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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 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
NT$3,823
NT$4,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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.
A modern lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, shaded by large umbrellas, and surrounded by palm trees and a hedge.

2. 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 19 - Oct 20
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower.
A pier with a red-roofed building, extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it.
A hotel room with a desk, a television, a lamp, a chair, and a minibar.
A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment.

3. 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
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.

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 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 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
Fitness facility
Lobby
Room

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 Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a flower bed.
A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature.
A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of liquor bottles and glasses.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a multi-story building with balconies.

7. 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 4 - Oct 5
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County
A stone fire pit surrounded by palm trees and chairs in an outdoor seating area.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a view of a balcony with flowers.
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.

8. 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 modern living area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and shelves.
A hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a sofa, a TV, a window with curtains, and a view of trees.
A modern dining area with a long table, white chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
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 11 - Oct 12
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 hotel room with a large bed, a view of high-rise buildings, and a window with curtains.
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
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 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
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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
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 panoramic view of a hotel room with a living area, bedroom, and kitchenette.
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.

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 multi-level hotel lobby with a central water feature, seating areas, and balconies.
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 hotel room with a large bed, a view of high-rise buildings, and a window with curtains.
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
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 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
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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
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 panoramic view of a hotel room with a living area, bedroom, and kitchenette.
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.

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 multi-level hotel lobby with a central water feature, seating areas, and balconies.
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 hotel room with a large bed, a view of high-rise buildings, and a window with curtains.
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
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 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.
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
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 room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a plant.
A hotel lobby with a large window, a wooden reception desk, and a wall-mounted display of brochures.
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

Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

10/10 Excellent
"Excelente ubicacion, limpieza y habitaciones modernas"
Jorge 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hilton Anaheim
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South

Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South

10/10 Excellent
"It was amazing very nice staff and helpful. Free breakfast which is amazing and very delicious. Will be returning for sure"
Zachary 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent"
Michelle 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Knott's Hotel

Knott's Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Second time staying for Disney land and I will stay here every time moving forward. Always such a good stay. Staff is so accommodating"
Brittany 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Knott's Hotel
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"It's an older hotel, but would choose to stay here again and again. The staff knows their stuff. The shuttle is so worth it. The rooms were clean and very happy."
Stacy 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the air conditioning was good. Water pressure in shower was also good. It is a good deal for the price and walking distance to Disneyland Park."
Sandra 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection

Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Great"
Diana 6-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection

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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