1734 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, California, United States | (888) 710-7049
Nice outdoor pool, whirlpool, and children's pool for post-park dips
Spacious, clean rooms with mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs; most have microwaves
Numerous room types for a variety of group sizes
Convenient location steps from Disneyland and affordable restaurants
Small mini-mart and souvenir shop serves coffee and snacks
Great viewing of Disneyland fireworks from the fourth floor balcony
Laundry facilities on-site
Free parking and Wi-Fi
Room decor is dated and some showers have issues with water temperature
Noisy in the early morning and early evening hours
Few on-site amenities; no restaurant or gym
The 190-room Castle Inn and Suites has a facade that resembles a castle and a Renaissance-themed lobby. The hotel's location is its biggest draw, just steps from Disneyland and near many affordable chain restaurants. Rooms are spacious and clean, but dated, and come with coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves. There is an outdoor pool, whirlpool, and children's pool on-site. The fourth-floor balcony is an excellent viewing point for the Disneyland fireworks, but there's no on-site gym or restaurant.
Scene
Castle-themed value hotel
The Castle Inn and Suites has a facade designed to resemble a castle. On the inside, the bright lobby has a Renaissance theme, complete with a throne, tapestries, and a knight in shining armor. Disney characters also make an appearance. This is a family-friendly hotel, with a somewhat noisy atmosphere from all the excitement that surrounds visiting Disneyland.
Location
A few blocks from Disneyland and near affordable restaurants
The Castle Inn and Suites is located on Harbor Boulevard, just a few short blocks from Disneyland and most guests of the hotel walk to the Disneyland gates. Shops and a large variety of chain restaurants such as Bubba Gump and The Cheesecake Factory are located around the corner. Harbor Boulevard, though busy, is still pretty, lined with palm trees and landscaping on the median islands. The area is very tourist friendly and very convenient for families visiting Disneyland as well.
Rooms
Family-focused rooms lack style
Guests of Castle Inn and Suites can pick from 145 rooms and 55 family suites, the latter of which come with or without inner doors, allowing families to have as much or as little privacy as needed. All have mini-fridges and coffeemakers, and all except the standard rooms have a microwave. Rooms are spacious and clean, but decor is dated: dark-wood paneled walls, burgundy bed coverings, and thinning carpeting is typical. In keeping with the hotel theme, there's a castle print in each room. Some of the bathrooms have issues: reports of inconsistent water temperatures and banging sounds are common complaints.
Features
Outdoor pool, children's pool, and view of fireworks
There is a heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, and children's pool on-site. Families will appreciate the excellent views of the Disneyland fireworks from the fourth floor balcony. The hotel also has laundry facilities, but no breakfast is served (complimentary or paid). The hotel does have a mini-market where guests can grab coffee and snacks.