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Anaheim area hotels under $300 a night, Dec 1 to Dec 8, 2026

Updated Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights, Tuesday to Tuesday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 14 of the 35 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $300 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Garden Grove and South Harbor Boulevard: a calmer family compromise, provided you plan the ride to Disney. Buena Park and Knott's Berry Farm: the right base for Knott's, with Disney an outing rather than a doorstep. Platinum Triangle and Angel Stadium: stay for games and concerts, not for effortless Disney days. North Harbor Boulevard and Ball Road: a practical sleep-and-go choice, but check the park route before committing.

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Anaheim area hotels under $300 a night, Dec 1 to Dec 8, 2026

Every rate below was under $300 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Anaheim area under $300 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-12-01, check-out 2026-12-08, 7 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Garden Grove & South Harbor Boulevard; Buena Park & Knott's Berry Farm; Platinum Triangle & Angel Stadium; North Harbor Boulevard & Ball Road. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-01 to 2026-12-08; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (14 of 35 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Garden Grove & South Harbor Boulevard: A calmer family compromise, provided you plan the ride to Disney. Typical $214 a night. Subway: OCTA 43 and weekday 543 run along Harbor, with 54 on Chapman.
  • Buena Park & Knott's Berry Farm: The right base for Knott's, with Disney an outing rather than a doorstep. Typical $164 a night. Subway: OCTA 29/529 serve Beach Boulevard.
  • Platinum Triangle & Angel Stadium: Stay for games and concerts, not for effortless Disney days. Typical $174 a night. Subway: OCTA 50 serves Katella and 57 serves State College.
  • North Harbor Boulevard & Ball Road: A practical sleep-and-go choice, but check the park route before committing. Typical $170 a night. Subway: OCTA 46 runs on Ball.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Century Motel Buena Park Anaheim I-5 — 2-star, independent

2. Best Inn & Suites — 2-star, independent

3. Days Inn by Wyndham Buena Park — 2-star, Days Inn

4. Good Nite Inn Buena Park — 2-star, Good Nite Inns

5. Big A Motel & Suites Near Disneyland Orange County — 2-star, independent

6. Extended Stay America Suites Orange County Katella Ave — 2-star, independent

More hotels in the area (29)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 1 to Dec 8, 2026
  1. Century Motel Buena Park Anaheim I-5, Buena Park & Knott's Berry Farm
    #1 of 6 · Buena Park & Knott's Berry Farm

    Century Motel Buena Park Anaheim I-5

    2-star · Independent

    $70a night · Dec 1 to 8

    A very cheap car-based stop with free parking and in-room appliances. You accept repeated cockroach reports, odors, uneven upkeep and a cash deposit.

    Dec 1 to 8, two adults: $489 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Best Inn & Suites, Buena Park & Knott's Berry Farm
    #2 of 6 · Buena Park & Knott's Berry Farm

    Best Inn & Suites

    2-star · Independent

    $90a night · Dec 1 to 8

    Cheaper Knott's walkability with family-suite options, microwaves and free parking. You accept uneven room upkeep and mattresses; breakfast isn't provided.

    Dec 1 to 8, two adults: $628 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Days Inn by Wyndham Buena Park, Buena Park & Knott's Berry Farm
    #3 of 6 · Buena Park & Knott's Berry Farm

    Days Inn by Wyndham Buena Park

    2-star · Days Inn

    $96a night · Dec 1 to 8

    Cheaper Knott's accommodation with spacious rooms and included parking. You accept uneven upkeep, noise and reported deposit disputes.

    Dec 1 to 8, two adults: $670 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Good Nite Inn Buena Park, Buena Park & Knott's Berry Farm
    #4 of 6 · Buena Park & Knott's Berry Farm

    Good Nite Inn Buena Park

    2-star · Good Nite Inns

    $100a night · Dec 1 to 8

    Clean, cheaper basics with included parking for drivers spending their days out. You accept noise carries; no breakfast or in-room microwave.

    Dec 1 to 8, two adults: $697 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Big A Motel & Suites Near Disneyland Orange County, Platinum Triangle & Angel Stadium
    #5 of 6 · Platinum Triangle & Angel Stadium

    Big A Motel & Suites Near Disneyland Orange County

    2-star · Independent

    $100a night · Dec 1 to 8

    A cheaper, car-based Orange stop with free parking and practical room appliances. You accept inconsistent cleaning and upkeep, plus a cash deposit.

    Dec 1 to 8, two adults: $703 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Extended Stay America Suites Orange County Katella Ave, Platinum Triangle & Angel Stadium
    #6 of 6 · Platinum Triangle & Angel Stadium

    Extended Stay America Suites Orange County Katella Ave

    2-star · Independent

    $103a night · Dec 1 to 8

    Budget self-catering kitchens within walking distance of Honda Center. You accept inconsistent cleaning, hallway odors and dated rooms.

    Dec 1 to 8, two adults: $720 all in for 7 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

14 of 35 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim by IHG · North Harbor Boulevard · 3-star$127/night less than Expedia (38%)

    Axel $419 vs $672 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 8

  2. 2. Hampton Inn & Suites Anaheim Garden Grove · Garden Grove · 3-star$79/night less than Expedia (30%)

    Axel $369 vs $528 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 8

  3. 3. Hilton Buena Park Anaheim · Buena Park · 3-star$65/night less than Expedia (30%)

    Axel $299 vs $429 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 8

  4. 4. Knott's Hotel · Buena Park · 4-star$44/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $286 vs $374 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 8

  5. 5. Hyatt Regency Orange County · Garden Grove · 4-star$57/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $398 vs $513 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 8

  6. 6. Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim · North Harbor Boulevard · 3-star$56/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $419 vs $531 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 8

  7. 7. Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton · Platinum Triangle · 4-star$36/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $273 vs $345 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 8

  8. 8. Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove · Garden Grove · 3-star$45/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $354 vs $445 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 8

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

29 more
  1. 1. Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate · Disneyland Resort · 2-star$121Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  2. 2. Sonesta Anaheim Resort Area · Platinum Triangle · 3-star$27/night less than Expedia (15%)$145Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  3. 3. Super 8 Anaheim Disneyland Drive · North Harbor Boulevard · 2-star$145Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  4. 4. TownePlace Suites By Marriott Anaheim Maingate Near Angel Stadium · Platinum Triangle · 3-star$150Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  5. 5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Anaheim North/Buena Park. · Buena Park · 3-star$151Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  6. 6. Knott's Hotel · Buena Park · 4-star$44/night less than Expedia (23%)$152Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  7. 7. DoubleTree by Hilton Buena Park · Buena Park · 4-star$23/night less than Expedia (13%)$153Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  8. 8. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim by IHG · North Harbor Boulevard · 3-star$127/night less than Expedia (38%)$154Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  9. 9. Courtyard Anaheim Buena Park · Buena Park$157Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  10. 10. Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton · Platinum Triangle · 4-star$36/night less than Expedia (21%)$159Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  11. 11. Hilton Buena Park Anaheim · Buena Park · 3-star$65/night less than Expedia (30%)$162Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  12. 12. Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort · Convention Center · 2-star$168Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  13. 13. ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange · Platinum Triangle · 3-star$17/night less than Expedia (8%)$173Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  14. 14. Sonesta ES Suites Anaheim Resort Area · Platinum Triangle · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (7%)$174Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  15. 15. Sheraton Garden Grove-Anaheim South Hotel · Garden Grove · 3-star$176Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  16. 16. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anaheim At Disneyland Park · North Harbor Boulevard · 2-star$177Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  17. 17. Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove · Garden Grove · 3-star$45/night less than Expedia (20%)$178Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  18. 18. Residence Inn By Marriott Anaheim Resort Area · Garden Grove · 3-star$180Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  19. 19. Hotel 414 Anaheim · North Harbor Boulevard · 2-star$187Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  20. 20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Anaheim-Main Gate Area · Garden Grove · 3-star$188Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  21. 21. Hampton Inn & Suites Anaheim Garden Grove · Garden Grove · 3-star$79/night less than Expedia (30%)$202Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  22. 22. Anaheim Marriott Suites · Garden Grove · 3-star$206Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  23. 23. Ayres Hotel Anaheim · Platinum Triangle · 3-star$20/night less than Expedia (12%)$219Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  24. 24. Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim · North Harbor Boulevard · 3-star$56/night less than Expedia (21%)$219Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  25. 25. Hyatt Regency Orange County · Garden Grove · 4-star$57/night less than Expedia (22%)$227Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  26. 26. Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn · Convention Center · 2-star$231Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  27. 27. Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA · Garden Grove · 3-star$235Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  28. 28. Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South · Garden Grove · 3-star$241Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
  29. 29. Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel · North Harbor Boulevard · 3-star$22/night less than Booking.com (10%)$251Rooms for Dec 1 to 8
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