Vagabond Motor Hotel

2.0 star property

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Lobby
Property grounds
Gift shop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1699 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, 92264
  • Place, Moorten Botanical Garden
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian Canyons Golf Resort
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahquitz Canyon
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Roll-In Shower

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 242 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(161 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Palm Springs

With a stay at Vagabond Motor Hotel in Palm Springs (The Mesa), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Palm Springs Art Museum and Palm Springs Convention Center. .This hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Palm Canyon.

What's nearby

  • Moorten Botanical Garden - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Camelot Park Family Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Indian Canyons Golf Resort - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tahquitz Canyon - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Baristo Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 26 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tool Shed - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Elmer’s Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Caliente Tropics Resort Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tony’s Grill & Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Motor Hotel

Vagabond Motor Hotel offers 117 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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 117 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
At Vagabond Motor Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Vagabond Motor Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast only.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 24.99

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This hotel has specific policies that apply to all Coachella Valley residents.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 24.99 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Palm Springs Vagabond Inn
Vagabond Inn Motel Palm Springs
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Vagabond Motor Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

AARON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Jean

Would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carlena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in PS
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pamala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vagabond is great for a weekend stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a gracious older property with a GREAT pool and friendly fellow travelers and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

VLADIMIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was clean and had a great pool and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good reasonably priced accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Helpful staff at front desk, convenient location and cool, retro design. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool little motel style place , nice pool area and rooms were a good size, very good water pressure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Curran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a place to rest my head from the airport for a night and was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, clean room, cold AC, nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good pricing...convenient...nearby restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy staying at the Vagabond when I am in Palm Springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for our needs - to be close to a wedding venue and all activities connected to it, Warm, friendly staff and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Andrea

Good budget motel, clean and all facilities you’d need for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Pool area is nice and hotel was quiet 5 of 6 nights
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

BONNIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to dining
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

lessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t wait to book there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024