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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

2.0 star property
Travelers can unwind by the pool or relax in the spa tub after their flights arrive at this welcoming hotel where helpful staff set the tone for a pleasant stay

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Located near the airport, Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offers a peaceful retreat with a spa tub and outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi, lobby coffee and tea, and barbecue grills. Previous visitors consistently mention the helpful staff who enhance the experience.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Mesa Verde, a neighborhood in Costa Mesa, Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa is near the airport and near the beach. South Coast Plaza and Downtown Disney® District are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Anaheim Convention Center and Disney California Adventure® Park. Check out an event or a game at Honda Center, and consider making time for Disneyland® Resort, a top attraction not to be missed. With kayaking, sailing, and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Costa Mesa travel guide
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Costa Mesa, CA

What's nearby

  • SoCo Collection
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Orange Coast College
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • The Observatory
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Costa Mesa Country Club
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mesa Verde Country Club
    6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tustin Station
    15 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

Hotel near University of California, Irvine
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa provides a hot tub and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 125 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 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 stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Costa Mesa Vagabond Inn
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Vagabond Inn Hotel Costa Mesa
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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa/Orange County Airport CA
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Frequently asked questions

Does Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa located?

Located in Mesa Verde, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from The Observatory and within 3 mi (5 km) of Orange Coast College and South Coast Plaza. Orange County Fairgrounds and Segerstrom Center for the Arts are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Reviews

6.6

6.2

Cleanliness

4.0

Location

7.0

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 140 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 242 out of 1125 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Auna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front office staff, beautiful grounds, clean rooms, good parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

moose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Raja the front desk manager was excellent! Room was very clean, free coffee was good and the hot tub and pool are fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert a

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous Staff and clean room with great television.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, we truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Comfortable room, great welcoming staff at checkin and checkout. Convenient location off the 405 and near many restaurants including In N Out. Will be back in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Genuine warm welcomed stood out ,exceptionally Clean Rooms and sanitized being this winter rains have been Really Filthy ,thank you Vagabond Inn and the prices are acceptable . Thank you !!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Good location. No problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rimah

Relaxed atmosphere, nice pool area, and welcoming staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

liza

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room had roaches. Spotted 6 different ones, all different sizes in the room and bathroom. Staff was pleasant on the way in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rimah

Convenient location and friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

moose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It wasn't my best trip to the Vagabond which I stay at a couple times a month for 2 to 3 days. Staff is great, this is a budget hotel, but is clean, affordable, has coffee in lobby 24/7 and a great pool and awesome hot tud. Other good things are the ice machine is always working, the shower pressure is good, microwave, fridge, and TV are also good. Same parking lot as In and Out which makes it safe. Unfortunately this trip was just not going my way. I really wanted to take a hot tub which is a big reason I choose this Vagabond and it was cold. Total bummer!!! At 6AM the fire alarm went off in the room next door and was on for20 minutes. It was the 1 day I had planned to sleep in until 8AM. Got my day started early that day. the TV channel I wanted to watch had no sound? I don't know why. Usually this is a solid stay for cheap with this huge old Gunite hot tub with amazing jets. The staff is good, and things go smooth. My stay was okay, but not what I am use to at this site.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Amenities
Very affordable pricing and breakfast included just a great stay. We used it for a project and really appreciate it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It has a great pool and Jacuzzi! Also provided pastries for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool & jacuzzi. Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ed

Room 114 was horrible. The laminate floor was coming apart everywhere, the a/c did not work, old outdated furniture, bathroom door had holes in it and the paint was stained, etc. The manager was hard headed, not friendly at all, and treated his employees rudely and poorly in front of guests. Raja, the man who checked us in was polite and helpful to the best of his ability. After staying at over three hundred hotels and motels in my sixty seven years, I can say no to this one.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rimah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Kind and helpful staff members and management. Clean pool, avarage rooms, and convenient location in general.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was smooth and the host was pleasant. It has a great location. Coffee (complimentary) is available at all or most hours and the breakfast of fresh baked goods is decent. The grounds are well maintained and very pleasant. A nice, comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good: Helpful staff, good location and nice pool and spa! Bad: The room was smelly and there were a few spiders in the restroom and room as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great rooms and super clean. Extremely satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was shocked at the inexpensive prices and how nice this place is. Perfect location, hidden gem in Costa Mesa
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property grounds were beautiful and well kept. The rooms were nice, the bathroom was clean but it could use a revamp. Stayed here because it was close to The Observatory (went for a concert) and for the price I paid, I would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025