Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

Hotel in Costa Mesa with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

Located near the airport, Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offers a peaceful retreat with a spa tub and outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi, lobby coffee and tea, and barbecue grills. Previous visitors consistently mention the helpful staff who enhance the experience.

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Parking included

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Tomorrow

Nov 18 - Nov 19

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Satellite channels

27 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Costa Mesa, CA

What's nearby

SoCo Collection - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Orange Coast College - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Mesa Verde Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
The Observatory - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Costa Mesa Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

Tustin Station - 15 min drive
John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
‪IKEA Restaurant & Cafe - ‬13 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

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa provides a hot tub and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

An outdoor pool
Free self parking
A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
Multilingual staff, barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All 125 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.

Other amenities include:

Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Similar properties

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

P4,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 10 - Dec 11

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

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

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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Frequently asked questions

Does Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa located?

Located in Mesa Verde, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from The Observatory and within 3 mi (5 km) of Orange Coast College and South Coast Plaza. Orange County Fairgrounds and Heritage Museum of Orange County are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Reviews

6.6

6.0

Cleanliness

4.0

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Rafaela

Nov 8, 2025

Nice place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Aug 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice pool area great location

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rimah

Jul 30, 2025

Relaxed atmosphere, nice pool area, and welcoming staff.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Jul 27, 2025

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

Clean and friendly staff

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domanic

Aug 3, 2025

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

Nice little motel. The staff was great. The pool was nice and clean. Many food and drink options close by. Would definitely recommend and we plan on coming back.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Oct 6, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

The room 162 absolutely stank of SMOKE ! . The bed sheets felt dirty bit everything else of - Dos not take my clothes out of the suitcase as I feared they would smell .

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Dec 9, 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Excellent location and hospitality

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Elisha

Sep 21, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Staff was very friendly. The room was a non smoking room but reeked of cigarette, there were burn marks on the comforter. The fridge smelled weird and the toilet had to be flushed 3x to get everything down. It was good enough to avoid driving home drunk as me and my husband attended a concert nearby. Uber was cheap from the hotel to the venue and back.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Aug 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Nice, comfortable bed. Quiet area (my room was on the back side of the hotel, along Gisler Ave). Friendly, efficient staff. Two suggestions for improvement: provide more nutritious breakfast foods, and renovate my room. Facilities, bedding, and towels were clean, but the room should be updated soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melba

Sep 22, 2025

The air blower in the bathroom was making a lot of noise so I did not turn it on

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Aug 3, 2025

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

Accommodations actually exceeded my expectations. Except for the TV not working everything else was acceptable. The front desk was told about the TV but nothing was done

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shawn

Oct 17, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Someone hacked my Expedia account and used my credit to book a one-night stay at this place. I contacted Expedia immediately to report the fraudulent charge, but they claimed they reached out to the property and couldn’t do anything to refund or reverse it, even though I reported it right away! This is completely unacceptable. Both Expedia and the hotel handled this situation terribly and showed no accountability. It’s disappointing to see them allow and enable this kind of behavior instead of doing the right thing.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Jul 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The room was clean and the staff were nice. Loved that the rooms had hard floors instead of carpet. It was an older property and had that older hotel smell, and it’s been a while since the rooms had been painted from the wear and tear. They are doing some sort of renovation with some beds and furniture out in the parking area. Great location with walking distance to both food or grocery. Felt like they were doing their best with an older property, and for the budget conscious it is convenient and a good value.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Nov 26, 2024

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

A great place!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julieta

Jun 27, 2025

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

Horrible and dirty, we had to cancelled out reservation cause it was not even a place you can sleep and rest in at all .

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Mar 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent deal for the price

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Jul 9, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Don’t stay here. The place is a dump. Floors were dirty when I checked in. Staff is rude. Housekeepers are very nice though.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Apr 10, 2025

Good value

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karina

Jul 31, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

The room has a humidity smell. We found a bug everyday we stay there..first noght was a big spider on the celing by the bed. Then a roach the next day and then a moth and a roach the next day. Front desk is not friendly at all. I wont ever stay there ever.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Apr 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Love it 😍

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Jul 1, 2025

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

I want a refund

I want a refund there was semen on the top bed sheet we left five minutes after we checked in

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Jan 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

very nice Room,,Wi-Fi worked good..shower hott,,bed pillows soft..vending machine doesnt overcharge,,takes cash or card

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Bahaa

Aug 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Location is what made me book this hotel. Close to where I needed to be and next to the freeway. Rooms are very outdated, but clean. AC is an on/off switch only, you don’t get to control the temperature! Bed mattress is pretty thin and uncomfortable Their definition of breakfast meant not so fresh Costco croissants and some cup cakes. At least they had coffee! At night they close all entrances but one that is shared with in n out burger! Yes you will be standing in the famous in n out line to be able to enter the hotel. During the day they open other gates which makes it easier.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Apr 13, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Chill spot for a nights stay, in-n-out is close by and a few grocery options. Is it the nicest place I’ve ever stayed? No.. but it’s chilll for a quick Layover or needed stay. I’d pop in again, room was clean. No complaints.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025