Vista Inn Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Vista with free parking

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TVs, and a desk for work.
Two single beds with blue bedding, a flat-screen TV, and a round mirror create a comfortable space.
Enjoy a convenient bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink, featuring a grab bar for added safety.
Conveniently located near a main road, Vista Inn offers parking and easy access.
Experience the charm of Vista Inn, where a convenient parking lot and beautifully landscaped grounds await your arrival.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
745 W Vista Way, Vista, CA, 92083
  • The Wave Waterpark
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • SoCal Sports Complex
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Vista

Vista Inn Motel places you within a short walk of The Wave Waterpark and within a mile (2 km) of Boomers Vista. This 30-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • The Wave Waterpark - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Boomers Vista - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • SoCal Sports Complex - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 12 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 15 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Vista Village - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Islands Restaurant Vista - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Vista Inn Motel

Motel in Vista with free parking
Vista Inn Motel features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other standard amenities include microwaves, desks, and free toiletries.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00
  • Service fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 a free cancellation option available at Vista Inn Motel?

Vista Inn Motel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Vista Inn Motel?

As of Jul 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vista Inn Motel on Jul 28, 2025 start from $71.28, excluding 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.

What is there to do near Vista Inn Motel?

This motel is located in Vista, a short 13-minute walk from The Wave Waterpark and also 19 minutes on foot from Boomers Vista. You'll also find Frontwave Arena and The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Vista Inn Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Vista Inn Motel include a casino?

No, Vista Inn Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Vista Inn Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Vista Inn Motel have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Vista Inn Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Vista Inn Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Vista Inn Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Vista Inn Motel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Vista Inn Motel?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Vista Inn Motel?

The closest major airport to Vista Inn Motel is Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is 13.3 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley), which is around 27.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Vista Inn Motel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Vista Inn Motel.

Vista Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 436 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

RYAN, Glendale

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

2/10 Terrible

Ali

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy, disgusting room, I needed a room just to sleep couple hours before I head to work as I live couple hours away and didn’t want to drive at midnight, the room was absolutely filthy, and at 2:50am a homeless person was knocking on my door, and I couldn’t sleep anyway since the place was just loud and full of homeless people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

charles

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

2/10 Terrible

Ana

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

2/10 Terrible

Ana, Maywood

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hairs in the bed linens! Dirty and stained towels
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fit for Donald Trump

Check in sucked. Claimed they did not have my reservations even after I showed them the printed out confirmation. Since they have no inside check in, done through a window, I had to wait outside in drizzling rain for the slowest check in imaginable. Slow-Slow-Slow!!! I put my luggage on a desk in the room. Desk fell apart, because it was never properly secured. Brought the front desk clerk back to my room to show him. We had to jerry rig a fix. He did not pass on the information to the next clerk. So I had to take that clerk back to room and show him. I will say the clerks were pleasant enough, but seemed young and inexperienced. Also forget the wifi. Worked on my phone, but to slow to stream anything on iPad.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Todd

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was extremely dirty, moldy and I felt gross even walking in the room. I’m a avid traveler and have been to many countries and this by far is one of the worst places I’ve been to.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Reina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not recommend this places is duty and unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ismael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kurt

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Room terrible

Old beat up room. No mirror, hair in bed sheets, on pillow, broken furniture, pieces of trash and smelled like mold. Hated it but didnt want to go through the hassel of rebooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was missing refrigerator microwave toilet paper roll holder light bulbs in the lamps no remote for the tv no cable hooked up to TV no like it mattered bcuz the TV didn't work either... Lots of construction noise in the other rooms and the air conditioner had like only 1 setting
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dena

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

ROBERTO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kyele

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
nobody to check me in. when I arrive at 6pm
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Just Ok

The photos are deceiving …At first look it looks good but its under repairs .Advertisement decieving
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerardo

Traveled with family
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

Joseph

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

8/10 Good

Ardath

Traveled with partner
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