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

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 371 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

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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

Highlights

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

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 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 - 1.0 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
  • ‪Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Best Pizza & Brew Vista - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Frida’s Taqueria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Banana Dang Coffee - ‬6 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
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • 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

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

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

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 532 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gloria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
When we got there the doors looked weak, there were too many loud people yelling outside. We felt unsafe to even sleep there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is overrun with what seems to be drug trafficking and homelessness. Checked out at 245 am due to roaches and constant banging on walls from other tenants. Broke down cars and broke furniture just thrown about.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Irina

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

2/10 Terrible

Enrique

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I reserved a room for 2 nights, and the condition of the rooms were absolute horrible. The ACE was also not working and where the property was located was unsafe. I tried to get my money back but they didn't let me. DO NOT COME HERE!! Not family friendly at all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michal

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

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

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The floor was filthy.My wife told the maid and she just looked at her and walked away. The bathroom door was filthy and covered in mold. Didn't bother to say anything since they didn't seem to care about the floor. We booked the room for 3 days and were not offered cleaning or fresh towels once while we were there. The first night my wife asked for an extra blanket and an extra pillow and was told they don't have them. Had I not payed for 3 nights in advance, I would have left after the first night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

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

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

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the stat
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

:)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Enrique

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

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