Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

2.0 star property
Hotel in Costa Mesa with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$273
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug

Explore the area

Map
Costa Mesa, CA
  • South Coast Plaza
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Segerstrom Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Orange County Fairgrounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Costa Mesa

At Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from The Observatory and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Orange Coast College. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find a hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Costa Mesa hotel include South Coast Plaza and Orange County Fairgrounds.

What's nearby

  • The Observatory - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Orange Coast College - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • South Coast Plaza - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Segerstrom Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Orange County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 15 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Toraji Ramen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

Hotel in Costa Mesa with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa. Self parking is free.

This Costa Mesa hotel is smoke free.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, Discover, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

As of 1 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa on 2 Aug 2025 start from NZ$273.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Yep, Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

The closest beach to Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa is Huntington State Beach (7.3 km).

Does Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa have a pool?

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

No, Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 141 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 225 out of 1031 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was shocked at the inexpensive prices and how nice this place is. Perfect location, hidden gem in Costa Mesa
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

T'ara

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Santa Ana

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it 😍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Tabitha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we checked in the front desk wasn't friendly at all. He barely said anything to us. It didn't say online the pool area was closed. I was looking forward to the hot tub so that sucked. It was the dirtiest room I've ever stayed in. The bathroom had black mold! Water wouldn't stop running from bath tub faucet. Very poor maintenance. I tried to speak to a manager but of course there wasn't one on site. We asked to be contacted and never heard anything. Stay away from this place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hugo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms bery old bery dirty honestly I don’t recommend this hotel Bathroom horrible I’m sorry but it’s the truth
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Roomy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Relly

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

Room review

Clean, quiet, comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristofor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean… Towels at pool w
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only reason for any minor complaint is that the room was kinda older and had dated doors and a shower that wasn't so great. Butnid still give 4.5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Xochilt

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice and the pool was fine. Room smelled like cigarette smoke, ash burns in the toilet seat and on furniture. Office chair in room was flat out missing a wheel. Bed is very hard. Wouldn't recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marc

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

william, greeley

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
First room smelled bad. Second room was moldy. Floor was dirty. Otherwise room OKAY. Property was in fantastic location. Building was decent. A major makeover would do wonders for this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Costa Mesa

I had a decent stay and the location is great. This is a good low budget hotel and has a lot of good things, pool, jacuzzi, and the rooms have mini fridge and microwaves. I had to switch rooms upon my check in because the sink did not drain at all from a clog, the new room was better but it had a toilet that didn't flush very well.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Devon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025