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
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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
  • Place, The Wave Waterpark
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, SoCal Sports Complex
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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 - 0.7 miles
  • Broadway Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Frontwave Arena - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • SoCal Sports Complex - 8 min drive - 5.4 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Islands Restaurant - ‬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.

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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

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.

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, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

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 that I can book at Vista Inn Motel?

No, at Vista Inn Motel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Reviews

Vista Inn Motel Reviews

6.0

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 128 out of 490 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Kennedale

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alizae

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived to check in, no one was at the front desk and I had to wait for them to get off lunch, at midnight. They gave us a room that reeked of cigarettes. Asked for a new one, they moved us. The next morning my friend showered and they bath tub leaked all over the floor and then the office guy came up telling us to pack our stuff they’re moving us rooms, because the water is leaking into their office. I said okay well where are we moving to? They said they’ll let us know in two hours. I had to go shower at the EOS gym. We didn’t get our new room in two hours. We left for the morning to the farmers market came back 3ish hours later and had to ask them about the new room. They give me a new one, I go and check it for the smell. Again reeks of cigarettes. My friend is pregnant and her baby is under 1 years old. We don’t want to smell disgusting. I went and told them again it smells like cigarettes. The guy went with me to get a new room and he opened one, smelled waaay worse and much stronger cigarette smells. Horrible. I said no not this one. They open the other one, 4 rooms later we finally have our room on day 2 of being here. Shower curtains are fabric so they get the floors wet. It should be plastic. Hate it. Extremely humid in all the rooms. TVs don’t work or missing remotes. Two shower towels. One wash rag. One drying towel. Not nearly enough. They leave a half empty toilet paper on the roll and then have a new one for you. Don’t stay here no matter how cheap.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Edmanuel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Edmanuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and respectful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

richard

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

Worst place ever

This is the worst place I have ever stayed. Picture a hotel where crack heads hangout. It look nice on the website. We tried to check in at 3 but the room wasn’t ready. In fact it wasn’t ready until 8pm. What ever they used to clean the room burned our eyes. I was going to say screw it and go to another hotel but nothing was available. I can’t believe you guys would have something like this on your website.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They booked my room,instead of 2 queen beds had to full size bedsbeds,noisy and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No fridge, no coffee, no microwave, no garbage can etc
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

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

2/10 Terrible

Francisco

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

4/10 Poor

DENISE

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Vista Inn needs updating

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Daviana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Edgar

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

2/10 Terrible

Angelina M

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smell like cigarettes the toilet was loose. You couldn’t even sit on it. There was no remote control it. The mirrors weren’t even clean right the curtains were hanging. Didn’t stay more than an hour and I left. I went to a better location and comfortable I do not recommend this location unless you are a drug user drug seller or hooker because that’s what the hotels about.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lazaro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good too me
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Moises

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rosalinda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very run down. They need new bedding. There was holes and stains on my bedsheets.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

In a pinch.

There was a drifter harassing people in the parking lot. Then he kept following people back and forth. Running around the place. Unsettling. He saw me and got spooked cuz I saw a girl he was trying to get in her car. So I went to pretend I was her boyfriend. He left her alone. Room was decent. Bathroom was dirty. Mainly the sink and under toilet lid. Ladies have pepper spray or don’t go alone.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Lazaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025