury and premium portfolio. Rooms feature the brand's well-known Westin Heavenly Beds, and the higher floors offer real theme park views worth requesting when you book.
Dining here is a genuine draw on its own: Fleming's Steakhouse, Puestos Mexican Restaurant, the seasonally-driven Tangerine Room, and RISE Rooftop Lounge, an OpenTable 2025 Diners' Choice winner, which looks out over Disney California Adventure. With nearly 54,000 square feet of event space, it also functions well for travelers combining a convention trip with family time. It's not quite JW Marriott territory, but it's close, often at a friendlier price point outside of peak convention dates.
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3. Anaheim Marriott
Anaheim Marriott is a solid 4-star option about one mile from Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Resort, with a paid shuttle covering that last stretch. It sits within walking distance of both the Anaheim Convention Center and GardenWalk, which makes it a genuinely practical base whether you're there for a family trip or a work conference. Rooms include marble bathrooms, hardwood-style flooring, and private balconies. A step up from what the price point usually gets you in this area.
With 169,000 square feet of event space, it's built to handle groups as easily as families, and the property leans into convenience extras like pre-ordering food, arranging transportation, or buying Disneyland tickets directly through the hotel. If you don't need to be immediately adjacent to the parks and want a reliably good Marriott experience at a more moderate rate than the JW or Westin, this is the practical middle ground.
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4. Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
For guests who want to stay genuinely inside the Disney bubble, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is one of only three hotels built directly into the Disneyland Resort itself, with its own private entrance into Disney California Adventure Park. Designed in American Craftsman style, soaring wooden beams, a dramatic stone fireplace, forest-inspired gardens, it doesn't look like a typical theme park hotel from the inside, closer to a national park lodge than a resort tower.
The tradeoff for that location and theming is price: this is consistently one of the most expensive options on this list. For families who value not having to leave the Disney property at all during a multi-day visit, and want a private park entrance that skips a chunk of the walk everyone else has to make, it's worth the premium.
5. Disneyland Hotel
The original Disneyland Hotel is the most Disney-themed option on this list by a wide margin. Adventure, Fantasy, and Frontier towers, Disney music in the lobby, and decor that leans fully into the theming rather than a subtle nod to it. It's steps from Downtown Disney and a short walk to both parks. Whether that immersive theming is a selling point or a bit much depends entirely on your family's taste. It's worth being honest with yourself about that before booking, since the price sits well above a standard hotel room for the branding alone.
6. Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort
Sheraton Park is a genuine sleeper pick. An 8-minute walk to Disneyland Park, which is actually closer than two of Disney's own hotels. All 490 rooms and suites have private balconies, some looking directly at the Disneyland Resort and GardenWalk, useful for catching fireworks without leaving your room. The pool and hot tub area, framed by leafy courtyards, feels more resort-like than most properties at this price tier, and the on-site Savour restaurant and Splash bar cover casual dining without needing to leave the property.
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7. Hilton Anaheim
Hilton Anaheim is one of the larger properties in the resort district, sitting right next to the Anaheim Convention Center. It's a dependable choice for both convention travelers and families, with the scale to handle big groups without feeling impersonal. It shows up consistently on "good for couples" lists for the area too, which is a bit of an unusual distinction for a hotel this size, but reflects genuinely well-maintained rooms and service standards.
8. Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance
This is the pick specifically for families who want a water park experience without paying separately for one. Despite the Courtyard branding, usually a signal of a more basic, business-traveler-oriented property, this location has some rooms with direct views of Disneyland and its own water park features, making it feel more like a full-service resort than its brand name suggests. It's genuinely worth the higher-than-typical Courtyard price if your family will actually use the water park; if not, the JW Marriott or Westin are better uses of a similar budget.
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9. Element by Marriott Anaheim Resort Convention Center
Element is Marriott's extended-stay brand, and this location makes sense specifically for longer trips. Think a week or more, or a family relocating temporarily rather than a standard long weekend. Rooms are built around functional living space and kitchenettes rather than resort-style amenities, a genuinely different value proposition than everything else on this list. If your trip is short, this isn't the right fit; if you're staying a week or longer, the cost savings versus a standard resort hotel over that many nights add up quickly.
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10. Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel rounds out this list with a distinctive castle-like exterior and garden grounds that make it stand out visually from the more standard tower-style hotels nearby. It shows up regularly on "good for romantic stays" lists for the area, an unusual distinction for a family-heavy destination like Anaheim, and it's a reasonable pick if you want something with a bit more visual personality than a typical convention hotel without stepping up to JW Marriott or Westin pricing.
How to Choose Between Them
- Want the single best hotel in Anaheim, budget aside: JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort. The only 5-star in the city.
- Want luxury with a slightly lower price tag: The Westin Anaheim Resort.
- Traveling for a convention or a mixed work/family trip: Anaheim Marriott or Hilton Anaheim, both near the Convention Center.
- Want to never leave Disney property: Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa or the Disneyland Hotel.
- Traveling with kids who'll use a water park: Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance.
- Staying a week or longer: Element by Marriott Anaheim Resort Convention Center.
- Want a hidden-gem walk time: Sheraton Park Hotel, an 8-minute walk that beats some pricier options.
