Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

2.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near South Coast Plaza

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Relax by the pool surrounded by palm trees at Viva Inn.
Relax in style with comfortable seating and lush greenery surrounding a central focal point.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a high ceiling with exposed beams, a seating area, and lush greenery.
Café offers a warm atmosphere and comfortable seating area with a couch and table.
Experience the charm of the Vagabond Inn, featuring an arched entrance and lush tropical surroundings.
Near the airport, Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offers a relaxing retreat with a spa tub and outdoor pool. Enjoy in-room WiFi, coffee/tea in the lobby, and barbecue grills. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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Costa Mesa, CA

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

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 6 min drive
  • Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 24 min drive
  • Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) - 35 min drive
  • Tustin Station - 15 min drive
  • Orange Station - 19 min drive
  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 20 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

At Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from South Coast Plaza and Orange County Fairgrounds. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Also, University of California, Irvine and Fashion Island are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 125 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa and nearby?

Have fun with activities like kayaking, sailing, and body boarding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Air conditioning
Bed
Location
Shower
Breakfast
Microwave
Weather

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Relaxed atmosphere, nice pool area, and welcoming staff.
Rimah, 7-night trip

8/10 Good

Convenient location and friendly atmosphere.
Rimah, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Clean and friendly staff
Tim, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

It has a great pool and Jacuzzi! Also provided pastries for breakfast.
Deborah, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Kind and helpful staff members and management. Clean pool, avarage rooms, and convenient location in general.
Rimah, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice pool & jacuzzi. Excellent location
Nora, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everyone was nice
Perla, 4-night trip

6/10 Okay

The property is old was fine for one night
Cheryl, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Price was cheap
Kathy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Abhishek, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

good
Dean, 4-night trip

6/10 Okay

It was ok for price paid, breakfast was just honey bun juice and coffee some scrambled eggs, and sausage patty . Nothing exceptional. Room was clean but dated. Location ok a bit of noise from the 405
Ronald, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Taylor, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Decent low cost motel.
moose, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Christina, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

The staff was amazing. The rooms not so much. AC was horrible, the room was 100% smoked in regularly. The walls were dirty. The ceiling was dirty. Old curtains and bedspread. I do not recommend.
Reuben, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The place is perfect if you just need a place to sleep. Beware there’s no AC.
Maria, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Moldy ceiling horrible smell checked out right away couldn’t spend the night, horrible conditions, didn’t even offer a refund despite how bad the smell and the mold was.
Dulce, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Don’t stay here. The place is a dump. Floors were dirty when I checked in. Staff is rude. Housekeepers are very nice though.
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The receptionists were courteous & attended to all of our needs. The room was average.. needs to be cleaned & a new paint job is sorely needed. Otherwise, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Vagabond Inn.. Will definitely stay there again. Thank you for accommodating us!
Lisa, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Convenient right off the freeway, but that was about it. Rooms were poor, beds hard, towels thin, bathroom grimey, bedspread had burn holes, floorboards buckling. Our first room smelled like vomit, so we requested another room. At least the second room smelled like mid-eastern cooked vegetables.
Robert, 3-night trip

4/10 Poor

Slow checking, poor service, noisy, police were arresting some drug addicts, construction on adjacent rooms! They should shut this hotel and give it a remodel from top to bottom! Then get new management!
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I had a lovely stay and will consider staying here again in the future.
Annette, 2-night trip