The grounds of this hotel feature whimsical topiary animals that rival those at "it's a small world" at Disneyland Park. Fuel up each morning with the free breakfast with hot items and relax in the afternoon in one of two pools, two whirlpool spas, or the wading pool. Each of the 290 rooms has free wi-fi, flat-screen TV with premium cable channels, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, and iron/ironing board. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available, as are a fitness center and guest laundry. Enjoy room service or poolside service seven days a week.

Parking is $10. Check-in time: 3:00 pm; check-out time: 12:00 pm. Address: 1110 W. Katella Avenue, Anaheim CA 92802. Phone: 714-778-1880. Web: http://stovallsinn.com/.

Built just two years after Disneyland opened, this 171-room hotel is known for the beautifully landscaped grounds and clean, sunny guest rooms with plantation shutters. Each room has a mini refrigerator, coffee maker, safe, hair dryer, and iron/ironing board. Enjoy the many complimentary amenities at this boutique hotel: free parking, wi-fi, expanded continental breakfast, and half-hourly shuttles to the parks—you'll need your room card to board the shuttle. Other amenities at this smoke-free hotel include outdoor pool, whirlpool spa, children's wading pool, fitness center, and gift shop. Splurge on a Premium Room and you'll get a microwave, grind-and-brew coffee maker, complimentary video rental, nightly turndown service, daily complimentary breakfast in your room, and extended checkout (2:00 pm).

Parking is included. Check-in time: 3:00 pm; check-out time: 11:00 am. Address: 1747 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92802. Phone: 714-774-5284. Web: http://www.candycaneinn.net/.

An aquarium tank full of tropical fish greets you as you enter this 9-story smoke-free hotel. Each of the 284 rooms offers free wi-fi, refrigerator, TV with premium cable channels, pay-per-view movies, and Nintendo (separate fee), coffee maker, and iron/ironing board.  Kids 9 and under eat free for breakfast and dinner at the casual Palm Tree Cafe. Other amenities include a year-round heated outdoor pool, fitness center, sports bar, game room, and guest laundry. Studio suites hold six with available bedding; rollaways are available for an additional fee. Pets are welcome for a $25 deposit and $10/day—call to arrange.

Parking is $14. Check-in time: 4:00 pm; check-out time: 11:00 am. Address: 616 W. Convention Way, Anaheim CA 92802. Phone: 714-750-3131. Web: http://www.clarionanaheim.com/.

This four-story smoke-free hotel offers 153 rooms, 18 of them suites. Guest rooms have either one king or two queen beds; kids' suites have one king and one sofa bed; and family suites have two queens and a sofa bed. All rooms offer  37" TV with premium channels, in-room safe, luxury bedding, mini refrigerator, hair dryer, and iron/ironing board. Wi-fi access is free throughout the hotel. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, kids' wading pool, whirlpool spa, fitness center, and guest laundry. Enjoy breakfast, dinner, and cocktails on-site at The Bistro, featuring Starbucks coffee, or grab snacks and drinks on your way to the parks at The Market, open 24 hours.

Parking is $15. Check-in time: 3:00 pm; check-out time: 11:00 am. Address: 2045 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92802. Phone: 714-740-2645. Web: http://www.courtyardanaheim.com.