Franciscan Inn

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

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Room service
Pool
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Parking included

Explore the area

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

3993 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

2992 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

3498 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Vista

Located within a mile (2 km) of Broadway Theatre, Franciscan Inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of The Wave Waterpark. 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
Moonlight Ampitheatre - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
Alta Vista Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
SoCal Sports Complex - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles
LEGOLAND® California - 16 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
‪Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern & Grill - ‬2 min drive
‪Best Pizza & Brew Vista - ‬18 min walk
‪Frida’s Taqueria - ‬15 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 vending machine. 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 garden.

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.

Similar properties

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Room service

$74 nightly

Sep 11 - Sep 12

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

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

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

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 Sep 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Franciscan Inn on Sep 11, 2025 start from $94.0, 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, SoCal Sports Complex, and The Crossings at Carlsbad. You'll also find The Wave Waterpark and Broadway Theatre within a short drive.

Is parking available on site 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.

What do couples enjoy most about Franciscan Inn?

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

Are there hot tubs at Franciscan Inn?

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, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

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 that I can book at Franciscan Inn?

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

Franciscan Inn Reviews

6.4

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Sayat

Jun 8, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Enrique

Jun 7, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Jun 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service and friendly staff. Very clean. The only problem is I think the AC needed Freon, otherwise it was a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

May 27, 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Lots of honeless around, until 1am they were making noise. Room smelt like smoke, holes in wall, dirty curtains and carpet.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

May 26, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

May 26, 2025

Fast easy and clean

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

May 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo Adrian

May 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Irina

May 11, 2025

It was a comfortable stay for the price paid.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

May 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

May 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with partner

May 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Love the stat

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

May 5, 2025

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