At Vista Inn Motel, unwind with the convenience of a 24-hour front desk and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Enjoy easy parking and refreshments from the vending machine. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 21 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 44 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 45 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 49 min drive
Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley) - 67 min drive
Carlsbad Village Station - 13 min drive
Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 15 min drive
Oceanside Transit Center - 17 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
Vista Inn Motel puts you within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Pier. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby surfing/body boarding. Also, Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Oceanside Beach are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
At a glance
Hotel size
30 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Room service
What to do
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 50.00
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Service fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Vista Inn Motel
Vista Inn Motel Motel
Vista Inn Motel Vista
Vista Inn Motel Motel Vista
Frequently asked questions
Does Vista Inn Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Vista Inn Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Vista Inn Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Vista Inn Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Vista Inn Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Vista Inn Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Vista Inn Motel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as body boarding.
What's the area around Vista Inn Motel like?
Vista Inn Motel is a short 13-minute walk from The Wave Waterpark and 19 minutes' walk from Boomers Vista.
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Vista Inn Motel Reviews
Reviews
6.0
Good
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6.2/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
5.2/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Jan 20, 2025
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.
Gerardo
Gerardo, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 25, 2025
Just Ok
The photos are deceiving …At first look it looks good but its under repairs .Advertisement decieving
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Nice quiet property, friendly staff.
Would book again.
Tony Mendez
Tony Mendez, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 15, 2024
dont stay
horrible looking motel! filthy halls n grounds were awful.
Maureen
Maureen, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 7, 2024
Bums in the parking lot people living in the cars
False advertisement on rooms and cleanliness
Had to go home didn’t even feel safe and didn’t stay at hotel.
Art
Art, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 18, 2024
Nothing a lot of people lived there
Thomas e
Thomas e, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 26, 2024
This whole property is sketchy in a very run-down area.
Duste
Duste, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 17, 2024
Looks VERY Deceiving!!!!
Brett
Brett, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 8, 2025
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.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2024
A nice romantic night away
Everything was above and beyond what i expected
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 14, 2024
Horrible stay
we got moved to three different rooms. there were bums hanging out all through the day/ night. the owners were very nice but sheets, blankets were filthy. underwear in the drawers. it wasn't clean at all. they need to fire those women doing the rooms.
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 3, 2024
Many shady people, did not spend the night,drove home instead
Leticia
Leticia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2023
I liked the shower and bed super comfortable.
Maricela
Maricela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2024
Price just right 👍
matthew
matthew, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 21, 2024
Roaches
Roaches
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2023
Very friendly, helpful staff, late check in a plus. Suuuuper comfy beds
Kristina
Kristina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2024
Simple but comfortable room. Easy parking. Good value for the money.
Nevin
Nevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2024
The price was best for our needs. Clean and easy to get to. Right of the FRWY.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2023
In one opinion, the place deserves 5 stars 🌟 quick, easy and without waiting, recommended
Alvaro
Alvaro, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2024
Its right by the police station
Enrique
Enrique, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 6, 2024
Loud room, AC/fan only worked sporadically, roaches and mold in room. Not impressed.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2024
Great customer service 👍
Claudia
Claudia, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 20, 2024
Weekend getaway
It was bad. The room old not well taken care of, the bed when opening to the sheets there were hairs. The bathroom door was broken couldn’t close it. The towels one was a regular the other one was a kid size. There was so much noise, kids running on the hallways dogs barking . The sign at checkin said no animals yet there was a barking dog. The couch in the room looked so old and dirty.
Marina
Marina, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 13, 2024
We had a shower that more than drizzled and could not be shut off, management said it would check and solve the problem and never did.
The floor felt very grimy and dirty and I finally damped a towel and ran it across the floor and it came up covered in black dirt even after two passes.
Bed was comfortable and sheets were clean, appreciated the fridge and microwave. We were supplied clean towels when needed.
Craig
Craig, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 8, 2024
Vista motel 6 3/4
Guy at the front desk was nice. Place needs renovated and lots of ghetto stuff going on in the parking lot