Vagabond Inn San Pedro

United States , Los Angeles - CA
SAN PEDRO, 215 S Gaffey St
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100 reviews shown

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2026

Randi

Property is excellent location. But it is bare bones, old and a bit musty. Street noise and sirens aplenty.
Shuttle service and check in was very good.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Anna

Great little place if you need somewhere to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Aidee

The place is clean the workers were very kind and the breakfast was delicious and amazing!!

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

04 Jun 2026

Rich

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

Joyce

Breakfast consisted of a granola bar and coffee

Family

2/10

Poor

02 Jun 2026

Rod

All the wall in the restroom were dirty, the air conditioner was so dirty with lot of dust on it. Tv wasn’t working, no refrigerator, microwave available. The entrance door didn’t seal properly.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Liliana

We stayed one night before our cruise, they offered shuttles to the embarkation port, and parking. The staff was very kind and helpful. The room was clean, the bed comfortable and they provide snacks for breakfast. It was very good! I recommend this place, and can’t beat the price around that area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Donna

Budget friendly
Good location

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2026

Lisa

My stay here was fine for two nights and reasonable pricing is what I was looking for. This place is ‘tired’ in appearance inside and out but my expectations were low based on the price. Room and bathroom were just clean enough and there is nothing special to expect here. Toilet worked but was sluggish and the water pressure and temperature in the shower was very inconsistent. The location seemed pretty good and I felt fairly safe although it was not really quiet, but the fan worked to helped control noise in the room. The best thing was the front desk young man who was very considerate throughout. Some days there are some breakfast items…. Very basic, but other days only juice and coffee in the front office.

Self

4/10

Poor

29 May 2026

Patrick

A bit filthy

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

FRANK

They are a good group of people at that location Roberto is excellent at front desk they even serve sweet rolls and energy bars hot coffee and juice for beeakfast

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Nelsa

Very good for the price

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Alyce

Even with the property being on the older side, it was easy to walk to McDonalds to eat and they served breakfast in the lobby which was nice. We were delighted to know that they have a free shuttle to the cruise port which was great!!!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Marinelle

Roberto is very accommodating … we arrived early and let us checked in early and help us booked our shuttle to San Pedro port..

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

21 May 2026

Vidya

Stayed in May 2026 with my son and family.The place is not for family.The bathtubs in both our rooms were all peeling and dirty.Since the motel is on a busy street you can hear the traffic all nite.The rooms had a foul smell too.I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Not a safe area either

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Shauna

All painted surfaces and furniture in our room chipped and peeling, dirt and mold in corners of bathroom, socks dirty after walking around on floors, very long black hair in bathtub, surfaces felt tacky/sticky to touch. 3 pillows on king size bed, all of them very hard; slept poorly. Door didn't close tightly (but could lock it) and had large visible gap at bottom.

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2026

Richard

Booked our room a day ahead of our cruise. Appreciated the free transfer to the cruise port! Hotel attendant was friendly and courteous. Also appreciated the complimentary breakfast snacks. Several restaurant choices nearby.

Friends

2/10

Poor

14 May 2026

Dawn

It was noisy, property was dirty. The bed was uncomfortable. I was checking for bedbugs!! \"Breakfast\" was one type of granola bar, mushy oranges and apples.
Best part was the neighborhood cat that was wondering around

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Izaiah

Vending machine didn’t work and ate our money but otherwise nice motel and easy parking

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 May 2026

Cathie

Very nice older facility

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Yuliya

We stayed before a cruise and it is close to the port. Got free shuttle one way. Long term parking 15$ per day.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Charles

Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

Melissa

A great place to stay with eating places in walking distance. Staff was helpful. They provided transportation to the port for our cruise. Plenty of parking.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

05 May 2026

Katrina

I had to stay in a smoking room! I have never been a smoker, so my clothes stunk!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2026

Jon

It's a way out dated building in a very good location. Would be great place to stay with some major updates. Very close to the Port of Los Angeles, and they did provide a shuttle to the port, which was very helpful.

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 May 2026

Shelton

The room was very bad.
The bed was 😩burn marks.
In the bed spread.
Towels stained.
The only decent thing was the TV.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Jana

Xxx

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

Tahir

Old structure but clean room. A good option for overnight stay before catching a cruise from n nearby port.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

02 May 2026

Evan

Its s cheap place to stay before a cruise, the shuttle service is really good. The room was much less than expected. The bed was OK, but no where to sit besides the bed. There was a fridge but no microwave, the TV was quite old and the toilet was not functioning properly (had to fill the ice bucket with water and dump it in while flushing to get any kind of flush to work). Breakfast was very basic, the most minimal one I have experienced. Front desk staff was friendly. If your just looking for a cheap overnight before a cruise its probably the best one. Just don't have high expectations.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

kimberly

Everything was amazing

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

26 Apr 2026

Ruby

Place could use an upgrade! Looks old. Bathtub was old, peeling, dirty. Limited parking

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

catherine

Older place but nice staff. Easy check in . Close to places to eay

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2026

Wanda

It was just okay for one night, could have been cleaner on the outside . I had no lamps in my room.

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

Catherine

It was perfect for what it was: an affordable clean place to sleep for a night before our cruise. The free shuttle to the port and breakfast snacks were good. The hotel is a bit run down but it was clean and safe for a single night.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Norman

Excelente para pasar una noche y tomar el crucero al siguiente día, solo eso.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Moacir

It is a little bit old, but if want to stay close to the cruises harbour for one or two nights it's ok.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2026

Peggy

It was convenient to stay here because it was near our cruise ship port. They provided free shuttle service to harbor. Their are many places to eat around this hotel. It could use some update. But we had a nice room after we did a room change.

Friends

2/10

Poor

23 Apr 2026

Dusty

Very very very old and outdated NOT what the pictures show. Close to port and easily to leave to get on a cruise but very expensive for what you get..6 for a bottle of water out of the vending machine.. I had pre booked in September and had a receipt that showed it was paid and I was told it was collect from vacationer upon arrival.. called hotels.com and they said the same. Not sure how my receipt says paid, will look into it when we arrive home.

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Apr 2026

Joseph

The room was dirty and needed to be 100% remodeled

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

David

Close to cruise port and secure parking while on cruise.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

Kimberly

Great staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Tabatha

Room was clean. AC was cold. Third floor has a great view. Within walking distance of pretty much anything you need. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Set us up with their complimentary shuttle to the cruise port.

Friends

2/10

Poor

08 Apr 2026

ERIC

This place was really gross. There is nothing good to say about it.

Partner

2/10

Poor

06 Apr 2026

Dawna

The pictures on the website are a scam and look nothing like the actual room. There were hair balls everywhere and the tub was dirty. The beds were awful like we were sleeping directly on the box springs. I would never recommend this place to anyone.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2026

Daniel

Bed was too hard for my liking (personal preference) and the pillows were flat. I was on the street side, and any sirens in the middle of the night will definitely wake you up. Other than that, nice room 👍

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Melissa

Great for a quick night. Older hotel. Comfy bed. Excellant staff. Free parking! Five star rating based on what is advertised for the cost.

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

Lacey

AC kept the room cool, parking spaces were limited at times. Lots of fast food, stores, starbucks, liquor stores within walking distance.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Cathleen

Place was good for a quick stay. Friendly staff. Would stay again. Very close to the Port

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

29 Mar 2026

Kelli

Room was dirty. The floor turned feet black. The bathroom was filthy black dirty greasy grime all over door. Shower was dirty. Most uncomfortable bed

2/10

Poor

26 Mar 2026

Kevin

This place is a dump. It is super noisy from the street traffic. The door didn’t seal so when the idiots that were next door would stand outside smoking dope, the smoke would come into our room which was gross. I wouldn’t even venture taking a shower as the tub was disgusting. The only good things about this place was there many places close by to grab a bite to eat, and they had a free shuttle to the cruise terminal. Would I stay here again? Not a chance. This place is well past its best before date.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Mar 2026

Marlene

The reviews are accurate. Make the best decision for you.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2026

Victor

The breakfast is too simple. It would be better to have a microwave or a kettle in the room. The shuttle to the cruise terminal is the reason for us to stay there

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Regan

Very very clean
Comfy bed
Staff very friendly

Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Mar 2026

Jeff

The beds were in poor condition. Staff friendly and cruise transfer great. Pleasant stay overall

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Mar 2026

Amber

I love the restaurant in walking distance. The room was not up to cleaning standards. The floors were dirty my feet turned black after a few minutes.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

17 Mar 2026

Benjamin

Good place to stay the night with shuttle service to the cruise terminal.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Leslie

Excellent place to stay. Very clean, staff are fabulous.

4/10

Poor

13 Mar 2026

Richard

Add too many cats around the outside of it running wild the inside had like a dirty floor. The pictures made it look better than it was.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Amanda

Clean room, walkable to restaurants, they have free shuttle to cruise port! My friend left her phone in shuttle and they brought it back to her, they went above and beyond!! Thanks

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2026

william

This place was dirty. The hallways were filthy. The trash cans were overflowing to the point of trash laying on the floor by the trash cans. The rooms were fairly clean. Lots of maintenance has been. But all on the cheap. Meaning: fix up the rooms, but don't spend any money. The bath tub has some kind of anti slip stuff poorly painted on the tub.
The breakfast consisted of cheap granola bars, Honey Buns and cheap instant c0ffee,
The pictures are NOT a representative of the place at all!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2026

DeAnn

This is a great place to stay before a cruise! The hotel is a little dated but clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The best part was they have a shuttle to the cruise terminal (one way only) and they provide parking while on the cruise (for $10 a night). Very happy with our stay!

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

09 Mar 2026

Lucie

Gave us a smoking room! TERRIBLE. Were able to change room. New ones, 1 room smelled like pot and the other had a bad smell. I had laundry sheet which I put in the AC. Floors so dirty, feet were black within no time. Washrooms so so needs deep clean floors, caulking around tub etc…
IN NEED OF RENOVATION.
Breakfast included, thats a joke. Coffee, orange juice, apple, orange and wrapped very dry donuts. Pay cheap, Get cheap.
Good side: Shuttle included and close to cruise Port,

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

07 Mar 2026

Jinto

Old building and not a suggesting place

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Janet

nice clean place to stay close to the cruise port

Self

4/10

Poor

05 Mar 2026

Karen

I became fearful that i had booked a $179 dollar room in a recovery home or homeless shelter .. bit i was so tired after a 8 hoir drive, i just checked the sheets-underneath the unwashed comforter, the toile amd shower for bugs and went to sleep and got out at 7 am then we waited 5 hours in our car tp board the ship (accept for the hour at breakfast) there is no friendliness, the shittle was offered ..no way would i leave my car there. Ive stayed in better places in third world countries. My suggestion, get some spackle and paint..new mattreses and bed spreads, find some used furniture that doesnt look like u grabbed it from the dumpster and be honest ..

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Mar 2026

Armand

Nice and friendly staff the person at the desk after his shift drove us to the port on his own car the room was ok needs updating after all you get what you pay

Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Mar 2026

Brian

It was convenient to the port and keeping our car there for cheap.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Kenneth

Vagabond inn is a great place to stay. The staff were very friendly and were willing to go the extra mile above and beyond. Our room was updated and very clean with all the amenities nessessary for a comfortable stay. The hotel is without walking distance to popular fast food restaurants as well as other restaurants. Thus was our second stay at the hotel, and I wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Ceasar

Need to improve cleanliness the elevators are gross the floors are filthy for the price rate. Is too dirty. Never come back. Sorry.

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2026

Reyna A

No microwave no good

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2026

Marilyn

The room smelled really clean. The staff was really kind and helpful and it's a great location especially if you are taking a cruise.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2026

Ronald

The room needs upgrades. The furniture was all peeling.

4/10

Poor

19 Feb 2026

WAYNE

Not very clean. In a sketchy area.

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Feb 2026

Marielee

Looked like a crack house. Motel 6 looks better than this. Its a conplete false advertisement and when u request for a refund u only get 25% back!! When it was $200 plus. I literally stayed for 15 minutes and grabbed my things and left how horrible it was.
What a rip off and inconsideration to peoples time and money and overall experience.

Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

Julio

The room and bathroom was dirty stains on the wall ask for an extra pillow and they said they don't have no extra pillow the pictures that they have on there website does not match what we got

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Thomas

Smooth check-in clean room nice location.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2026

wendy

Yes

6/10

Pleasant

09 Feb 2026

Michael

Average hotel definetly not worth the price I paid. “Breakfast” big joke consisted of a honeybun/granola bar and coffee.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Feb 2026

Darrell

We had one room that the floors were very rough and broken up. They changed us to another room that was much better.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Feb 2026

Maria

Very basic hotel, clean enough, but certainly needs some upgrading. I stayed for one night before cruise, thankfully not any longer

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

07 Feb 2026

elaine

Very loud outside noise

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2026

Mike

Friendly staff, clean rooms. The hotel itself felt dated and a bit run down, but clean and a good spot for a nights rest before a cruise. Free shuttle to the port also included which was fantastic!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Jennifer

Staff was great! They even got us to our cruise early!

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2026

Bradley

We were able to check-in early, and the room was very clean and comfortable. All rooms have street-side entries, and street noise was bad until later in the evening. The included breakfast was very minimal, and we chose to walk to a cafe about 12 minutes away.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Betty

The room was clean. The staff was courteous and helpful. Centrally located around food.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Heather

Room was clean but could use some work. The tub had been repaired as well as the tiles around the tub, and NOT done well, so decided not to use it. The hotel is close to cruiseport and supplied free shuttle, so good for a night. Many restaurants close by.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

lora

Room was clean..beds were comfortable. Staff was excellent!

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

02 Feb 2026

Amanda

The staff was fine. The bedding and towels seemed clean and there were no sign of vermin. The hotel is aptly named, there were vegrants everywhere. There were multiple people smoking Marijuana making the whole place stink. The road noise from drag racing was very loud all night. The only reason to consider staying here is because it's near the port but I will stay somewhere else next time.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Feb 2026

Bonnie

Staff was incredibly friendly, and there were cats on the property, which is a huge plus for me. But there was also blood on my sheets and that’s kind of hard to overlook

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Phyllis

Very convenient and loved the free shuttle service to the cruise port

Business_and_leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

31 Jan 2026

Chris

Unacceptable conditions. Room was run down and smelled of mold. My mother had an allergic reaction to the mold and we wound up checking out the same night.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

31 Jan 2026

Ashley

The parking lot is being utilized for longer term parking for cruise goers and no spots were available for guests - we were told to use a spot more suitable for a motorcycle and we’re driving a smaller SUV. Then we were told we could utilize a spot marked as “reserved” with a sign threatening a tow. The room could use a deep clean. Dirt was visible in various places, finger prints on the mirrors, etc. Would not stay here again and baffled as to the current guest rating which lead us to believe this was better than it ended up being…

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

30 Jan 2026

Lisa

This hotel has seen much better days. It’s good for one thing only and that’s if you’re going to take a cruise from San Pedro cruise terminal and need a one night stay before the cruise leaves. The hotel offers a free shuttle. It’s literally a mile to the cruise ship terminal. We’ve been staying there for approximately 20 years on and off whenever we take a cruise out of San Pedro. It’s been quite a long time since the last time we stayed and it was very disappointing to see how much lack of care they’ve given to the rooms and the hotel grounds. The rooms are dated with old banged up furniture. The doors and floors are dirty. It seems to be a bit of a temporary housing for some. I think I would pay almost twice as much and stay at the Hilton or Hyatt and pay for an Uber to the Pier.

4/10

Poor

30 Jan 2026

Marla

The room was alright. But the general condition of the hotel and amenities was poor - rundown, dirty and neglected. The pool deck was all but dangerous and incredibly dirty. The only plus was the close proximity to the cruise port and the complimentary shuttle.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Dennie E.

Excellent and perfect location before Princess cruise. Very nice and informative staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2026

Alvin

Yes, the room was spotless, staff was great and made a sincere effort to make our stay pleasant.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jan 2026

jacqueline

The good-Staff was pleasant, room was clean, free shuttle to port, heard good things about the sushi restaurant next door
The Ugly- room furniture was old and banged up, “breakfast” was coffee, juice and a few packaged rolls- no place to sit down, very basic hotel

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2026

Clint

Room was really clean, but the furnishings were very worn out as was the tub. Great location for staying the night before a cruise and the free shuttle was the bonus. The breakfast included wasnt great, but the coffee machine in the lobby was excellent. Overall, even though the staff were all amazing, i dont think id stay there again. I would pay a little more at a different hotel.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Jan 2026

Christopher

Room was dirty. Paint chipping everywhere and water pressure non-existent. Shocked at the non care

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Qian

The room was clean and the staff were kind and helpful! They answered all our questions relating to our trip, and offered a shuttle service to our location.

Leisure Friends