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Vagabond Inn Ventura

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Outdoor pool
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Lobby
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Extra beds
  • Pets allowed (fee applies)
  • Air-conditioning
  • Self-parking included

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756 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA, 93001
  • Place, Ventura City Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ventura City Hall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ventura Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxnard, CA (OXR)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Vagabond Inn Ventura

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a picnic area, a front desk safe and multilingual staff assistance are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Vagabond Inn Ventura offers 82 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

House Rules

Check in after 4 PM
Check out before noon
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: 2.25 per cent of room rate

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Property # 41957
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This hotel will place a credit card pre-authorization of USD 100 at check-in for guests who are residents of Ventura County.

Frequently asked questions

Does Vagabond Inn Ventura have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Vagabond Inn Ventura pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Vagabond Inn Ventura?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vagabond Inn Ventura?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Vagabond Inn Ventura?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Vagabond Inn Ventura located?

Located in Downtown Ventura, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown 10, Ventura City Beach and Rubicon Theatre Company. Ventura City Hall and Ventura Pier are also within 15 minutes. Ventura Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Vagabond Inn Ventura Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 227 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1000 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

EDUARDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No me gusto que al parecer el hotel lo habita en su mayoria gente sin hogar y al parecer con problemas emocionales y de drogas.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I liked the size of the room. Plenty of room for two queen beds. I didn’t like that there are zero amenities. I miss the restaurant that used to be on property. It was good dood and so convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jewel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was pleased with my stay and shall return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Annelise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly but room was in a horrible condition. Wall paper was rolling up in large sections . Bathroom Mirror was broken , Door to the room was broken and hard to open . Bed was comfortable though .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Patti

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just left and found another place to stay. I will say the sheets looked crisp and clean. There was no air conditioning that worked. It smelled of stale cigarette smoke. It was poorly maintained. We just ate the cost of the room and left.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had A Blast. Close The The ocean & Pier. Lots Of Dining Close By.
Ventura Pier
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good for distance to town and Fido

Within walking distance of Main Street. Not fancy but a comfortable bed and pet friendly. Being able to bring our dog was the main focus for staying here. We’ll be back in a few weeks and we’ll be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don’t judge a book by its cover!

We weren’t too impressed when we first drove up, the grounds could def use some sprucing up. We were greeted by a super friendly clerk who was able to get us an early check in (for a small fee). That was a great start! We went to the room and were pleasantly surprised. It was comfortable and clean, the AC worked phenomenally, the shower had great water pressure. We had no idea that right out back was the walkway that took us straight to the beach/pier. We also had no idea that we were a couple blocks walking distance to all the great restaurants on Main St. All this in one spot...a great package! We didn’t even need to use our car all weekend. We definitely will stay here again....we even made note of the room number so we can rebook it! Thanks Vagabond!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location easy access to beach via pedestrian overpass and short walk to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in in was very quick, and nice. The room was clean and loved the AC. I definitely would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

A_Schooner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like this location , Maria and the first woman I met who helped book the room were very friendly and welcoming ...George seemed annoyed with me, and the woman who came on after Maria was extremely hostile and extremely stern, without cause. Unfriendly in tone, her offer to answer my question, in place of Maria, seemed disingenuous, and made me apprehensive to continue communicating with her. The place is great for the price and quieter than I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to main street where there are a lot of places to eat, drink and shop. 1 block of walking distance and a 6 min walk to the beach. Nice clean roo.s. rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall it is extremely convenient and just a short walk to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tanya

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So they changed me a $100. Deposit when I got there my tv didn’t work it was black and white or purple I went to office to let them know and was told maintenance was not available until Monday. Our key wouldn’t open our room so disappointing we have stayed here many times and we feel this time they have gone down hill not happy with the extra $10. Dollars that we didn’t plan on and the rooms were not up to par
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Management was awsome in got me in early die to my having health issues . Rooms are updated and property is well kept
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

-K

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Vintage 60s, simple well-cared for room. Low cost room. Enough parking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Birdster

Disliked: Amenities
The Vagabond is a great roadside attraction from the glory days of highway 101 (non-freeway), it has suffered the last few years with the loss of the restaurant and the fact that many rooms are vouchered to the homeless. Yet, that is a good thing- and were my circumstances ever so dire, I'd suggest this to be an honorable effort by the hotel's BOD (Board of Directors) I never felt unsafe, and it is perfectly located for visiting downtown Ventura. Indeed, as a result of COVID19, the City has closed four blocks of Main St. providing for outdoor eating, etc. The facility is also directly adjacent to the walkable freeway overpass to the beach and pier. All in all, given my business reason for being in VTA and the price with DOGS ALLOWED, I've no complaints. Little things, e.g. noise from adjoining rooms, poor lighting in room, limited cable have to be factored against the under $100 price for my visit. Besides- it's a part of Ventura. Everyone was friendly, I didn't see much of the staff because I didn't have the room done every day, but bed and shower were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service is amazing! Friendly and curtious staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Edward

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Hotel Is A Scam for Exhausted Travelers

Terribly disappointed. The room was not as advertised on Hotels.com we reserved a non-smoking room with a Queen Size Bed. The room we were given had food trash left in room, no bed covers, smelled of heavy cigarette smoke, ugly front door area, homeless people parked in trailers, RVs right next to back side of hotel that wander on to the hotel parking lot. When re-assigned to another room, the only available room was upstairs with a full size bed; the stairs were difficult with two senior dogs that have a hard time doing stairs. The other room was stuffy with a broken air conditioner and a TV that did not work. Plus you could hear all the foot traffic when people walked by the room. Our only relieve from the stuffy room was to open the front window and have to listen to the outdoor noise in the parking lot. We were exhausted from our travels to have to go back to the front desk downstairs to complain again about another item that did not work in the room. The place is a scam! Totally not worth the money we paid for a room that was not what we reserved. I originally booked two nights, but after seeing the first room I called Hotels.com and demanded they contact the hotel to demand our money back for the next night. We would have left all together but were physically exhausted from our travels to find another room at the last minute. The only good thing about the hotel was the walking distance to the pier.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Luis

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not stay again. Not recommended

The hotel offers long-term stay options through assistance programs which has resulted in an increase of loitering in the area. Every night homeless people were wandering the area asking for money, looking at cars, or fighting with one another. I did not feel safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Older hotel. Clean and nice staff.

Older hotel but nice. When doors from other rooms close, you hear it slam. Water from sink smelled bad. Front desk is friendly and helpful. Continental breakfast is at the front desk. Packaged danish and coffee/hot water for tea. No place to sit in lobby. Must take back to room. Great fish taco place half a block away.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darrel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

March Stay

We have stayed here on many occasions when visiting the area. Now that we live in Ojai we like to come down and stay for a couple of days for a break. The quality of this hotel has significantly dropped off. Jacuzzi was dirty filled with dirt, Jacuzzi was yellow for the three day stay and needed to be shocked - very gross and embarrassing, floors in the room needed to be mopped - very dirty, no desk in the room anymore, reservation said breakfast included in my nightly price and there is no breakfast - person at the front desk said it was cancelled - I asked for a refund since there is no breakfast and was refused. Free Coffee in the lobby was good. Employees very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

At 4am, while my spouse and I were sleeping, a homeless woman used a fire extinguisher to break into our hotel room from the front window. She scream and cussed. We attempted to contact the front
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Großer Raum mit gutem Bett. Es war sauber und der Preis dafür geht in Ordnung.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Almost perfect.

The hotel is close to "old-town" Ventura...lots of quaint shops. It's also "quaint"...as in, not new. It looks like it's been renovated somewhat and the room was comfortable. My only complaint is that it wasn't really as clean as it should be...dusty. The bed was comfortable and clean...the shower was worked well and was clean. The lady at the front desk...I think her name was Debbie...was wonderful. ALSO, right across the street is a place with a sign that says "Best Fish Tacos". It was wonderful, and my kids told me later that it's famous...so...overall, a positive stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

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