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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

2.0 star property
Hotel near South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa

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Breakfast area
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Exterior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Costa Mesa, CA
  • Place, SoCo Collection
    ‪15 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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • 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

  • 300 sq ft
  • 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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Costa Mesa

Mesa Verde stay.Your stay at this Mesa Verde hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of The Observatory and Orange Coast College. Costa Mesa Country Club and South Coast Plaza are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • SoCo Collection - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Orange Coast College - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mesa Verde Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • The Observatory - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Costa Mesa Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 15 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 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 near South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 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 is 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 feature safes and complimentary newspapers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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.

Property 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 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

How close is Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa to the airport?

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa is 4.6 mi (6-min drive) away from the John Wayne Airport (SNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa on Nov 23, 2025 start from $83.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa.

How close is Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa to the beach?

This hotel is 5.6 mi (14-min drive) from Huntington State Beach and 5.8 mi (16-min drive) from Huntington Beach Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offer free breakfast?

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa have a pool?

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa to downtown Costa Mesa?

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa is 3.2 mi away from Costa Mesa.

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 145 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 240 out of 1105 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mathew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryson

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Floors were filthy. Not swept nor mopped. Socks were black after walking around in the room for a few minutes. Shower head was cracked so showering with water just trickling out or putting shower on all the way and flooding the floor. Bath tub looked as though they never scrubbed since installation. Coins were on the floor in the bathroom so you know floor wasnt clean after prior guest. Its a non smoking room but smells like cigarettes were smoked in there. The hotel did try to fix by showing us different rooms but one room smelled like marijuana, one room's bed was sagging in the center. Location was good. A lot of places to eat. I would not recommend this place.
Not white floors
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The walls had knife holes in them. The curtains were torn and looked like they had also been damaged by a knife. There was damage to the front door that looked like someone attempted to repair. I do not recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darjah

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
to start the property was dirty and had shoe prints in the bathtub. when checked in and settled a man came into do construction with no notice. the hot tub did not get warm or have jet covers. the staff was unhelpful and lacked the knowledge to assist. no management on site ever. The cereal was stale and the food was rotten that they did supply.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Will stay again

Location and quietness and excellent pool and spa and different places to eat drink and visit close to 405
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaeisha

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

2/10 Terrible

Aliyah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yolanda, Corona

They had a Continental Breakfast. We had to ask for them to put out more pastries . The toilet was cracked on the top. The staff was friendly. Good location. Best priced with 2 beds and the location with Continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

MIKE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Allison

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
MOLD!! ZERO stars. Since I was not able to get a refund I unfortunately had to stay here for a few nights that I booked before looking at the reviews (big mistake!). I woke up every morning unable to breathe. The AC smells like mold, and the walls, baseboards and bathroom were covered in mold. VERY dirty, unknown substances on floor and walls. Looked like there was blood on the curtains along side some brown goop. Very loud neighbours who were yelling and fighting with each other. Water stains all over the ceilings. Also there were stains on the sheets/pillows. I will never stay here again, so gross. The mold in this place is not worth it at ANY price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The property is old was fine for one night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emanuel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location USA newspaper BUT. no plug for basin and no instructions for tv
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alissa

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025