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 Beach. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby surfing/body boarding. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Carlsbad State Beach. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
At a glance
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Hotel size
30 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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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
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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
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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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
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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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6.0/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Staff & service
5.4/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 12, 2025
Enjoyed my stay
Deon
Deon, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 6, 2025
Clean and respectful staff
Edmanuel
Edmanuel, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 3, 2025
Staff is very polite and friendly
Ronnie
Ronnie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 28, 2025
Good vibes
Amairani
Amairani, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 23, 2025
Manager is cooperative and very helpful
Amairani
Amairani, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 12, 2025
Everything is good too me
Lazaro
Lazaro, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 1, 2025
Everything is good thank you
Lazaro
Lazaro, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 24, 2025
Can’t complain
Amairani
Amairani, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 3, 2025
Lisant was amazing
Amairani
Amairani, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 24, 2025
Awesome customer service
Ronnie
Ronnie, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Aug 4, 2025
They booked my room,instead of 2 queen beds had to full size bedsbeds,noisy and dirty
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 13, 2025
Everything is good to me so far so is. good to be here
Lazaro
Lazaro, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Aug 4, 2025
No fridge, no coffee, no microwave, no garbage can etc
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 3, 2025
Lisant is the best
Ronnie
Ronnie, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jul 8, 2025
The place is very run down. They need new bedding. There was holes and stains on my bedsheets.
Rosalinda
Rosalinda, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 3, 2025
Management was polite
Ronnie
Ronnie, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 24, 2025
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Ronnie
Ronnie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 11, 2025
Everything
Lazaro
Lazaro, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
May 27, 2025
Extremely
Ravi
Ravi, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 7, 2025
Management
Lazaro
Lazaro, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jun 20, 2025
Horrible
Raxz
Raxz, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jun 9, 2025
Very dirty
Xeng
Xeng, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 16, 2025
Bedding caused me a skin rash and had me itching a lot.
Ronnie
Ronnie, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
May 20, 2025
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.
karen
karen, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jun 10, 2025
Old, not cleaned well, only one towel and no hand towel. Painted walls and property is poorly done…you name it it was bad