Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

2.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Outdoor pool
Interior entrance
Free continental breakfast

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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6501 Colony Rd, Bakersfield, CA, 93307
  • Kern County Fairgrounds
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mechanics Bank Arena
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • California State University-Bakersfield
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Bakersfield

Located in Bakersfield, Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South is in the suburbs, a 3-minute drive from Bowlero Bakersfield and 5 minutes from Valley Plaza Mall. .This motel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from The Empty Space and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Bakersfield Sports Village.

What's nearby

  • Valley Plaza Mall - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Kern County Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Bakersfield Sports Village - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Mechanics Bank Arena - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • California State University-Bakersfield - 12 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Bakersfield Station - 13 min drive
  • Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Los Taqueiros - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Suburban motel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South offers 134 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Bakersfield motel provides 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.
Stay in one of 134 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 704 out of 1599 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1599 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 1599 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 144 out of 1599 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 255 out of 1599 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ramondo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andres

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of homeless people. It felt unsafe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Saul

Disliked: Amenities
I travel for work.I've stayed in the hotel Twice First time was average.Not bad second time What's the worst experience i've had I will never stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great customer service. Property needs an update is the only reason for 3 stars
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

maria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sheets were dirty with holes. It smel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phaid

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

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proffered stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was okay. Check in was at 2 got there exactly 2 my room wasn’t ready I have to wait 20 minutes more. The bed sheet had holes and stains on them.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Saul

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Will never stay there again, Reception is not helpful at all To any of the customers
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruperto

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is amazing. Quick check in
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for the price and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place for overnight stop on a road trip between Death Valley & Sequoia. Pool was refreshing, plenty of food options within walking distance, breakfast was basic but met our needs (waffles, cereal, coffee)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brandy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phaid

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

2/10 Terrible

Harvey

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phaid

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

8/10 Good

Ariel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just stayed for a quick night. As we were driving to Disneyland. Wanted a quick spot to rest. I guess you could say it’s somewhere to lay your head. Beds could be more comfortable. Flooring was peeling and toilet Was dirt with skid marks when we entered the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Codie, Bakersfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Karline

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025