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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

2.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near South Coast Plaza

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Near the airport, Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offers a relaxing retreat with a spa tub and outdoor pool. Enjoy in-room WiFi, coffee/tea in the lobby, and barbecue grills. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $83
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Costa Mesa, CA

What's nearby

  • SoCo Collection - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Orange Coast College - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mesa Verde Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • The Observatory - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Costa Mesa Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 6 min drive
  • Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 24 min drive
  • Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) - 35 min drive
  • Tustin Station - 15 min drive
  • Orange Station - 19 min drive
  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪IKEA Restaurant & Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

When you stay at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of South Coast Plaza and University of California, Irvine. You can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Also, Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 125 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

Costa Mesa Vagabond Inn
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Frequently asked questions

Does Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa and nearby?

Have fun with activities like kayaking, sailing, and body boarding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool.

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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Reviews

6/10 Good

Room was ok, the bathroom towels need replacing, they are old and small
Jose, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice pool area great location
Paul, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

Relaxed atmosphere, nice pool area, and welcoming staff.
Rimah, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and friendly staff
Tim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice little motel. The staff was great. The pool was nice and clean. Many food and drink options close by. Would definitely recommend and we plan on coming back.
Domanic, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and hospitality
Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice, comfortable bed. Quiet area (my room was on the back side of the hotel, along Gisler Ave). Friendly, efficient staff. Two suggestions for improvement: provide more nutritious breakfast foods, and renovate my room. Facilities, bedding, and towels were clean, but the room should be updated soon.
Joy, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not easy to access on Friday Sat night

There homeless living in the parking lot, people wandering parking lot all night that are questionable, traffic from inn and out makes Friday Sat night traffic jams to get in, room is very dated. Mattress is good but pillows are worthless. Shower bathroom are very dated but work ok. Lot of noise from in out burger till 1am. Price dictates what you get.
Tim, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Accommodations actually exceeded my expectations. Except for the TV not working everything else was acceptable. The front desk was told about the TV but nothing was done
Joseph, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was clean and the staff were nice. Loved that the rooms had hard floors instead of carpet. It was an older property and had that older hotel smell, and it’s been a while since the rooms had been painted from the wear and tear. They are doing some sort of renovation with some beds and furniture out in the parking area. Great location with walking distance to both food or grocery. Felt like they were doing their best with an older property, and for the budget conscious it is convenient and a good value.
Christina, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Horrible and dirty, we had to cancelled out reservation cause it was not even a place you can sleep and rest in at all .
Julieta, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place!
Sue, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Don’t stay here. The place is a dump. Floors were dirty when I checked in. Staff is rude. Housekeepers are very nice though.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent deal for the price
Vanessa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value
Robert, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Horrible

The room has a humidity smell. We found a bug everyday we stay there..first noght was a big spider on the celing by the bed. Then a roach the next day and then a moth and a roach the next day. Front desk is not friendly at all. I wont ever stay there ever.
Karina, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Sleeping on a park bench would have been cleaner

When we first arived the initial room we were given the door would not open after a few attemots with different cards. We were given a second room and smelt like cigarette smoke and mold. What looked to be blood splatter on the front door and floor. People living in their vehicle in the parking lot doing drugs and flying kites. Definitely did not feel like a safe environment for myself let alone anyone at all. Bathroom had rust and mold all over and the bedding was stained as well as the ironing board. Once the manager checked the room we had he fluffed the pillows to make it look like no one had ever been in there. I was given a refund but charged a $10 cleaning fee.
Cameron, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

I want a refund

I want a refund there was semen on the top bed sheet we left five minutes after we checked in
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love it 😍
Ricardo, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Location is what made me book this hotel. Close to where I needed to be and next to the freeway. Rooms are very outdated, but clean. AC is an on/off switch only, you don’t get to control the temperature! Bed mattress is pretty thin and uncomfortable Their definition of breakfast meant not so fresh Costco croissants and some cup cakes. At least they had coffee! At night they close all entrances but one that is shared with in n out burger! Yes you will be standing in the famous in n out line to be able to enter the hotel. During the day they open other gates which makes it easier.
Bahaa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very nice Room,,Wi-Fi worked good..shower hott,,bed pillows soft..vending machine doesnt overcharge,,takes cash or card
Mathew, 7-night trip

2/10 Poor

It was very dirty, Paul couldn’t even be swam in and they were giving vouchers to homeless people. NOT worth the money.
Arrow, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very disappointed as we needed a one night stay. We couldnt be comfortable as bed sham was super dirty and comforter. Remote control for tv was broken and wall AC had exposed wiring. The ceiling tiles were broken and super dirty bathroom. We travel a lot and this hotel was a total 0. Outside the room were abonded cars and junk all over the ground. It was $137 for a saturday night and shouldnt be this awful.
Brandon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Chill spot for a nights stay, in-n-out is close by and a few grocery options. Is it the nicest place I’ve ever stayed? No.. but it’s chilll for a quick Layover or needed stay. I’d pop in again, room was clean. No complaints.
Christopher, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Shower and bathroom is not the best
Wenqing, 1-night trip