Costa Mesa Hotel Guide - 3 Stars Hotels in Costa Mesa, California

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"Great place to stay if you are visiting Disneyland "

"We chose the HoJo on South Harbor specifically for the Disneyland trip, and it waa exactly what we needed. The 8-minute walk to the Disneyland Resort entrance is no exaggeration — it’s genuinely one of the closest hotels to the parks without paying Disneyland hotel prices. We booked the Baby Shark themed bunk bed room, and our daughter was absolutely thrilled with it. It’s a clever touch that gets the kids excited about the hotel itself, not just the destination. The bunk bed gave her a sense of her own space and she talked about it as much as the rides. The on-site Castaway Cove water playground features a 30-foot pirate ship with drench buckets, slides, and water cannons — a solid bonus for families, especially as a wind-down option after a long park day. The rooms include a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker , which is genuinely useful when you’re trying to manage snacks and early morning logistics with kids. Location is the headline selling point here. It’s a designated Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel with no shuttle needed — you walk, which saves time and money compared to off-site hotels running shuttles. It’s not a luxury property — don’t come in expecting that. But for a family focused on maximizing park time with a comfortable, well-located base, it punches well above its price point. Bottom line: Smart choice for a Disneyland trip with kids. Themed rooms are a genuine hit with little ones, the walk to the park is as short as advertised."