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Our top choices for Santa Ana family-friendly hotels

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.
A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee-related items.
A breakfast bar with labeled sections for cereal, fruit, and yogurt.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower, white sink, and a large mirror.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG
Lyon Street
AED 463
AED 524 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a sign indicating it is a 'Best Western Plus' hotel.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, shaded by large umbrellas, and surrounded by palm trees and a hedge.
A modern lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.

2. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Santa Ana
AED 416
AED 471 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and a pool in the background.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and seating areas.
A hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and multiple balconies.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by a fence and overlooking a multi-story building.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport
Santa Ana
  • Family fun with outdoor pool, splash-worthy activities, and thoughtful amenities near Orange County hotspots.
AED 359
AED 406 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport
A multi-story hotel with outdoor seating areas featuring wicker furniture and a central fire feature.
A modern bar area with a wooden counter, orange bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel entrance with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a parking lot.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport
Santa Ana
AED 336
AED 380 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a flower bed.
A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of liquor bottles and glasses.
A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a multi-story building with balconies.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County
Santa Ana
AED 443
AED 501 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County
Coffee shop
Lobby
Room
Fitness facility

6. Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Santa Ana
AED 479
AED 541 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
A stone fire pit surrounded by palm trees and chairs in an outdoor seating area.
A gift shop with a Pepsi refrigerator, shelves with various items, and a glass display case with knick-knacks.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a view of a balcony with flowers.
A panoramic view of a hotel room with a living area, bedroom, and kitchenette.

7. MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Santa Ana
  • Family fun with free amenities—explore sunny beaches from this kid-friendly hotel.
AED 340
AED 385 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
A modern living area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and shelves.
A modern dining area with a long table, white chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a sofa, a TV, a window with curtains, and a view of trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wardrobe, and a large window with a view of buildings.

8. City Express by Marriott Santa Ana/Orange County Airport

City Express by Marriott Santa Ana/Orange County Airport
Santa Ana
AED 404
AED 457 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
City Express by Marriott Santa Ana/Orange County Airport
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A reception area with a dark wooden desk, a coffee machine, and a clock on the wall.
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and a vanity with a sink and mirror.
A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a covered outdoor area, and a parking lot.

9. Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA
Santa Ana
AED 294
AED 343 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of a water body and buildings.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and large windows offering a city view.
A modern hotel room with a sofa set, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a toilet.

10. voco Orange County - Airport by IHG

voco Orange County - Airport by IHG
Santa Ana
AED 466
AED 528 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
voco Orange County - Airport by IHG
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Santa Ana

Breakfast included
Pool
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Santa Ana

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and a pool in the background.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and seating areas.
A Comfort Inn & Suites with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by a fence and overlooking a multi-story building.

Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport
Santa Ana
AED 359
AED 406 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport
A modern bar area with a wooden counter, orange bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.
A hotel entrance with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a parking lot.
A multi-story hotel with outdoor seating areas featuring wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport
Santa Ana
AED 336
AED 380 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport
A stone fire pit surrounded by palm trees and chairs in an outdoor seating area.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, kitchenette, and a television.
A panoramic view of a hotel room with a living area, bedroom, and kitchenette.
A gift shop with a Pepsi refrigerator, shelves with various items, and a glass display case with knick-knacks.

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Santa Ana
AED 340
AED 385 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
A multi-level hotel atrium with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and indoor seating areas.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone floor.
A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer and keyboard, and a large decorative vase.
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central water feature, seating areas, and balconies.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport
Santa Ana
AED 434
AED 491 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of a water body and buildings.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and large windows offering a city view.
A modern hotel room with a sofa set, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A gym with treadmills, weight benches, and a squat rack.

voco Orange County - Airport by IHG

voco Orange County - Airport by IHG
Santa Ana
AED 466
AED 528 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
voco Orange County - Airport by IHG
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Santa Ana

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and a pool in the background.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and seating areas.
A Comfort Inn & Suites with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by a fence and overlooking a multi-story building.

Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport
Santa Ana
AED 359
AED 406 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport
A modern bar area with a wooden counter, orange bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.
A hotel entrance with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a parking lot.
A multi-story hotel with outdoor seating areas featuring wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport
Santa Ana
AED 336
AED 380 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport
A stone fire pit surrounded by palm trees and chairs in an outdoor seating area.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, kitchenette, and a television.
A panoramic view of a hotel room with a living area, bedroom, and kitchenette.
A gift shop with a Pepsi refrigerator, shelves with various items, and a glass display case with knick-knacks.

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Santa Ana
AED 340
AED 385 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
A multi-level hotel atrium with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and indoor seating areas.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone floor.
A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer and keyboard, and a large decorative vase.
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central water feature, seating areas, and balconies.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport
Santa Ana
AED 434
AED 491 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of a water body and buildings.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and large windows offering a city view.
A modern hotel room with a sofa set, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A gym with treadmills, weight benches, and a squat rack.

voco Orange County - Airport by IHG

voco Orange County - Airport by IHG
Santa Ana
AED 466
AED 528 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
voco Orange County - Airport by IHG
A kitchenette with a microwave, hot water bottles, and a coffee machine.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a staircase to an upper level, and a sign welcoming smart travelers.
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a modern orange accent wall.
A pool area with a fenced deck, surrounded by a white fence, and a building with a red roof in the background.

Motel 6 Irvine - Orange County Airport

Motel 6 Irvine - Orange County Airport
Santa Ana
AED 264
AED 299 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Motel 6 Irvine - Orange County Airport
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a large window with curtains, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a tiled floor.
A room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a plant.
A hotel lobby with a mural of a mountain landscape, a coffee machine, a potted plant, and a promotional stand.
A kitchen with a coffee machine, a window with curtains, and a mural on the wall.

Rodeway Inn Santa Ana - Garden Grove

Rodeway Inn Santa Ana - Garden Grove
Santa Ana
AED 396
AED 451 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Rodeway Inn Santa Ana - Garden Grove
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Top Santa Ana Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection

Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay, amazing staff."
OSCAR LOPEZ 4-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection
Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms, the pool was extremely over crowded. Seems like they should have a guest limit enforced. Other than that it was a clean, very nice hotel. The restaurant was good. The buffet was delicious. Im happy with the stay."
Julissa 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Hilton Anaheim
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

10/10 Excellent
"Staff is friendly and helpful. Short Lyft ride from the tram station the Artic in Anaheim and to Disneyland. The housekeepers are trustworthy and super respectful and nice."
Celestina 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South

Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South

10/10 Excellent
"We were only there one night but the hotel was perfect. It’s conveniently located near Disneyland and there is a shuttle to and from the property to the parks."
renee c 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Easy check in, clean room, great free breakfast, and it is only a 9 minute walk to Disneyland."
Mrs. Bianca 4-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
The Maya

The Maya

8/10 Good
"Loved the vibe and the beautiful views. Great atmosphere! Nice to have a balcony."
catherina 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
The Maya
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn

8/10 Good
"The staff very helpful breakfast excellent only issue was that we had ants in our room the cleaning staff had their carts blocking the walkways and my husband is in wheelchair one other thing we paid for parking and the hotel shared parking with a restaurant we were unable to find handicapped parking Other than that loved our stay"
Danette 4-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn

Frequently asked questions

What's Santa Ana like for family-friendly vacations?
If you've been thinking about a trip with your kids, the historic destination of Santa Ana is a good choice. The exciting theme parks, beaches, and excursions are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Arrange a flight into John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is the closest airport, or Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal), which is located 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from the city center.
What's the best place to stay when traveling with kids to Santa Ana?
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels is a hotel with an outdoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your family trip include Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport and Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Santa Ana?
The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 74°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 58°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Ana is 12 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Santa Ana?
While you and your family are vacationing in Santa Ana, you might want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Santa Ana Zoo and The Observatory. Make sure you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area like Anaheim Convention Center, Disney California Adventure® Park, and Disneyland® Resort.
What's the best way for us to get around Santa Ana?
To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center. Santa Ana might not have very many public transit options to choose from so consider renting a car to explore more.

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