Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

2.0 star property
Hotel near South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Interior
Lobby
Breakfast area

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Costa Mesa, CA
  • Place, Orange Coast College
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, The Observatory
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Costa Mesa Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Costa Mesa

Mesa Verde stay.Your stay at this Mesa Verde hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of The Observatory and Orange Coast College. Costa Mesa Country Club and South Coast Plaza are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Massage Envy Spa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Orange Coast College - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Observatory - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Costa Mesa Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mesa Verde Country Club - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 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

Hotel near South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. 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.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.

Property 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 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 1127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 242 out of 1127 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corrie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Christmas satisfaction I was killed with kindness yet no last words were given on my behalf besides this.. I arrived late at night my microwave door was sealed shut and would not even turn on. e shower plumbing was atrociously loud and forgiving and on the front office they told me the owner does not like dogs I have my serious animal for my epilepsy. The night worker said this is the reason why they would not give me a new room after pleading with the night clerk and stating that there are three rooms open directing extra money it still cannot switch me rims for more comfortable accommodations... Then on top of that there is no temperature control to the room only a miserable fan that was loud as well..... Lastly it being a very cool night for me and my service animal who is my family he would not bring me a space heater after notifying the front desk as well about there being no heat in the room. My leg is in sore mission and it is a challenge to walk especially with luggage and they had no luggage carts. So with all being said I had done customer service and they would not refund me only offer me 15% off my future stay. This is appalling to myself and anybody else with medical conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was in a different room this time on busy roadside across from funeral home will ask for different area next time road noise was excessive couldn't hear tv and it was turned up alot other issue was low shower pressure in bathroom and only 1 working ice machine working on property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Disliked: Amenities
Room was ok, the bathroom towels need replacing, they are old and small
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hideyuki

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Remy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Siara

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafaela

Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

lee

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bad
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

lucille

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room smell water damage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Casaundra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager kept charging my card and charged twice for deposit. Then had staff come to my room and charge me more money. The ac wasn’t working at all
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shea

It's okay...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bryant

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not the best
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kamil

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One star
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

JORDAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I would like to say the location is convenient foe anyone traveling to the beach areas. Much to choose for fast food or dining areas. However, the cleanliness of the rooms could use better practices and preparation. The staff was willing to relocate me to a room I saw dit for my family's stay. From inspecting a few rooms, I noticed that renovation or even some paint in some areas of the rooms would be great. Up to date additions in the rooms are needed such as fixtures for lighting and sockets. Pool area was decent and had many tables and lounging chairs. Clean. Some suspicious people were walking in the area but no apparent threat to my observation. The continental breakfast was decent as well and plenty for having seconds. Good cereal, pastries, juices, and hot coffee. Overall theres much to be desired from this stay, however it wasn't a nightmare. From someone who's stayed in many cities, this was a solid 2.4 out of 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Latasha

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stain on the sheets, no heat, had to switch rooms twice. Please refund 10%
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roberto

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bath tub was unclean and leaking. Floor and walls were dirty. We got bit by many bed bugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025