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Franciscan Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Vista with free parking

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Lobby
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Garden

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

Explore the area

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955 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA, 92083
  • Place, The Wave Waterpark
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Broadway Theatre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonlight Ampitheatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 371 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

About the area

Vista

At Franciscan Inn you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Broadway Theatre and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Avo Playhouse. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Plus you'll find a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Vista motel include LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Beach.
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What's nearby

  • The Wave Waterpark - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Broadway Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Avo Playhouse - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Moonlight Ampitheatre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 17 min drive - 16.4 km

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
  • ‪Frida’s Taqueria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Eriberto's Mexican Food - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Franciscan Inn

Motel in Vista with free parking
Franciscan Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Vista motel is smoke free.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Franciscan Inn offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations, with blackout curtains. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Vista motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • 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 aged 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Franciscan Inn?

Franciscan Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Franciscan Inn?

As of 6 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Franciscan Inn on 9 Feb 2026 start from AU$108.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Franciscan Inn?

Yep, Franciscan Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Franciscan Inn?

The closest beach to Franciscan Inn is Carlsbad State Beach (11.7 km).

Does Franciscan Inn have a pool?

Franciscan Inn has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Franciscan Inn?

No, Franciscan Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Franciscan Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Franciscan Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Franciscan Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 557 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 557 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 557 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 557 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 557 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clerk tried to pull a fast one! Had me sign for my room at $244 and charges me $644. And when i confront him hes says im wrong and i should him my phone w my banking app open w the charge and he attempted to grab my phone. Requested immediately cancel refund
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything looked dirty, and was overall not worth at all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

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

2/10 Terrible

cedric, North Las Vegas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, parking was excellent and a lot of stuff to do around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stay here often and it’s always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Surbhi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really bad place, poor quality. Very dirty. We got scammed since last minute nothing was available we had to go for this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Hal

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quiet; however, this is a two rating because the floors, especially around the bath tub was dirty. I had to look for the plug for the microwave, because it had been unplugged. There was nothing for the guests. No coffee even, that most guests would expect. He just looked at me and said they did not have anything, and said "Sorry" They were nice, but they need a professional to walk the rooms and get them back on track. I had to find the maintenance man to figure out how to turn on the TV, because someone previously had changed the normal settings, so that could probably play games on the TV. These things should always be checked before a new guest goes in the rooms. Thank you for reading my message. Hopefully this will help.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David Montoya

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got in trouble for having too many people in my room. After management warned me I kicked everyone out and everything was fine. The manager still proceeded to shame me again in the parking lot in front of all the other people staying. He said my actions cause discomfort with the other people staying but somehow him yelling at me didn't it? The stay was very affordable tho! Very dirty room, holes on the carpet, mold in the fridge and rust in the bathroom.
Broken phone.
Scratches on wall. Paint peeling.
The black spots is mold.
Mold in shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paulo

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

Horrible

Horrible getho place never ever will stay there again. I would like to get a refund, not tv no hot water holes in the walls stings very bad.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Carlsbad work trip

The hotel is big In property. The service is okay, not terrible but okay. Rooms are big really spacious lots of parking. Bed was comfortable not terrible ac units worked in our room took a while to cool down but it cooled down....there's a few restaurants around, walking distance, a 711 near also walking distance, Mexican place in the opposite corner, laundry mat in the same plaza as the hotel if needed, really close to the main downtown of Vista. We did not explore as we just wanted to rest though did try the Mexican food it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

2/10 Terrible

Enrique

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

2/10 Terrible

emily

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Travelled with family and small children
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

4/10 Poor

Gloria

Travelled with partner
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

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kara

Travelled with partner
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

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025