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Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

2.0 star property
Suburban motel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby sitting area
Interior entrance
Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Outdoor pool
Free continental breakfast
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South offers a practical base near the airport. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, use the business center, and relax by the outdoor pool. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, and on-site laundry adds convenience. Attentive staff helps plan adventures.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
6501 Colony Rd, Bakersfield, CA, 93307

What's nearby

  • Valley Plaza Mall - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Kern County Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Bakersfield Sports Village - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Dignity Health Arena - 9 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • California State University-Bakersfield - 11 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bakersfield Station - 13 min drive
  • Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Motel near the airport
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a business center at Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV in the lobby
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 134 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Vagabond Inn Motel Bakersfield South
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South Hotel Bakersfield
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South Motel
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South Motel
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South Bakersfield
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South Motel Bakersfield

Frequently asked questions

Does Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bowlero Bakersfield and 3 mi (4.8 km) from The Empty Space. Valley Plaza Mall and Bakersfield Sports Village are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 762 out of 1713 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1713 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 1713 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 151 out of 1713 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 276 out of 1713 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Staff & service
Good room for the rate and nice dog areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rinat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place is not terrible for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay for chilling
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved my stay. The rooms are very clean and the price is right.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything's okay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verenise Liseth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly. Comfortable sleep. I do like that their are few options to eat around here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's the best place for chill time and the staff are great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rayanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location ..Walmart is walkable. Friendly staff came here years ago. They’ve cleaned it up a bit more.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Great service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place for overnight stop on a road trip between Death Valley & Sequoia. Pool was refreshing, plenty of food options within walking distance, breakfast was basic but met our needs (waffles, cereal, coffee)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Devontay

Liked: Staff & service
The room smelled heavy of mildew and mold. The people around the property seemed sketchy and unsafe
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to chill the vagabond south
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lucas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here 3 weeks and you can’t tell me if I can get a room that your WiFi works. Go spend my money with someone else from now on.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rosa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty. The sheets and pillows were sirty. The bathroom looked dirty. Did not look like the pictures. We couldn't stay. We left and lost our money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Victor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not a safe environment
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Fernando

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ground was soo dirty that walking around bare foot left it black. Stains on the bed and curtains, restroom had a dead cockroach on the door
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Codie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay quiet, service is great plus theres security walking around at all times .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
decline comment
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty rooms, breakfast is a joke.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marc

Disliked: Amenities
Dirty place, AC like a airplane reactor, breakfast, only waffles and cereals.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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