Castle Inn & Suites near Disneyland WASN'T What I Expected

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I have ALWAYS wanted to stay at the Castle Inn & Suites in Anaheim. It's a hotel near Disneyland that looks and sounds amazing. Who WOULDN'T want to stay in a castle, am I right?
Unfortunately, I'm sad to say that the Castle Inn & Suites was a huge let down for us.
It's not a BAD hotel in the realm of hotels across the country, or possibly even in Anaheim. But when we're talking about all the AMAZING hotels near Disneyland that are out there, the Castle Inn & Suites fell far short of our expectations.
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@dannielleviera Жыл бұрын

We stayed here in 2017. I will say this for Castle Inn and Suites - the staff members were very accommodating. Our 14-hour flight from Sydney landed at 8am, and we knew we'd have two very tired kids by then, so we asked if we could check in early - and they said yes (plus there was no extra charge). We were there and having a much-needed nap by 10am!

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

That is great they did that for you!

@citystrollerrentals Жыл бұрын

I am a vendor that delivers baby rental gear around the area - The owners are older and there are 1 or 2 in their community that are immune compromised - they are a tight group that have been working together for over my 13 years that I have been in business serving their guests. (in reference to the masks)

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the clarification! That is helpful info!

@msbabykaykay4767 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been staying at this hotel since I was 2 coming to the parks and although we’ve tried a couple others around NOTHING beats this one. The walk is so convenient especially if you have little ones (I despise shuttles). Unless your trying to have a full breakfast here like other hotels, this might not be the one for you. But it’s my overall pick every year

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

I know a lot of people like it. Chris Provost, like you, has been going there since he was a kid and he LOVES the hotel. Personally, I find the Candy Cane across the street to be superior. We’ve definitely stayed at places that aren’t as good as Castle Inn, too. I might have just had my expectations set too high? I don’t know. I’m glad you love it though! When you find the spot that’s great for you, it’s a good feeling like coming home when you visit.

@Girlgonegoofy Жыл бұрын

We stayed here in March and had a very positive experience. The room was clean, our shower pressure was fantastic, the beds were fine, and the parking was Free. We booked with our Magic Key discount which at that time came in less than the candy cane inn. The Castle Inn and Suites is a family run business. And they were super friendly and accommodating for us. They had ecv rentals available in their lobby. They hung on to our bags before check in and after check out. We didn’t use their pool as it was too cold. But would if it was warmer out. It was less than a ten minute walk to the park. I have stayed at all the resort properties, and when we want a mini break, we go here instead. Sure it’s not fancy; but honestly most of the hotels on Harbor side aren’t either. If your shower was running hot/cold and the walls were leaning in, why didn’t you speak to them and get a different room? I think this was a harsh critique. I prefer it when you mention the pros, cons, costs and give a statistical average. It’s not high on amenities, but as a motel, I guess I don’t expect as much? When I want amenities, I book properties that offer these. I look forward to our next stay. We will be back again and again. And also… Interesting how you plug Candy Cane when it’s not a Get Away property. And your with getaway now. Are your reviews even fair or objective?

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

I feel that providing our honest opinions whether the hotel is with Get Away or not is fair and objective. I plugged Candy Cane because I love it and we had a much better experience. Whether we are with Get Away or not doesn’t take away my responsibility to be fair and honest. I’m so glad to hear that you had an awesome experience and love it. I’m not trying to downplay that at all! I just wanted to share our experience. For clarification, it wasn’t the walls that were leaning, the actual balcony walkway for all rooms was seriously dipping. They know about it I’m sure. It would be hard to have cleaning personnel walk the pathway every day and not know.

@Girlgonegoofy Жыл бұрын

@@SoCalDisneyDad I can respect that you have your favorite's. I think we all do. But I also think maybe you came into the castle with candy cane expectations, and castle never claimed to be like castle. Sort of like you decided to not like it before opening the room door? IDK, just a vibe I got watching this video. We really loved the free parking at Castle Inn, and when I priced Candy Cane, they were more expensive, so I suppose it will depend on what rates/rooms are available at the time you book. I mean, I scored rooms for $100/nt at the Anaheim Majestic Garden when they had a flash sale. And they have a free shuttle and breakfast like Candy Cane does. I used to be a travel agent and am now retired from that. But when I was booking trips I always tried to give a fair and unbiased opinions. I guess I felt your opinion was not unbiased. No they're not as nice as the Candy Cane inn, but if/when Candy Cane is more expensive and/or booked, this is a nice option. It's not fancy, but does have some nice perks. Free Wi-fi, Heated pool, hot tub and kiddo wading pool (not 2 hot tubs). On site laundry. Air conditioned rooms, Free Parking (rare to find on Harbor side), and you can see the fireworks from here. There are many restaurants along the way to the parks for a quick bite or sit down meal. Or guests can have groceries delivered and store in the room refrigerator and heat up in the microwave. My family isn't big on breakfast, so we want to get up and get out. We are gone most of the day and it's close enough to stop back in for a rest break when the park gets super crowded. This motel is a good value and worth consideration if looking for a budget location.

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

@@Girlgonegoofy I hear you for sure! That’s possible. I never thought of it that way. Not sure exactly what I expected, truthfully. The mask thing was minimal. The wonky floor hallway quite possibly instantly biased me. I’m not sure. As for the room itself, Best Western Park Place had very similar room conditions so it wasn’t just the room. Probably just a combination of all of those things?

@nite4ange Жыл бұрын

I highly doubt Candy Cane is lower than Castle, it's definitely around 225 and up, probably due to modeling and the proximity. Out of the hotel/motels, castle is definitely the cheaper budget hotel of them all.

@sharonklan77 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your review it's good to know

@Coast2Coast88 Жыл бұрын

I’m really glad you did a review of this place because we usually stay in the Hampton inn or Disney hotels…but this one caught my eye because of the castle look. Now I know what the interior is like 😅

@martincortez3590 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. I never stayed there. But Thanks for the heads up.

@3drage Жыл бұрын

I stayed here last week, similar review. One thing I'd say is the bed was far more comfortable than the one I had at Fairfield Anaheim next to Panera (which was slightly more posh, but farther walking distance). Fairfield had a stiff bed and I woke up sore. I liked that Castle had a Magic Key discount, but for my next trip I'll take a look at Candy Cane. I didn't know that one existed until I saw this video. As far as Castle Inn, I've stayed at worse and better but was happy with my stay there.

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

Exactly. I’ve stayed at worse. It’s just not one in itching to go back to.

@KARINCLANE Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you guys checking out hotels, near to Disneyland, and giving us your thoughts. I have been curious to know about them, since I won’t be staying at the Disneyland hotels any longer. Parking is just too ridiculously priced for me now. The only reason I was staying at the Disney Hotel, was because of Oogie Boogie Bash. My legs ached so badly, I enjoyed having a place close by where I could just pass out .

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

The Best Western Park Place Inn is actually closer to the parks than the Disneyland Hotel is. It’s awesome for returning to your room during the day and after a long park day at night.

@KARINCLANE Жыл бұрын

@@SoCalDisneyDad Oh wow! Thanks so much for the tip! I really appreciate it!

@nineangels7572 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the warning & honest review. I'm staying at The Anaheim Hotel next, I love the retro vibe & private patio. My second choice would be Candy Cane if I didn't already book Anaheim Hotel. Disney Hotels overly priced in my opinion.

@Take2pros 9 ай бұрын

Do they have an area they can hold your luggage if you’re room isn’t ready? So you can go into the park?

@SoCalDisneyDad 9 ай бұрын

I believe so. Yes. Most hotels offer this. I’d call before booking to ask just to be safe.

@WatchBurnGo Жыл бұрын

Any opinion on the Anaheim Portofino just next to the Hilton? We’re between that location, Candy Cand (based on availability), and the Anaheim Hotel. All nice and close for a quick walk!

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

The only one of the hotels listed we’ve stayed at is the Candy Cane. We are slowly working our way around to the different hotels. We’ve done about 10 now maybe?

@WatchBurnGo Жыл бұрын

@@SoCalDisneyDad Always difficult to book a new spot when you’ve grown accustom to a favorite. We’re just like you guys to where we’ll be at the parks late, so a comity horizontal bed is all we really require.

@martincortez3590 Жыл бұрын

You two are the best.

@hayleyhellbound9513 9 ай бұрын

Candy Cane is literally 1200 more than this hotel for my 2024 dates Lmao

@argumentumpoeticum Жыл бұрын

You may be slumming it when you stay here (I personally love it), but the proximity is the only thing that's really important.

@youneverknow1765 Жыл бұрын

I agree with your review. It’s just an okay hotel. But if Candy Cane Inn is available it is our family’s go to

@nite4ange Жыл бұрын

Definitely got to come here expecting a budget hotel, as that's what it is, it is at the lower end of the high price hotels that's closer to the entrance of DL. And sorry it's still cheaper than Candy cane, where do you see candy cane cheaper cuz I'd love to know! Also note to others, Candy cane remodeled so of course it's going to look and feel way better than one that needs it. You are right about the pathway, I was on the 4th floor last October and it definitely was sloped as well. I didn't care for the ice machine being in the first and 3rd floor. My advice is to buy toilet paper, which is pretty rough at their motel. I hear about the bed being uncomfortable and I found that it was comfortable for both my daughter and I. The water pressure though was so low. Again I went late October, even then we weren't mandated with wearing mask in the office or elevator, they don't police, they had a sign next to the elevators, it's really no big deal. So if you're looking for a closer walk, definitely love that it was a close walk, for the good price definitely go through getaway for this motel. Also in comparing with other motel and budget hotel/motel, this is one of the few that offers nice deep dressers and 2 tables with chairs and a microwave.

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

We stayed at Candy Cane for $199. After double checking, Castle was also $199. So they were the same price. But Candy Cane has breakfast, so that “cost” can be factored in too.

@nite4ange Жыл бұрын

@@SoCalDisneyDad ok perhaps they were doing a deal since it took them forever to reopen, when i look on their site it's225+

@donnamortensen959 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Traver - I have a reservation there for May - interesting and now know what to expect and considering the price compared to some other good neighbor hotels in the area close to Disneyland- get what you pay for. Coming from Australia the costs are really impacted by the exchange rate so can be difficult to chose from based on price. As we intend Spending all day in the parks and getting an instacart order first thing - hopefully we will be too tired to mind the stiff bed and will fill our fridge, lol. Thanks for the heads up😍

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

Ultimately, it’s just a place to sleep. You spend all your time in the parks. So I can never justify paying for the expensive hotels. I have never stayed at any of the Disney hotels (and I really want to). I’ve also never stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott with the awesome looking water park on the roof because it’s too costly.

@donnamortensen959 Жыл бұрын

@@SoCalDisneyDad we stayed at the Paradise Pier in concierge level in 2013 - cost around $500 per day back then so can’t imagine the cost today. It was ok and we did get concierge access for continental breakfast type foods (bagels, cereal etc) and access through the day but being in the parks all day until late evening precluded accessing the snacks etc so was not really a cost effective benefit to us. Enjoyed being on property however would not shell out that money again in DLR - obviously WDW is different but so many options there to choose from as opposed to DLR properties 😀

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

@@donnamortensen959 I looked at staying at Paradise Pier when we do our next overnight excursion in June. It was $589 with taxes for a Park View room. Standard Room was maybe $60 cheaper.

@annepatterson6200 Жыл бұрын

Donna, we are Australian and stayed here. We have 2 kids. It was fine. It’s larger than most Australian motel rooms. There is a pizza place next door which was quiet good for a cheap meal and directly across the road is a teeny supermarket. We used the laundry while the kids were in the pool which was convenient (it’s the small building connected to the pool area). Enjoy your trip!

@donnamortensen959 Жыл бұрын

@@annepatterson6200 thank you Anne - it’s the first time staying at Castle Inn and Suites. We’ve stayed at Tropicana, Camelot, Fairfield by Marriott and the old Ramada in over the past 23 years but was always intrigued by the Castle Inn and after a good review from Fresh Baked, decided to book it. Have corresponded with them since booking and they have been very helpful so can’t wait to get there - 21 days to go!

@jenniferquiggle5510 Ай бұрын

We stayed there in September and it was totally fine. I had free parking when we were there.

@karlodesoto Жыл бұрын

No water bottles for the free coffee? Haha. Thanks for the review, but I'll stick with our recent choices (Hotel Lulu), a little bit farther but CVS is around the corner.

@annepatterson6200 Жыл бұрын

We stayed there and it was fine. Service was good, kids liked the pool. Not two hot tubs - just one- the other is a small paddle pool. Laundry facilities were fine. When we stayed there it was the cheapest for our length of stay.

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

It IS one of the more affordable hotels on Harbor. Most are usually north of $300/night.

@cklo8799 Жыл бұрын

BTW what’s our best way to book a trip out there? We were assuming using Disneylands website?

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

You can do that. Or you can book on Get Away Today. They can usually get you some extra savings. Some sort of deal or promo. Where Disneyland never runs promos on tickets. If you use my link in the description, I’ll get a small commission (no extra cost to you). And if you use my promo code on a hotel + tickets package, you can save an additional $10. But if you feel more comfortable booking direct, that is a viable option as well.

@cklo8799 Жыл бұрын

We actually saw the link for Get Away after I wrote the comment. We didn’t see the Candy Cane hotel though.

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

@@cklo8799 No, that hotel isn’t on there. They aren’t on any websites. You have to book direct with Candy Cane.

@cklo8799 Жыл бұрын

@@SoCalDisneyDad Oh ok, thank you!

@lman2563 Жыл бұрын

So glad this hotel protects their workers👍🏼

@jeanettesmith765 Жыл бұрын

We're staying at Desert Inn in Dec. because of the price. I will not be expecting much. We will just be there to sleep. I heard the beds were not comfy so not looking forward to that. When we stay at WDW, we always rent a gorgeous VRBO house but couldn't find what we wanted in Anaheim.

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

I’ve never stayed anywhere but a Disney hotel at WDW. Even on my upcoming work trip next week, I’m staying at All Star Music (cheapest on-site I could find at about $125/night). I usually stay at Caribbean Beach (I’m obsessed with the Skyliner). What’s the main draw for the VRBO?

@MBFF-if7yu Жыл бұрын

Are you doing these reviews on all good neighbor hotels? Can we expect one on Park Vue inn? 😬

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

We slowly are hitting them all. I do intend to cover that hotel at some point, but couldn’t give you an firm date or expectation. We only stay over maybe once every two months or so. Next planned stay over is June 5th, though no hotel is booked yet.

@holllyrhode Жыл бұрын

I went to anaheim in 05 when i was 7 and I remember a castle hotel😂

@cklo8799 Жыл бұрын

We are so glad you did this review as this is one we were thinking of staying at. Going to do some more research now! Thanks for the heads up!

@gcatgamer4114 10 ай бұрын

For a family of 6 you can't stay at Candy cane Lane. There are like 3-4 hotels that can accommodate that many people for the good distance by the gate. We booked here since it was the cheapest hotel near Disneyland that can hold a family of 6. Hoping it really itsn't that bad but ew have stayed in some pretty shady hotels in the past.

@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын

It’s not shady at all. I’d say it feels safe. The floor we were on and the room we were in just needed some renovations. I’ve heard many reports other rooms/floors aren’t as bad.

@FireFiend33 5 ай бұрын

Comparing this to Candy Cane Inn's prices, I might just stay at Castle Inn on my next trip as Candy Cane as gone up ridiculous prices it seems. Nearly $400 a night for a room, compared to $180 at Castle Inn. If anyone could recommend a closer and relatively cheap as Castle Inn or I don't mind a little higher in price, I'd greatly appreciate it!

@SoCalDisneyDad 5 ай бұрын

Candy Cane has raised their prices significantly in such a short time. I stayed there for $199 or thereabouts a year ago. We just stayed at the Anaheim Majestic in December and I feel like that hotel is in the $200/range. It has a free shuttle and is definitely better than Castle imo.

@FireFiend33 5 ай бұрын

@@SoCalDisneyDad Thank you so much, is it a Anaheim shuttle? Like the ART buses? My family stayed at Cortanna Inn who used the ART buses but we could not figure out the app or its times at all.

@SoCalDisneyDad 5 ай бұрын

@@FireFiend33 Nope. It’s a hotel shuttle. It’s completely free, and leaves the hotel at the top and bottom of the hour every hour from like 7 AM to 1 AM or thereabouts. It leaves the parks at the 15 and 45 marks on the hour, every hour.

@FireFiend33 5 ай бұрын

@@SoCalDisneyDad This might be what I'm looking for then, thank you! I have plantar fasciitis so I've been finding ways to reduce how much walking I need to do in a day.

@msbabykaykay4767 Жыл бұрын

And just to clarify- it has a regular pool, a hot tub and a kiddy pool. Not two hot tubs.

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

Thanks. We weren’t sure. The kiddy pool had the same jet-looking vents at the bottom as the hot tub.

@debbiewilson8993 Жыл бұрын

Staying at the Candy cane inn for a week starting next Monday. Wouldn't stay anywhere else

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

It is a fantastic hotel for sure!

@lukehanayamada385 Жыл бұрын

2:18 If I went into this bathroom, I wouldn't want to destroy the incredible swan towel.

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

It was amazing! Wasn’t it? I don’t think I touched it. 😂 There were other towels to use.

@agustdan6599 Жыл бұрын

This hotel desperately needs an update.

@jezza23 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever stayed at the Suncoast hotel?

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

I have not. I’ve actually never heard of it until you just mentioned it. Where abouts is it located?

@jezza23 Жыл бұрын

@@SoCalDisneyDad I’m staying there in June when I travel from Australia! It’s on the corner of Disney Way and S Clementine St. looks to be about a 15 min walk to the parks.

@Belushi87 Жыл бұрын

my friend made this joke that the address of the Castle Inn was the year when the hotel was built.

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

😂🤣

@mjwbulich Жыл бұрын

Imo people put way too much emphasis on being close to the park. A lot of these places are old, a little run down, and too pricey. There's a number of places farther down Harbor Blvd that are newer, nicer, and still competitively priced. It's $10 each way, with tip, for an Uber. I'm already putting in 25-30,000 steps. Don't need to tack on 10-20 minutes of walking at the start and end of my day.

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

I would agree that 20 minutes is too far. Stayed at the Clarion once a long time ago and it was killer at the end of the day. But any of the hotels in the 5 minute range are pretty manageable. A place like Candy Cane has a shuttle, too. So that’s nice.

@mjwbulich Жыл бұрын

@@SoCalDisneyDad Candy Cane is exactly what I'm talking about. It's a 2 star hotel. It's ok but you're paying for proximity. There's a much nicer 4 star Hyatt two miles down Harbor for roughly the same price. Everyone should do what makes them happy. For me that's staying in a nicer hotel a little farther away.

@lisabostrack24 Жыл бұрын

It's an ok hotel. Was there once 14 yrs ago. They need to update it. The lobby hasn't changed at all. Candy Inn all the way.

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

I saw someone’s review from a year ago that said it has been newly remodeled. Maybe just the rooms? But even then. 😬

@lisabostrack24 Жыл бұрын

@SoCal Disney Dad maybe just the rooms. They look outdated to me. If they have a USB charging, then yes. I had to charge my phone at the table. Nothing by the sofa pullout or the beds. We had the suite. I got stuck with the pullout. Let's just I will never go back.

@jaydenvilla9376 Жыл бұрын

To sea road because this is bad at Sea World sand eagle for the others by life

@marthadolan2173 11 ай бұрын

covid is still alive

@quin_playz838 Жыл бұрын

First

@YurTypicalVegasMom702 Жыл бұрын

I love your stance on the covid protocols. I won’t stay there just because of the covid BS.

@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын

We obeyed them when they were state mandated, but were never happy about them. I’m in theme parks at least twice a week. I’ve gotten sick once in three years. 🤷🏻‍♂️