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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

2.0 star property
Hotel near South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa

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Exterior
Vending machine
Coffee service
Reception

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Costa Mesa, CA
  • South Coast Plaza
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Segerstrom Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Orange County Fairgrounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

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 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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$127 nightly
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About the neighborhood

Costa Mesa

Near the airport.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Costa Mesa hotel, you'll find The Observatory and Orange Coast College. South Coast Plaza and Orange County Fairgrounds are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • The Observatory - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Orange Coast College - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • South Coast Plaza - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Segerstrom Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Orange County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.3 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 South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa. Self parking is free.

This Costa Mesa hotel is smoke free.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • 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
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • 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

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

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 offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

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 restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

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. 325 out of 1061 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1061 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1061 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1061 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 230 out of 1061 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonio, SANGER

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

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

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and accomofating. The rooms and property were clean. The ads mention continental breakfast, but they no longer offer it. That's ok. We swithed rooms due to insufficient lighting in the original room. It is an older property and was apparent some things were upgraded, while others were in need. Very quiet during our 3 night stary. Drive in window traffic from In̈ and Out interfers with entering their main driveway, but does not ompede leaving. ARCO gas station convently located next door. We wont hesitate to stay at this location again. Very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nhung

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bugs found in room

Found a dead cockroach when checking in to the room, I showed the picture to the staff, he offered to change to another room. However, another one was found later on. I ended up went to Target to get a bugs spray can & used it all over the room. Late that night 1 of staff came to check on us after my brother showed him the picture of the 2nd bug. The next morning, another live long creature was found in bathroom 😬😲 . Too bad that both pictures are deleted from my camera. This is the 1st experience to our family in the past 50yrs when we booked hotels while vacationing in US as well as in other countries.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Wenqing

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower and bathroom is not the best
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie Ann

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ulises

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ava

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has roaches, the building was run down, and the room smelled like pee. They have mold and I am honestly shocked they allow anyone to stay here. The only thing good about the property is the large pool and they strong jacuzzi. But the hotel itself needs a code inspector to come in and see if it is even safe for ppl to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Casaundra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was terrible . They had roaches . The air didn’t work good at all it got cold finally when was already check out time. The floors was really dirty. Moldy bathroom roof. Sheets had black stains . Tweakers all around the place very unsafe! Had to change my room twice due to fridge leaking and very hot in the rooms. Mind you all this is just in a one day stay. Do not recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adrianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

EARL, El Cajon

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room 127 cockroaches. TV problem. ABC in Spanish.😱
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

moose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Decent low cost motel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulises

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

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean the room a day please.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ana Maria

Disliked: Amenities
The room smelled disgusting, the sheets, bed cover and towels were all stained or ripped. The cleaning lady told us that there was nothing to do in cleaning the toilet and bath tub, but she changed the sheets and gave us a blanket. I clean some of the stains in the toilet with my own Lysol cleaning wipes! There were people working in a truck close to my room, homeless and we were almost sure that some look drugged or even prostitution was happening there… and it was my birthday! Worst home we have ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

moose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at the vagabond motel. First impressions are that the property is well maintained and very clean. Another nice option is that they have coffee in the lobby at all times, which makes it convenient in the morning instead of making that little tiny cup in your room, you can just go to the lobby fill up a giant mug and go. Other bonuses at this property is a great shower in your room with fantastic water pressure. Also, they have an amazing pool with beautiful garden and a Jacuzzi spa that is fantastic. Best jets and a Jacuzzi that I have used in a while. Lastly, they have a nice sitting area outside, the parking is easy, and there is an In-N-Out burger right across the parking lot making it super convenient if you’d like in and out, but more importantly, keeping the hotel extremely safe with so many people around getting their in and out. The staff was very polite and helpful. This is not a luxury hotel but if you just need a night or two at a good price closer to the beach and the freeway, then this motel is absolutely perfect, providing exactly what you want at a very affordable cost and providing a clean safe environment to spend the night and enjoy a hot tub and double double after a day at Newport Beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Allie

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

Safe but dated

Look, it’s fine for a night or two in a pinch. But the rooms need a serious update. There are holes and scuffs all over the drywall. The building is just old and outdated. Uncomfortable mattress, old towels. Not the end of the world, but definitely not worth the price. It felt safe and was very clean in spite of being dated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo, Santa Ana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner is outdated. You could put it cold, but if you want it hot, it only gets a little bit warm. It doesn’t work on a cold tonight as good as a shirt and they don’t have elevators or handicap Wheel Chair are overweight people to use. Overall, it’s a nice place and I love that you could check in early.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Theresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not sure

It was okay but on Saturdays my husband went to office told them not to clean our room cause there was no sign to hang on door when we got back our room was clean and one of my sweat smelt like there cleaning supplies so i couldnt were it due to my allergies
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Yolanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overrated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025