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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

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 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 Angel Stadium of Anaheim, 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

  • Massage Envy Spa
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • SoCo Collection
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mesa Verde Shopping Center
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Orange Coast College
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • The Observatory
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    5 min walk
  • In-N-Out Burger
    2 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 amenities like free continental breakfast and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine, and free newspapers
  • 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 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 Orange County Fair and Events Center. South Coast Plaza and The LAB Antimall 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

6.8

6.2

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 232 out of 1119 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was secure and hot tub was acceptable. Pool area is nice and well taken care of!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great nice to have an inout just in front of the hotel pool was nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay great location around restaurants and you’re the freeway nice quiet family, friendly safe hotel decent price at friendly staff. What’s the parking space safe parking Neice and Clean inside and out that easy system is questionable. I like to stay here often.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Average room, nice pool, could definitely use upgrades in the bathroom, shower. Staff is friendly, and lots of parking, convient to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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

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

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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Genuinely clean and comfortable ,Vagabond employees professional and courteous ,clean rooms for overnight and safe >
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

6/10 Okay

Hayden

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was very clean, but it was outdated and a little run-down. The pool area definitely needs some attention. There were leaves everywhere, and there was a pool chair sitting in the pool the entire week we were there. The hot tub also needs to be deep cleaned. The staff was friendly, but I wouldn’t recommend this location for a young family or a group of girls. The area surrounding the hotel is fairly decent, with a lot of restaurants nearby, and it shares a parking lot with In-N-Out. However, there were definitely some interesting people staying there who made our stay a little uncomfortable. We chose this hotel because we wanted a cheap place to stay for a week-long beach trip, and I can say we got what we paid for.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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

8/10 Good

Rimah

Convenient location and friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night 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

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

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
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

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