The Disneyland Hotel – a Complete Guide

Updated April 22, 2026

A tried and true favorite for many years, The Disneyland Hotel shouldn’t be missed.

Let’s take a look at what makes this hotel so special.

Who to book your trip with – at a discount!

Get Away Today, my preferred partner, offers this hotel at a discount throughout the year.

Check their pricing at this link.

You can bundle your hotel with discounted tickets for additional savings. Call 855.GET.AWAY if you prefer to speak to someone directly on which hotel is best for you.

The Basic Scoop on all Disneyland Resort Hotels

All Disneyland Resort Hotels include:

• Rooms that sleep up to 5
• Wi-Fi
• In-room safe
• Heated pools
• Exercise facility

The Disneyland Hotel Details

• Average cost $600-700/night (book at a discount here!)
• Includes popular light up headboards
• This is the original hotel at the Disneyland Resort and is definitely the most nostalgic
• Located .41 miles from the Disneyland maingate
• Pools: Monorail slide pool, D-ticket pool, Water Playground, private cabanas available
• Special Features: Themed suites including Pirates of the Caribbean, Mickey Mouse, Fairy Tale, Big Thunder and Adventureland
• Character dining: Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Goofy’s Kitchen (here’s the scoop)
• Restaurants: Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar; Tangaroa Terrace – Casual Island Dining; Goofy’s Kitchen; The Coffee House
• Includes 990 total rooms in the three main towers with 31 wheelchair friendly/handicapped accessible rooms

Room Photos

Pool Photos

Poolside Dining and Drinks

The Three Towers

The three include….

• Fantasy Tower – This is the main tower and includes the main lobby. If you like a fun vibe and lots around you, choose this tower. Goofy’s Kitchen is next door for character dining. The Coffee Shop is also nearby for caffeine and other treats. The only shopping you’ll find at the hotel is in this tower, too. Your view will either be a parking lot or the pool.
• Adventure Tower – This is the one between Fantasy and Frontier. It has the smallest lobby, but boasts the best views of Downtown Disney or the pool. Club Level guests can visit the High Key Club and enjoy good food and drinks along with fireworks viewing (with music!).
• Frontier Tower – This is my favorite, as it’s the quietest. It also includes a really cool, enormous model of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This tower is the only one with balconies, too. They’re rare, but available!

Fantasy Tower

Adventure Tower

Frontier Tower

DVC Tower

Also onsite, you’ll find the new and uber fabulous DVC Tower and Palm Breeze Bar.

High Key Club

The High Key Club is open to guests who are staying with “concierge level” or “club level” privileges.

This is offered as an addition to your hotel room or suite. Per Disney:

“Club-Level Guests can enjoy access to High Key Club, the newly reimagined concierge lounge celebrating the music and sounds of Disneyland Park, circa 1955 and beyond.

Relax and enjoy light bites in the expanded space and, on select nights, watch the Disneyland Park fireworks—while listening to a live synchronized broadcast of the soundtrack—from the comfort of the lounge.”

Here are some photos of this newly redesigned space in the Adventureland Tower….

And more photos!

Here are some additional captures from around the Disneyland Hotel….

What you shouldn’t miss

• When you stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel, you’re eligible for Early Entry. To be the first one at the Disneyland gate, line up for security at the Disneyland Hotel security checkpoint near Downtown Disney 6:15am. This security line opens at 6:45am most days (compared to 7am for guests not staying at a DLR Hotel). Get through security at 6:45am and then walk through Downtown Disney to the Disneyland gate. You should be there around 7am. The park will allow you in around 7:30am. Use my strategies to get the most out your day with or without Lightning Lanes. Find those strategies here.
• For late night drinks and bad decisions, visit Trader Sam’s Bar. Located in the center of this resort, it’s fun night or day, actually. Try the Panko Crusted Green Beans and enjoy the show as bartenders delight you with both skill and entertainment.
• The pools are amazing (best of all 3 Disneyland Resort hotels) and the slide is so fun!
• Wander through Fantasy Tower and the connecting Conference Hall to see all the historical photos from over the years.
• Fireworks from the High Key Club (club level in Adventure Tower) are the best! The service is, too. Such great cast members make club level at this hotel really something special.
• The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad model can be found in the Frontier Tower and is so cool to see! Check it out here.

Find even more tips and secrets about Disneyland Resort Hotels (including the secret outdoor patio at the Grand Californian Hotel) in this post.

Activity Book for Kids with Scavenger Hunt

If this cute book isn’t offered to you, ask for it at the front desk. They will provide it and a small pack of crayons.

Here are some photos of what’s inside:

Additional Resources & Notes

I don’t recommend taking the Monorail to the parks from the Disneyland Hotel at park opening if you’re trying to rope drop. It’s unpredictable. Go to the main gate instead.

Planning a trip? Start with this post. It shares all sorts of basic planning info that will help you get organized.

Need discounted tickets and hotels? Check out my travel partner, Get Away Today. In business since 1990, they’re the absolute best with both pricing and service. This link takes you to them. Or you can call 855.GET.AWAY toll free.

***Use code DDaily for an additional $10 off when you book hotel and tickets

Let me know how I can help you plan!