Embassy Suites Anaheim South at Disneyland with Kids

Hotel options abound near Disneyland. But how can you find the best hotel in Anaheim for your family? Our review shares 10 reasons to choose Embassy Suites Anaheim South for your Disneyland vacation.

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1. All Suites

Before a full day romping through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, you want to make sure the whole family gets a good night’s sleep. A separate bedroom (with a door!) at Embassy Suites Anaheim South makes bedtime more peaceful for kids and adults alike. If traveling with a baby or young child that still needs to sleep mid-day, that extra room means parents and older siblings can watch television or chat during nap-time.

At night, a pull-out sofa in the living area is great for kiddos. Choose from two doubles or one king-sized bed in the bedroom. Tip: If your kids don’t like sleeping in the same bed, bring your own. My family brought a twin-sized air mattress with us so both kids could sleep in the living room together, but apart. The hotel was more than happy to provide us with extra sheets, pillows, and a blanket. (And we parents got the bedroom to ourselves!)

2. Included Breakfast

I love the Embassy Suites cooked-to-order hot breakfast, which is complimentary for hotel guests at all locations. Serve yourself from a buffet of cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, breads and pastries, pancakes and more. I always order a freshly cooked omelet, too. Even picky eaters (like my 7-year-old son!) are sure to find something they like from the spread at Embassy Suites Anaheim South.

3. Convenient Amenities

In your suite, you’ll find a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker and cozy kitchen table for convenient snacks, take-out meals, and room service. The bathroom comes stocked with shampoo, conditioner, lotion and soaps. Need something else? Just call down to the front desk to have extras like a razor or cotton swabs delivered to your room. I appreciated the vanity with mirror outside the bathroom, which made getting ready easier in the mornings for this mama.

My husband and I both made use of the on-site fitness center with a view of the pool. There’s also a mini-mart on the lobby level with drinks, snacks, toys and Disneyland souvenirs for sale. The hotel even offers self-serve orange- or cucumber-spiked iced water in the lobby to quench travelers’ thirsts.

4. Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub

Take a break from the Disney theme parks to spend a day splashing in, and lazing by, the pool at Embassy Suites Anaheim South. The large pool is surrounded by cushy loungers. The hot tub will ease sore muscles after a long day of standing in lines and walking from ride to ride.

5. Magical Touches

Embassy Suites Anaheim South is home to waterfalls, a pond filled with colorful koi fish, and the signature Embassy Suites indoor atrium. Best of all for families with kids, though, is the animatronic lion reminiscent of Disney’s Lion King, which periodically comes to life (during daytime hours) by moving his paws and lifting his head to shout out a regal roar.

6. Access to Disneyland

You can purchase Disneyland single theme park or Park Hopper tickets at the Disney desk in the Embassy Suites Anaheim South lobby so you don’t have to waste time waiting in line for tickets once you reach the parks. Located about two miles from Disneyland, you can easily take an inexpensive shuttle to and from the theme parks. The shuttles ferry Disney-goers every half hour. Just sign up at the same desk in the lobby.

7. Happy Hour

Embassy Suites is renowned for their nightly Evening Receptions, complete with complimentary light snacks and beverages, including beer, wine and cocktails for mom and dad. At Embassy Suites Anaheim South guests can also choose to purchase affordable dinner items from the Evening Reception Kitchen, like a wedge salad, prime rib dip sandwich or pizza.

8. On-Site Restaurant and Room Service

Too tired to go out after exploring the Disneyland amusement parks? Embassy Suites Anaheim South offers an on-site restaurant, Serengeti. Choose from fresh seafood, gourmet burgers, fresh salads, kids’ items and more. Room service is also offered for lunch and dinner.

9. Free WiFi

As with its sister locations, Embassy Suites Anaheim South offers free WiFi to its guests. This makes checking emails and posting your darling Disney photos to Facebook and Instagram a breeze.

10. Disney Good Neighbor Hotel

Don’t believe me? Then listen to Disney! Embassy Suites Anaheim South has been vetted by Disney for its quality and customer service and is listed among a select number of Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels.

Staying at Embassy Suites Anaheim South added fun and convenience to my family’s Disneyland vacation. I expect a lot from this brand, and they delivered.

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What would your family like most about a stay at Embassy Suites Anaheim South? Let us know in the comments section!

A Note from The Travel Mama: This post brought to you in partnership with Embassy Suites. My family received a complimentary stay at Embassy Suites Anaheim South for purposes of this review. All opinions are mine, as always. 

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