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Franciscan Inn

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

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

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$116
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Explore the area

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955 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA, 92083
  • Place, The Wave Waterpark
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonlight Ampitheatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪17 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
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 325 sq m
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 278 sq m
  • 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 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.
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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 - 11 min drive - 10.8 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
  • ‪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

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.

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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 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Franciscan Inn on 4 Nov 2025 start from AU$115.97, 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.

Reviews

Franciscan Inn Reviews

6.4

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 540 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 540 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 540 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 540 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 540 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

2/10 Terrible

michelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Crappy bed. Walls from the bathroom it’s like it’s going to fall. TVs not working. Wasted my $300 for 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

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

4/10 Poor

Doug

Disliked: Amenities
Sketchy area in the two story building. Broken down cars and a pitbull with people hanging around. I refused the first room they gave me. They offered up another one near the office that was better and I accepted it. Overall lower than expected and my expectations weren’t very high.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

tu

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible. They don't even have wifi that work for me to work. I ruined my night there. I want a refund
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had to change rooms because the first one they provided was smelly and dirty. Some of the staff acted like they were suspicious we were doing something wrong. In one case they asked how many people we had in the room. I've never been asked that after checking in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Enrique

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

4/10 Poor

Anastasia

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had hair everywhere on the floor and all over the pillows. There is a janky outlet for the lamp and the TV didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Md Mozammal Kamal

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stenya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front office was very considerate of my being a solo female guest. Placed me close to their office.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stenya

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

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Holes in the paint in the bedroom. Shower was dirty. People next door came in around 2 woke me up was so noisy. Okay for 1 night but wouldn’t stay there longer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sergio

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Took a long time to check in. Very outdated. And the other occupants were very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Amenities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Johnny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room & bed was old, the room door look like it had been kicked in. hear like gun shots at 11 pm in parking area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sayat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much for hospitality Room was bigger than I was expected. Supper clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025