Vista Inn Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Vista with free parking

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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 - 0.8 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
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬19 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.

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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 Sep 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vista Inn Motel on Sep 14, 2025 start from $69.0, 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 Broadway Theatre within a short drive.

Will I be able to park 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, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

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.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Vista Inn Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Vista Inn Motel.

Reviews

Vista Inn Motel Reviews

6.0

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 123 out of 463 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Alyssa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible room and property. Shower only stays super hot. Room not cleaned. Sheets dirty. People having sex and fights in the parking lot. Unsafe at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lazaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good to me so far so is. good to be here
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lazaro

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

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No trash bin in room. No smoke detectors. Bathroom door lock was broken. Fridge was leaking. No microwave. Place is a dump. One of the worst places I’ve ever stayed. Walls were damaged and very poorly repaired. No room cleaning services so we didn’t get fresh towels or sheets. I would highly recommend not staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, not cleaned well, only one towel and no hand towel. Painted walls and property is poorly done…you name it it was bad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Xeng

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lazaro

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

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Amenities
Staff is very polite and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amairani

Lisant was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ronnie

Management was polite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lisant is the best
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ravi

Extremely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aaryn

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was terrible. i’m not one to nit pick hotel rooms often. but this one was definitely terrible. please save your money and get a different hotel !! the window was broken and didn’t even seem like they tried to fix it. the smoke detector was ripped out of the ceiling and so were the two light fixtures. so we had 3 HOLES in the ceiling. the shower head was broken and the water sprayed literally all over the bathroom. the tub had a crack in it so it was flooding the bathroom. there was paint all over the tv and the mini fridge. paint was in the holes to the outlets so we couldn’t use them. the bedding they had on the bed also had holes and rips in them all over. there was a huge spider problem in the room. the ac was blowing out a nasty smell, as if there was a dead animal inside of it. the peep hole in the door wasn’t in there, it was literally a big hole drilled through the door, someone could easily just look in at you. the door didn’t shut completely so any slight breeze, or when you shut the bathroom door, the front door opened, even when it was locked it still opened quite a bit. the employees were very rude and disrespectful. if i could rate this 0 stars i would.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rosaura

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Angel

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

2/10 Terrible

karen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
you really do get what you pay for. stated beds to be queen when they are full beds, room was dirty and old. location was sketchy and so was service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bennie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, lock your doors
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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