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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 modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a blue sofa, a colorful striped rug, and a large window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower, white sink, and a large mirror.
A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee-related items.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG
Lyon Street
NT$3,632
NT$4,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower.
A hotel room with a desk, a television, a lamp, a chair, and a minibar.
A pier with a red-roofed building, extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it.
A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment.

2. Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
Santa Ana
NT$3,983
NT$4,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A modern lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a sign indicating it is a 'Best Western Plus' hotel.
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a covered grill.

3. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Santa Ana
NT$3,612
NT$4,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 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.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and seating areas.

4. 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.
NT$3,114
NT$3,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport
Santa Ana
NT$2,916
NT$3,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport
Coffee shop
Lobby
Fitness facility
Lobby

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

Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Santa Ana
NT$4,154
NT$4,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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 spacious interior with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a fireplace, and a dining area with natural light.
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.
NT$2,952
NT$3,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a flower bed.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a multi-story building with balconies.
A television displaying a Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a view of the building's exterior.
A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County
Santa Ana
NT$3,842
NT$4,349 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County
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.

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

City Express by Marriott Santa Ana/Orange County Airport
Santa Ana
NT$3,505
NT$3,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
City Express by Marriott 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 sofa set, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and large windows offering a city view.
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
NT$4,046
NT$4,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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 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.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and seating areas.

Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport
Santa Ana
NT$3,114
NT$3,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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
NT$2,916
NT$3,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 spacious interior with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a fireplace, and a dining area with natural light.
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
NT$2,952
NT$3,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
A multi-level hotel atrium with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and indoor seating areas.
A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer and keyboard, and a large decorative vase.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone floor.
A spacious lobby with a grey sectional sofa set, two round coffee tables, and a patterned carpet.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport
Santa Ana
NT$3,762
NT$4,259 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 sofa set, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and large windows offering a city view.
A gym with treadmills, weight benches, and a squat rack.

voco Orange County - Airport by IHG

voco Orange County - Airport by IHG
Santa Ana
NT$4,046
NT$4,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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 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.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and seating areas.

Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport
Santa Ana
NT$3,114
NT$3,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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
NT$2,916
NT$3,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 spacious interior with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a fireplace, and a dining area with natural light.
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
NT$2,952
NT$3,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
A multi-level hotel atrium with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and indoor seating areas.
A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer and keyboard, and a large decorative vase.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone floor.
A spacious lobby with a grey sectional sofa set, two round coffee tables, and a patterned carpet.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport
Santa Ana
NT$3,762
NT$4,259 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 sofa set, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and large windows offering a city view.
A gym with treadmills, weight benches, and a squat rack.

voco Orange County - Airport by IHG

voco Orange County - Airport by IHG
Santa Ana
NT$4,046
NT$4,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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 well-maintained courtyard with a central pathway, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and trees.
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a modern orange accent wall.

Motel 6 Irvine - Orange County Airport

Motel 6 Irvine - Orange County Airport
Santa Ana
NT$2,289
NT$2,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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 hotel lobby with a large window, a wooden reception desk, and a wall-mounted display of brochures.
A room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a plant.
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
NT$3,429
NT$3,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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
"Good proximity to Disney, easy 10 minute walk. Lots of choices for room service and the breakfast choice was great. Staff were super friendly and helpful."
Skye 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

8/10 Good
"I stayed one night because I went to a concert at the House of Blues down the street. It was fine for a one night stay, but if I had to stay any longer I wouldn't stay here. The room was tiny even though it's supposed to be handicap accessible. The hotel just seems really run down and old."
Tracy 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was super friendly upon arrival. The rooms were clean and spacious. Also the parks were just a short walk away! Would definitely stay here again"
Lisette 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
The Maya

The Maya

10/10 Excellent
"Great view and great staff overall excellent hotel to stay to relax and enjoy Long Beach"
Jennifer 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
The Maya
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

10/10 Excellent
"Loved it, very clean, very good environment"
Natasha 4-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

8/10 Good
"The room was very clean, and the staff was helpful whenever i interacted with them. I would definitely stay here again."
Michael 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn

8/10 Good
"Nice breakfast. Clean rooms."
Eldrick 4-night trip
Posted 7 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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