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Franciscan Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Vista with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Lobby
Garden

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 371 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 278 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 325 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Vista is home to Franciscan Inn. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Oceanside Beach and Carlsbad State Beach. The Wave Waterpark and Alta Vista Gardens are also worth visiting.
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955 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA, 92083

What's nearby

  • The Wave Waterpark - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Moonlight Ampitheatre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Alta Vista Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • SoCal Sports Complex - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 16 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Frida’s Taqueria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Banana Dang Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Guadalupe Brewery Tap House - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Franciscan Inn

Property highlights
Franciscan Inn provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Franciscan Inn have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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 aged 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Franciscan Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Franciscan Inn?

As of 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Franciscan Inn on 17 Aug 2025 start from AU$157.95, 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.

Is Franciscan Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Franciscan Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Franciscan Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Franciscan Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Franciscan Inn located?

Situated in Vista, this motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Broadway Theatre and within 3 miles (5 km) of The Wave Waterpark and Moonlight Ampitheatre. Alta Vista Gardens and Boomers Vista are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Franciscan Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 522 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

Stenya

Liked: Amenities
I liked the cleanliness and that I was in a safe environment.
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

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

Jose

Liked: Amenities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had to change rooms because the first one they provided was smelly and dirty. Some of the staff acted like they were suspicious we were doing something wrong. In one case they asked how many people we had in the room. I've never been asked that after checking in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Crappy bed. Walls from the bathroom it’s like it’s going to fall. TVs not working. Wasted my $300 for 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Anastasia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had hair everywhere on the floor and all over the pillows. There is a janky outlet for the lamp and the TV didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst experience I have ever had at an hotel. Staff was rude , people sleeping in their cars outside your room in the parking lot and ask to use your shower. There were piles of garbage outside the door of the room. The office manager/owner called yelling at me a day before I was scheduled to check out asking where I was cause it was past check out time. I would avoid this place at all cost!!!!! Prices were cheap but still will never go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Doug

Disliked: Amenities
Sketchy area in the two story building. Broken down cars and a pitbull with people hanging around. I refused the first room they gave me. They offered up another one near the office that was better and I accepted it. Overall lower than expected and my expectations weren’t very high.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Staff & service
I stay here often and enjoy the service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and quiet. Staff was very friendly. Would stay there again. Rooms were also very large. And price was reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

:)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very quiet and I'm able to rest
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Jenny

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The running water in the shower was cold. The heater did not work. The bed sheets had stains. I was worried their was bed bugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you place was perfect for me
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio C

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

6/10 Okay

Wilser

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not enough power outlet to charge devices. Heater did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Staff & service
Affordable with a great diner and coffee shack right in the parking lot!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023