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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

2.0 star property

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Interior
Free daily continental breakfast
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Vending machine
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking 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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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About the area

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 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Huntington Beach Pier and 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from Anaheim Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Massage Envy Spa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • SoCo Collection - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mesa Verde Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Orange Coast College - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • The Observatory - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 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.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 233 out of 1122 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Naziir Zion David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tali

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very dirty Our feet and socks turned black from dirt When asked to clean the front desk didnt even apologize. House keeping didn't come over once. Had to go to the front desk every time we wanted a towel change and fresh toilet paper. Also had to remove trash ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

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

8/10 Good

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Curtis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Landon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great. The owner is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

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

4/10 Poor

Ed

Travelled with family
Room 114 was horrible. The laminate floor was coming apart everywhere, the a/c did not work, old outdated furniture, bathroom door had holes in it and the paint was stained, etc. The manager was hard headed, not friendly at all, and treated his employees rudely and poorly in front of guests. Raja, the man who checked us in was polite and helpful to the best of his ability. After staying at over three hundred hotels and motels in my sixty seven years, I can say no to this one.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ugo

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Had small ants in the room
Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rafaela

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Its fine
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Bolivar

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Haley

Travelled 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