Lovingly called The Golden State, and not just for the abundance of sunlight, California offers plenty of beautiful sights, sounds, and sensations for those willing to take the time to explore its valleys. One day you’re in awe of the cold verdant mountains of the Sierra Nevada, and the next you’re sweating buckets while hiking the Mojave. You’ll also encounter diverse cultures brought on by the wave of migrants that have since integrated and imparted their ways of life into the state, particularly evident in the state’s remarkably diverse cuisines.
If you’re exploring the state with your children, opt for an accommodation with a water park to guarantee a fun family vacation. For great options, check out the top hotels with water park in California, USA.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to an in-house or nearby water park. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground (from USD 170)
Affordable rates for spacious, family-friendly rooms near Disneyland.
Water park, clean pools, and friendly staff. Laundry facilities available.
Conveniently located within walking distance to Disneyland and nearby restaurants.
Limited dining options on-site, but numerous restaurants within walking distance.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground has big rooms and big suites for families of all sizes. Enjoy the pleasures of sleeping on premium pillow top mattresses, and while the hours away lazing around and surfing channels on the TV.
Castaway Cove is the hotel’s special water park, featuring water slides fit for toddlers, little kids, and also teenagers. You can also play with the water cannons, or get doused by the giant drench bucket. There’s also a separate Garden Pool, with a more relaxed atmosphere that’s suited for a peaceful family day.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Address: 1380 South Harbor Boulevard
386 meters (0.3 ft) from Disneyland Park
2. Cambria Hotel Anaheim Resort Area (from USD 160)
Resort fee and parking fee added $50/night. Expensive room rates.
Clean resort, hot tub, warm pools, water slides, spacious rooms, movie night, basketball area, mini golf, gym, outdoor facilities, security measures.
Walkable to Disneyland, close to restaurants, convenient shuttle service, proximity to Disney parking lot for free bus to Disney.
Buffet breakfast, variety of food choices, friendly kitchen staff, complimentary breakfast, movie nights at the pool, plenty of dining options nearby.
Boasting a water park with an area of 30,000 sq. ft. (2,787 sq m), Cambria Hotel Anaheim Resort Area is a resort hotel with a focus on bringing guests a memorable and splashy experience. Speed through the two water slides, or dance around the water jets while enjoying the Californian sun. There’s a movie wall on the property, and the guests are even offered the typical theater snacks.
For accommodations, you can expect rooms with clean beds and plenty of bright natural light. You can also dine at a poolside bar that offers delicious dishes and drinks.
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Address: 101 E Katella Avenue
1.5 km (1.0 mi) from Disneyland Park
3. Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort And Spa (from USD 357)
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort And Spa is an expansive luxury hotel that offers a wide selection of rooms, suites, and villas where you can have an unforgettable holiday. Apart from the lavish accommodations, the hotel also has a spa where you can avail of regenerative and transformative treatments that will bring about a new you.
The hotel’s newest attraction is the HyTides Waterpark, featuring crazy waterslides, a lazy river, and splash pad. This is in addition to the already available pools found across the hotel. There’s even an adults-only pool for grown-ups looking for some peace and quiet.
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
Address: 44 - 600 Indian Wells Ln
147.04 km (91.4 mi) from Disneyland Park
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4. Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa; Rancho Mirage (from USD 211)
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa prides itself on its premium Hispanic village atmosphere, and it is set against the desert and mountains of the Coachella Valley Preserve. The extravagant resort has guest rooms and luxury suites that will serve as your sanctuary from the desert heat.
Splashtopia is the name of the on-site water park. It features 100-ft (30.5-m) waterslides, a 425-ft (130-m) lazy river, sprinklers, and fountains. There are also play zones and hot tubs in the water park, giving everyone a chance to enjoy something in the facility.
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Address: 41000 Bob Hope Drive
139.92 km (87.0 mi) from Disneyland Park
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5. Great Wolf Lodge Southern California; Anaheim (from USD 199)
Fair pricing for kids' breakfast; valet parking was great but additional parking fees; some extra activities are a bit pricey.
Kid-friendly with a large water park, indoor pool, arcade, mini-golf, and laser tag; spacious rooms with clean facilities; some areas need maintenance and updates.
Centrally located with easy access to freeways; close to local attractions and family-friendly activities; convenient but limited dining options on-site.
Great dining options with a variety of restaurants; breakfast buffet was excellent but overpriced; limited vegan and gluten-free offerings.
The whole family will be howling with fun and laughter at Great Wolf Lodge Southern California’s water park. There’s plenty to do in this amazing and huge resort, and that’s just in the water park itself. Climb up the four-story log fort, before barreling down through the slides and hitting the water like a cannonball. If you want to go bigger and better, you can try the crazy Coyote Cannon with its vortex slide, or the Howlin’ Tornado.
If you’re feeling totally wiped out after all the excitement, you can book their lovely suites that have got plenty of space for the family. In fact, it’s a better idea to book the suites ahead, because they come bundled with water park passes so you can dive straight into the action right after checking in.
Great Wolf Lodge Southern California
Address: 12681 Harbor Blvd
3.67 km (2.3 mi) from Disneyland Park
California's got plenty of water parks to beat the heat with
While California’s coastlines get a lot of attention, you shouldn’t miss out on what the numerous resorts and hotels around the state have to offer. As it happens, some of those fantastic properties are right here in this list of the top hotels with a water park in California, USA. So book an accommodation in one of the above accommodations and have a fun vacation.
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