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Franciscan Inn

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

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

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
955 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA, 92083

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

  • ‪Vista Village - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive

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

Languages

English

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

  • 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 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

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

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 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?

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).

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Franciscan Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 97 out of 499 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

Love the stat
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

10/10

:)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

I stay here often and enjoy the service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

It's very quiet and I'm able to rest
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10

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

It was quiet. That is the best thing a hotel can offer is quiet so you can sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10

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

6/10

Not enough power outlet to charge devices. Heater did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Treatment of the staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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

Great people that work there, however the young man that checked us in was not professional . Asked for wood floors and he came back and said they smelled??? Not very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Thank you place was perfect for me
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Great stay

2/10

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

8/10

Affordable with a great diner and coffee shack right in the parking lot!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

It was alright.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Friendly staff and big rooms. Dogs welcome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10

If you can't find a room anywhere else, then stay here Too pricey for conditions of room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10

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

2/10

Worst place I ever stayed at overpriced and dirty will never come here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

N/A
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10

Room was very poor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024