Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5

2.0 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
Property grounds
Lobby
Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $63
$60 nightly
$63 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

Explore the area

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20638 Tracy Ave, Suite A, Buttonwillow, CA, 93206
  • Place, Buttonwillow Recreation Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kern Country Sheriff's Office
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

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

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About the neighborhood

Buttonwillow

Located in Buttonwillow, Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5 is within a 10-minute drive of Buttonwillow Recreation Park and Kern Country Sheriff's Office. .This motel is 19 mi (30.6 km) from California State University-Bakersfield and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture.

What's nearby

  • Buttonwillow Recreation Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Kern Country Sheriff's Office - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Tule Elk State Natural Reserve - 11 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Kern River - 14 min drive - 13.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wasco Station - 30 min drive
  • Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪EZ Trip Travel Center - ‬7 min drive
  • McDonald's
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tita's Pupuseria Restaurante Salvadoreño - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5

Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5 offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 4:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Motel 6 Buttonwillow North
Vagabond Buttonwillow I 5
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Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5 Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 184 out of 1011 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Guillermo

Price is great, and rooms are
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendly staff ( Stephanie) and breakfast as well as great price, make this place a 10 out of 10 Best and most economical place to stay in Buttonwillow
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a decent hotel for a budget price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
The location was good for me
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wenjiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is okay considering its low price. I was put in a room facing the highway, very noisy but ok for the $40 price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shockingly comfortable and well equipped for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable, and the staff is very warm and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and staff was awesone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were super nice, room smelled good and very clean! Will keep there info in my phone for next trip to California.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

David

nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms need some love but it was decent for a quick overnight
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Very clean room and quiet. Great staff also!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisca

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed at a good price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and wonderful staff members.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jorge was very helpful and very nice, the room was clean, the breakfast was small, but not bad. The bed was too hard for myself, but my husband loved it. There are several good options around. Good stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Staff & service
Very basic, no frills, third time I’ve stayed there recently. Breakfast - simple but good - open 2am to 9am.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Found a bed bug last night stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Spechelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff lacked help, rude house keeping and the rooms filthy with mildew everywhere. It’s worth the low price and there is good waffles in the morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the bathtub paint was peeling
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jorge was very helpful and went above and beyond during check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic accommodation. Room was clean but reeked of Glade air freshener. Breakfast was a joke, waffles with no butter.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026