Are you heading to the Disneyland Resort and in need of some budget friendly, high quality accommodation? Welcome to Hotel Lulu!

Hotel Lulu – anaheim, california

HEY STRANGERS!

Back in September 2022 we booked ourselves into Hotel Lulu for 4 nights, but was the bang worth the buck?

During our Disneyland trip in September 2022, we were looking at the different on-site hotels surrounding the theme parks. Disneyland’s Resorts are extremely expensive and in some cases they’re further away from the parks than some of the off-site offerings.

When booking a local hotel in the Disneyland area you’re going to be looking for a reasonable price, good quality, good reviews and reasonable distance from the theme parks. After scrolling through numerous comparison websites, we noticed that the Hotel Lulu was a repeat recommendation. So, we looked into it a little more…

The Hotel

Hotel Lulu opened in May 2021 as a fully reimagined, renovated hotel right across the street from Disneyland. The hotel aims to offer a welcoming and playful, quintessentially Californian experience by embodying the laidback Cali aesthetics with a modern twist.

Upon arrival, the hotel has funky bell carts available, vibrant murals on the walls and during check-in, we were offered a free, really nice (really strong), fruity cocktail which could have been redeemed at any point during the stay.

The hotel is split into two towers, the second one, where we stayed was accessible from the main building through a gardened courtyard. The two towers share the same aesthetics and feature fun Disney inspired artwork on the hallway walls, including character’s swimming costumes which matches the beach theme seen throughout the hotel!

The room was clean and felt fresh and modern. The white walls and pops of colour made the whole space give off beach vibes and the Disney details in the hallways complimented the cheery atmosphere. You could tell the furnishings, linens and appliances had been replaced or refreshed recently.

The employees we interacted with were helpful and friendly, although they did seem a little flustered upon our arrival. In credit to them it was later in the evening with guests everywhere, coming and going from the theme parks. We still felt valued and looked after during check in and felt if we needed to go to the desk for anything, we would have been sufficiently assisted.

Disneyland is right across the street with Hotel Lulu located by the back corner of Disney California Adventure. The walk is approximately 7-10 minutes with two crossings to make over Harbour and Katella. On the way to the park you will pass an iHop which is right next to the hotel and besides that, the Hyatt Place hotel has a Starbucks location and Blaze pizza for your early morning coffee and an evening pizza! The direct area around Hotel Lulu also includes a Walgreens, 7/11 and CVS.

Hotel Lulu is also a Disneyland Good Neighbour hotel, meaning it checks Disney’s boxes in terms of high standard, value and convenience!

Amenities

For a smaller hotel, the property has some great guest amenities both in and out of the rooms, including:

In Room Amenities

• Complimentary WiFi
• In-room Refrigerator
• Pillow Top Mattresses with Duvets & Feather or Synthetic Pillows
• 55” Flat Screen Televisions
• Large Shower-Tub Combination
• Pick-Up Dining Service from Lulu’s Kitchen
• Iron & Ironing Board Available Upon Request
• In-room Safe
• In-room hairdryer

Hotel Amenities

• Fitness Center
• Daily Happy Hour
• Outdoor Pool with resort-style seating
• Complimentary WiFi
• Onsite Parking – $29 outdoor parking/24 hours; $50 outdoor parking/24 hours for trucks and RV’s’ (before taxes)

Dining

The hotel offered one main dining location, Lulu’s Kitchen which offered breakfast and a lighter menu for the rest of the day. The hotel also offered room service. Hotel Lulu’s breakfast follows the California and Disneyland vibes, offering a family friendly menu to invoke childhood memories ahead of your big Disney day with a selection of pancakes, French toast, waffles and more. From 4pm the cocktail menu begins, offering delightful drinks to help wind down a full day in the theme parks.

A Coffee Bar is located just by the lobby, offering specialty coffees and teas as well as an assortment of delicious bakery items like croissants, perfect for the early birds, ready and raring to hit the ground running!

Things To Do

With the hotel’s proximity to Disneyland, you’re in the perfect spot for any Disney fan.

• DISNEYLAND – With just a 7-10 minute walk to the parks, you can be there as fast as your legs can carry you, it’s also a perfect little walk to wrap up your night with no huge shuttle bus line. Alternatively, a short 5 minute shuttle drive to the parks is available with the Anaheim Resort Transport line that has a stop right in front of Hotel Lulu.
• POOL – A relaxing heated pool is available each day for you to sit back and lounge under the glorious California sunshine!
• CONVENTION CENTRE – The Anaheim Convention Centre is just a short 10/15 minute walk from Hotel Lulu, perfect for any convention-goer in need of a local spot to rest your head.

Was It Worth It?

We believe the Hotel Lulu was worth the money. With the proximity to the theme parks it isn’t a cheap stay but looking around at other hotels, no matter the quality of the property, it’s not cheap in Anaheim, California.

If you’re looking for a high quality, welcoming, great location with all the resort necessities and a reasonable price then we think Hotel Lulu is definitely one to add to your list of possible hotels!

Every hotel in the Disneyland area has pros and cons regarding amenities, location, price and quality so always do your research to find the hotel that suits your needs but all in all, this hotel is one we look at every time we’re planning a Disneyland trip.

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