Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hawaiian Gardens by IHG
22434 Norwalk Blvd, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716, Hawaiian Gardens, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hawaiian Gardens is a newer-build, 3-star budget-to-midscale hotel situated on Norwalk Blvd in Hawaiian Gardens, California, positioned within driving distance of several major Southern California attractions. The property offers practical amenities including complimentary breakfast, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and in-room microwaves. Guest feedback describes the rooms as clean and comfortable, reflecting the building's relatively recent construction. While there is no full-service restaurant on site, the free breakfast serves as the primary dining option, supplemented by nearby restaurants and shopping within the surrounding area. Its location puts guests roughly 7km from Knott's Berry Farm and around 13-14km from the Disneyland Resort complex, including Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney District, and the Disneyland Hotel, as well as similar distances to the Aquarium of the Pacific and The Queen Mary in Long Beach. This makes it a reasonably positioned base for multi-attraction Southern California itineraries without being immediately adjacent to any single theme park.
Best for
This hotel suits budget-conscious travelers and families planning to visit multiple Southern California attractions such as Knott's Berry Farm, Disneyland Resort, and the Aquarium of the Pacific, since it sits within a short drive of all of them rather than being tied to just one. The outdoor pool, fitness center, and free breakfast also make it a practical fit for road-trippers and short-stay leisure guests who want functional amenities without resort pricing.
Travel tips
Because the hotel is 13-14km from Disneyland Resort and Knott's Berry Farm is closer at about 7km, plan on driving or ride-hailing rather than walking to any of the theme parks. If you need an early check-in, confirm the specific process and any associated fee directly with the front desk in advance, as guests have reported inconsistent communication about early check-in availability and waitlists. Note that rooms do not include in-room coffee makers, so pack your own instant coffee or tea if that's part of your routine, though a microwave is provided.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the hotel's newer construction, clean and comfortable rooms, pleasant front-desk staff, and convenient location near restaurants, shopping, and major attractions. The free breakfast is generally well received, though a few reviewers describe the hot food items as basic or motel-standard quality. Recurring complaints center on the early check-in process, with multiple guests reporting unclear communication, unexpected fees, and long waits beyond the promised time. Other minor gripes include thin towels, the absence of in-room coffee makers or cups, and less accommodating overnight staff when requesting extra items like pillows.
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