Franciscan Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Vista with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Lobby
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Garden

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Explore the area

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955 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA, 92083
  • The Wave Waterpark
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Moonlight Ampitheatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

About the area

Vista

At Franciscan Inn you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Broadway Theatre and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from The Wave Waterpark. 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.

What's nearby

  • The Wave Waterpark - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Moonlight Ampitheatre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Alta Vista Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • SoCal Sports Complex - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 16 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 17 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Best Pizza & Brew Vista - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Frida’s Taqueria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Banana Dang Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Guadalupe Brewery Tap House - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Franciscan Inn

Motel in Vista with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
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.

Languages

English

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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

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

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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Franciscan Inn Motel
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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 20 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Franciscan Inn on 24 Aug 2025 start from AU$159.25, 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. 133 out of 525 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 525 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 525 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 525 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 525 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo Adrian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Irina

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the stat
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely TERRIBLE experience! First of all, check in took almost 40 minutes due to there being limited staff on site. Second, for some reason they thought it was okay to use a blower or extremely loud tree trimmer at midnight! This unnecessary "yard work" went on at least until 1 am. I tried calling the front desk several times to report it but no one ever answered and it only gave the busy signal. Third, there were limited working outlets in the room and even OPEN electrical outlets which is a huge safety hazard. There were only two lamps in the room and one of them was missing a light bulb. There was no trash can at all in the room. Pillows had the stuffing falling apart so not comfortable at all. Extremely worn down room. DO NOT stay here if you have another choice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Juan

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

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Wilser

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not enough power outlet to charge devices. Heater did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The running water in the shower was cold. The heater did not work. The bed sheets had stains. I was worried their was bed bugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ricardo

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leanna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very quiet and I'm able to rest
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michal

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

APRIL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

APRIL

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michal

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vladimir

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Staff & service
I stay here often and enjoy the service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025