UPDATED JANUARY 2024. Here at Get Away Today we love exploring all that Orange County has to offer. From two headlining theme parks at Disneyland Resort, thrilling nearby parks like Knott’s Berry Farm, the nearby Universal Studios Hollywood, and back to the Downtown Disney entertainment district, we know narrowing down a hotel is no easy task!

Our team visits Southern California on a regular basis to survey different attractions, hotels and all aspects of SoCal vacations so your trip can be the most magical yet.

For those planning a Disneyland Resort vacation or looking to get away anywhere in Southern California, Get Away Today is your partner in travel and here to help you every step of the way.

Keeping your budget in mind, we group our hotel listings into three categories:

1. Deluxe Property
2. Moderate Property
3. Value Property

This article reviews Ayres Hotel Orange which falls under the Moderate category. Below we’ll discuss our favorite things about the property along with everything you need to know to decide if it is right for you.

The Ayres Hotel Orange is one of a handful of family owned and operated boutique hotels located in Southern California. With a number of amazing features as well as various on site amenities, it is a great choice for your next Southern California vacation.

• Category: Moderate
• Corporate Brand: Ayres Hotels
• Sleeps up To: Four guests
• Transportation: Shuttle service (for a fee), drive or ride share
• Check In/Out Time: 3:00 pm / noon
• Get Away Today Perks:Free parking

Location: Ayres Hotel Orange is about two miles from Disneyland. Most guests will take the ART shuttle that picks up at the hotel approximately every 30 minutes. However, a fair share of guests also will drive themselves or will Uber or Lyft over to the parks. So while this isn't one of the closest hotels near Disneyland, it has its perks!

The Ayres Hotel Orange is also located just about a half mile from The Outlets at Orange. This is a giant outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment district. You'll find everything from casual to sit-down dining. Buffalo Wild Wings, Saddle Ranch Chop House, Rubio's Coastal Grill, Jamba Juice and many more popular restaurants can be found here.

You'll also find a number of high-end outlets like Nordstrom Rack, Saks OFF 5th, Bloomingdale's Outlet and a Neiman Marcus LastCall. If you're looking for something more casual, you'll find a Forever 21, PUMA, Hurley, Gap Outlet and so much more. There's also an AMC movie theater, Dave & Buster's and a Lucky Strike bowling alley. It's a destination in and of itself.

Additionally, the Ayres Hotel Orange is right off of the I-5 Freeway. This makes getting to any nearby attractions a breeze. You're about 15 minutes to Knott's Berry Farm, or about 20 minutes to the beach. You're also in a convenient location to head south to LEGOLAND, SeaWorld or any other San Diego area attraction.

The rooms at the Ayres Hotel Orange could be taken straight from a spa resort. They were inspired by Bali and feel like a sanctuary. If you're looking for a peaceful night after a fun-filled day at Disneyland, this may be the hotel for you.

The rooms at the Ayres Hotel Orange come with either two queen beds or a king bed and a sofa bed. The highlight has to be the signature Ayres Celestial Sleeper beds. Our team has never had a more restful night of sleep

In addition to comfortable bedding, the rooms feature a large workspace, a flat screen TV, an iHome station and more. There's also a microwave, mini fridge and seating area in each room. The bathrooms were totally modern, clean and spacious. It's safe to say that the guest rooms at the Ayres Hotel Orange are not what you would typically expect to find near Disneyland..

As soon as you walk into the lobby at the Ayres, you'll feel like you've entered a spa resort. There is a warm fireplace, beautiful artwork and plenty of seating where you'll actually want to hang out. The hotel also offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and a complimentary daily newspaper.

The Ayres Hotel Orange has a beautiful outdoor swimming pool and spa, which are both heated year-round. There is also an on-site fitness center and small gift shop.

One of our favorite amenities at the Ayres Hotel Orange is their complimentary breakfast. There is a wide variety of both hot and cold breakfast buffet items available. We should also mention that the breakfast room itself is quite lovely. There is a long, dark wood family style table for larger groups with smaller seating areas around. There's also patio seating available if you'd like to enjoy the Southern California weather.

Although the Ayres Hotel Orange doesn't have an on-site restaurant, the ALO by Ayres Hotel is right next door and features one of the most popular Mexican restaurants in Orange County, Anepalco. There's also a Wendy's and Starbucks that are right in front of the hotel as well.

Our most popular package for Disneyland Resort vacations comes with your hotel stay and 3 day park hopper tickets. That way you can explore both theme parks and have extra time to see and do all those extra favorites like shows, entertainment and popular rides.

You can see why the Ayres Hotel Orange is a fantastic family hotel destination near Disneyland that often sells out quickly. If you'd like to book your stay for this property, be sure to check out our Disneyland packages online, or call our vacation specialists at 855-GET-AWAY.