Accommodation options for large family

[TulipsNZ]

We are planning on coming back but I need to work out a potential budget.
We are two adults and 5 children. Last time we stayed at the Disneyland Hotel which we loved. I think we could fit in a suite there but not sure what the bed options and configurations are or if there is anywhere that would suit us better? Thoughts please

 

[figment_jii]

You could look into renting a house near Disneyland. I don't know how it compares in terms of pricing, but my guess is it's less than a suite at the DLH. I went with 10 others on a recent trip and we rented a house nearby (we could still walk to the parks) and it gave us a little more room to spread out.

 

[4Mickeys]

There are standard Motels across the road, which whilst certainly not on site are good value and closer walking distance. It just depends on if you want the full Disney immersion or are happy to be off site. My family recently stayed at the Desert Inn and Suites and we were happy with our choice and I know they have suites that should be big enough for your family.

 

[Aladora]

Definitely look at the Desert Inn & Suites, they have suites that sleep up to 10, in fact they have one suite that has two rooms with 2 queen beds plus a queen sleeper sofa in each! You can check out their floor plans here.

 

[Geemo]

The DI&S has worked nicely for us on several occasions.

For one of our trips, 2A 4C (8,10,14,17) we reserved the C-2 room. Two full bath and three sleeping areas. It made it so nice to have the separate areas with that many people. The younger kids could go to sleep early. The teenagers had a room to do their thing and I had a room for me.

Booking way early was the key to a great nightly rate. Check their website and see if reservations are open for your dates. The nightly rate only goes up the closer it gets to travel dates.

Good luck

Geemo

 

[TulipsNZ]

Thanks, those suites look like a great option, I looked at a house but I want to be on holiday and not feeling like I have to constantly clean up after the kids.

 

[Malcon10t]

We are planning on coming back but I need to work out a potential budget.
We are two adults and 5 children. Last time we stayed at the Disneyland Hotel which we loved. I think we could fit in a suite there but not sure what the bed options and configurations are or if there is anywhere that would suit us better? Thoughts please

There are so many options.

Residence Inn - Similar to condo setting, bedding options vary from 3-4 queens plus a sofa bed. Kitchens if needed.

Desert Inn and Suites - Well worn, but can sleep 10.

Camelot Inn - Up to 4 queens.

Carousel Inn - 2 kings, 1 queen, and a sofa sleeper.

These are just a few that are walkable.

 

[LisaT91403]

The Hyatt Regency Orange County has a couple of different suites that would work. One is a 2-Bedroom suite that has: a king bed in one bedroom, 2 queen beds in the second bedroom, and a pull-out sofa bed in the living room. There is a bathroom in each bedroom. I think it would be nice to have 2 bathrooms and a living room

They also have a VIP Family Suite that is a 2 bedroom/2 bath set up. I don't think it's as good, though, as the 2nd bedroom has bunk beds (twin over full, and 2 kids would have to sleep in the full). But technically, it sleeps 7 people.

I like this hotel. I have found their shuttle to be VERY reliable. You do have to pay for it, but kids are free. I think kids 5 and under are free at the breakfast buffet, or half price is they are over 5. There is also a Starbuck's in the lobby if you want something quick in the morning.

 

[crystal1313]

Ramada main gate has a three room suite. It's got a total of 4 queen beds, plus a sleeper sofa, 2 full bathrooms and is huge. Around 950 sq ft. It's basically a living room in the middle with two standard hotel room on either side. Stayed in July and loved it. Plenty of room for us. The pool was awesome too. It was heated and has zero entry plus some splash pad stuff that my boys loved. Walk to the parks is quick and easy. They are renovating right now. But the renovations are in the front of the property and the suites are in the back of the property in a new building. We are staying again this weekend in a two room suite also offer free parking and breakfast (although breakfast is minimal) I think renovations should be done in 2015 but no clue when. If you book early enough the rates aren't too bad. We ordered take out one night from tony Roma's which was right next store and it was fantastic! It's definitely not DLH, but it's a lot bigger and cheaper! Good luck making a decision!!

Ps we requested a room on the top floor (4th) and away from the elevators and it was really quiet. And also had a pretty decent view of the fireworks

 

[ldymcbth]

We stayed at Residence Inn Maingate and loved it. The free breakfast is awesome, it's about a 10m walk to the parks, and it was well-maintained and we had loads of room and kitchen. Great place!

 

[zanzibar138]

So glad to hear you're planning another trip!

Another vote for Desert Inn & Suites here. The Disneyland Hotel it is not, but you will be able to get a spacious suite with plenty of room for everyone at less than 1/2 the price of a normal room at DLH Plus, great location just across the road from the parks - definitely closer than DLH for park access

FWIW we didn't have any problem with our room. It was clean as a whistle, and relatively modern, like it had been refurbished in the last few years.

 

[Nicolette11785]

We stayed at the Residence Inn in Garden Grove which is right on the border of Anaheim. It is about a 30 min walk or you can take the ART Bus. It is a 2 Bedroom suite with 2 bathrooms, a living room, dining area, and full kitchen and an amazing breakfast for free daily. We got a rate of $160 a night in December.

 

[MouseEXP]

Depending on your budget you can always try to rent a DVC 1-2 bedroom.
I have done that when I go to WDW and it always comes out cheaper than staying in one of the rooms.

 

[RustManFan]

I would definitely investigate the Good Neighbor Hotels which are in the area right around DL. I couldn't see spending as much as the DL hotels were asking and we were very close. It was also fun to hang out on our balcony and watch the fireworks before we even made our first visit to the parks.

lots of information helps you decide on specific hotel:

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/hotels/good-neighbor/

 

[ehrawn]

Thanks, those suites look like a great option, I looked at a house but I want to be on holiday and not feeling like I have to constantly clean up after the kids.

I think you might want to reconsider a condo/house. Staying in a rental is not like staying in your own home. Most don't offer daily maid service, true, but the clean-up would be comparable to what you would be doing in a hotel room, anyway. Essentially, you are staying in a hotel and leaving it in a "used" condition is expected. Our family of four in recent trips has stayed in everything from single-king hotel rooms, to studio suites, to 2 bedroom time-share properties, to vacation rentals. Each offers their own benefits and problems. Vacation rentals afford more room than a hotel could offer for the same price, and will give you the ability to stretch your vacation budget by cooking your own meals. The big down-side in Anaheim is that transportation to and from the park is a little more complicated. Depending on your length of stay and activities outside of DLR, this may or may not be an issue. Check out VRBO.com or similar for what I mean.

My personal preference for a DLR trip, of course, is total immersion in the magic, but for some families, staying a little bit away from the park is the best choice for the situation.

 

[figment_jii]

I think you might want to reconsider a condo/house. Staying in a rental is not like staying in your own home. Most don't offer daily maid service, true, but the clean-up would be comparable to what you would be doing in a hotel room, anyway. Essentially, you are staying in a hotel and leaving it in a "used" condition is expected.

I disagree with this to some degree; I do think you have to do a fair amount more clean-up than you do in a hotel room. I've stayed at two rental homes (both through VRBO) and both had similar cleaning policies (unless you wanted to forfeit the cleaning deposit). Guests had wash all dishes and kitchen appliances (that were used) and towels (leaving the last load was okay) and we had to supply our own toilet paper (the houses came with one roll in each bathroom, but that was it). I agree that you get more space and you can cook your own meals, I do think there is more work to do before you leave than you would have to do at a hotel.

 

[ehrawn]

I disagree with this to some degree; I do think you have to do a fair amount more clean-up than you do in a hotel room. I've stayed at two rental homes (both through VRBO) and both had similar cleaning policies (unless you wanted to forfeit the cleaning deposit). Guests had wash all dishes and kitchen appliances (that were used) and towels (leaving the last load was okay) and we had to supply our own toilet paper (the houses came with one roll in each bathroom, but that was it). I agree that you get more space and you can cook your own meals, I do think there is more work to do before you leave than you would have to do at a hotel.

When you put it that way, I see the OP's point. My dishwasher at home is certainly emptier when we eat out than when we cook at home. A hotel, similarly, gives you a little less to worry about, but I think that is a function of the space: i.e. no kitchen, no living room, no backyard or your own pool... trade-offs.