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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
Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
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, 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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 325 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Banana Dang Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mama 'n Papa's Pizza Grotto - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Submarina California Subs - ‬3 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 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, 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

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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

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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