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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

2.0 star property
Hotel near Orange County Fair and Events Center in Costa Mesa

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Free daily continental breakfast
Interior
Outdoor pool
Vending machine
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Costa Mesa, CA
  • Place, Massage Envy Spa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Orange Coast College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Observatory
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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 Orange County Fair and Events Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

About this property

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

Hotel near Orange County Fair and Events Center in Costa Mesa
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is served daily. 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
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • 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

  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa on Jun 7, 2026 start from $97, including 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 5.8 mi (16-min drive) from Huntington Beach Beaches and 5.6 mi (14-min drive) from Huntington State Beach. 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 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

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 1127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 126 out of 1127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 232 out of 1127 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Auna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Rafaela

Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was courteous and room was fine. Thank you for making this a pleasant resting place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

mattheu

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The place was very unclean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Thalia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst place I’ve ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was in poor condition but the staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great. The owner is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Monique- Nikki

Liked: Staff & service
There’s was. Smell through out the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool area great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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6/10 Okay

Luis

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was kinda dirty not enough towels
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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6/10 Okay

Rimah

Relaxed atmosphere, nice pool area, and welcoming staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Rimah

Convenient location and friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Rafaela

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady at the lobby very rude,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Michalyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The heater didn’t work and the room was freezing. No extra blankets. The pictures of the rooms didn’t match. Hotel was majorly dated!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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

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