Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

2.0 star property
Suburban motel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

Photo gallery for Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Lobby sitting area
Interior entrance
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds
Outdoor pool
Free continental breakfast

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Bakersfield

At Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South you'll be 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Bowlero Bakersfield and 4.8 km (3 mi) from The Empty Space. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Bakersfield motel include Valley Plaza Mall and Camelot Park.

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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Los Taqueiros - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Suburban motel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is available. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bakersfield motel.

  • 134 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South offers 134 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Bakersfield motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South?

Yep, Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South has a free self car park.

Does Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South have a pool?

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South has an outdoor pool.

Does Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is offered at Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South?

No, Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 1539 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1539 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1539 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 1539 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 247 out of 1539 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jake

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yikes

So many crackheads
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen, Los angeles

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

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

10/10 Excellent

Normajean

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Like the staff but a fan of backside rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffery

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most crappies place that I payed money for a room! Iam going to call the health department. should have never rented the room discussing 😞 smells like pee flooring looks like it went through a flooding & the interior must have a been in a war! Doors busted ! should have been condemned.I could go on & on.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

REZA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smelly room, loud area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aiyanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovanny, Bakersfield

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kamesha

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicholle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cockroaches!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wathah

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty. I don’t think they have housekeeping at all. Their blankets are very old and dirty. There were so many roaches as well!!! The workers were nice but the conditions were horrible. It’s not worth staying here even if it’s cheap
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phaid

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