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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

2.0 star property
Travelers can unwind by the pool or relax in the spa tub after their flights arrive at this welcoming hotel where helpful staff set the tone for a pleasant stay

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Located near the airport, Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offers a peaceful retreat with a spa tub and outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi, lobby coffee and tea, and barbecue grills. Previous visitors consistently mention the helpful staff who enhance the experience.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Mesa Verde, a neighbourhood in Costa Mesa, Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa is near the airport and near the beach. South Coast Plaza and Downtown Disney® District are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Disney California Adventure® Park and Disneyland® Resort. Check out an event or a game at Honda Center, and consider making time for Knott's Berry Farm, a top attraction not to be missed. With kayaking, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Costa Mesa, CA

What's nearby

  • Massage Envy Spa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • SoCo Collection - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Orange Coast College - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mesa Verde Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • The Observatory - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪IKEA Restaurant & Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 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
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa provides a hot tub and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
  • A banquet hall, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 125 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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 at the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Costa Mesa Vagabond Inn
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa
Vagabond Inn Hotel Costa Mesa
Vagabond Hotel Costa Mesa
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa/Orange County Airport CA
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa/Orange County Airport Hotel Costa Mesa
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Hotel
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Hotel
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Costa Mesa
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Hotel Costa Mesa

Frequently asked questions

Does Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa located?

Located in Mesa Verde, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from The Observatory and within 3 miles (5 km) of Orange Coast College and South Coast Plaza. The LAB Antimall and Orange County Fairgrounds are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Reviews

6.6

6.2

Cleanliness

4.0

Location

7.0

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 1121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 242 out of 1121 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert a

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous Staff and clean room with great television.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, we truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Comfortable room, great welcoming staff at checkin and checkout. Convenient location off the 405 and near many restaurants including In N Out. Will be back in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

liza

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room had roaches. Spotted 6 different ones, all different sizes in the room and bathroom. Staff was pleasant on the way in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great television and vlean room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ed

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

6/10 Okay

Rimah

Relaxed atmosphere, nice pool area, and welcoming staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rimah

Convenient location and friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It has a great pool and Jacuzzi! Also provided pastries for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool & jacuzzi. Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rimah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Kind and helpful staff members and management. Clean pool, avarage rooms, and convenient location in general.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was smooth and the host was pleasant. It has a great location. Coffee (complimentary) is available at all or most hours and the breakfast of fresh baked goods is decent. The grounds are well maintained and very pleasant. A nice, comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good: Helpful staff, good location and nice pool and spa! Bad: The room was smelly and there were a few spiders in the restroom and room as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean quiet room, safe area, great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mirza

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location with many amenities nearby. Parking is free and available. Staff was helpful. Room smelled musty. The drapes were dirty. Breakfast was ok could have been better. The front desk person should at least smile when talking. You are in service business.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great rooms and super clean. Extremely satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Elisha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was very friendly. The room was a non smoking room but reeked of cigarette, there were burn marks on the comforter. The fridge smelled weird and the toilet had to be flushed 3x to get everything down. It was good enough to avoid driving home drunk as me and my husband attended a concert nearby. Uber was cheap from the hotel to the venue and back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property grounds were beautiful and well kept. The rooms were nice, the bathroom was clean but it could use a revamp. Stayed here because it was close to The Observatory (went for a concert) and for the price I paid, I would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I gave this property a very high rating and itnis because for the price you pay this is as good as it gets. The rooms are certainly older so they have their wear, but the pool and hot tub are very nice and the property while maybe not updated is well kept, the service is nice, and they have coffee, cereal, snd assorrwd breads in the office in the morning. It is also right next to tbe freeway and not too far from Newport Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

Room review

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

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and the staff were nice. Loved that the rooms had hard floors instead of carpet. It was an older property and had that older hotel smell, and it’s been a while since the rooms had been painted from the wear and tear. They are doing some sort of renovation with some beds and furniture out in the parking area. Great location with walking distance to both food or grocery. Felt like they were doing their best with an older property, and for the budget conscious it is convenient and a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept property and friendly staff. Thanks Scott
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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