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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

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

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Breakfast area
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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
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

  • South Coast Plaza - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • The Observatory - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Orange Coast College - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Segerstrom Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Orange County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪IKEA Restaurant & Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 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 near Fashion Island
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 TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • Multilingual staff, barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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

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
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa
Vagabond Inn Hotel Costa Mesa
Vagabond Hotel Costa Mesa
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa/Orange County Airport CA
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa/Orange County Airport Hotel Costa Mesa
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Hotel
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Hotel
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Costa Mesa
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Hotel Costa Mesa

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 at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

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 Heritage Museum of Orange County are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 145 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 243 out of 1117 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool area great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rimah

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

8/10 Good

Rimah

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

8/10 Good

Tim

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

4/10 Poor

Craig

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room 162 absolutely stank of SMOKE ! . The bed sheets felt dirty bit everything else of - Dos not take my clothes out of the suitcase as I feared they would smell .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Elisha

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is perfect if you just need a place to sleep. Beware there’s no AC.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Someone hacked my Expedia account and used my credit to book a one-night stay at this place. I contacted Expedia immediately to report the fraudulent charge, but they claimed they reached out to the property and couldn’t do anything to refund or reverse it, even though I reported it right away! This is completely unacceptable. Both Expedia and the hotel handled this situation terribly and showed no accountability. It’s disappointing to see them allow and enable this kind of behavior instead of doing the right thing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julieta

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible and dirty, we had to cancelled out reservation cause it was not even a place you can sleep and rest in at all .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t stay here. The place is a dump. Floors were dirty when I checked in. Staff is rude. Housekeepers are very nice though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent deal for the price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I want a refund

I want a refund there was semen on the top bed sheet we left five minutes after we checked in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I already wrote a review
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it 😍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bahaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arrow

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was very dirty, Paul couldn’t even be swam in and they were giving vouchers to homeless people. NOT worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice Room,,Wi-Fi worked good..shower hott,,bed pillows soft..vending machine doesnt overcharge,,takes cash or card
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

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