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Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5

2.0 star property
Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5 offers a welcome retreat from highway travel with its refreshing pool and continental breakfast to start the day right.

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This roadside motel combines comfort with convenience for travelers. Guests can take a cooling dip in the outdoor pool, enjoy the included continental breakfast, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Previous visitors consistently mention the staff's warm, helpful service.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Buttonwillow is home to Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tule Elk State Natural Reserve and Buttonwillow Recreation Park, while Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall and West Kern Oil Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Buttonwillow Raceway Park or Kern County Raceway Park. Visit our Buttonwillow travel guide
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20638 Tracy Ave, Suite A, Buttonwillow, CA, 93206

What's nearby

  • Kernville, CA Though, the water is low--nothing stops a hiker from continuing his journey. #hiking #nature #adventure
    Kern River
    9 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
    4 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Kern Country Sheriff's Office
    4 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Buttonwillow Recreation Park
    5 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Buttonwillow Raceway Park
    10 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Wasco Station
    30 min drive
  • Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • EZ Trip Travel Center
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    8 min walk
  • Willow Ranch
    8 min walk
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    9 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5 and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I 5
Motel 6 Buttonwillow North
Vagabond Buttonwillow I 5
Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5 Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5 pet-friendly?

Yes, Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5 allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5 located?

Situated in Buttonwillow, this motel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Buttonwillow Recreation Park, Kern Country Sheriff's Office and Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. Tule Elk State Natural Reserve and Buttonwillow Raceway Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5 Reviews

6.6

6.0

Cleanliness

5.8

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 206 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jorge was very helpful and very nice, the room was clean, the breakfast was small, but not bad. The bed was too hard for myself, but my husband loved it. There are several good options around. Good stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and staff was awesone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Staff & service
Very basic, no frills, third time I’ve stayed there recently. Breakfast - simple but good - open 2am to 9am.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Very clean room and quiet. Great staff also!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to request handicap unit (walk in showerr) upon arrival. Very accomadating(?) Staff was very friendly and communicated with all guests as we were eating breakfast. We interacted with 3 staff members while we were there, very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly. Check in quick
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Johanne

saff is great. bedding was dirty. Tub, toilet and floor had something sticky spilled on them. hair and dirt a lon floor. Coffee limited. Vanilla out Mocha ran out. Continental was super limited, but at least it was available and opens at 0200. has a nice outdoor pool (not sure if its open during the winter but looked clean abd usable)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Staff & service
For the money that I paid for the room I got way more than expected. I just needed to sleep 2-3 hours to take a break while driving long distance and didn’t want to spend to much for unnecessary conditions, however I was pleased to be welcomed by a friendly staff, easy check in, clean place, fridge in the room, Wi-Fi, AC, and bed was pretty comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic travel accommodations, had everything we needed. Very good access to food, fuel and the freeway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fast friendly check-in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Megan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What you might expect for the price. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sherrie L

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The first room was moldy and smelled of urine. We asked for it to be cleaned and the front desk gave us a different room. This one was clean but bedspreads had tears and holes in them. The beds were moderately comfortable and the air conditioner was operational and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Great Spot for a Break

Great stop to break drive. Pool was clean and refreshing. Room was basic but had all we needed for a great night’s sleep. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

syed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty bad smell inside room no good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Partima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
just by the freeway, clean. Breakfast was very limited- waffle maker, coffee machine, cereal. no egg, no bread. Ate at the Indian Restaurant nearby, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janiece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok this place is so worth the buck- 2am breakfast (it really does start at that time). I got up at 6am made waffles with syrup, cappuccino vanilla flavored, and orange juice. The room has good size space -2 beds. I COULDN'T HEAR THE FREEWAY TRAFFIC AT ALL!!! If you normally travel this way please listen to me it's worth what you pay and more! It's so affordable I can't stress this and yeah it's not some fancy place, but you stay here at the best rate just to lay your head for a couple nights your good!- This review is for the seasoned travelers on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and convenient location with very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed here many times. The noise level from I-5 is high, but it is high at the other hotels here as well. Breakfast is limited. Staff is friendly. Ok for a quick overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel at a reasonable cost with two beds and breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff snd clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liapaulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff, better than the one in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cheap hotel for a night's rest

This hotel is perfect for an inexpensive stop to sleep. No frills, just beds and a bathroom. It has always been clean, though there is sometimes damage to a wall or door frame that needs to be done.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was adequate. It was great that the breakfast had pancakes and waffles, but there was no syrup or butter. On top of that, the lock failed and we were locked out of our room temporarily very late at night and weren't able to open the lock. Luckily, Gabriel from the night staff was present. It is important to me to note for the hotel and review that Gabriel the night manager was excellent-- he was extremely helpful, very courteous, and very professional. We arrived close to midnight, but he was very communicative, and did all he could to resolve the issue. We ended up having to change rooms because the key wouldn't work but Gabriel accommodated us in another room quickly. I cannot thank him enough for all his effort and being such a superstar late at night. I would rate his service at 10 stars. Thank you so much Paul
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025