We stayed at this hotel from July 12 - 26, 2008 and could not have been happier. We are a family of four; two parents, accompanied by our 17 and 19 year old kids. We stayed in one of the bi-level units with two bedrooms - one in the loft, and one on the main floor. Having two complete bathrooms was wonderful, as was the fact that our two teens each had their own bed (bunkbeds) without using the sofabed in the living room. The suite was very clean, and well-equipped with a full kitchen and three televisions! All buildings were clean and well-maintained, and the grounds were well manicured and attractive. We had a lemon tree outside our door! The fact that the pool is open 24 hours is also a bonus, and the pool is clean and well looked after. The location is great - about a 10 minute walk to Disneyland, and across the street from the new Gardenwalk complex, We did drive to Disneyland some days, as we had purchased our passes through CAA (Canadian version of AAA) and they included free parking, but it was an easy walk in a very safe neighborhood. The breakfast buffet was well prepared, clean, well maintained and more than adequate with everything you can imagine or want for breakfast. Not fancy - but substantial. I used the laundry facilities, and the appliances were clean and inexpensive - $1.25 for a wash cycle, and the same for a drying cycle. All staff at this location were extremely friendly, efficient, professional, clean, and well-groomed. Parking was never an issue - if returning late in the evening, it was not always possible to park directly in front of our building, but the greatest distance we had to walk was not more than 10 - 12 parking spaces away. Having the larger physical space of a suite, and not just a hotel room, for a two week time period was absolutely invaluable to the enjoyment of our vacation. We would absolutely stay at this hotel again.

We booked this following the good reviews on Trip Advisor... don't be fooled - it is awful, we expect something a lot better with the Marriott name. Rooms are extremely dated, not particularly clean, dark, dingy, very thin walls and no in-room safe. Didn't feel particularly secure there. Within 5 minutes of checking-in, we were making enquiries with other hotels in the area, unfortunately all fully booked. :-( Breakfast - awful. Extremely crowded, not a great selection on offer, poor quality, had the feeling of a Butlins camp from about 40 years ago. For the same money, stay the at Doubletree instead!

I am a travel agent of 20 years experience from Launceston, Tasmania, Australia and I cannot recommend this accommodation highly enough. As a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children ages 11/8/6yrs), this property offered everything we could have wanted. We stayed here for 14 nights 08-22June 2008, in a 2 Bedroom Kids Penthouse Suite - Room 1022.
The main bedroom is located upstairs on a mezzanine floor. King size Bed, plenty of room, TV and ensuite. As this room is open i.e. no door at the top of the stairs and a half height wall looking down onto the living area, the nightlight on the stairs took a couple of nights to get used to, but this was very minor.
The 2nd bedroom downstairs consisted of a double bunk bed double bed on the bottom and single bed on top, ensuite and TV. Our 3 children shared this room and we had no problems whatsoever. In the living room, yet another TV, overhead fan, lounge suite, that can be made into a sofa bed, fire place. Kitchen facilities is more than adequate. Large refrigerator, microwave, cutlery, crockery etc. Rooms were very well kept, extremely clean, with daily service. Also units are air-conditioned. The mini market was a godsend for late night snacks/drinks. The property was very clean and the children loved the pool. I would probably say the pool would be approx 15metres long x 4metres wide, and ample seating in a fenced off area. There is also a basketball court. My wife utilised the coin operated laundry and had no complaints. Breakfast was very good, from fully cooked breakfast, bacon, eggs, cereals to making your own waffles (as per other reviews, I would suggest early seating). Wednesday nights also had the resort putting on free hotdogs / crisps /fruit /fries etc, for a late afternoon/evening snack. This generally filled us up and wasquite adequate as an evening meal. There is an internet access in the lounge area off the main reception area. This worked very well.
Staff are extremely courteous / helpful, with nothing a problem from ordering a taxi, to encashment of travellers cheques.
The property is situated approximately an easy 15 minute walk from Disneyland. Our 6 year old had no trouble walking this at all, even after a long day at Disneyland, to then walking to Harbour Boulevard for a meal in the evening. Although I must say, when we were in the USA it was hot, averaging around 90F daily, approx 32C, and with walking around Disneyland, standing in constant queues, the ART (Disney Shuttle) was a godsend to know that we could sit down and enjoy the short ride to the hotel.
The ART is good value, a day ticket is priced at USD3.00 per adult and USD1.00 per child..I think that was the split as our price was USD11.00 for unlimited travel on this service, as our 11 year old was priced as an adult. The first couple of days to Disneyland we did the usual and stayed all day, but it was hopelessly crowded, with rides in excess of 70minute waiting time. The fastpass proved extremely popular as well, although you can only fastpass one ride at a time. If travelling in summer and especially with children, I would recommend catching the ART to Disneyland in the morning, enjoying a few hours at the parks, then returning to the hotel for a swim, rest until mid/late evening and then returning back to the park. This worked very well for us and the children were more relaxed this way. The ART runs every half hour - bus number 7.
To the left of the resort on the corner of Clementine Street and I think Katela Avenue, a wonderful eating place is the Cheescake Factory. We can highly recommend this eatery. This place gets packed meals are huge and worth the price tag. A dinner here costs approx USD80.00 for the five us..We had 3 adult size meals and 2 children meals, my wife a couple of wines, me a couple of beers and the children free refills of soft drink. Meals are either Burgers or if craving non fast food, pasta / steaks etc. As stated all meals are huge, good atmosphere, but get in early, you may have to wait awhile for a table.
I can thorughly recommend this property to everyone and would have no hesitation in selling it to my clients. Loved it

Anahiem resident inn maingate
Date June 2008
Reviewer Australia, Victoria
This was our second time to Disney land and our first stay at the Resident Inn Maingate. Last time we stayed at a much more expensive hotel in Disneyland, although nice, the rooms were very small. We found this hotel, very accomating for a family of four. we had the two bedroom loft room which was not only very spacious, but also offered two bathrooms, which was great since we have two teenagers. our room also had a view of the Disney land fireworks which we enjoyed watching from our room.
It was only a 10min walk to Disneyland which we enjoyed for the exercise. We also felt very safe walking at night, which is important. we walked quicker than waiting for the bus.
Garden Grove is just up the road which offers some good restuarants and lovely shops. we especially enjoyed the cheese cake factory and california Pizza. both offered good choices at reasonable prices. Lots of healthy options.
The free breakfast offered by the Hotel had good choices, of hot and cold food and fresh fruit.
The staff were always helpful and friendly.
the pool was great and open 24hours. very clean, with pleny of towels always on hand and nice comfy chairs to sit on.
We would definately stay here again if we ever get the chance to come back.