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Franciscan Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Vista motel

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

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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955 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA, 92083
  • Place, The Wave Waterpark
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Broadway Theatre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonlight Ampitheatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 3498 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 2992 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • Broadway Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Avo Playhouse - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Moonlight Ampitheatre - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 21 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
  • ‪Pegahs Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Frida’s Taqueria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬20 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 Apr 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Franciscan Inn on Apr 19, 2026 start from $76, including 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. 159 out of 576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 576 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wade, Oceanside

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect to accommodate our needs, we are currently on a roadtrip from central Texas thru the west coast. The manager was on point ensuring safety and organization. Cleaning could be done better in the bathroom windowsill but that’s the only thing I found worth mentioning. Great motel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully place. I love it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Domingo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Its so bad very very bad no shower no hot water and plus tv was disconnected and they over charge since i already make reservation at one price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

norman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff will resolve any issues you may have. Good place for the money! Close to food and stores. And great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rolando

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIEN

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade, Oceanside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Franciscan is an older motel in the middle of Vista. Although the building is on the older side, the rooms are very clean and comfortable. It’s a sort of n
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clerk tried to pull a fast one! Had me sign for my room at $244 and charges me $644. And when i confront him hes says im wrong and i should him my phone w my banking app open w the charge and he attempted to grab my phone. Requested immediately cancel refund
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything looked dirty, and was overall not worth at all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. Staff very nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

cedric, North Las Vegas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, parking was excellent and a lot of stuff to do around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stay here often and it’s always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Surbhi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really bad place, poor quality. Very dirty. We got scammed since last minute nothing was available we had to go for this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Hal

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quiet; however, this is a two rating because the floors, especially around the bath tub was dirty. I had to look for the plug for the microwave, because it had been unplugged. There was nothing for the guests. No coffee even, that most guests would expect. He just looked at me and said they did not have anything, and said "Sorry" They were nice, but they need a professional to walk the rooms and get them back on track. I had to find the maintenance man to figure out how to turn on the TV, because someone previously had changed the normal settings, so that could probably play games on the TV. These things should always be checked before a new guest goes in the rooms. Thank you for reading my message. Hopefully this will help.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David Montoya

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got in trouble for having too many people in my room. After management warned me I kicked everyone out and everything was fine. The manager still proceeded to shame me again in the parking lot in front of all the other people staying. He said my actions cause discomfort with the other people staying but somehow him yelling at me didn't it? The stay was very affordable tho! Very dirty room, holes on the carpet, mold in the fridge and rust in the bathroom.
Broken phone.
Scratches on wall. Paint peeling.
The black spots is mold.
Mold in shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paulo

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

Horrible

Horrible getho place never ever will stay there again. I would like to get a refund, not tv no hot water holes in the walls stings very bad.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025