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Anyone planning on staying at Knott's hotel, please be aware they (SIX FLAGS) have changed their reservations policy. Now, all reservations are immediately charged for the first night, and that cost is NON REFUNDABLE. For decades, the first night was not charged until three days prior to arrival. This information is from hotel management, and as of 1 February the policy change is not noted on the hotel or reservations website. So anyone considering staying at Knott's, and if your plans could in any way change, it is now more of risk to make advance reservations than it is to check availability as a walk-in. Last week (January, 2026) I personally made advance reservations for a future visit, as I have for years, that my credit card company flagged as fraudulent because there was no information on the new, immediate charge policy. My credit card was de-activated, I am being issued a new card with a NEW NUMBER that I now must change with every subscription, insurance, utility, and other automatic payment. After 20 years we've been waiting to renew this year's Knott's Pass, which we will now probably not renew; and it's doubtful we will stay at the hotel again. Thank you, Six Flags.

We stayed here as a family and experienced a serious safety concern that was not handled appropriately. The connecting door between rooms had virtually no sound insulation, I could clearly hear the neighboring adults' normal conversation, and the kids screaming and electronics. This was not the other family's fault, but a room quality issue. When I reported it, it was escalated as a security issue anyway. The manager later told me they always suggest guests open the connecting door and use pillows or blankets for sound insulation, which was concerning. More importantly, later that morning we were unable to open our room door to exit for several minutes. We tried repeatedly, a staff member witnessed it, and I called the hotel operator while we were still unable to get out. The door only opened after significant force was used. Being temporarily unable to exit a hotel room, especially while traveling with children, is a serious life-safety issue. Despite this, we were later told there was nothing wrong with the door and were offered only a partial discount. I rarely leave reviews, but I feel it's important to share this so other guests are aware and so this issue is addressed before someone experiences it during an actual emergency.

The Knott's Hotel has wonderful service and couldn't be any more conveniently located to Knott's Berry Farm. The staff are very friendly, kind and professional. The Christmas decor was beautiful. Tip, if you think you can go 2x in a year, get a Knott's Berry Farm Annual Pass and save 15% on you hotel, entrance, food and gifts/souvenirs.

Obviously a great location to the park, but the park does not open that early, so you could probably stay elsewhere if you don't mind a little risk for how close you can park. Hotel was pretty and well maintained. Service was excellent. Room was lovely and the furnishings were well thought out, a single queen, but very small. Be aware the balconies are fake for photos, there are actually no balconies. Only real complaint, would NEVER pay for the early arrival again, as was charged, but never notified it was approved. Also, the buffet is okay, but no more than Denny's quality, we would rather pay for the real breakfast menu which is roughly the same when you add coffee etc. but better quality. Not sure would stay again, but then again, Knott's is not a park we'd likely visit often, it's just too small to warrant more than a day or day and a half at most even during the holidays when they have a lot of entertainment.

We stayed at the Knotts Hotel with the intention of going to Knotts Berry Farm theme park. I rained and the park was closed so we stayed in our rooms. We had adjoining rooms which worked out great. Ours was ADA Compliant and a great size for the wheelchair. ?? The staff was helpful and pleasant to talk with. Our tickets to the park were extended enabling us to use them until January 23.