Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Step into a world of luxury at a hotel that embodies grandeur at every corner—offering premium accommodations and Craftsman-style elegance, complemented by Disney’s exceptional service and meticulous attention to detail. Guests can indulge in remarkable amenities and exquisite dining options, all while benefiting from the hotel's convenient location near Disney California Adventure Park. This is the perfect way to experience exhilarating days at the parks!

Pros:

  • private entrance to DCA & DTD

  • character dining on site

  • several food options

  • club level room option

Cons:

  • rooms feel dated

  • cost

Dining

  • Table-Service Dining

    • Napa Rose

    • Hearthstone Lounge

    • Storyteller’s Cafe

  • Quick Service Dining

    • GCH Craftsman Grill

    • Grand Californian Great Hall Cart

  • Other Dining

    • GCH Craftsman Bar

    • In-Room dining

    • Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures

Recreation

  • Pool

    • 3 themed Pools

    • 1 water slide

  • Seasonal live music and activities

  • Fitness Center

  • Tenaya Stone Spa

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Hearthstone Lounge
King Room with Sleeper chair and daybed
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Storytellers Cafe
Suite sitting area
Club Level lounge
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History

The Grand Californian Hotel & Spa opened on January 2, 2001 as part of the Disney California Adventure expansion. It’s the only Disneyland Resort that is originally built and operated by The Walt Disney Company. A Disney Vacation Club expansion opened in 2009.

The resort was designed with elements of the Craftsman style to evoke the feel of National Park lodges in the Wester United States, particularly the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park and the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park.

The Grand Californian Hotel & Spa was designed by Peter Dominick of the Urban Design Group Inc who also designed Disney’s Wilderness Lodge at the Walt Disney World Resort. They share many thematic elements.