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18+ hotels in Santa Ana, CA — book a room at 18, 19, or 20
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The pitch
Santa Ana is a city that rewards travelers who show up curious. For the eighteen-to-twenty-year-old who wants to book a room, sleep, and see California on their own terms, Santa Ana has quietly, stubbornly said yes — long before the rest of the country caught up.
— HotelsAllow editors
Editors' picks
Four hotels we'd send our friends to.
See all 5 →- 01Pick of the week
Motel 6-Santa Ana, CA
1623 East 1St Streeet 3.6 (492)A top choice for 18-21 year old guests. Disneyland and California Adventure is less than a 15-minute drive from this Santa Ana motel. Guests can enjoy an outdoor hot tub with a furnished patio and rooms with cable TV. Rooms feature air…
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Editors' choiceLaguna Hills Lodge-Irvine Spectrum
23932 Paseo De Valencia 4.3 (2,604)A top choice for 18-21 year old guests. A Mediterranean oasis in the heart of California's Laguna Hills, this hotel features a lush garden setting along with on-site fitness facilities and spacious guestrooms. Start the day at the Laguna Hills Lodge with…
18+ check-inOnline bookingCentral locationfrom$142per nightView dates - 03
Best valueMotel 6-Stanton, CA
7450 Katella Avenue 3.8 (2,631)Perfect for young adult travelers! This Stanton motel is 6 miles from Disneyland, which features rides, dining and entertainment. Guests at the motel can swim in the outdoor pool. Free WiFi is provided in all guest rooms.
18+ check-inOnline bookingCentral locationfrom$71per nightView dates - 04
Traveler pickAyres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo - Lake Forest
28951 Los Alisos Boulevard 4.3 (775)Ideal for college visits and youth travelers. Offering an outdoor pool and a full-service spa, Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo is a boutique-style hotel. Free WiFi access is available. Disneyland is 27 minutes’ drive from this hotel.
18+ check-inOnline bookingCentral locationfrom$174per nightView dates
The first time I checked in without a parent's name on the reservation, I cried a little in the elevator. Good cry.
— Priya K., 19 · South Beach, March 2024
Where to stay
Three neighborhoods, three moods.
01Downtown
The walkable center of the city. Restaurants, transit, and a dense concentration of 18+ hotels.
2 hotelsfrom $71Central
02Near campus
If you're visiting for college, stay close. Quieter, cheaper, and the age policies run younger.
1 hotelsfrom $91Student
03Waterfront
The view side of town. Slightly pricier, but worth it on the right trip.
2 hotelsfrom $111Scenic
College Student Hotels
Perfect for campus visits, college tours, and staying near universities. Ideal for college students
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What Travelers Say About Santa Ana
Sarah J.
Age 19
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