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Franciscan Inn

2.0 star property
Guests find tranquility in this peaceful retreat with a refreshing outdoor pool and WiFi connectivity that keeps them connected while they unwind

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets - Franciscan Inn (Vista)
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The Franciscan Inn offers travelers a quiet garden setting perfect for relaxation. Visitors can enjoy the outdoor pool during their stay while keeping connected with in-room WiFi. The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance is always available when needed.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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

  • 325 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 371 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 278 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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 Flower Fields of Carlsbad. The Wave Waterpark and Alta Vista Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Vista travel guide
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955 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA, 92083

What's nearby

  • theatre
    Broadway Theatre
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Young people relax in swimming pool at bubble bath.
    The Wave Waterpark
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California
    LEGOLAND® California
    22 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Mission Bay
    Mission Bay
    51 min drive - 44.3 miles
  • Avo Playhouse
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile

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

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, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Franciscan Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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.

Is Franciscan Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km) of The Wave Waterpark and Moonlight Ampitheatre. Alta Vista Gardens and Boomers Vista are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Franciscan Inn Reviews

6.6

6.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 578 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff in a great location for me. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really quite and relax weekend thanks for the upgrade 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise

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

8/10 Good

Irina

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

10/10 Excellent

Stenya

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sayat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much for hospitality Room was bigger than I was expected. Supper clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Fast easy and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Carlsbad work trip

The hotel is big In property. The service is okay, not terrible but okay. Rooms are big really spacious lots of parking. Bed was comfortable not terrible ac units worked in our room took a while to cool down but it cooled down....there's a few restaurants around, walking distance, a 711 near also walking distance, Mexican place in the opposite corner, laundry mat in the same plaza as the hotel if needed, really close to the main downtown of Vista. We did not explore as we just wanted to rest though did try the Mexican food it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was great. Just needed a no frills place to lay my head for the night. That's what I got. A good, average hotel room at a decent price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Staff & service
I was very impressed with the gentleman that checked me in at the front desk. He was friendly and very helpful, much nicer than other front desk greeters I have come across in North County hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

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

Was comfortable and got the job done

Was comfortable and got the job done. I have no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a very minimal hotel. The room was large enough, but it was barely ok. The room was pretty clean when I got there. They didn't change the sheets or bring new towels at all during my 3 night stay. I will not be returning and cannot recommend this hotel. It wasn't worth the price of $84 per night & $105 for Friday. A Motel 6 would have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Edna

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

Sept. 9 through Sept. 11

The exterior of the hotel is terrible. It looks like a place you could rent by the hour. My mother was going to refuse to stay there. However, the rooms were very nice and clean.. the selection of tv channels is awful there were no network stations available. Also there were no phones in the rooms. My bathroom sink got plugged up and we were moved to another room right away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rocio

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What I didn’t like about this room was that the restroom was dirty the toilet seat had pee on it… The window near the restroom had no screen and had a pole in the window for “security”… And not to mention, we spent like 15 Trying to look for the remote control for the TV there wasn’t one. We had to call front desk to bring us a remote and he spent 30 minutes in the room programming it… The mattress had a huge dent on one side in the top and the mattress was super thin and not to mention the thin pillows as well. I am not exaggerating… I did enjoy the pool The pool was clean… But the area around the outside had chairs everywhere that had been tipped over and there was actually two chairs inside of the pool at the bottom of the pool… And at night maybe like at 3 AM we heard arguing outside of our room… I could only appreciate that I was not sleeping on the street… I would probably not come back here and I would not recommend. I really wish I could’ve enjoyed myself better
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not great

Situation seemed decent when we arrived- nothing great, by any means, but stayable. Then we started making discoveries. First off, I needed to use the restroom when we got everything brought in from the car. The toilet had the room service tape over it, indicating that the toilet was cleaned- it was not. There were poop splatters all over the inside of the bowl. We started to clean it, but then decided that was not our responsibility, and requested someone come to clean it. The person working gave us a new room and apologized. In the new room, there were long hairs all over the pillows, the floor and the shower walls. There was some urine under the toilet seat, and boogers on the wall next to the toilet but at that point we just cleaned them ourselves as best we could with toilet paper and dealt with it. We ended up taking the pillows from the previous room to make ourselves feel less weird about sleeping on them. The faucet in the shower was severely corroded but everything worked, at least. The staff, at least was friendly and apologetic. I would not stay there again, but it wasn’t the worst place to have stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tamara

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The AC worked but auto didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

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

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