Last updated on March 31st, 2024 at 08:51 pm
Searching for great hotels with shuttle to Disneyland in Anaheim, California?
Staying at one of the hotels near Disneyland with shuttle service to the parks will make your trip so much more relaxed and enjoyable.
It’s often overlooked, but transportation to Disneyland once you’re checked into your hotel is an important part of the Disney experience! Unless you are staying at one of the hotels walking distance to Disneyland (and even then it is sometimes nice to have a ride!), taking a shuttle is the quickest and most affordable way to get to and from the parks.
So to help you out, we have created this complete guide to hotels with shuttles to Disneyland. I have personally stayed at many of these hotels (and toured even more with our partners at Get Away Today) over dozens of visits to the Disneyland Resort over the years.
Top 5 Picks: Hotels Near Disneyland with Shuttle Service
If you are just looking for a quick list of the very best hotels near Disneyland with shuttle service, I am here to help! Here are our Top 5 recommendations and why we love them!
► Hyatt Regency Orange County is a deluxe hotel with a beautiful lobby and dedicated private shuttle just for hotel guests.
► Days Inn Anaheim is the only hotel with free shuttle to Disneyland and free breakfast, AND they offer free parking, too.
► Cambria Hotel & Suites has a 30,000-square-foot water park and offers an excellent free breakfast with Mickey waffles and many other hot and cold items.
► The Majestic Garden Hotel offers a free shuttle to Disneyland and castle-themed rooms with bunk beds.
► The brand-new, upscale Westin Anaheim Resort is close enough to walk to the parks but also has shuttle service to Disneyland.
Keep reading for complete details on these and more hotels with shuttles to Disneyland. To make it easy, I have divided this list into two sections – hotels with free shuttle to Disneyland and those who offer shuttle service for a fee.
Hotels with FREE Shuttle to Disneyland
There are (unfortunately!) only a few hotels with free shuttles to Disneyland. Most charge for shuttle service, typically provided by the Anaheim Resort Transportation system – lots more on that below!
► Travel Insight
There are several hotels in neighboring cities – Fullerton, Buena Park, etc. – that offer free shuttles to the parks. But in my opinion based on experience, it’s not worth the extra time and traffic to stay so far away when there are many other hotels near Disneyland with shuttle service!
Days Inn and Suites Anaheim at Disneyland Park
Located about a mile away from the parks, Days Inn Anaheim falls into the budget hotel category, but as one of just a few hotels with free shuttle to Disneyland it is a great option if you are traveling on a budget!
In addition to free shuttle service, Days Inn offers other great amenities including free parking and free breakfast.
Hotel Information & Reservations
- Address: 1111 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805
- Phone: (714) 616-5788
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Candy Cane Inn
The Candy Cane Inn is a moderately priced hotel located less than a half mile from the parks. Although it is within easy walking distance to the parks, transportation to and from the parks is included with your stay. The hotel also offers a complimentary continental breakfast.
Hotel Information & Reservations
- Address: 1747 S. Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802
- Phone: (714) 774-5284
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The Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Named for the hotel’s expansive gardens, the Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel features a fun castle-themed design and free shuttle to Disneyland aboard their Dream Machine Shuttle. It features spacious rooms and is actually one of the best hotels with bunk beds near Disneyland.
The Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel has a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, family game room and video arcade, and offers lots of family-friendly activities.
Hotel Information & Reservations
- Address: 900 South Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802
- Phone: (844) 227-8535
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Hotels Near Disneyland with Shuttle for a Fee
Although there are only a few hotels with free shuttle to Disneyland, most hotels offer easy access to transportation for a fee.
The majority of offsite hotels participate in the Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) system. ART has 21 scheduled routes throughout Anaheim and Orange County, providing transportation to the Disneyland Resort, as well as shopping, sports venues, and Knott’s Berry Farm.
We’ve used this shuttle service many times! Buses typically run every 30 minutes, so it’s very convenient to come and go at your own leisure.
Following is a comprehensive list of Anaheim hotels that offer a Disneyland shuttle for a fee. The list is broken into two sections – “Deluxe and All-Suites Hotels with Disneyland Shuttle” and “Moderate and Budget Hotels with Disneyland Shuttle” – so you can easily explore your options depending on your hotel budget.
Deluxe and All-Suites Hotels with Disneyland Shuttle
- Anaheim Marriott – Deluxe high-rise hotel near the convention center with indoor/outdoor pool, restaurants, a lounge and rooms with marble bathrooms and balconies.
- Anaheim Marriott Suites – All suites deluxe hotel featuring spacious rooms, full kitchens, restaurants, and a pool.
- Ayres Hotel Anaheim – Pet-friendly deluxe hotel upscale amenities, full-kitchen suites available, pool, and complimentary breakfast.
- Cambria Hotel & Suites – Deluxe hotel with pool and a 30,000-square-foot water park, putting green, and an oversized outdoor movie wall.
- Candlewood Suites – Pet-friendly, all-suites hotel with full kitchen and patio with grill and small pool area.
- Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim – All-suite, condo-style hotel with full kitchens, pool, playground, and free parking.
- Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance – New deluxe hotel featuring Surfside water park, with water slides, pools, and a children’s splash area. Here is a full review of the Courtyard Theme Park Entrance Hotel.
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim Resort Convention Center – All-suites hotel with restaurant, lounge, pool, game room, and complimentary parking.
- Embassy Suites Anaheim North – All-suites hotel with an indoor pool, sauna, restaurant, and complimentary breakfast.
- Embassy Suites Anaheim South – All-suites hotel featuring a vast atrium with Koi ponds and a stunning 14-foot waterfall, pool, restaurant, lounge, and complimentary breakfast.
- Hilton Anaheim – Deluxe, high-rise hotel (the largest hotel in Orange County) adjacent to the convention center, with upscale amenities, two pools, and a number of bars and restaurants.
- Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim Resort – Brand new deluxe hotel with a number of restaurants and an outdoor swimming pool.
- Holiday Inn & Suites Anaheim – Deluxe hotel with a restaurant and lounge, pool, water play area, and free parking.
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Anaheim Maingate Area – All-suites hotel with modern amenities, a pool, and free breakfast.
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Anaheim Resort Convention Center – New all-suites hotel featuring separate living area and full kitchen, pool, game room, basketball court, putting green and complimentary breakfast buffet.
- Hotel Indigo – Boutique hotel adjacent to Anaheim GardenWalk with pool, restaurant, and bar.
- Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground – Sprawling, moderate hotel featuring Castaway Cove, a pirate-themed, water playground with a 30-foot pirate ship, slides, water cannon, cargo net climb and drench bucket.
- Hyatt House at Anaheim Convention Center – New, all-suites hotel near the convention center, with pool and complimentary breakfast.
- Hyatt Place at Anaheim Resort Convention Center – Deluxe hotel with pool, complimentary breakfast, and Coffee to Cocktails Bar.
- Hyatt Regency Orange County – Deluxe hotel with two pools, tennis courts and views of the fireworks. The Hyatt Regency has its own dedicated shuttle so you get direct service to the parks.
- Radisson Blu Anaheim – Newly-built deluxe hotel featuring both rooms and suites, five dining options, four lounges and two outdoor pools.
- Residence Inn Marriott at Anaheim Resort Area – All-suites hotel with full kitchens, a pool, sports courts, playground, and complimentary breakfast.
- Residence Inn Marriott at Anaheim Convention Center – All-suites hotel with full kitchens, a rooftop deck and pool, lobby bar, and complimentary breakfast.
- Sheraton Park Hotel – High-rise deluxe hotel featuring newly-renovated rooms with balconies and a tropical pool area.
- Sonesta Suites Anaheim – All suites hotel with a pool, upscale amenities, and free parking.
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott Anaheim Maingate – All-suites hotel with modern amenities, pool, and complimentary breakfast.
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott Anaheim Resort Convention Center – All-suites hotel with a rooftop deck and pool and complimentary breakfast.
- SunCoast Park Hotel Anaheim – Deluxe hotel with pool, bar and restaurant, and complimentary breakfast.
- The Westin Anaheim Resort – Brand new deluxe hotel with signature amenities including a pool and pool bar, numerous restaurants, and a rooftop lounge.
Moderate and Budget Hotels with Disneyland Shuttle
- Best Western Plus Pavilions – Moderate hotel with a pool, free breakfast and free parking.
- Best Western Plus Raffles Inn & Suites – Moderate hotel with a pool, free breakfast and free parking.
- Best Western Plus Stovall’s Inn – Moderate hotel with an expansive pool area, topiary garden, and complimentary breakfast.
- Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort – Moderate hotel near the convention center with free parking and a pool.
- Cortona Inn & Suites Anaheim Resort – Tuscan-style moderate hotel with pool, game room, and free parking.
- Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Resort Convention Center – Moderate business-style hotel near the convention center with onsite restaurant and a pool.
- Delta Hotels Anaheim – Moderate Marriott-brand hotel with pool and a restaurant and bar.
- Desert Palms Hotel & Suites – Moderate hotel offering family-friendly suites, a pool, and complimentary hot breakfast buffet.
- Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim – Newly renovated moderate hotel with restaurant, pool, tropical landscaped patio and outdoor bar.
- Hampton Inn & Suites Anaheim Resort Convention Center – New hotel with an urban feel and complimentary breakfast.
- Hotel Lulu Anaheim Resort – Moderate hotel with a quirky vibe and pool, restaurant, and lounge.
- Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate – Pet-friendly budget hotel with pool and free parking.
- Portofino Inn & Suites – Recently renovated moderate hotel with free parking, game room, and pool.
- Stanford Inn and Suites – Moderate hotel near the convention center with pool, free breakfast, and free parking.
- Travelodge by Wyndham Anaheim – Budget hotel with complimentary breakfast and parking.
- The Viv Hotel – A fairly new Marriott brand hotel located near Disneyland with separate pools for families and adults and several restaurants, including a lounge called Top of the V.
Hotels with Shuttles to Disneyland FAQs
Here are the answers to some of the most common questions about staying at one of the hotels near Disneyland with shuttle service.
1. Which Disneyland hotels have shuttle service?
With close to 200 hotels within the city of Anaheim, almost all of them offer access to transportation that will get you to the parks. The exceptions are Disney’s on-property hotels, which are close enough to walk or hop on the monorail, and the Good Neighbor hotels across the street from Disneyland, which make shuttle service unnecessary!
2. Does Disney offer a free Disneyland shuttle?
Aside from those Anaheim hotels with free shuttle to Disneyland listed above (Days Inn, Candy Cane Inn, and the Majestic Garden Hotel) there is one other way to catch a free ride to Disneyland. If you are staying at one of the hotels near the Toy Story Parking Lot on Harbor Boulevard, you can walk to the parking lot and then catch Disneyland bus for complimentary shuttle service the parks.
Some of the hotels close to the Toy Story Parking Lot include the Clarion Hotel, Hilton Anaheim, Homewood Suites, Portofino Inn & Suites, Courtyard Anaheim Resort, Sheraton Park Hotel, Best Western Plus Raffles Inn, SpringHill Suites, Hotel Lulu, and the Anaheim Marriott.
3. Where is the Disneyland Shuttle Stop Location?
Disneyland shuttles drop riders off at the Disneyland Resort’s East Shuttle Area, located just outside the parks, near Harbor Boulevard.
Unlike Walt Disney World, the Disneyland Resort is fairly tight knit; this one stop will give you access to Disneyland, Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney District, the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel (soon to be Pixar Place Hotel), and Disney’s Grand Californian Resort Hotel.
4. Are there any hotels near Disneyland with free shuttle and free breakfast?
Yes! There is one hotel in Anaheim that offers free shuttle, free breakfast, and free parking, too! The Days Inn Anaheim is located just a mile away from the parks and is a great hotel to consider if you are traveling on a budget and looking for clean rooms and lots of perks.
► Click here to read our full review of the Days Inn Anaheim.
5. Which Disneyland hotel has direct access to the park?
6. How much is shuttle service to Disneyland from area hotels?
Most hotels near Disneyland with shuttle service utilize the Anaheim Resort Transit (ART) system for transportation to and from Anaheim area hotels.
ART shuttle service costs a daily fee of $6 for adults (age 10 and up) and $2.50 for children (ages 3-9). Many hotels have a kiosk where you can purchase tickets or you can use their app. The shuttles run seven days a week, typically beginning one hour before the Disneyland Resort opens until 30 minutes after the last park closes. You can also purchase a 3-day ART bus pass for $16 for adults and $3.50 for children.
But did you know you can purchase Disneyland shuttle tickets at a discount?
When you purchase your ART passes through our trusted partner Get Away Today, you’ll get two days free – AND kids ages 3-9 ride free!
- 5-day for the price of a 3-day ticket, unlimited rides – $18 + Kids Free!
- 7-day for the price of a 5-day ticket, unlimited rides – $30 + Kids Free!
Final Thoughts: Hotels with Shuttles to Disneyland
I almost always opt to stay at one of the hotels walking distance to Disneyland, but not because there aren’t plenty of great options for hotels near Disneyland with shuttle service.
If you prefer to save the walking for the theme parks, then staying at one of these nearby hotels with shuttle to Disneyland is the way to go!
Even if you have a car, parking at Disneyland is expensive and not always the most convenient. Taking a shuttle is the better option! You’ll avoid the $35 parking fee and avoid the headaches and extra time that comes with having to take a tram from the parking lot.
Luckily, there are tons of options! So no matter what your budget and personal taste, there is a great Disneyland shuttle hotel waiting to add a little magic to your Disney vacation.
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Brian LaRue says
Flying in for Anniversary weekend is there a hotel between LAX airport and Disney that offers LAX shuttle to Hotel AND shuttle to Disney? Thanks for your time and wisdom!
admin says
Hi Brian! There are lots of hotels between the two, depending on where you want to be. However unfortunately none offer free shuttle to both. However you can make arrangements through a company like Karmel Shuttle, and if you stay in Buena Park (near Knotts) which is between the two, many hotels offer a free shuttle to Disneyland. Hope that helps!
Habeeb says
Hi, You have very useful information on site. I am travelling LA with a wife and two daughters (11 and 16). I will be renting a car from LAX airport. May i ask you which hotel to stay for easy access to Disneyland. Do you suggest to go by a car or Disneyland shuttle?