Residence Inn Anaheim Resort Area/Garden Grove

Not what I expected from a Marriott… our first room had yellow ooze seeping from the bath overflow drain, the shower heads with mildew or something all over it, and the room smelled bad too. They did move us after the first night to another room. Still not the cleanest but much better then the 1^st. The arcade was a joke. Both crane games had zilch in them and the change machine was out of quarters. The basketball court net was shredded and the ball was worn out.

Loved this place felt like I was at home! I reserved the suite why the kitchen and living room that was totally separate from the beds which I loved! Front desk staff was great and the free breakfast every morning was a plus! Overall I will always come here when I’m in the area!!!

5 stars for that breakfast!!!
Tamales on a Sunday for breakfast?! Oh god yes! On top of that they had biscuits and gravy, make-​your-​own waffles, hard boiled eggs, juices, as well as the standards (cereals, bagels, yogurt, fruit). Have never been to a Residence Inn before and this def makes me want to book my future vacations at this hotel chain! Room was pretty good also!

Terrific place to stay! Never skip the the FREE breakfast they serve downstairs. YASSSS FREEEEE!!! They have a great variety and so much dining space. If you have little ones, they even have a kids dining area with a movie projector too!
Disneyland tourist, they offer shuttle rides to Disneyland for $ 5 per person. It’s definitely a steal of you don’t want to go through the hassle of driving out and parking.
I definitely recommend to stay at this place. It’s awesome and I had a wonderful time during my stay.

The hotel was nice
The room was nice
Location was nice
Parking sucked, tiny lot and the spots are tiny
I don’t have a large car but no matter what your super sandwiched between cars, and I’m a small person, I can’t imagine a big guy trying to get in a car here
That’s if your lucky
They don’t have enough spaces
You have to park at the Hyatt behind it and walk
Which sucks
They act like they’re doing you a huge favor by paying the difference (Hyatt is 24 a night, you pay 15 for this hotel, so they cover the extra 9)
I told them I refused to pay the parking charge at all since I had to walk every night and they removed the charge

A last minute stay here turned into an awesome little getaway! We booked a room the same evening we wanted to stay the night. We only stayed one night and was definitely wishing we had more time. They have so many great amenities here for the whole family.
When we arrived the lady at the front desk was awesome. She got us checked in quickly and gave us some complimentary cookies to take up to the room. While checking in I noticed they had a coffee table set up all ready to pour and go. I was in desperate need of caffeine it made my night that they had the coffee out and ready.
Once in our room we got all settled in. I LOVE the little mini kitchen. I was on a little vacation, but because they had a stove I wanted to use it so bad lol. Another reason I wish we had more time! Beds are comfy, rooms are clean. We asked for a fresh blanket and they were fast with bringing it up.
They have a large temperature controlled pool, a jacuzzi, and a 1 foot pool for the tiny ones. Next to the pool they have a lounge area, a barbecue station, and a basketball court. Inside they have an arcade, laundry room, and business center. They also have movie nights as well.
It is walking distance to a bunch for restaurants in the area. We were able to walk to dinner and back.
Complimentary breakfast is offered in the morning and it is so yummy! The room of seating is huge, they even have a room all set up for the kids with Disney décor.
I am super happy with my stay here and will absolutely be back!

Large rooms and good breakfast, great location. Stayed here during my 2 weeks vacation the only thing that I didn’t like was some of the guest had that sour face looked. Overall the customer service from the employees is great they’re friendly and courteous. Beds were extremely comfortable and good HD channels.

Front desk staff are professional and courteous. Free coffee in the lobby and an area for snacks in the evening. There is even a little Disney movie room for kids. Conveniently located near the convention center and close to Disney also.

I LOVE this hotel. Our family of six stayed here right before Christmas on a Disneyland vacation. Our suite was clean and roomy. We had plenty of space to spread out and having two full bathrooms was fantastic. There is a small kitchen, but it has everything you might need. The Residence Inn Garden Grove is only about a mile from Disney. They have free breakfast which is fantastic. There’s also a Target within walking distance (we bought groceries there) and many restaurants nearby. Loved the Theme Nights, especially Hot Cocoa Night! Will definitely stay here again!

My daughter and I generally stay in the Tustin area on Thursday nights. This week there was a last minute need to stay on Tuesday night and all of our preferred hotels near Tustin were either full or way too expensive. Found this on
and while it was a little farther than we like to stay, it’s better than having to get up extra early to drive from home.
The hotel is very geared toward Disney guests. There were some things that I really liked and a couple of things that really annoyed me.
The good:
1. The taco bar at night was good. The attendant kept things filled. Some real salsa would have been a great addition, instead of bottles of hot sauce.
2. The fact that they have meals Thursday evening, while most Residence Inns I have been to don’t.
3. The breakfast had a much larger variety of food than most Residence Inns I have been to.
4. They have movies for kids some nights.
The bad:
1. $ 15 charge for parking. I know it’s normal for the hotels in the area to charge for parking but I would rather pay a little more for a room than have that extra charge.
2. I had to work the evening we were there, and I needed to print something. They charge to use the computers and printers in the business center! Upon learning this, I tried to get by without printing, but I really needed to. To log into my classroom and print the three pages cost me $ 10! Inexcusable.
3. Our room was outdated. The furnishings were old and showed wear.
4. Dishes in the kitchen were dirty.
5. They must not have done a thorough job of vacuuming because there was an olive underneath the desk — like it fell off of someone’s pizza.
The good outweigh the bad enough that I would return, but it would not be my first choice.

Had a fantastic stay here for our Disney trip for 7 of us (4 adults, 3 kids). We had the two bedroom suite with bunk beds in one room and two queens in the other. Very clean and there was more than enough space for all of us. Loved the two bathrooms for ease of getting ready in the morning, the full kitchen and living room space. Can’t go wrong with free breakfast to carb up before a long Disney day. I would definitely stay here again!

Great place ! Enjoyed my stay. Clean clean clean. Very nice. Breakfast was great. The atmosphere is very welcoming. Coffee and water served 24 hours. I ran the Disney Run in the morning of each run they served bananas, granola bars and bottled water to get you ready. This hotel thought of everything. Great job !

Love the service, complimentary breakfast & how clean the rooms are :)
Alex & Krystal gave us a warm & inviting experience while staying here. We couldn’t of asked for a better customer service.
A perfect place to stay when going to Disneyland.
My favorite part about this Hotel among the others is it has a Kitchen & Fridge. It’s a home away from home :)

Disneyland trip. This hotel is great. Quite, clean and far enough to DL that it’s not inconvenient. Lots of store and restaurants with normal prices around the hotel, with a target store close by.
Room is clean and big enough. Kitchen is nice. Bathroom is small but it works. Parking is limited but that is the norm around DL. Free breakfast. Perfect.

For the price with AAA discount, I am super happy here! A 2 bedroom suite with 2 full baths, a full kitchen and dining room table and chairs with a fold out couch… this place is awesome! Clean rooms, clean linens, comfortable beds, nice pool and hot tub and a fantastic breakfast buffet with a ton to choose from not just some lousy cheap breakfast but a really nice one. All this with a very friendly staff… I will use this place anytime I come back for sure!

Luckily found a great deal at this location a day before heading out to Disneyland on a last minute trip. The price almost came out to half of what other locations were charging around the area. I’m glad this place fell into our laps. Perhaps there was a last minute cancellation, but at any rate we were pretty satisfied with our stay there. Daily parking rate is $ 12 per day at this location. Quite affordable compared to other locations in the area that charge for parking. (The lot is supervised by a security guard).
The front desk people were very friendly. Rae Ann checked us into our rooms quite quickly and without waiting for more than 15 minutes after our arrival, our room was ready to receive us. Rae Ann also mentioned that they were having free hot dogs and hamburgers out in the pool area. Apparently this happens every Thursday, and later I found-​out that there are events scheduled from Monday-​Thursday. You should be able to see the schedule posted on your refrigerator door. Our room’s windows were facing the pool side and were very quiet. No issues from any adjacent neighbors.
The beds were 2 queen sized Sealy Posturepedics and our room had a kitchenette and pull-​out sofa bed. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept well after walking all day around the Disneyland and California Adventure theme parks.
The AC was frigidly cold and after falling asleep on the couch from a long road trip our first night after our arrival, I woke up freezing my ass off 3 hrs later from being directly in the path of the AC above the living room TV. I was somehow able to muster enough energy to plop myself into bed. In the morning, I did suffer a mild case of hypothermia. A hot shower in the tub helped remedy the problem. But if you’re travelling down south anytime during the posting of this review, you’ll need this cold AC. The thermostat was set for 69 but the temperature felt more like 59.
WIFI at first didn’t work very well. Had a hard time connecting. When it finally did, it was painstakingly slow. I didn’t even bother to use it again and just used the internet connection on my Iphone instead. We used the kitchenette once boiling some ramen on the stove top for a late night snack.
The complimentary breakfast was very nice to have, especially if you have kids to feed. They have waffle making stations that take 2 min 30 sec to cook. Just pour your batter in a cup and then pour it onto the grill. Cover it, flip it and wait. There are also bread toasters, whip cream and syrup for your waffles, juice machines, eggs, sausages– all other breakfast amenities are bountiful. The breakfast choices every morning slightly differs which is quite delightful. This is more than plenty of food to last you until midday.
You can borrow a basketball from the front desk if you want to shoot some hoops or play ping pong. There is a game room and also a gift shop. I believe they also have shuttle service for a nominal fee of $ 5 per person, but if you’re headed to Disneyland and have more than 3 people in your party, you’re better off paying the $ 17 for parking at the park instead.
Overall, we had a wonderful stay at the hotel. Also don’t forget to fill-​up your coffee mugs for free before heading out onto the road again.
Now for the Downsides:
Parking. I estimate between 100 – 125 parking spots on the premises. These spots get filled-​up very fast.
Slow Elevators– There are only 2 elevators in the property and they take quite awhile before they either bring you up or down.
Helpful Tips:
If you end-​up coming back late after deciding to stay until the closing of Disneyland or California Adventure or returning to the hotel late in the evening especially when a large group of people just happened to check in for the first time that evening, be prepared to park in the overflow parking area located next door at the Hyatt Hotel. When you drive through the back lot gate, don’t go straight into the parking gate facing you. This is the entrance for Hyatt’s valet parking. Instead, turn left and follow the lot to the gate entrance located near the back entrance of the Hyatt. Don’t forget to bring the white parking ticket back to the Residence Inn lobby to have this validated or the parking will cost you $ 22 per day.
It’s quite a walk back to the Residence Inn. We got back just before 11pm and ended up being directed to the overflow parking. The back lot gate leading to the Hyatt is locked during the day so if you retrieve your vehicle the next morning, you’ll need to walk out into the pool area, follow along the basketball court out to the exit only gate. Walk across to the Hyatt Main Lobby and enter through the ballroom hallway. This will lead you to the backside of the hotel near the main parking lot.

After spending a day at Universal Studios, we spontaneously decided to stay another night and go to Disneyland the next day. We needed something that was near Disneyland and had availability within the next two hours at a reasonable price and Residence Inn was the choice. We would have taken any junkie motel at this point but we got lucky.
The hotel was clean and the front desk staff was very friendly. The rooms include a full kitchen, separate bedroom, and a living room with sofa bed/​sectional. At the rear courtyard there is a swimming pool with beach balls, a kiddie pool, a hot tub, and a basketball court. There is also 24-​hour fitness center with about 6 machines, weights, towels and a water fountain. The breakfast is the full buffet with a waffle machine, beef tamales, oatmeal, eggs, sausage, potatoes, egg with ham, bagels, toast, cereal, juice, milk, coffee. There is a kiddie room with small tables that plays movies on the projector during breakfast.
We had the best stay here and wished we had booked it longer. As annual pass holders, this will definitely be our go-​to hotel the next time we go to Disneyland.

My place was getting fumigated for termites and I needed a place to stay. I have two small dogs, making it was very difficult to find a nice hotel that would accommodate pets too. I am so lucky to have the best of both worlds here at this hotel and more!
First of all, the customer service here is amazing. We were kicked out of our house at 9am and we were desperate for an early check in and luckily they were able to help! The front desk girls were so nice and friendly, even after having to talk to us on the phone for about five different times lol. On top of that, the lobby area is nice and spacious, offers complimentary coffee/​water, and is very clean!
Second of all, like I had mentioned above, they allow pets! They charge a one time fee of $ 100/​per pet and honestly that rate is about the same everywhere else that you go. (However, if you’re planning on staying a long time it’s the best deal because it’s only a one time fee, despite of how long you stay as opposed to a nightly fee.) I love how they’re pet friendly and their hotel rooms have no stains or dirtiness from prior pet visitors.
Third of all, the rooms are spacious! There’s a small kitchen, a full sized refrigerator, a dining/​living area that is separate from the bedroom, and the bedroom itself! Very spacious for four people and even two small dogs!
Fourth of all, complimentary breakfast!!! They offer: Waffles, Oatmeal, Fruit, Yogurt, Sausages, Eggs, Boiled Eggs, Cereal, Juice, Coffee, Donuts, and a few other different things each day. It was definitely nice to not have to go out and grab breakfast each day and get my day started quicker. They even offer complimentary food night throughout the week! The Monday that I was there, they offered complimentary soup and salad night, which as nice as well.
Last of all, their patio area is beautiful. They offer a pool, lounge area, basketball court, ping pong table, and a BBQ station where you can bring your own food to grill!
A very great place to stay and well worth the price. I highly recommend it!

I came here without making reservations, but I was able to get a one bedroom suite for a really good rate. Walked in and was greeted immediately. The young lady who checked me in was very friendly and answered the questions I had about Angels Stadium, she even printed out directions for me.
The suite was clean with no strange odors. There were two beds in the bedroom which were comfortable. The only complaint I had about the suite was that the AC in the bedroom was so loud. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to sleep because of it. Fortunately I had earplugs which I used and that helped a lot.
The parking here is a little tight. We got back to the hotel around 11PM and there were a few spaces left, but because of how some people parked their cars, it was a tight squeeze, and there was no way I was going to risk getting my car dinked by someone opening their car door. We were able to find a spot all the way at the end of the parking lot.

Stayed here the other night as a Category 5 Reward stay and was pleasantly surprised. Property is definitely newer in an area with a Hyatt, Homewood Suites, Marriott Suites, Hampton Inn, Embassy Suites & Hilton Garden Inn.
Parking is $ 10/​day/​car.
Service by the check-​in agent was friendly. My request for a room on a higher floor, away from the elevator was honored.
The suite was quiet with a full kitchen, living room, and bedroom. Mattress was comfortable and the toilet was a little off as it seemed to have been leaking?!?
The suite has been remodeled with a stainless steel fridge and flat screen tv.
Breakfast was decent and had a vast selection including real eggs, hard boiled eggs, sausage, waffles, biscuits, along with the regular complimentary items!
Wifi & full Breakfast are both free.