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Franciscan Inn

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

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

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 3498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 3993 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 2992 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Vista

Franciscan Inn is located within a mile (2 km) of Broadway Theatre and Avo Playhouse. This 45-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • The Wave Waterpark - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Broadway Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Avo Playhouse - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Moonlight Ampitheatre - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 17 min drive - 10.2 miles

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
  • ‪Eriberto's Mexican Food - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pegahs Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Banana Dang Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Franciscan Inn

Motel in Vista with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Guests staying at Franciscan Inn enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a garden. Free parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. This smoke-free motel also has a vending machine.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Other standard amenities include microwaves, phones, and desks.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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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
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 age 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
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, credit card, or debit 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 and cash.

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

Franciscan Inn Vista
Franciscan Vista
Franciscan Inn Motel
Franciscan Inn Vista
Franciscan Inn Motel Vista

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Franciscan Inn?

Franciscan Inn provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Franciscan Inn?

As of Dec 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Franciscan Inn on Jan 2, 2026 start from $79.0, 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's there to do close to Franciscan Inn?

This motel is located in Vista, close to Twin Oaks Golf Club, Frontwave Arena, and SoCal Sports Complex. You'll also find Avo Playhouse and Broadway Theatre within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Franciscan Inn?

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

Does Franciscan Inn include a casino at the property?

No, Franciscan Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Franciscan Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Franciscan Inn good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool, a garden, and a 24-hour front desk at this motel.

Does Franciscan Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Franciscan Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

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

Does Franciscan Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Franciscan Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Franciscan Inn?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Franciscan Inn?

The closest major airport to Franciscan Inn is Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is 8 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is around 26.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Franciscan Inn?

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

Franciscan Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 548 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

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