Candlewood Suites Anaheim - Resort Area by IHG
Spacious suites with kitchen amenities and easy access to Anaheim GardenWalk near Disneyland.
The verdict
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Candlewood Suites Anaheim provides spacious extended-stay rooms equipped with kitchen amenities near Anaheim GardenWalk. Guests regularly highlight the spotless cleanliness and friendly, helpful service throughout the property. However, inconsistent shower temperatures that swing from scalding to cold and underperforming freezer units are frequent frustrations. 85136
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What travelers noticed
- Rooms are consistently praised for spotless cleanliness maintained by daily housekeeping crews. drawn from the full read
- Guests appreciate practical room conveniences, including dedicated eating nooks and ample closet space. 8
- Staff members earn widespread praise for friendly, accommodating service and quick responses to requests for extra pillows. 522
The catch
- Reviewers disagree on sleep quality, with some finding the beds soft and comfortable while others complain of uncomfortable mattresses and stiff, lofty pillows. 136
- The walk to Disneyland divides visitors, as some consider the route quick and easy, while others feel the 20 to 25 minute trek is too far after long park days. 20
Who it's for
- — Disneyland visitors wanting in-room kitchen amenities
- — Guests looking for spacious and spotless suites
- — Travelers visiting Anaheim GardenWalk dining and shopping
Skip it if
- — Anyone expecting a five-minute walk to Disneyland gates
- — Light sleepers sensitive to thin walls and street noise
- — Travelers who require reliable, consistent shower temperatures
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“We found the refrigerator to be inadequate. The freezer portion of the refrigerator did not work well, and it isn't a fu…”
youtube.com3:22“our next choice is the Candlewood suet this hotel is a little bit further away it's more like a 15 to 20 minute walk dep…”
youtube.com2:51“we absolutely loved our room here it was spacious and beautiful especially the bathroom we really led the the layout of…”
youtube.com16:22“Where this hotel needs an upgrade is with the beds. The beds were too firm for our liking. So much so that we had to tak…”
youtube.com6:21“Oh, it's a firm bed, which I actually prefer firm beds. So, let's see. Okay. Yeah, it's a firm bed.”
youtube.com7:48“Reviewers are constantly raving about how friendly and helpful the staff is.”
youtube.com3:24“and I like the I like the shape of the arch of the window and everything you can open them up”
youtube.com7:06“another thing we noticed every morning was the maintenance crew coming through and any little thing they noticed that wa…”
youtube.com5:31“the motel is generally quiet but do take into account that it is a motel so the cars are parked right in front of your r…”
youtube.com8:02“you can tell the employees love working at this hotel because the customer service is unbeatable we've had so many good…”
youtube.com8:57“we recently stayed in the kitchenet suite and we absolutely loved the amount of space in this room we had plenty of spac…”
youtube.com11:06“that's why this place is pretty great is because it's centrally located like you can go to knots you can go to the Angel…”
youtube.com5:43“And another bonus, the lobby did provide a small continental breakfast. This included various package pastries and a cof…”
youtube.com4:12“And we got the toilet right over here. Okay. Let's give it a quick flush test. I've seen better. I'll give it a three ou…”
youtube.com7:18“And the lack of coffee lids is always a bummer.”
youtube.com6:58“And as a nice touch for a hotel in its class, it does have a small continental breakfast, which is a nice touch when you…”
youtube.com7:41“because this is an older Motel we did see some wear in the room and it was more on the walls and the doors of the room t…”
youtube.com10:30“good size tub mhm with the shower nice I like the tub shower combo”
youtube.com6:26“The sheets were clean and the towels were ready in a stack below the sink.”
youtube.com2:16“Refrigerator does not get very cold.”
youtube.com11:01“Like the the wallpaper though on the walls. That's pretty nice.”
youtube.com5:16“Value is where this hotel shines the most. Even with the downfalls mentioned, this hotel still offers free parking, a ye…”
youtube.com7:53“our biggest complaint about this hotel is probably the room where the toilet and the shower is located it is very very t…”
youtube.com2:08“Nice hallways. Getting off the elevator here. Our room is 1,02 which I think is going to be at the very end of the hallw…”
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Score breakdown
How the 90/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
89Food
84Location
93- “the Park View Inn is really really close to the gates of Disneyland in fact we recently just stayed there and it took us about 3 and a half minutes to walk from our room to the gates of Disneyland not including the time and security it is really super fast to go back and forth if you need to go back to the room at any point during the day and we absolutely love that aspect of this hotel” 89:41
- “The biggest plus is the location - you absolutely cannot beat it! McDonald's next door was convenient for a quick breakfast on the way to the park.” 6
Noise
84- “this is a motel and in our experience both times staying here it is surprisingly quiet for being a motel we didn't hear a lot of road noise from Harbor Boulevard and we really loved that and we had a good night's rest while we were there” 810:14
- “Nice hallways. Getting off the elevator here. Our room is 1,02 which I think is going to be at the very end of the hallway.” 172:27
Room
89- “we absolutely loved our room here it was spacious and beautiful especially the bathroom we really led the the layout of the bathroom and all the little modern touches they had throughout the entire room” 816:22
- “we recently stayed in the kitchenet suite and we absolutely loved the amount of space in this room we had plenty of space for all of our luggage and it had a lot of chargers in the room as well which is always a big issue with all of us in our electronics and the room was just comfortable overall we really enjoyed our stay” 811:06
Service
90Bed & Sleep
85Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 8 points above the modest median of 82, across 404 hotels in the same bracket. In Anaheim it sits 4 points above the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 90
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 86
Based on 404 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
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- “As much as I liked the Hyatt, I'd still rather stay at the Best Western than at any of those nicer hotels, entirely because of the walkable location.” 6
- “that's why this place is pretty great is because it's centrally located like you can go to knots you can go to the Angel Stadium you can go to Disneyland” On camera125:43
- “Garden Wing rooms at the Contemporary are also often below $500 a night, within walking distance of MK. We've stayed at the Camelot several times. The rooms are definitely nothing special, but they are huge! I especially liked that they have Suites, which are essentially two connected rooms.” 6
- “Camelot Inn has two main selling points. First, its location across the street from Disneyland. Camelot Inn is about a 5-minute walk to the Esplanade, making it one of the closest hotels to Disneyland.” 6
- “this hotel is roughly about 10 to 12 minute walk to the gates of Disneyland and what we like is it's decently renovated and it's clean so this is one of the nicer Budget Hotels to Disneyland” 8
- “In my opinion no, this is not a hotel within walking distance to Disneyland. It is located behind Anaheim Gardenwalk, and could easily take you 20-25 minutes to walk.” 9
- “Convenient location just a 5-minute drive from Disneyland” 22
- “the Park View Inn is really really close to the gates of Disneyland in fact we recently just stayed there and it took us about 3 and a half minutes to walk from our room to the gates of Disneyland not including the time and security it is really super fast to go back and forth if you need to go back to the room at any point during the day and we absolutely love that aspect of this hotel” On camera89:41
- “The walk to the parks was great! Super easy!” 6
- “The biggest plus is the location - you absolutely cannot beat it! McDonald's next door was convenient for a quick breakfast on the way to the park.” 6
- “So having options that are within a quick walking distance, you don't have to drive. you can just go in your PJs and walk over there and get yourself a sandwich. That is a really nice perk in my opinion.” On camera1724:30
- “It's just a 10 to 15 minute walk to Disneyland's main gate. In Anaheim, that is a huge deal. It means you can just pop back to your room for a midday nap or a quick swim without messing with shuttles or, heaven forbid, the parking garage. It's an absolute gamecher.” On camera201:08
- “we absolutely loved our room here it was spacious and beautiful especially the bathroom we really led the the layout of the bathroom and all the little modern touches they had throughout the entire room” On camera816:22
- “our next choice is the Candlewood suet this hotel is a little bit further away it's more like a 15 to 20 minute walk depending on your pace but we love the price point for this room and the reason is is because it's a suite” On camera82:51
- “I stayed in the smallest studio layout with a single queen bed, and even that felt spacious and thoughtfully designed. The room had A LOT of space to walk in/around” 16
- “and I like the I like the shape of the arch of the window and everything you can open them up” On camera127:06
- “we recently stayed in the kitchenet suite and we absolutely loved the amount of space in this room we had plenty of space for all of our luggage and it had a lot of chargers in the room as well which is always a big issue with all of us in our electronics and the room was just comfortable overall we really enjoyed our stay” On camera811:06
- “because this is an older Motel we did see some wear in the room and it was more on the walls and the doors of the room they were just a little bit beat up” On camera810:30
- “We just requested that our room be away from the construction noise. We had one of the older suite rooms and it was huge. We liked it and we didn't have the newer rooms.” 6
- “the premium room which is their larger room and we absolutely love the premium room” On camera87:34
- “Room and keys weren't quite ready for us.” On camera510:53
- “My room was quiet, clean, and comfortable.” 16
- “sliding door closet. Have your safe, ironing board, iron. Few hangers there. Okay, a pretty good safe here. Not bad.” On camera173:37
- “another thing we noticed every morning was the maintenance crew coming through and any little thing they noticed that was broken they were fixing it our room did not have one broken thing in the entire room and you could tell that this room had been renovated probably in the last 10 years or so so we were really impressed that not one thing was broken” On camera85:31
- “The room sleeps six, but it was perfect for a family of four and provided plenty of space to spread out and sleep comfortably.” On camera52:03
- “Cons: A real lack of drawer space in the room.” On camera510:50
- “I didn't drive/park at Candlewood, so I cannot speak on that, but our A/C unit in our room was quiet. I didn't even notice it was on, to be honest.” 16
- “Room was relatively clean. I had no problems with the room. I didn't see any dirt specks. Nothing that really was like oh my goodness the worst room ever. No. Everything was nice and clean and bright and it smelled fresh and I was very happy with the condition of the room.” On camera1725:46
- “Not a lot of space in between the two beds. I imagine if you have one bed, it would be a lot more space here, but a little snug.” On camera174:30
- “The kitchen area of the room featured a pod style coffee maker with four pods ready to go, a small microwave, a refrigerator with a freezer portion, and a surprisingly deep sink. It also featured cabinet storage, which we found perfect for the snacks and soda that we had delivered.” On camera52:51
- “the standard room which is a smaller room and it can be tight for larger families but it is a nice room” On camera87:28
- “The lampshade had holes and there were paint chips present throughout the room, so general maintenance could be a bit better.” On camera136:03
- “so we stayed in a one-bedroom suite and it was almost like a small apartment where we had a bedroom that was separate with a door and then a full kitchen in a living room area and we absolutely loved this room type” On camera83:05
- “Walking into the room, we are presented with a small but ample room.” On camera130:22
- “in addition it had a nice little eating Nook where you can relax and sit and it's always nice to have something like that when you are staying in a hotel rather than sitting in your bed when you're in the hotel room” On camera813:34
- “the furniture however was in really good condition” On camera810:39
- “As you can see, the room types are lacking with no king bed options and no room for larger families.” 9
- “I like having a separate living room like this if this is a pull out this is a pull out oh cool so nice more sleeping area” On camera124:57
- “The closet, however, has adequate space.” On camera54:32
- “I have stayed at this hotel/motel several times over the last 10 + years. It is clean, the staff is extremely helpful and I even have received discounts for being a return guest..” 6
- “Reviewers are constantly raving about how friendly and helpful the staff is.” On camera203:24
- “The staff was really nice.” 6
- “Like the the wallpaper though on the walls. That's pretty nice.” On camera175:16
- “The overall cleanliness of this hotel was good. There was nothing that stood out as dirty or unckempt.” On camera135:45
- “Smells relatively nice, too. Not bad. Easy on the breathing, which is really nice. Sometimes you get a hotel, it's got that musky smell and you don't, you know, smells dirty and old.” On camera172:39
- “During our stay, the service was great and reasonable requests were met.” On camera136:17
- “As we arrived for check-in, warm smiles and a welcome we hadn't seen at other nearby hotels greeted us. The staff were friendly and especially kind toward my children.” On camera50:53
- “you can tell the employees love working at this hotel because the customer service is unbeatable we've had so many good interactions with everybody that has worked at the hotel” On camera88:57
- “Pros: hot, delicious breakfast daily. Clean room. Dove products in the bathroom. Friendly staff, short walk to the parks, kid-friendly.” On camera510:39
- “Friendly and accommodating staff” 22
- “the other nice perk when staying in the premium room is a late checkout and that is at 2 p.m.” On camera88:37
- “TV looks pretty nice about 48 in TV maybe give or take.” On camera173:28
- “The hotel staff were happy to provide extra pillows upon request, and we found that to make the situation a lot more comfortable.” On camera55:22
- “Like the browns, the tan blue colors. Very nice colors.” On camera172:35
- “Plus, the fact that they still offer daily made service is a really nice touch.” On camera202:48
- “Oh, it's a firm bed, which I actually prefer firm beds. So, let's see. Okay. Yeah, it's a firm bed.” On camera177:48
- “I spoke too soon. These are one of those like they're soft, but they're like full of like really airy. So then once you compress them down, they get pretty firm. I like the mattress, but not the pillows.” On camera178:04
- “The beds were firm. I enjoyed that. Firm bed is what I prefer.” On camera1726:26
- “Over at the two queen beds, which were very stiff and uncomfortable, we find two worn bed lamps with individual switches and various charging options.” On camera131:19
- “The price may have been a little higher than we would have liked to pay for such a room, but location, location, location...that's just how it is going to be.” 6
- “Yeah, beds are fine. If you got a good deal, I wouldn't worry about it.” 6
- “Value is where this hotel shines the most. Even with the downfalls mentioned, this hotel still offers free parking, a year-round heated pool, and a continental breakfast.” On camera137:53
- “And the price? Way easier to stomach than those $700/night deluxe resorts across the street.” 16
- “So, he pays half, I pay half, and there we go. So, we have a pretty good room for a pretty good price.” On camera179:36
- “The overall value for what you get is fantastic.” On camera203:28
- “If you want to save money bring cereal, every room comes with a refrigerator and coffee maker. It's just a place to sleep and shower and a good bargain.” 6
- “And the price most of the time is a good value as well, especially when there are conventions and events in the town and prices skyrocket.” On camera138:13
- “Recent guests said the thoughtful amenities made the price of the stay at this hotel in Anaheim, California, a good value.” 4
- “The affordable price point for extended stays” 16
- “the motel is generally quiet but do take into account that it is a motel so the cars are parked right in front of your rooms” On camera88:02
- “Nice hallways. Getting off the elevator here. Our room is 1,02 which I think is going to be at the very end of the hallway.” On camera172:27
- “While the exterior has a castle-like appearance from the street, that's the start and the end of any semblance of "theme." (A contrast to Castle Inn & Suites, which makes more of an effort.) Once you're inside, it's a dated motel that has seen better days.” 6
- “Another drawback to this hotel is the noise that we encountered. It overall wasn't too bad, but it is worth mentioning, especially for light sleepers or for those who are easily distracted.” On camera54:35
- “the first thing we didn't like about the hotel were the elevators they were slow so at busy times of the day there was a little bit of a weight to get on the elevator” On camera814:34
- “this is a motel and in our experience both times staying here it is surprisingly quiet for being a motel we didn't hear a lot of road noise from Harbor Boulevard and we really loved that and we had a good night's rest while we were there” On camera810:14
- “Noisy street and neighbors.” On camera510:58
- “Surprisingly I never even heard the cars even though we were on a street racing room.” 6
- “And another bonus, the lobby did provide a small continental breakfast. This included various package pastries and a coffee, tea, and hot chocolate station as well.” On camera134:12
- “And the lack of coffee lids is always a bummer.” On camera136:58
- “And as a nice touch for a hotel in its class, it does have a small continental breakfast, which is a nice touch when you need a little something to get you going in the morning.” On camera137:41
- “Now, for the quirks, the breakfast is basic. Think packaged muffins, oatmeal.” On camera203:34
- “Complimentary in-room Folgers coffee - not fancy, but gets the job done” 16
- “It served our purpose as we were rarely in the room. We did feel it would have been a bit better if there was a breakfast option so we could eat something before heading into the parks.” 6
- “Magical D, that's me, loved the hot breakfast and excitedly ate it almost every day of our stay. As far as included breakfasts go, I felt like this was one of the better breakfasts I've had at a hotel.” On camera58:04
- “Lavaza. Oo, that's good coffee. I'm not even a fan of coffee, and I like Lavaza.” On camera1710:01
- “the candy cane offers a free included breakfast and we think it is one of the better quality breakfasts in the area” On camera87:42
- “Less forgivable is the fact that Anaheim Camelot Inn & Suites doesn't offer a complimentary breakfast, which is common for the budget motels in this area.” 6
- “The A in Magical DNA felt like the breakfast was lackluster and found herself mostly partaking of the available fruits.” On camera57:57
- “For food, this IHG Hotels property offers a small section with the essential, but recent guests warned that they had to travel a short distance to eat a full-service restaurant.” 4
- “Across from the buffet, there was a pancake maker that unfortunately was out of order for our entire trip.” On camera57:33
- “The morning breakfast buffet featured many great selections that are sure to please anyone in your party.” On camera56:53
- “And we got the toilet right over here. Okay. Let's give it a quick flush test. I've seen better. I'll give it a three out of five.” On camera177:18
- “good size tub mhm with the shower nice I like the tub shower combo” On camera126:26
- “our biggest complaint about this hotel is probably the room where the toilet and the shower is located it is very very tiny and so you do feel a little cramped in there but it's really minor” On camera82:08
- “the bathroom was also a little bit tired and worn” On camera810:43
- “Look at this. A walk-in shower. A Oh, this is cool. Cool. So, you have a tub and a shower. I have never seen a hotel room like this before.” On camera176:50
- “The sheets were clean and the towels were ready in a stack below the sink. However, towels turned out to be a minor issue during our stay because there was no place to hang a hand towel after use. We had to leave it on the countertop where it didn't dry very well.” On camera52:16
- “another nice perk about this hotel room is it has two showers in the bathroom and if you are comfortable enough two people can shower at the same time there is a door in one shower and then there's the vanity and the other t shower combo there it's just nice when you can get ready quicker in the morning and get to the parks” On camera813:45
- “There was a table I used for both eating and working, a roomy bathroom, and a full-size fridge. It felt like a little apartment, not a basic hotel room.” 16
- “oh wow this is spacious bathroom dang another coaster I'm telling you I think it's Viper and you have a dove shower products that's important to know I always want to know like what it is this is a really spacious bathroom” On camera126:08
- “Okay, so we don't necessarily have a park view, per se. Oh, no. Actually, we do. It's right in front of me right there. Never mind. I spoke too soon. But we have a pretty good view of the water park.” On camera174:39
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- 16Candlewood Suites Anaheim Review: Best Budget Hotel Near ...thebyaslife.comReview site2025-07-22Recent7 quotes used
“I stayed in the smallest studio layout with a single queen bed, and even that felt spacious and thoughtfully designed. The room had A LOT of space to walk in/around”
Read originalthebyaslife.com - 11Candlewood Suites Anaheim? : r/DisneyPlanningreddit.comForum thread2023-04-12AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 9Candlewood Suites Anaheim: Affordable Stay Near ...thehappiestblogonearth.comReview site2023-03-02Ageing3 quotes used
“But once you get back to the hotel, you need a little space to unwind. Candlewood Suites are on the smaller side as far as suites go.”
Read originalthehappiestblogonearth.com - 6Anaheim Camelot Inn & Suites Hotel Reviewdisneytouristblog.comReview site2019-01-09Ageing23 quotes used
“As much as I liked the Hyatt, I'd still rather stay at the Best Western than at any of those nicer hotels, entirely because of the walkable location.”
Read originaldisneytouristblog.com - 19Candlewood Inn & Suites? | Disneyland (California)disboards.comReview site2018-09-12AgeingRead originaldisboards.com
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