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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

2.0 star property
Hotel in Costa Mesa with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Exterior
Vending machine
Breakfast area
Lobby

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Costa Mesa, CA
  • Place, Massage Envy Spa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Orange Coast College
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, The Observatory
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

Costa Mesa

At Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from The Observatory and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Orange Coast College. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers in the lobby and multilingual staff. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Mesa Verde hotel include South Coast Plaza and University of California, Irvine.

What's nearby

  • Massage Envy Spa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Orange Coast College - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Observatory - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Costa Mesa Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mesa Verde Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 15 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 6 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

Hotel in Costa Mesa with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa. Free self parking is available.

This Costa Mesa hotel is smoke free.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and free newspapers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Costa Mesa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Yep, Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

The closest beach to Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa is Huntington State Beach (7.3 km).

Does Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa have a pool?

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

No, Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 1116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 242 out of 1116 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mirza

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location with many amenities nearby. Parking is free and available. Staff was helpful. Room smelled musty. The drapes were dirty. Breakfast was ok could have been better. The front desk person should at least smile when talking. You are in service business.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Wutha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great television and vlean room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lizette

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kamal

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No worth
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melba

The air blower in the bathroom was making a lot of noise so I did not turn it on
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cameron

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Liked: Staff & service
Yes, thank you I requested downstairs as I am suffering with physical injuries, Expedia took my money. I went to go check in. They didn’t have a downstairs unit. I would’ve had to walk upstairs so I canceled no sadly I see Expedia will not give me my money back. I will not be using Expedia again very nice man at the counter he looked couldn’t find me a unit downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

lilia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman who checked us in was great! But the whole experience was awful. (Fist time staying at a vagabond Inn) first room, AC didn’t work ( was no thermostat) and spider webs . Second room the refrigerator didn’t work and noise from Neighbor. Thought we would save some money and try it out, now just regret it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariecris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
really bad smell of the room even we used air freshener still the same.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Elisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was very friendly. The room was a non smoking room but reeked of cigarette, there were burn marks on the comforter. The fridge smelled weird and the toilet had to be flushed 3x to get everything down. It was good enough to avoid driving home drunk as me and my husband attended a concert nearby. Uber was cheap from the hotel to the venue and back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin, Pahrump

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible place. Camper trucks with people living in the parking lot. Filthy breakfast area with no coffee and incompetent staff. Stay away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabe

Travelled with family
Not good nor bad
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

NGUYEN

Disliked: Room comfort
Too much noise from the next door. Body wash and shampoo only enough for one person, the room too dark and too small
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rafaela

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are not mopped
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

pepp

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Super run down, rusty furniture, door that does not seal, can see light around it. Mattress is old and worn out
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rafaela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Floors and bathroom very dirty👎
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle C

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool, Cockroaches in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Fabiola

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025