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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
Lobby
Vending machine
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Costa Mesa
  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, 1,001 reviews
$108 nightly
The price is $120
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa

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.

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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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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 Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa on Oct 30, 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 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. 335 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 144 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 242 out of 1106 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

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
It was ok for price paid, breakfast was just honey bun juice and coffee some scrambled eggs, and sausage patty . Nothing exceptional. Room was clean but dated. Location ok a bit of noise from the 405
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deshawn

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

6/10 Okay

Rimah, Fullerton

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

8/10 Good

Isabel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was smooth and the host was pleasant. It has a great location. Coffee (complimentary) is available at all or most hours and the breakfast of fresh baked goods is decent. The grounds are well maintained and very pleasant. A nice, comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mikki

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amelia

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good: Helpful staff, good location and nice pool and spa! Bad: The room was smelly and there were a few spiders in the restroom and room as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce TienDung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient right off the freeway, but that was about it. Rooms were poor, beds hard, towels thin, bathroom grimey, bedspread had burn holes, floorboards buckling. Our first room smelled like vomit, so we requested another room. At least the second room smelled like mid-eastern cooked vegetables.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I gave this property a very high rating and itnis because for the price you pay this is as good as it gets. The rooms are certainly older so they have their wear, but the pool and hot tub are very nice and the property while maybe not updated is well kept, the service is nice, and they have coffee, cereal, snd assorrwd breads in the office in the morning. It is also right next to tbe freeway and not too far from Newport Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Josh

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

Health Hazard - Do Not Book

We booked this hotel through Hotels.com based on the photos and description, but the reality was drastically different — and honestly, pretty concerning. When we arrived, we were given a key to Room 1. Upon opening the door, we were immediately hit with a strong musty/moldy smell. The furniture and walls looked dirty and neglected, and the bathroom had visible black mold around the baseboards, along with signs of water damage that still appeared wet. We didn’t feel it was a safe or healthy environment for our kids. We went back to the front desk and spoke with Aaron, who was kind and understanding. He offered us another room to try. Unfortunately, the second room smelled strongly of cigarettes and marijuana, despite clearly being marked non-smoking. It was hot inside with no thermostat — it looked like it had been removed and never replaced. This room also had mold in the corner of the bathroom ceiling, and even worse, we found what appeared to be blood stains on the walls both inside and outside the room. We immediately returned to the front desk and asked for a refund, only to be told that no manager is on site Friday through Sunday, which seemed odd given those are peak days for hotel stays. We left the property and booked a different hotel. After multiple follow-ups with Hotels.com, we were told the manager finally responded — and refused to issue a refund, even though we never stayed the night and returned the key right away. This hotel is misrepresented online.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I read the reviews and I almost canceled. Once I checked in I had no problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

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

Comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures doesn’t match the room at all, and the staff weren’t friendly or had any customer service skills.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Armando

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

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms were hot no ac and smelled musty

Ac did not work and it was hot. From the sound of it they say sorry but they do not fix the ac they just rent it out the next day, i asked a dozen times and they would keep saying they are working on it, the maintenance came in and said they cannot fix and they just left never returning. The rooms smell bad and its musty and hot. They first offered a discount but after talking with them for a while and letting them know i came from az to get out of the heat and having to sleep 2 days in the hot room was very uncomfortable the guy gave me the managers name to have hotels.com give them a call so they can give a better discount and he wrote me a note saying they approve the discount so we will see how that goes. He said they never have this problem but i asked all the ppl staying around us but they said they had to go out and buy fans because it was so hot in the rooms and it felt better outside then it did inside.
Ac thermostat shocked us and sparked very unsafe, my wife was burned a little
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

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

Will not stay again

Air did not work was told over and over and over they were fixing. Went whole weekend in a stuffy hot room. Didn't offer to move rooms no one ever came to our room to check it. Upon check out they world not print me a new receipt with new total to show me discount. Which I need to get discount since I booked through 3rd party. Unwilling to help. My family and I will not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nora

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room has a terrible humidity odor, and the walls are dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025