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El Primero Hotel

2.5 star property
Chula Vista guest house in Downtown Chula Vista area

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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416 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
  • Place, Chula Vista Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Atlantis Laser Tag
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds (DOUBLE)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Ensuite (KING)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (QUEEN)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (QUEEN W/ FRIG)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (DLX KING)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room (Handicap - DOUBLE)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chula Vista

Downtown Chula Vista stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Chula Vista guesthouse, you'll find Chula Vista Center and Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. Chula Vista Bayside Park and San Diego Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chula Vista Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Atlantis Laser Tag - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 11 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 14 min drive - 10.9 miles

Getting around

  • H St Trolley Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 23 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪AMC Chula Vista 10 - ‬17 min walk
  • Starbucks
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
  • ‪Farmer's Table - ‬6 min walk

About this property

El Primero Hotel

Chula Vista guest house in Downtown Chula Vista area
El Primero Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Chula Vista guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
El Primero Hotel offers 21 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. The property is professionally cleaned.

This property requires a valid credit card and valid ID at the time of booking.
Property Registration Number 46711

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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Primero Hotel to the airport?

El Primero Hotel is 15.2 mi (32-min drive) away from the Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Primero Hotel?

As of Jan 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Primero Hotel on Jan 25, 2026 start from $93.6, 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.

Does El Primero Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Primero Hotel.

How close is El Primero Hotel to the beach?

This guesthouse is 10.7 mi (23-min drive) from Coronado Beach and 7.2 mi (22-min drive) from Imperial Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Primero Hotel offer free breakfast?

El Primero Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Primero Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Caliente Racetrack Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at El Primero Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at El Primero Hotel?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does El Primero Hotel have a pool?

El Primero Hotel does not have a pool.

Does El Primero Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is El Primero Hotel to downtown Chula Vista?

El Primero Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Chula Vista.

El Primero Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in town by myself for two nights and felt very safe there. A very charming place to stay and charming people!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

silas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Park area is safe. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Miguel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The parking was safe the people were friendly but the room needed to be clean very dirty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaffet

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Galdino

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Staff & service
Cozy family style
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service! Charming hotel and room! Very safe and convenient stores and eateries! Within minutes from the ocean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reyes

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

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

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephenie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sweet little hotel in downtown Chula Vista. It was so quiet and we enjoyed being able to easily walk to a restaurant for breakfast each morning. Parking is on site and safe. A great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Tucson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next time we’ll get the King, only because that’s what we’re used to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite Hotel in Chula Vista
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is old but very clean. The owners were very nice and treated me like family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was such a lovely place to stay. The owner was so kind and genuine. The patio area was so welcoming. I will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful family owned hotel very well taken care of . Would I stay again?Absolutely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025