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Franciscan Inn

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Franciscan Inn provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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A hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a telephone on the nightstand.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 278 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Frontwave Arena, or consider a night out at Play by Play Sports Facility. Visit our Vista travel guide
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955 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA, 92083

What's nearby

  • An ornate theater with a grand chandelier, multiple balconies, and rows of empty seats.
    Broadway Theatre
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A swimming pool with people floating on yellow and red inflatable rings.
    The Wave Waterpark
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • A detailed model of a cityscape with prominent buildings, including a large dome structure resembling a capitol building, surrounded by lush greenery and smaller architectural models.
    LEGOLAND® California
    22 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • A golf course with a clear blue sky, green grass, palm trees, and distant mountains.
    San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    34 min drive - 24.7 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

  • Starbucks
    12 min walk
  • Best Pizza & Brew Vista
    18 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In
    20 min walk
  • Frida’s Taqueria
    15 min walk
  • Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern & Grill
    2 min drive

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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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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 within 3 mi (5 km) of The Wave Waterpark, Moonlight Ampitheatre, and Alta Vista Gardens. Boomers Vista is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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

7.2

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 675 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 675 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 675 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 675 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 138 out of 675 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super affordable, comfortable and the staff was super polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms are big bathrooms are really big the only thing I didn’t like was smaller bathrooms but overall it was pretty good for the price if they’d work with ppl that stayed longer but didn’t have all money upfront paid daily then it’d be much better but they handled that kinda crappy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff clean room and nice tv!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is convenient and the management staff is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what you expect for the price and area. It serves its purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Free parking . Friendly staff . Holder hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very accommodating, management is always walking the property to make sure there isn't any problems.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were very kind, helpful, and accommodating. The room was clean and comfortable. The area outside was a little rough, but there's honestly not much they can do about that. We only needed a place to stay for the night and we were comfortable staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean. The furniture in the room is a little outdated. It’s was plenty of parking.
Plenty of good channels to watch.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have beautiful views and well mannered staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great service - nice manager and house keepers!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was is a walking distance Great place to just mellow down With reasonable prices Rooms are big Great place to take a long sabbatical.. Disconnect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were not cleaned in days specially the bathroom floors (I end up cleaning the floor with a few wet towels), sheets were changed and the beds were comfortable, staff were friendly, but they could do so much. Rooms need remodeling, especially the bathroom as the faucets were hardly working despite of good water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
I liked the cleanliness and that I was in a safe environment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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