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Vista Inn Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers appreciate the round-the-clock front desk service at Vista Inn Motel, where convenient WiFi, easy parking and vending machine refreshments await

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Vista Inn Motel offers practical comforts with a 24-hour front desk for constant assistance. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, hassle-free parking, and quick refreshments from vending machines. The staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Vista is home to Vista Inn Motel. 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 Boomers Vista are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding. Visit our Vista travel guide
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745 W Vista Way, Vista, CA, 92083

What's nearby

  • Young people relax in swimming pool at bubble bath.
    The Wave Waterpark
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • theatre
    Broadway Theatre
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Legoland California showing rides
    LEGOLAND® California
    15 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Boomers Vista
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Avo Playhouse
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station
    15 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    13 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    13 min walk
  • Starbucks
    13 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    19 min walk
  • Islands Restaurant
    8 min walk

About this property

Vista Inn Motel

Property highlights
Vista Inn Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Vista Inn Motel include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and heating

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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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00
  • Service fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vista Inn Motel
Vista Inn Motel Motel
Vista Inn Motel Vista
Vista Inn Motel Motel Vista

Frequently asked questions

Is Vista Inn Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vista Inn Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Vista Inn Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Vista Inn Motel located?

Situated in Vista, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Wave Waterpark, Boomers Vista, and Avo Playhouse. Broadway Theatre and Tri-City Medical Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Vista Inn Motel Reviews

6.0

6.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

6.8

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 509 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff is very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, very friendly. Nice clean room with ample parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Amenities
Staff is very polite and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony Mendez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet property, friendly staff. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ronnie

Management was polite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, helpful staff, late check in a plus. Suuuuper comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Let me count the ways of disappointment: TV was not working so we had to switch room. The new room smelled of musty: curtains, couch and bedding. Shower-curtain had mole. No towels hand towels provided. Some random many walking the halls tried to follow me into my room. I didn't feel safe. Staff did have housekeeping clean room but forgot towels and new shower-curtain. Room still smelled. Because room curtains smelled musty. Staff said to ask if needed to leave the room to call them for escort. Staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ardath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our week stay at Vista Inn, clean rooms & comfortable bed, clean bathroom. Refrigerator, microwave & a couch. Location was great. Good night manager, very accommodating and friendly. I would suggest a change of towels every other day if not done daily..parking was great. Would definitely return for the holidays.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple but comfortable room. Easy parking. Good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerardo

Liked: Staff & service
Some rooms are well.taken care of, but most of the rooms are in terrible conditions, if you are lucky and give a good impression, you might get one of the better rooms. The guys at front desk are polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was filthy and had burn holes and stains. Bathroom was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price was best for our needs. Clean and easy to get to. Right of the FRWY.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Krystof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed in Vista Inn Motel for 12 days and overall our experience was positive. All the staff members were very friendly, the property was clean. The rooms are in average condition, but they just replaced all the furtniture which helped a lot. If you don't mind a level of noise from the nearby street and looking for a budget stay, I would recommend the motel.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

RYAN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The front desk people are super nice, but the room was gross and there are alot of shady characters on the property. When i was walking to my room there was a guy smoking fentynol on tin foil when i turned the corner, the only thing good about this hotel is the location, Ive stayed here alot in the past because of close proximity to my family members but im not doing it again, this is what you would expect if the room was like $50 but for more then double, im good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Staff & service

All is pretty alright at the Vista Inn

I have stayed at the Vista Inn many times and each time I found it to be very tranquil. The Inn is always quiet and plus they have a decent cable system. In the past I was not very impressed with the front desk staff but since then they have replaced the staff. I was pleased with the gentleman that helped me at the front desk. His customer service skills were top notch and he was most accommodating. I would recommend the Vista Inn to a friend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The place is not maintained with faucets poorly fastened to the countertop. The service is excellent though
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I reserved a room for 4 (3kids & I) with 2 beds and we walked in room and walked right out and brought it up immediately to see if I could get a 2 bed room and an extra day at same price..which I was immediately given a new key as I walked in office which was awesome and we where put in the nicest room so far that I've seen and I was asked to please keep it clean which I did and made sure for having great service right away..it may needed a lil sweeping and some floor mopping which I bring cleaners when possible so I did my cleaning as we should in any motel..I've been here many times and this was one of the greatest service ever been.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone that worked there was extremely helpful and nice. The manager, The maintenance man, as well as the housekeeper. They went out of their way to help me. I was alone with my two young children, and they all made me feel safe. I had a really bad experience at another hotel the night before. That was really scary. I just really appreciated having the exact opposite experience at this hotel. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a shower that more than drizzled and could not be shut off, management said it would check and solve the problem and never did. The floor felt very grimy and dirty and I finally damped a towel and ran it across the floor and it came up covered in black dirt even after two passes. Bed was comfortable and sheets were clean, appreciated the fridge and microwave. We were supplied clean towels when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

DISGUSTING

Check in on the app was 2:30, we were told check in was at 3. We waited, went back to check in and we were told the room was not ready yet for another 10 minutes. We then waited again and gave them 20 minutes. Went back and the door was locked with no one inside. More people showed up and we were all waiting outside trying to get into the little lobby. The guy comes back and apologizes and gives us our room after an hour of waiting. We go to the room and it’s DIRTY! The bathroom was DISGUSTING, pubic hairs, dirt in the tub, there were little bugs flying everywhere. The painting was peeling off everywhere. The ac unit was nasty, everything just felt gross. Location is very questionable, but I guess I’m no one to judge. Not a family place! And to top it all off I woke up with red bites on my feet and knees. Bed bugs? Not sure, but still a nasty place at that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Prashna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026