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2.0 of 5
625 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108
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Vagabond Inn San Diego (Hotel Circle)
Ranked #57 of 246 hotels in San Diego
4.0 of 5 stars 270 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Hotel circle(6)
  • Rooms are clean(5)
  • Old town(5)
  • Very nice(5)
  • Continental breakfast(5)
  • Fashion valley mall(4)
  • Sea World(4)
  • Hot tub(3)
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San Luis Obispo
1 review
“Great spot, excellent customer service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Jayson at the front desk is awesome! I showed up with all my luggage after walking from another not-to-be mentioned hotel. I was exhausted and frustrated that the other hotel (where I'd had reservations for 3 weeks) had given me the wrong room. Jayson let me check out the room at Vagabond while I left my ID at the front desk to make sure it was acceptable before I booked it. It was VERY nice, especially for the price and location-- new granite counters, nice big TV, and most important, it was CLEAN. Plus, a CLEAN fridge and CLEAN microwave. Great place for a great price! And they should give Jayson a raise-- he's wonderful with customers (and I seriously looked like I'd been dragged off the streets when I walked in, but you'd never know it-- I still got the best possible treatment). Customer service is extremely hard work (I know, I used to work in hospitality), and he does it very well. Also, free breakfast, and I only paid about $15 more a night than the not-to-be mentioned place.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fort Walton Beach FL
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Check out other choices”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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My 2 day visit stay was black & white. First night, single bed room location horrid - highly frequented soda machine just outside door; Interstate noise continuous - added up to unrestful night. When I tried to check out next morning told I had reserved two nights (via their Internet site, not 3rd party) and would be charged for room whether I stayed or not. The alternative was to be moved to a different room. Made all the difference. Two bed room location was at back of site away from machines & Interstate plus much larger and had HDTV. First night room had an old, fuzzy TV. My advice if you choose this hotel with its ridiculous "can't change your mind" check out policy, book a two bed room because the price difference is worth the amenities including a table and chairs for eating. That's important because there is no central dining area; it's eat in your room. Breakfast is sparse compared to similar priced accommodations. Food choice is pretty much waffles or a piece of fruit. Hotel Row is home to all brands of hotels and a great location because it is the Interstate service road essentially; is located just across from a major shopping center with movie theater, restaurants (Cheesecake Factory is a stand out), etc; easy access to Interstate facilities getting to Things To Do. Do not miss the world class Zoo! It is a whole day outing so plan accordingly.

Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Not bad for the price”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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This hotel is located in Hotel Circle-South- in San Diego. Right next to the Marriott. This hotel, however, if much less money. Our double queen room was 59.00 a night. It is an older hotel, two story, but close to everything, and a very good price for the area. The hotel was very clean, and comfortable. It had a frig, microwave,of course, a TV. A bonus is they accept pets. It is $20.00 per night --a bit high,-- but many hotels charge more than that. The continental breakfast was OK considering the size of the hotel lobby-where it is served. It had waffles, the usual cereals, and the like. We would sure stay there again.....the Price is right and the staff is friendly.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Las Vegas, Nevada
1 review
“Always a posititve experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

I've had the pleasure of staying four times at the Vagabond Inn Hotel Circle in San Diego.
All aspects of this hotel, from check-in through room cleanliness and quality have always
been first rate.
The staff is always friendly, efficient and courtious (sp).
I would highly recommend this establishment for business guests and visitors to SD.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“Pretty average accomodation”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Booked this hotel over the net for myself and 3 friends. In spite of the booking confirmation confirming the rate inclusive for 4 adults, they said the website wasnt correct and that they had to charge me extra amount. Hardly fair, for the amount I paid in the end, I could have stayed at a much nicer hotel. Not a fan of hotels that do this sort of thing, but never mind, they always get a suitable review.

Room itself was basic but clean. As far as location goes, its miles from anywhere relevant (except the zoo).

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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  • Vagabond Hotel San Diego
  • San Diego Hotel Circle
Address: 625 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108
Price range (per night):* INR3,747 - 8,612

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