Desert Palms Hotel and Suites in Anaheim

I was lucky enough to take a to Disneyland at the beginning of September and I was hosted to stay at the Desert Palms Hotel and Suites in Anaheim.  It was my first time staying at the Desert Palms Hotel and Suites and I had heard really great things about this hotel.  It really is a great option, especially given its proximity to Disneyland. I stayed in the 1 bedroom suite with full kitchen and loved it!

There are so many hotel options around Disneyland and it can get really overwhelming. I am here to help and tell you everything you need to know about the Desert Palms Hotel and Suites in Anaheim!

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The Desert Palms Hotel and Suites has so many great features that make it an awesome choice for your next trip.  It’s located just a block away from Disneyland and approximately a 10 minute walk.  There are 10 different room types to choose from including standard hotel rooms and suites.

The Desert Palms Hotel has a heated outdoor pool, free hot breakfast buffet daily and free Wi-Fi!  It is located .7 miles from the Disneyland Resort at 631 W. Katella Avenue. This is a fantastic hotel for your next Disneyland Vacation!

Here is everything you need to know about the Desert Palms Hotel and Suites in Anaheim:

Features

• Located .7 miles from Disneyland and .4 miles from Anaheim Garden Walk
• 10 room options to choose from for every size family
• ADA accessible rooms and amenities available
• Kids suites available
• Bunk Beds available
• Full kitchen and living areas in select suites
• Hot breakfast buffet daily
• Fitness center
• Outdoor pool and hot tub
• Coffee maker, microwave and fridge in every room
• Complimentary wifi
• Premium cable
• Convenience store in lobby
• 11am checkout
• Shuttle available ($6 per day)

Rooms

There are 10 different room types to choose from.  A standard room with 2 queen beds, a deluxe studio suite, a 2 bedroom suite with bunk beds, a 1 bedroom suite with full kitchen, a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom suite, a deluxe 2 bedroom suite with bunk beds, a deluxe room with 1 queen bed,  ADA accessible deluxe room with 2 queen beds, ADA accessible deluxe room with 1 king bed and ADA accessible deluxe studio suite.

Here is a breakdown of each room type:

*ADA Accessible Guest rooms include 32 inch wide doors, adjustable shower wand height, bathtub bars, roll-in shower and shower chair, grab bars, Closed Caption television, accessible self parking, elevators on property etc.  Service animals are welcome!

Rooms also include 37″ flat screen TVs with premium cable, comfortable beds and work desks in each room!

I stayed in the one bedroom suite with full kitchen and it was awesome!  So much space, a stove, full sized fridge, dishwasher and sink. The vanity is outside of the shower and toilet room which is awesome! There was a full seating area with a pull out couch and table.

Lobby

When you walk in, the lobby at the Desert Palms Hotel and Suites, it is very welcoming and clean.  Inside you’ll find the front desk with a gift shop where you can get souvenirs, refreshments and sundries.  And the best part is, it is self checkout! The lobby area is very spacious with lots of seating. The staff is friendly and helpful as well!  Just steps outside of the lobby you will find the Oasis Food Hall with several food options to choose from.  Everything from pizza to Mexican and everything in between!

While your kids are waiting for you to check in, let them do the lobby scavenger hunt!  You can get a paper from the front desk and they can find the classic Disney characters hidden in the lobby.

Swimming Pool

The Desert Palms Hotel and Suites has a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, located in the courtyard right next to the lobby.

Fitness Center

There is a nice fitness center located right off the lobby. It has weights, a bench, a treadmill an elliptical and a bike!  Every time I passed it it, wasn’t busy at all!

Free Breakfast

The Desert Palms Hotel and Suites offers a complimentary hot buffet breakfast buffet each morning. You can get waffles, sausage, eggs, potatoes, biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, and more!  They also have tea, coffee, hot chocolate and juice.

Breakfast is served daily from 6:30am-10am.

There is plenty of seating in the breakfast area both inside and outside and is a great place to save some money and grab some food before heading to Disneyland!

Photo Credit: Desert Palms Hotel and Suites

Photo Credit: Desert Palms Hotel and Suites

What’s near the Desert Palms Hotel and Suites?

The Anaheim Garden Walk is less than a half mile from the hotel and has so many food options.  There you can find The Cheesecake Factory (my personal favorite), PF Changs, Jonny Rockets, House of Blues and more!

You are not far from Knott’s Berry Farm, Angels Baseball Stadium, Universal Studios and beaches!

Distance to Disneyland

The Desert Palms Hotel and Suites is .7 miles from Disneyland and very walkable.  But if you choose not to walk, the ART shuttle is available as well (more info below).

Getting to Disneyland from the Desert Palms

• There are several options for getting to Disneyland from the Desert Palms Hotel.

  • Walk- This is the easiest and cheapest option.  It is approximately a 10 minute walk from the hotel to the Disneyland sign and a couple of minutes after that through security and to the Disneyland gates.  You don’t have to cross any major intersections and the walkway is busy and well lit.
  • Drive and Park- If you have a car, you can drive and park at the Mickey and Friends parking lot or Pixar Pals parking lot by Disneyland and ride the tram in.  Parking is $30 per day at Disneyland.
  • Park at Toy Story Lot- You could also drive to the Toy Story parking lot (right off Katella and Harbor) a couple minute drive from the Desert Palms and take a shuttle to the park.  Again, parking is $30 per day.
  • Uber- You can always call an Uber to take you to the park and it would be a very short ride.
  • Art Shuttle– There is not a dedicated shuttle from the Desert Palms to Disneyland, but the ART shuttle is so convenient and easy. There is a shuttle stop right by at the Desert Palms and you will be dropped off right at the Disneyland Resort or Knott’s Berry Farm. The ART (Anaheim Resort Transportation) is so easy.  I never had to wait more than a few minutes for a bus to come.  However, I didn’t ride it first thing in the morning either.When you purchase your ART passes through Get Away Today, you’ll get two days free and  kids ages 3-9 ride free! You will need to download the Token Transit or A-Way WeGo app, create an account and click “Redeem” to add your passes.

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Get Away Today ART Offers: 

• • 5-day for the price of a 3-day ticket, unlimited rides – $18 + Kids Free!
  • 7-day for the price of a 5-day ticket, unlimited rides – $30 + Kids Free!

Click here to buy your shuttle passes!

Book your trip with GetAway Today

When you book your trip with Get Away Today, you will get some awesome perks at the Desert Palms Hotel and Suites!

Get Away Today Exclusives and Other Perks: 

• Several room types available on Get Away Today’s website
• Free Hot Breakfast

If you book a Disneyland Vacation package through Get Away Today, you will save big!  Click here to see special discount pricing for the Desert Palms Hotel and Suites through GetAway Today and use code MMSA10 for an additional discount!

Honest Review

This was my first time staying at the Desert Palms Hotel and Suites and I was very impressed. I loved that it was walking distance to Disneyland, the staff was so friendly and helpful and the rooms were updated, spacious and clean!

The hotel room was very spacious and for my family of 4, it would’ve been plenty of space. I love that they have bigger suites to accommodate bigger groups as well and having a full kitchen, although I didn’t use it this time because I was alone, is such a huge perk to have in a hotel!

The hotel was very clean and the free breakfast options are so good!  There is a lot to choose from to satisfy everyone in your group.  The pool area is pretty small but there was never very many people there so I don’t think it would be a problem coming back and swimming for a few hours.

The only complaint I have, and it’s not a complaint about the hotel at all, but the bus station next to the Desert Palms felt a little sketchy and there are some homeless people who hang around the next door 7-11. But I don’t think you’re going to go anywhere in Anaheim where you won’t find this outside of the Disneyland resort hotels.  I recommend staying in a group, be aware of your surroundings and don’t go out too late at night alone and you will be just fine.

I would hands down recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Disneyland!  It was such a great experience and would stay here again!

If you have any questions about the Desert Palms Hotel and Suites or Disneyland Resort, feel free to reach out and let me know!

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XOXO 🙂
Amanda

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