Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Breakfast area
Lobby
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$92
$85 nightly
$92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16

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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Costa Mesa

With a stay at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa (Mesa Verde), you'll be a 3-minute drive from South Coast Plaza and 7 minutes from University of California, Irvine. .This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from Anaheim Convention Center and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Downtown Disney® District.

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 - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Costa Mesa Country Club - 4 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
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪IKEA Restaurant & Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 125 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 140 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 242 out of 1123 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Haley

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most disgusting place I’ve ever been to. The floors seem like they’ve never been mopped, mold everywhere, uncomfortable beds. Too expensive for a room that doesn’t even get cleaned between uses.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Good location. No problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

liza

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room had roaches. Spotted 6 different ones, all different sizes in the room and bathroom. Staff was pleasant on the way in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoilo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Allen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Late check in. The bed was terrible one side had a gaping hole in the springs of the mattress very thin, very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Deanna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Garett

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was unable to check into my room, the hotel still charged me and would not move my reservation up a night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafaela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great economic price under $100.00 quiet and safe and within walking distance for whatever food your taste buds tell you to Eat., staff are professional and kind! Thee Counselor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This Vagabond Hotel is clean and affordable , under $100.00 unless you upgrade . its quiet and safe and within walking distance for whatever food you may want . Staff are professional and kind. Thee Counselor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alfred

Front desk took an hour to bring iron. Said no available ironing boards.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
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

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Christmas satisfaction I was killed with kindness yet no last words were given on my behalf besides this.. I arrived late at night my microwave door was sealed shut and would not even turn on. e shower plumbing was atrociously loud and forgiving and on the front office they told me the owner does not like dogs I have my serious animal for my epilepsy. The night worker said this is the reason why they would not give me a new room after pleading with the night clerk and stating that there are three rooms open directing extra money it still cannot switch me rims for more comfortable accommodations... Then on top of that there is no temperature control to the room only a miserable fan that was loud as well..... Lastly it being a very cool night for me and my service animal who is my family he would not bring me a space heater after notifying the front desk as well about there being no heat in the room. My leg is in sore mission and it is a challenge to walk especially with luggage and they had no luggage carts. So with all being said I had done customer service and they would not refund me only offer me 15% off my future stay. This is appalling to myself and anybody else with medical conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was in a different room this time on busy roadside across from funeral home will ask for different area next time road noise was excessive couldn't hear tv and it was turned up alot other issue was low shower pressure in bathroom and only 1 working ice machine working on property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Disliked: Amenities
Room was ok, the bathroom towels need replacing, they are old and small
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025