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Hotel overview
Park. Capturing the beauty of California, it offers award-winning dining; an active pool and themed waterslide and an exciting children’s pool. Enjoy magical storytelling at the Great Hearth, a private entrance to Disney's California Adventure™ Park and personalized service with a unique Disney touch.
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Hotel details
General policies & fine print
Check-in Policy:
Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy:
Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy:
This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
General Information:
Room taxes are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor traveler rating
5374 reviews
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Oct 06, 2024Good location
Great location near both parks. The lifeguards were amazing, vigilant, and friendly. Housekeepers did a great job keeping everything neat and fresh. However the concierge/front desk service leaves a lot to be desired at the club level. Room type and late checkout requests couldn’t be honored because “we are a full amusement park hotel.”
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Sep 28, 2024Grand Indeed
There is a friendly reception by the hotel staff; although, it’s always chaotic when you check in. Admittedly, the transition between checking out folks and checking in folks makes for a busy time. I’m not sure what they can do to improve it but it’s chaos. You can leave your bags with the Bell Hop and they will text you when your room is ready. The rooms were nicely appointed. There is a Keurig, refrigerator, robes, slippers, hair dryer, etc. The things you would expect for a hotel of that level. The balconies are modest but usable. Water pressure was good, and the water was hot. The only negative (and it’s bigger than just the hotel) was the security check going into Downtown Disney. I’m not sure what the security guards are specifically looking for. They ravaged my wife’s backpack. The security guy took out all the makeup brushes out and handled each one with his grubby little hands. I think if they’re looking at that level of detail, then Disney ought to invest in an x-ray machine and speed things along. It was definitely a more thorough search than anything that TSA did on our flight out. It grossly backed up the line, and it was bordering on an invasion of privacy. I didn’t think any operation could be less efficient than TSA, but Disney security was.
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Sep 23, 2024Great long weekend visit
We just stayed one night at the Grand during Labour Day weekend. We have been lucky to stay on DVC points many times and enjoyed every one. This was no exception. We stayed in a DVC studio overlooking California Adventure. The studio is definitely in need of a refresh but overall no maintenance issues and beds were comfy. We spent a great deal of time at the pool and the staff was AMAZING! Helping us find chairs, getting towels, adjusting umbrellas. The cold lemon water was a wonderful touch. Those loungers at the pool are to die for! As my entire family can attest you can sleep on them for hours (as we had just got off a long flight ) Poolside service was great and we really enjoyed the live music. Bell services was absolutely rammed so there was quite a wait for bags but the cast members were hustling as best they could. I cannot wait to come back again (although hopefully after the refurb of the villas. )
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Sep 20, 2024
Pleasant stay
Was perfect stay with our family. We love all things Disney. Perfection all the way around. Cant wait to stay again in the very near future. Even the kids loved sleeping in the comfy beds. Will Never stay anywhere else. This is our go to location now
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Sep 17, 2024
Great location. Comfortable, clean, and quiet. Bring a big bankroll!
We really enjoyed our stay at the Grand Californian. We were assisted promptly at the desk upon arrival and our room was ready prior to 3pm. The location could not be better, directly into California Adventure or a truly short walk to Disneyland. The rooms were quiet, and we were able to see (and hear) the fireworks from there. There are a couple of things that you might want a heads up on: 1. The cost! Disneyland has always been a bit speedy, but is now surpassing prices in Iceland. For those who haven't been, that's about a tier above ballpark prices. For the two of us, we spent about $350/day for just food and basic drinks. A four-drink pitcher of margaritas was $136. A typical cocktail was about $20. White Claws in the on-site store are available at $12 each. The breakfast buffet, while good, was about $50 per adult, not including drinks. We went to the dinner buffet which was also about $50, but it seemed to have more offerings and a better value. I believe that a bottle of soda was about $7.00 but I could be off on that a few cents here or there. I wish that they had a Walgreens/CVS/7-11 on the premises so that we could prepare. We tried having Instacart deliver water, soda, and Monsters to the desk but it never materialized and we were charged about $80 for the items and delivery fees--don't count on it. You will see convenience stores and pharmacies "across the street" on your maps app. Plan to take an Uber rather than go on foot--it's a bit of a walk. 2. If it's been awhile since you've been there, the walking can really add up. Unless you have teens, I would suggest a one park a day ticket. If you are going to a special event ( like Oogie Boogie Bash) make that your one visit for the day and have some rest and recreation time that morning. If you have disabilities that might ice affected by extensive walking (respiratory problems, heart problems, recent surgery, etc.) I would suggest interviewing for the Disney Access Services and renting a scooter. It might make or break your visit. 3. Don't preschedule more than one sit-down meal. You really don't know where you're going to end up at reservation time. Eating snacks at the park was no cheaper than eating at a restaurant, but it was a lot more convenient. 4. Get the Lightning Lane. We had very little wait for the rides that were offered on LL. If you want to ride an attraction that requires virtual queue, make that the first reservation that you make when you get into the park. The boarding times go fast. 5. Rope drop was good, but if you're not into early morning wake-up, have a slow morning and go in the evening. It's cooler, you'll be less tired, and the crowds won't be as intense. 6. Practice on your Disneyland app ahead of time. You won't want to waste time learning how to navigate while you're in the moment. I would absolutely go back, however next time I will stop at the store on the way from the airport to pick up drinks and snacks to save a little money and I will also spring for just one park a day, with a planned resort-only/recreation/rest day in between park days.