Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Parking is limited.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 15.00 per pet per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located in Whittier (East Whittier), within a 15-minute drive of Commerce Casino and Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary. It is 9 miles from Citadel Outlets and 9.2 miles from Knott's Berry Farm.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available from April to October, operational from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Yes, children are allowed. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Vagabond Inn Whittier - Relaxing Motel Stay

Average nightly price at Vagabond Inn Whittier by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$94
February	US$95
March	US$95
April	US$96
May	US$103
June	US$110
July	US$109
August	US$103
September	US$107
October	US$101
November	US$98
December	US$98

What guests think

At Vagabond Inn Whittier, reviewers consistently praise very clean rooms, friendly, accommodating staff, and recently updated, comfortable spaces at a reasonable price, with many highlighting the convenient location near shops, restaurants, and local destinations.

Common drawbacks include traffic and footstep noise, occasionally tight parking, and inconsistent Wi-Fi. Some guests report maintenance issues, dated fixtures or mattresses, occasional odors, and housekeeping misses. Expect a practical, budget-friendly stay with solid essentials.

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Facilities

Guests frequently mention a well-kept outdoor pool and free on-site parking, though spaces can be limited at busy times. Wi-Fi can be unreliable, and while the property is pet friendly, occasional elevator outages are noted.

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Johanna

5 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Wi-Fi doesn’t work and there was hair in the room Nice staff though

10

Wu

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is very clean and comfortable. Not enough parking space.

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Lori

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean property that allows pets for an extra $15. It wasn’t perfect, but for the price it was comfortable and convenient. I’d stay here again for sure. It met our needs. :)

10

Jose

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay. Pool was a plus.

10

Gloria

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The best stay ever! Sooo clean. The rooms are large. The pool was big and water temp perfect.

10

Sandra

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay at a great price. The rooms are renovated and it is in a very convenient area. The woman at the front desk was very friendly and kind. Parking was free and it was easy to find an open space even when we came back later in the evening. We will definitely stay here again!

10

michael

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice place to stay. Very clean. Room very nice staff very helpful. Pool very clean and the property overall was very well kept and clean. Definitely heading back (next week)

10

Michael

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed here for the the second times in two weeks. Found the place to be very nice, clean rooms, clean and neat property and the pool area and pool was extremely clean and well kept. Nice place to stay. Affordable and convenient to shopping and the freeways. Will definitely stay again

8

Christine

3 Jul 2023

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Pros: clean, walkable, comfortable bed, great hot water, nice pool Cons: poor internet and road noise

8

Sandra Arely

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable bed. The parking was bad though after I think 6? There’s none you have to park in the street.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a standout theme, with many calling rooms and grounds very clean or spotless. A minority reported issues such as lingering odors, dirty floors, hairs in bathrooms, or worn linens.

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Alan

1 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Generally dirty and not well kept. Wall damage and signs of mold/discoloration. Room was musty with poor ventilation. Everything from the wall to linens felt moist. Wore socks while in the room, bottoms turned black after a walking on the floor. Weak internet, not suitable for videoconferencing.

10

Jose

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean rooms

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Jimmy

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty restroom and they didn't offer to clean it or a different room very upset

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Gabriel

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in wasn't at smooth as I would have liked it to be. While still daylight outside the entrance was locked. I could barely hear the girl behind the counter. The coffee machine said that it would out of service but, the lady that was training the girl at the counter was making a cup for herself. The exterior was really clean and the staff was friendly. The room did have long hairs in the shower as well as the sink. Other that the hair the room was really clean.

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Martha

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room. Also really peaceful even though it’s located on a main boulevard. Bed was super comfortable.

10

Maria

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Rooms are very clean and staff are great! Housekeeping staff gets down! Our room was clean and smelled freshly mopped everyday. We stayed 6 nights and they changed our sheets every other day. The pool was great and very clean.

10

William

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

This was my 4th or 5th stay here. The staff, from front desk to the Housekeeping crew are all incredibly nice and helpful. The rooms are very nice, very nice for a small, older motel. Updated, extremely clean. Housekeeping did a great job every day. You don't get this quality or service at far more expensive options. Will be booking again next year!

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Irma

30 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The first time I stayed here it was a normal older hotel. This time the room was dirty, there were spots on the floor that had not been mopped in a while. There was a bug crawling on the wall. One day the room was not serviced. The staff was not approachable. Last time the gal was super helpful in getting me into a room early as I had an issue with my travel. Very disappointed this visit.

10

Amalia

4 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

4

Nicole

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not great...barely servicable. I have stayed at this spot several times over the years but this year was a bummer. The room smelled like mold...and the bottom of my childs foot was so dirty, had to wash them multiple times and final convinced them to where socks. The bathroom had that old wet smell and thw curtians were dusty and stained. My man, who is acostomed to less than luxury, was grossed out. This is particularly odd. I think it was my last stay at this spot, which is unfortunate...many memories tied there.

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Rooms

Rooms are updated and generally comfortable, often with a fridge and microwave and sometimes quite spacious. Some guests cite street/upstairs noise, aging or sagging mattresses, noisy A/C, dated bathroom fixtures, and inconsistent in-room Wi-Fi.

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Joseph

1 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Looks like it’s recently been renovated. Nice touches like the room fridge had a big enough freezer to get the ice packs cold again in my cooler. Fast wifi. My only complaint was I couldn’t figure out the tv

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Jennifer

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No frills motel style accommodations. The place was clean and very cheap by California standards. I just needed a place to sleep overnight and this was perfect. If street noise bothers you then this would be a difficult place to stay as it is quite loud.

10

Kailene

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had two rooms, second floor and third floor. Service was exceptional from everyone we talked to, but mostly from the gentleman who checked us in. Stayed two nights, was well worth the money, even though some of the stuff needed some updating (i.e. the toilet lid had a crack in it, etc.) Loved that they had a working fridge/freezer, et

10

Marcia

23 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was bigger than expected. Would go back and stay again. Very small parking lot since it was full capacity.

10

Tanya

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We love how comfortable the beds are!

8

Cynthia

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, the stay wasn’t too bad. Price was great & it’s dog friendly. Parking is free. If you are a light sleeper, you may want to consider going elsewhere. The walls are very thin. I could hear people coughing & walking above me. The cars driving by are kind of loud too. At 10:30 pm one night it sounded like someone was using a leaf blower outside. Refrigerator & freezer are provided. It’s fairly clean. Shower is very dated & my shower clogged easily. The shower pressure was very low too. Staff was super friendly & the room was easy to find. Seemed fairly safe to walk around, but there was a homeless person sleeping alongside the hotel. Not too bad for the price though. Could use a little touch up in terms of the shower and thin walls, but overall, it was great. I’d definitely stay again.

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Laura

24 Jul 2023

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The AC in our room sounded like a semi truck was I'm the room with us. The shower fixtures were falling off the wall. The room was clean and looked nice though

10

Lucy

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was friendly, room was clean, comfy beds, shower was the best! Place was quiet as well. The only drawback was that we were on the first floor and you could hear the people above walking around, but it wasn’t too bad.

8

Violet

12 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The AC was very noisy. Bathroom wall was peeling. Wifi was inconsistent.

10

Tyler

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, freshly remodeled, and very spacious.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, including assistance with early check-in and requests. There are occasional complaints about rude or absent front-desk staff and disputes over policies or deposits.

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Jonny

20 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was very easy to check in and get to my room. Staff was nice and inviting.

6

EVG

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Arrived late at 8pm. The attendant on duty was not polite and rude.

10

Jose

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is awesome! And very helpful.

10

Benjamin

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience. Helpful staff.

6

Guy

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

No one was there when we arrived. I even had a traveler ask me how do you contact the main desk. We used the phone. It seems that the front desk should be occupied full time in the afternoon when travelers arrive.

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Gerardo

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Service is horrible. Staff only cares about doing the bare minimum. Yes is not in their vocabulary.

10

Louise

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful friendly staff who bent over backwards to accommodate us with an early check in. In fact they couldn’t do enough for us our entire stay! We’ll be back!

10

Edward

10 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Every time we've stayed, great service. 4th stay.

6

Alicia

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I did like this hotel until the receptionist came knocking so loud woke my family up telling us we needed our room clean and it was not a request we had to get up and wait outside to get the room clean because we skipped the previous day. This never happens to us the day before we had woken up early for the same reason and waited for the housekeeping but no one came, I asked her about Friday and she said she left early but seem like if we cause the issue and was all our fault. We just felt embarrassed regardless of the fact that we take out our own trash and we physically went to the office to switch our towels. I did not like that the receptionist felt the need to argue and yell at us aggressively.

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Patricia

10 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, we were able to do early check-in and free parking.

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Location

Location is convenient for Whittier, close to restaurants, shopping, Rose Hills, and main roads. Being on a busy street brings some traffic noise, but many still found the area safe and easy to navigate.

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Russell

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, near restaurants, grocery store nearby, all within walking distance

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Jennifer

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No frills motel style accommodations. The place was clean and very cheap by California standards. I just needed a place to sleep overnight and this was perfect. If street noise bothers you then this would be a difficult place to stay as it is quite loud.

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JENNIFER

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Jose

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place to stay! Near Uptown Whittier and Whittwood Town Center without all the noise.

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Sandra

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay at a great price. The rooms are renovated and it is in a very convenient area. The woman at the front desk was very friendly and kind. Parking was free and it was easy to find an open space even when we came back later in the evening. We will definitely stay here again!

10

HueiMei

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s close to restaurant and reasonably priced.

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Terrill

25 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Locatioñ - close to Rose Hills Memorial Park

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marilyn

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice check in, easy and the room was clean and comfortable. The hotel is located on a Main Street which makes it nice for shopping and restaurants.

10

Darciann

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to Biola college! Clean and comfortable room and good shower pressure. The front desk staff is very nice and appears to be the family that owns the property. The hotel is close to restaurants and shopping but is not in a walkable area.

10

Joleen

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We'd stay here again. It's simple, right on the main road,easy to get around.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Amelia

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was great! Answered all of my questions. Rooms were clean, bed was comfy and area was quiet. Convenient shops around for food/drinks; loved having a Dunkin Donuts next door for breakfast! Would definitely stay again!

10

Russell

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, near restaurants, grocery store nearby, all within walking distance

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Virginia

18 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was friendly. Good location near shopping stores and walking distance is a donut place.

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Krystal

28 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was clean and quiet. They only provided a single coffee pod and there was no coffee available in the lobby.

10

Stephen

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great rooms, clean and quiet property. Good location, food and convenience store within 1 minutes walk. 5-10 minutes walk to more good and shopping. Great value for money!

10

HueiMei

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s close to restaurant and reasonably priced.

10

marilyn

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice check in, easy and the room was clean and comfortable. The hotel is located on a Main Street which makes it nice for shopping and restaurants.

10

Mary Ellen

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Inn was very nice and the staff friendly and helpful. It would have been nice to have breakfast, tho.

10

Darciann

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to Biola college! Clean and comfortable room and good shower pressure. The front desk staff is very nice and appears to be the family that owns the property. The hotel is close to restaurants and shopping but is not in a walkable area.

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Jansen

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Family run and very friendly and helpful. Property is clean and tidy with all the amenities. You'll need a car, with a lot of large chain shops and restaurants close by

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Vagabond Inn Whittier

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