Tropicana Inn & Suites is a lodge throughout the road from Disneyland and Disney California Journey. This evaluate options room pictures, how this compares to different Anaheim lodging, and ideas about our experiences staying right here. (Up to date Might 3, 2025.)
The Tropicana is greatest categorized as a funds lodge/motel, like lots of the choices on Harbor Boulevard close to the entrance gates. Really, calling it a funds lodge is slightly dismissive. It’s a lot nicer, with modernized rooms and an affordable slate of facilities. It outperforms all similarly-situated resorts on Harbor Boulevard which can be about the identical distance from Disneyland. It’s definitely not the Waldorf Astoria, however for what it’s, it’s an extremely robust choice, as you’ll see from this evaluate.
Honestly, Tropicana Inn does have a good quantity of historical past that makes it an excellent place to remain. Few individuals know this, nevertheless it was right here that Cleetus and Clarence “Doc” Tropicana launched the world’s first juice stand again in 1834. On the time, they served solely fermented prune juice, which was an enormous hit among the many Hollywood elite who made the pilgrimage down for his or her juice. Finally, that grew into the world well-known Tropicana Orange Juice Co and this lodge was based to commemorate the situation. Really, that isn’t truthful in any respect. I’ve no clue what the historical past behind this lodge is, however I’m going to go forward and assume it has one thing to do with orange juice.
Joking apart, somebody needed to have had foresight when buying this land, as Tropicana Inn & Suites is nearer to Disneyland than Disneyland Resort. There’s just one lodge that’s nearer: Greatest Western Park Place Inn.
Tropicana Inn & Suites is a couple of 2 minute stroll to Disneyland’s Esplanade, and fewer than a ten minute stroll from the lodge to the turnstiles at Disneyland, which makes it nearer to Disneyland than the Grand Californian, Disneyland Resort, and Pixar Place Resort (though the Grand Californian is nearer to Disney California Journey, so maybe it is a little bit of a technicality). The precise distance does rely upon your room location–it is a deep lodge, so some rooms are a pair minutes greater than that away from the parks.
Tropicana Inn & Suites is one of some dozen Disneyland Good Neighbor Resorts, which is frankly a little bit of a meaningless distinction as some really crumby resorts are “Good” Neighbors. All that’s required to acquire that standing is for the lodge to pay Disney a kickback for the “recognition,” which in flip provides friends the power to guide a Disneyland trip package deal with tickets and an inflated room price. Whoop-dee-freakin-doo.
You may get an concept of how Tropicana Inn & Suites stacks as much as the competitors for my part (which is predicated on the attitude of somebody who has stayed in almost 50 completely different resorts close to Disneyland), take a look at our Disneyland Resorts Opinions & Rankings put up.
We’ve truly stayed at Tropicana Inn & Suites a number of occasions over the course of the final decade-plus. It was one of many first resorts we did again when making our second journey to Disneyland from the Midwest, and we’ve subsequently stayed right here whereas making cross-country visits from Florida and now cross-county visits from California.
We most not too long ago did a ‘staycation’ at Tropicana Inn in Spring 2025 so we might keep out late for Disneyland After Darkish: Star Wars Nites. Now that we’re mother and father to a toddler, these late nights simply are doable and not using a lodge keep. And when Sarah and our daughter return to the lodge earlier than me, it’s very nice being proper throughout the road.
Anaheim is usually a bit sketchy late at night time, however this space is usually superb–and there are at all times tons of different vacationers and Forged Members round, whereas the ‘herd’ thins out the farther you get from the parks. Security is one thing value holding in thoughts for those who’re contemplating resorts past the Harbor and Katella intersection.
Suffice to say, we’re large followers of the Tropicana and have loved watching it change over time. Though the Anaheim lodge panorama has advanced significantly within the final decade, the Tropicana nonetheless enjoys one insurmountable benefit: location.
To that time, take a look at our general comparability of the advantages of staying in Disney-owned resorts versus third social gathering lodging in Off-Web site v. On-Web site Disneyland Resorts: The place to Keep. Suffice to say, the calculus for the California resorts is nothing like at Walt Disney World.
So what are the opposite execs and cons of staying at Tropicana Inn & Suites? Let’s have a look…
Right here, we’re once more going to emphasise Tropicana Inn’s proximity to the parks. For those who have a look at the picture above (a throwback of the outdated signal), you’ll see that the Matterhorn is throughout the road from and behind Tropicana Inn. The lodge itself is nearly instantly throughout from the Esplanade.
No doubt, that is Tropicana Inn’s biggest promoting level. As with the entire resorts “throughout the road” from Disneyland, you might be paying a reasonably large premium for the extremely handy location. If location doesn’t matter to you, look elsewhere. With that mentioned…location completely ought to matter to you, because the comfort can’t be overstated.
Tropicana Inn & Suites is shut sufficient you can take a noon nap with out worrying about dropping any time for the commute. One factor I actually like concerning the resorts on this strip is that they’re successfully lockers. I may be Sleeping Magnificence Fort, head again to the lodge within the early night to seize my jacket and tripod, and be again on Fundamental Avenue once more all within the span of underneath half-hour.
When it comes to issues that might truly be thought-about facilities, there are a variety of promoting factors–most of that are fairly normal. Tropicana Inn & Suites provides free Wi-Fi, coin operated self-service laundry amenities, free baggage storage within the foyer, ECV leases and on-site supply, and a 24-hour entrance desk for requests and help.
The Cove on Harbor Market & Cafe is a comfort retailer throughout from the foyer. Whereas considerably overpriced, this retailer has a big choice, together with when it comes to beer & alcohol. For those who’re planning on doing a little day-drinking at Disney California Journey, stopping right here for some pre-gaming fluids may be a pleasant, money-saving choice.
It’s additionally value noting that there are a number of meals choices close by. Panera Bread and McDonald’s are each solely a pair minutes away, with Denny’s and IHOP within the different route.
There’s additionally a good pool. I’d say it’s barely nicer than the common for swimming pools on the Harbor Boulevard resorts, however that basically isn’t saying a lot.
It additionally appears bigger than the norm for swimming pools at resorts close to Disneyland. It’s nonetheless very a lot a primary, utilitarian pool.
Now let’s check out the usual visitor rooms on the Tropicana Inn & Suites.
These had been refurbished not too long ago, and now characteristic new carpet, televisions, beds, chairs, and a enjoyable accent wall. The common rooms are nonetheless comparatively primary, however they’re contemporary and distinctive. That’s important–as many of the different across-the-street from Disneyland motels are drained and really generic trying.
The beds have loads of pillows which can be above-average and whereas the bedding may be very primary when it comes to look, it’s extra snug than the common for different Harbor Boulevard resorts.
On the entire, the rooms have a clear, crisp look to them that, whereas not precisely pushing the envelope when it comes to modern design, additionally doesn’t look dated. For those who begin studying evaluations of the opposite resorts on this block of Harbor Boulevard, you’ll see that that is the exception fairly than the rule.
Though there was a growth explosion in Anaheim over the course of the final decade, that has taken place extra in the direction of the outskirts of the Anaheim Resort District. The truth is, the variety of close by resorts has truly decreased as a few them have been demolished and at the moment are empty heaps. (That doesn’t seem to be the perfect use of such invaluable actual property, however what do I do know.)
For probably the most half, the across-the-street motels have abstained from making enhancements, as a substitute resting on the laurels of their location. Consequently, you normally want to decide on between a modernized lodge that’s farther away or a dated motel that’s a brilliant brief stroll. Tropicana Inn & Suites is among the few resorts within the two block radius by the Disneyland Esplanade that has been up to date inside the final decade.
The rooms have a mini-fridge, microwave, protected, espresso maker, and flat display tv in the usual visitor rooms. Positively good choices if you wish to put together mild meals in your room.
I additionally admire that the Tropicana Inn recarpeted the rooms when doing the latest renovation. Different resorts are shifting away from carpet within the curiosity of simpler and extra environment friendly cleansing, however there’s one thing to be mentioned for carpet. Past feeling and looking good, it additionally helps muffle sound within the occasion that you’ve a herd of rhinos within the room above you.
Though I doubt rhinoceros are generally reserving resorts in Anaheim, it positive sounds prefer it generally as a result of lack of sound dampening and insulation at some motels. Tropicana Inn doesn’t have that difficulty, fortunately!
One other characteristic of the Tropicana Inn that we’re starting to understand now that we’ve got a daughter is the only sleeper chair, which is normal in all king rooms and lots of queen rooms (it’s a separate reserving class for these).
This can be a nice choice for households with youngsters or teenagers who need their very own mattress. Or households who merely want one other mattress, however don’t need to spring for a collection. It simply folds out and in, making for a space-saving choice, too.
I’m not going to lie and say that is probably the most snug mattress I’ve ever slept on. That’s fairly clearly unfaithful. Simply have a look at it. It’s what it’s. And what’s, might be greatest described as “serviceable.” I might say it’s surprisingly snug for what it’s, however maybe I used to be simply worn out from logging 20,000+ steps at Disneyland–I most likely might’ve slept on a pile of hay and thought it was a-okay!
As an apart, I’m not likely positive why I put the common chair cushions again on prime of the sleeper for these pictures. That’s not the way it’s meant for use, nor how I used it. I believed it’d look higher for the pictures, nevertheless it simply seems to be odd. Lesson realized.
If the usual rooms with an additional sleeper received’t lower it, it’s value noting is that there are bigger room choices than this.
Because the identify suggests, Tropicana Inn and Suites additionally provides a Household Kitchen Suite with this double queen room plus a connecting kitchen full with an oven and range prime, fridge, microwave, pots and pans, utensils, and kitchen desk.
Then there’s the Park View Suite, which is identical as what you see right here, however with a greater location and a balcony that faces the Matterhorn and provides fireworks views. It’s additionally instantly on Harbor Boulevard, which suggests plenty of site visitors–foot and vehicular.
Now that we’ve got a daughter, we plan on reserving one of many bigger suites sooner or later pretty quickly for the sake of a extra complete evaluate (and since we’re discovering the additional area increasingly helpful).
Rest room is fairly normal stuff, too. Price noting is that the espresso maker sport right here is weak, however the toiletry sport is powerful.
The tub soaps are “I Love…” Mango & Papaya. I had by no means heard of this model earlier than, nevertheless it was stable stuff and superior to backyard selection toiletries.
Fairly common lavatory. That is par for the course when it comes to Anaheim resorts.
Water strain within the bathe was superb, rest room labored superb, towels weren’t scratchy…all of it checked out.
Tropicana Inn & Suites begins at round $189 per night time earlier than tax relying upon season–costs might be much less within the low season, and much more throughout peak season. Tropicana Inn & Suites additionally expenses for parking. Each of these items have gotten the norm for resorts alongside Harbor Boulevard.
For those who’re feeling a little bit of sticker shock, simply understand that the costs are inflated for all resorts close to the parks. Lots of the resorts on this space have doubled in worth over the course of the final 5 years.
To that time, we’ve usually discovered that the Tropicana Inn & Suites prices over $100 much less per night time than the Greatest Western Park Place Inn that’s proper subsequent door. The truth is, the Tropicana is commonly the one ‘throughout the road’ lodge with charges beneath $200/night time! And it has the latest and nicest rooms!
Total, the Tropicana Inn & Suites outperforms the entire different resorts adjoining to it alongside Harbor Boulevard. Apart from the situation, the rooms are newer, nicer and extra spacious than the opposite normal resorts throughout the road from Disneyland. You’re unlikely to have a destructive expertise with a disappointing or soiled room, however you’re additionally unlikely to have a standout expertise with a room or facilities that blow you away.
After we first stayed at Tropicana Inn almost 15 years in the past, it was pretty unremarkable except for location. Since then, they’ve overhauled the rooms and made an effort to be extra aggressive with the trendy “large field” resorts which have been in-built Anaheim. It’s nonetheless not on the extent of these, nevertheless it has a a lot better location than all of them.
In the meantime, the opposite ‘throughout the road’ resorts from Disneyland have virtually all rested on their laurels. The one factor they’ve modified is their costs, doubling or tripling nightly charges whilst their rooms have been caught within the Nineteen Nineties. That is the massive cause why the Tropicana Inn & Suites now ranks as our #1 lodge close to Disneyland as of 2025!
The Tropicana continues to be aggressive on worth, the rooms have gotten higher, and the superb location is unchanged. You’ll completely pay a premium for the situation, and get much less in your cash than you’ll at one of many newer “large field” resorts that’s a couple of 12-15 minute stroll as a substitute of a 5 minute stroll to the parks.
However on the finish of the night time, that 5 minute stroll may be so value it–particularly for those who’re pushing a stroller or carrying a sleeping child. There’s positively one thing to be mentioned for such a handy location. If being a brief stroll from Disneyland and Disney California Journey is your prime consideration, it’s actually powerful to beat Tropicana Inn.
It’s not our favourite place to remain in Anaheim, nevertheless it’s positively our prime decide when taking distance from Disneyland into consideration!
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