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Franciscan Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Vista motel

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Outdoor pool
Lobby
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Combined shower/tub, towels

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
955 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA, 92083
  • The Wave Waterpark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Moonlight Ampitheatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 3993 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 2992 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 3498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Vista

In Vista .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Vista motel, you'll find Broadway Theatre and The Wave Waterpark. Moonlight Ampitheatre and Alta Vista Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Broadway Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • The Wave Waterpark - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Moonlight Ampitheatre - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Alta Vista Gardens - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 16 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 17 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vista Village - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Submarina California Subs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Franciscan Inn

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Vista motel
Franciscan Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Vista motel is smoke free.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Franciscan Inn offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Vista motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash.

Property is also known as

Franciscan Inn Vista
Franciscan Vista
Franciscan Inn Motel
Franciscan Inn Vista
Franciscan Inn Motel Vista

Frequently asked questions

How close is Franciscan Inn to the airport?

Franciscan Inn is 8 mi (21-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Franciscan Inn?

As of May 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Franciscan Inn on May 21, 2025 start from $84.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Franciscan Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Franciscan Inn.

How close is Franciscan Inn to the beach?

This motel is 9.8 mi (18-min drive) from Oceanside Beach and 10.2 mi (19-min drive) from Carlsbad State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Franciscan Inn offer free breakfast?

Franciscan Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Franciscan Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Franciscan Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Franciscan Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Franciscan Inn have a pool?

Franciscan Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Franciscan Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Franciscan Inn to downtown Vista?

Franciscan Inn is 0.7 mi away from Vista.

Franciscan Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 491 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 491 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 491 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 491 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 491 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Theodore

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet. That is the best thing a hotel can offer is quiet so you can sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Treatment of the staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

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

Helpful desk

I was grateful after my son left his key in my car and I had driven about 15 miles away I was able to call them up and they were very helpful in replacing the key with no hassle.thank you for that
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Run down beat up hotel curtains torn some rooms have bedspreads some don't some have blankets some don't some of working heaters some don't
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't have the room that I reserved first day TV didn't work heater didn't work move this to a different room heater worked TV didn't work had to get maintenance to come fix the TV curtains are all torn with holes obscene graffiti and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Tyler

Disliked: Staff & service

You get what you pay for

The room was ok except the work didn’t work inside the room (tried multiple devices). The staff said they would look into it but nothing happened as far as I could tell. Also they charged me like 10 more dollars than my reservation that was supposed to already include all the fees.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

karina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Walter

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Saul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jon

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

HORRIBLE

Room smelled old. I was charged a $10 cleaning fee extra I wasn't aware of. TV didn't work. Shower broken. This place should be demolished. Seemed like a place for prostitutes and drug attics. I wouldn't recommend this place to dead people.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Zeyad

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
TV didn’t work…loud people outside all night until 4 am…loud motorcycle blasting music early in the morning..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Pavlo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Amenities
Staff was very friendly & helpful. I would stay here again. Very clean and made me feel right at home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Shianne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So there was a bunch of twacky wacky crazies around there,tht lived there. When i would go out on the alcony to smoke,i ft lime i was being watched,and felt like it was unsafe. People stay up all night.the last night we stayed there, we woke up in the morning to people fighting and a window got broken
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Diego

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very poor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024