UPDATED JUNE 2024. Here at Get Away Today we love exploring all that Orange County has to offer. From two headlining theme parks at Disneyland Resort, thrilling nearby parks like Knott’s Berry Farm, the nearby Universal Studios Hollywood, and back to the Downtown Disney entertainment district, we know narrowing down a hotel is no easy task!

Our team visits Southern California on a regular basis to survey different attractions, hotels and all aspects of SoCal vacations so your trip can be the most magical yet. In fact, we most recently visited Castle Inn & Suites in February 2024.

For those planning a Disneyland Resort vacation or looking to get away anywhere in Southern California, Get Away Today is your partner in travel and here to help you every step of the way.

Keeping your budget in mind, we group our hotel listings into three categories:

1. Deluxe Property
2. Moderate Property
3. Value Property

This article reviews Castle Inn & Suites which falls under the Value category. Below we’ll discuss our favorite things about the property along with everything you need to know to decide if it is right for you.

The Castle Inn & Suites is one of a handful of family owned and operated boutique hotels located in Southern California. With a number of family-friendly features as well as various on site perks, it is a great choice for your next Southern California vacation.

• Category: Value
• Corporate Brand: Independently owned and operated
• Sleeps up To: Six guests
• Transportation: Walk
• Check In/Out Time: 3:00 pm / 11:00 am
• Get Away Today Perks: Free parking

Location: Castle Inn & Suites is so close to Disneyland. Most guests simply walk north on Harbor Blvd and are there in no time.

The Castle Inn & Suites is located across the street from Disneyland Resort just about a 5-10 minute walk. v Additionally, the Castle Inn & Suites is close to the I-5 Freeway. This makes getting to any nearby attractions a breeze. You're about 15 minutes to Knott's Berry Farm, or about 20 minutes to the beach. You're also in a convenient location to head south to LEGOLAND, SeaWorld or any other San Diego area attraction.

The rooms at the Castle Inn & Suites are made for families to enjoy Disneyland and a nice place to stay on a budget. If you're looking for a great place to stay after a fun-filled day at Disneyland, this may be the hotel for you.

The rooms at the Castle Inn & Suites come with either two queen beds, or a family suite that can sleep up to six.

In addition to extra space, if you choose a family suite you’ll also have a door between the primary sleeping area and the kid sleeping space. It's safe to say that the guest rooms at the Castle Inn & Suites are what most parents are looking for!

• 2 Queen Standard Room
• 1 King, 2 Queen Family Suite

We especially love that each room has a refrigerator AND microwave available – making it easy for families to save even more money on food. Plus, the in-room internet access is boasted as the “fastest in all the land.” We’ve tried it and we agree.

As soon as you walk into the lobby at the Castle Inn, you'll feel like you've entered a fairytale. The beautiful stained glass window, the “tale as old as time” castle theme is everywhere. The hotel also offers free Wi-Fi and free parking! It’s hard to find anywhere on Harbor Blvd. that has free parking this close to Disneyland!

The Castle Inn & Suites has an outdoor swimming pool and spa in the courtyard area. There is also an on-site laundry center for your convenience.

While Castle Inn & Suites does not offer complimentary breakfast, there are plenty of options nearby. In fact one of our guests shared the following review.

“We were able to walk to the corner to go to Walgreens, CVS, or 7-11 to get breakfast items which helped save some money.” -Alyssa B.

Our most popular package for Disneyland Resort vacations comes with your hotel stay and 3 day park hopper tickets. That way you can explore both theme parks and have extra time to see and do all those extra favorites like shows, entertainment and popular rides.

Our guests have shared plenty of positive and real experiences as well. Here’s what they had to say about Castle Inn.

“My family just spent 4 nights at the Castle Inn and we loved it! The castle theme was very cool, and the kids loved meeting Rusty the Knight. Yes, it's an older building, so if you are looking for all things shiny and new, this may not be the place for you. If you are looking for a comfy place to rest your head at the end of a long day at Disneyland though, it's perfect. It's so close, you can literally see the Guardians of the Galaxy ride across the street. My kids thought that was the coolest thing ever and it just amped up the excitement level. We stayed on the top floor and it was quiet all night. The room was clean and spacious for my family of 4 and the beds were comfortable enough… I definitely recommend staying here and we look forward to visiting again!” -Courtney E.

“This was our first Disney trip and while not a resort, I understood it would be a standard hotel room. It was clean, a nice sized fridge in the room, lots of towels available and a very quick walk to Disneyland. Free parking is also a plus. I do wish they used brighter colors for bedding and furniture, but the beds were very comfortable and included extra pillows. Would definitely stay here again!” -Shelly A.

“Just seeing the Castle Inn & Suites from the street put me in a good mood, it was fun and exciting. The rooms were average, they were very clean and the beds were comfortable. The mini fridge and microwave were very convenient and nice to have. We were able to walk to the corner to go to Walgreens, CVS, or 7-11 to get breakfast items which helped save some money. The walk to the park was fast. The pool area was pretty small, but being there in January it wasn't busy at all… We stayed for a week and would definitely stay there again.” -Alyssa B.

You can see why the Castle Inn & Suites is a fantastic family hotel destination near Disneyland that often sells out of family suites. If you'd like to book your stay for this property, be sure to check out our Disneyland packages online, or call our vacation specialists at 855-GET-AWAY.