Desert Palms a Disneyland Family Hotel

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites is a popular choice for families on a budget. While the red carpet does throw me off,  many families remark that Desert Palms checks all the boxes like a short walk to Disneyland Resort.  budget prices, breakfast and more. Located at 1631 West Katella Avenue in Anaheim, CA 92802.Desert Palms Hotel Disneyland

Quick Info on Desert Palms Hotel & Suites 

This hotel comes in at budget prices, includs free breakfast and more. Located at 1631 West Katella Avenue in Anaheim, CA 92802.

 

  • Desert Palms check-in time: 3:00 pm
  • Desert Palms check-out time: 11:00 am

I’ve toured Desert Palms Anaheim, a couple of times over the years. The remarkable value with many large family style rooms brings families back again and again.    

One thing I want to mention is how many hotels near Disneyland are independently owned (including name brands), so don’t pass up some of these unfamiliar names—they might become your new favorite. Here’s a recap of some of the closest and most popular independently owned hotels near Disneyland:
 
In this article we’re touring Desert Palms Hotel & Suites Anaheim to give you a full look at one of the most affordable, family rooms with free breakfast and near Disneyland.
 

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites Location

I’ve stayed in nearly 20 Disneyland area hotels, and I toured this hotel as a guest of Get Away Today. My regular stays include moderate to deluxe priced hotels, the value at Desert Palms Hotel & Suites is worth mentioning in its own review.

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites offers a good location, close to Disneyland, allowing for back and forth trips with littles who nap or want to take a swim break during the day. Desert Palms also has the label as a Disneyland good neighbor hotel.

Desert Palms is a short walk to Disneyland Resort’s main gates. Located at 1631 West Katella Avenue in Anaheim, CA 92802. It is actually on the same block at Disneyland Park, Downtown Disney and backs up to Disney California Adventure Park.Desert Palms Anaheim

 Desert Palms nearest airpot is John Wayne Airport (SNA) or Long Beach (LBG) is also an option, both about 30 minutes or less, depending on traffic. Read more about the nearest Disneyland airports here. In addition to the close proximity to Disneyland, other popular points of interest include The Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim GardenWalk, House of Blues Anaheim, Angel Stadium of Anaheim, and Disney’s entertainment district. 

Is this hotel walkable? 

Yes, Desert Palms Hotel & Suites is about a 10-12 minute walk to Disneyland. Desert Palms family room

 

Here’s the best ways to get to Disneyland from Desert Palms:

  1. Walk. A great benefit to this hotel is location. It’s only about a 10-12 minute walk to Disneyland. Head left out of your hotel, then left again to go north on Harbor where you’ll be at Disney property in no time at all. See a full walking video from area hotels to Disneyland here.
  2. Uber it! If you have someone with mobility issues, you might consider paying a few dollars for an Uber. It’ll likely take you longer than walking, but could be worth delaying any discomfort. 

Book Desert Palms Hotel here for your next Disneyland vacation.

Anaheim Desert Palms Hotel Family Rooms

Desert Palms brings basics and comfort during your Disneyland vacation. There are several room types like your standard 2 queen room or a deluxe king room.  

But what most people look for are the 3 different types of family suites which are reviewed below.

Desert Palms bunk bed suite

 

  • 1 King, Bunk Bed 1 Bedroom Suite with Bunk Beds sleeps 6 with a sliding door separation between the king bed and the bunk room, includes a bathroom with a shower/tub combo, coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator and TV.

Desert Palms Family Suite looking into kids room 

  • 2 Queen, Sofa Bed Deluxe Studio Suite. Sleeps 6 this family suite two queen beds with a sunken (2 steps down) living room area with a sofa bed, table and chairs and a curtain separating the spaces. This suite also has bathroom with a shower/tub combo,  coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator and 2 TVs.

 

Desert Parlms room steps  

  • 2 Queen, Sofa Bed 1 Bedroom Suite with Full Kitchen. Similar to the suite above, this one sleeps 6 with two queen beds, a living room area with a sofa bed, table and chairs and a full kitchen. This suite also has bathroom with a shower/tub combo,  coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator and 2 TVs.

Desert Palms Disneyland kitchen  

Desert Palms is just right for doing Disneyland on a budget. It has a unique combination that many area hotels can’t offer with free breakfast, large suites, walking distance and at value prices.

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Desert Palms Hotel & Suites Breakfast

Another huge perk I mentioned before is Desert Palms offers complementary breakfast. The value really adds up when you book a place like this. They also have a Food Hall on site for other things to munch on during the day.

 

Desert Palms Food Court

 

Desert Palms Disneyland Bonus Offers

There’s still more reasons you should book a stay at Desert Palms Hotel & Suites besides its proximity to Disneyland, friendly staff and easy access to all the fun in Anaheim.

Desert Palms lobby kid area

Hotel guests have access to:

  • Fitness Center
  • Gift Shop
  • Meeting Rooms and Conference Space
  • Business Center
  • Outdoor Pool with plenty of shade

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  • Hot Tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Discount Parking when you book with my link (parking spaces are below ground floor)

These are just some reasons Desert Palms is a great choice near Disneyland Resort and area theme parks. Ready to book your stay? Let’s do it!

Final thoughts on Desert Palms Inn and Suites Anaheim Resort . . . Because I was able to tour the property and see the ins and outs first hand of various rooms throughout their hotel, I do think it’s a great fit for those looking for a budget hotel near Disneyland.  I also pulled a couple reviews on Desert Palms from my partner’s booking site for a quick look:

Scott says, We stayed at the Desert Palm multiple times. This is our “go to” hotel. We like the variety of the room size selections. Rooms are clean and the front desk staff is very friendly. 

Kimberly says, “Close and easy walk to the park. Great space for breakfast. Very safe and secure.” Melissa says, “Our stay was great! Everyday we had new towels and the contention breakfast was good.” Ron says, “Friendly, accommodating staff. Clean and comfortable rooms and common areas. Complementary breakfasts were very good. Walkable distance to Disney parks.” These are all from recent stays! Sounds promising to me. Read more reviews here or book your stay at Desert Palms Hotel & Suites now.

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By Jessica Sanders

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