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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

2.0 star property

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A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a black countertop, and a window overlooking a parking area.
A hotel corridor with green doors, numbered room 116, and a covered walkway with a small tree and hanging plants.
Vending machine
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
An aerial view of a swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a parking lot.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Costa Mesa, CA
  • Place, SoCo Collection
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Orange Coast College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Observatory
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a phone, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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About this property

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers.
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and free newspapers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Costa Mesa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of The Observatory. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a meeting room
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Orange County Fair and Events Center and a few minutes from South Coast Plaza
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is served daily. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa. Free self parking is available.

This Costa Mesa hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 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

  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 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

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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 1163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 246 out of 1163 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front desk , warm Jacuzzi and well located
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was secure and hot tub was acceptable. Pool area is nice and well taken care of!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great nice to have an inout just in front of the hotel pool was nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay great location around restaurants and you’re the freeway nice quiet family, friendly safe hotel decent price at friendly staff. What’s the parking space safe parking Neice and Clean inside and out that easy system is questionable. I like to stay here often.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Average room, nice pool, could definitely use upgrades in the bathroom, shower. Staff is friendly, and lots of parking, convient to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun time lots of places to eat specially in n out and Dennys
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tazarron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub was great, very clean very peaceful and so was the pool staff was amazing not to mention the in and out burger in the parking lot lol i had a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Auna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front office staff, beautiful grounds, clean rooms, good parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rafaela

Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and they were polite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

moose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Raja the front desk manager was excellent! Room was very clean, free coffee was good and the hot tub and pool are fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, we truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was courteous and room was fine. Thank you for making this a pleasant resting place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Troye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The best thing was that In-N-Out Burger was nearby. The gas stations convenience stores are not very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

mattheu

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The place was very unclean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Insects
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Thalia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst place I’ve ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Kristofor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I had stayed in had roaches in it. When I first checked in the 7u7
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mustafa

Not bad
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great. The owner is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Genuinely clean and comfortable ,Vagabond employees professional and courteous ,clean rooms for overnight and safe >
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was in poor condition but the staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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