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

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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955 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA, 92083
  • Place, The Wave Waterpark
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonlight Ampitheatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

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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

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

  • The Wave Waterpark - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Moonlight Ampitheatre - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Alta Vista Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • SoCal Sports Complex - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 16 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Banana Dang Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mama 'n Papa's Pizza Grotto - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Submarina California Subs - ‬3 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.

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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 Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Franciscan Inn on Oct 8, 2025 start from $69.0, 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.

Reviews

Franciscan Inn Reviews

6.4

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 537 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Md Mozammal Kamal

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stenya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front office was very considerate of my being a solo female guest. Placed me close to their office.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stenya

Liked: Amenities
I liked the cleanliness and that I was in a safe environment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Holes in the paint in the bedroom. Shower was dirty. People next door came in around 2 woke me up was so noisy. Okay for 1 night but wouldn’t stay there longer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sergio

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Took a long time to check in. Very outdated. And the other occupants were very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Amenities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Johnny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room & bed was old, the room door look like it had been kicked in. hear like gun shots at 11 pm in parking area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Enrique

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and friendly staff. Very clean. The only problem is I think the AC needed Freon, otherwise it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lots of honeless around, until 1am they were making noise. Room smelt like smoke, holes in wall, dirty curtains and carpet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

:)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Fast easy and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo Adrian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Irina

It was a comfortable stay for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the stat
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely TERRIBLE experience! First of all, check in took almost 40 minutes due to there being limited staff on site. Second, for some reason they thought it was okay to use a blower or extremely loud tree trimmer at midnight! This unnecessary "yard work" went on at least until 1 am. I tried calling the front desk several times to report it but no one ever answered and it only gave the busy signal. Third, there were limited working outlets in the room and even OPEN electrical outlets which is a huge safety hazard. There were only two lamps in the room and one of them was missing a light bulb. There was no trash can at all in the room. Pillows had the stuffing falling apart so not comfortable at all. Extremely worn down room. DO NOT stay here if you have another choice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025