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The Rambler

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Chula Vista motel

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Balcony
Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Coffee shop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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225 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
  • Place, Chula Vista Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Living Coast Discovery Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Floor plan

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen/ Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(136 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen/ Queen Plus

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(103 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King +

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(109 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King ADA

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bay View King Suite | Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Bay View King Suite

  • 520 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Chula Vista

Near the airport.At this Chula Vista motel, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain and 9 miles (15 km) of Petco Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park.
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What's nearby

  • Chula Vista Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Diego Bay - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Chula Vista Bayside Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Living Coast Discovery Center - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station - 5 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Growlers Sports Bar & Taproom - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Roberto's Taco Shop - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Rambler

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Chula Vista motel
The Rambler offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite 24-hour business center. An arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly The Rambler. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Chula Vista motel is smoke free.

  • 117 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Game room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Rambler offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Chula Vista motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 15 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Please note: Guests under 18 cannot check-in without authorization or supervision of an adult.
This hotel will place a credit card authorization equal to the first night of stay for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Chula Vista Good Nite Inn
Rambler Motel Chula Vista
Good Nite Inn Motel Chula Vista
Good Nite Chula Vista
Good Nite Inn San Diego South Bay Hotel Chula Vista
Good Nite Inn Chula Vista Motel
Rambler Chula Vista
The Rambler Motel Motel
The Rambler Motel Chula Vista
The Rambler Motel Motel Chula Vista

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Rambler to the airport?

The Rambler is 10.5 mi (12-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rambler?

As of Dec 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rambler on Jan 5, 2026 start from $92.49, 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 The Rambler have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Rambler.

How close is The Rambler to the beach?

This motel is 9.9 mi (32-min drive) from Coronado Municipal Beach and 9.2 mi (15-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Rambler offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Rambler, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 6 and 15 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Rambler?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Caliente Racetrack Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Rambler?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Rambler?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Rambler have a pool?

The Rambler features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does The Rambler have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Rambler have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Rambler to downtown Chula Vista?

The Rambler is 1 mi away from Chula Vista.

The Rambler Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1377 out of 2016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 418 out of 2016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 2016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 2016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 2016 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Smelled bad
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

felix

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

Huge score!!

Glad i found this place. The most comfortable hotel bed i have ever slept in. Can't wait to go back!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lydia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I did like that it's a good area to get to places...I didn't like it didn't have a microwave in the lobby area...we wanted to warm our food up that we had from the restaurant and couldn't...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it I’ll be booking soon again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was perfect for quick visit to SD. It was cozy, 10 min from resto street, and over looking the bay. It also has a small cafe with homey atmosphere. This is our second time staying here and will stay again!
Our room
From the parking. We stayed at the back building this time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! The staff was so welcoming when we checked in, our room was clean and cozy! The cafe and arcade was a nice addition as well, this motel isn’t like others, it’s nice and chic! We definitely will be coming back for another weekend getaway trip.
Nice touch to have mile markers as room numbers! Definitely loved our room theme!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renetta

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

It's a vibe!

The vibe is exactly as advertised!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean but bare bones rooms. Have to use their cafe if you want coffee onsite but it is a nice one. Staff required to enforce overly-restrictive corporate policies for such a basic motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dowdy

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

Excellent

Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. I loved the "classic" vibe of the hotel. I played pin-ball for the first time in decades :). Also loved that food was available for purchase. Great experience. Highly recommend the Rambler.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joy

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

April

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is extremely Instagram worthy. The beds were very comfy. Short drive to mission beach, and the marina. Bikes are available and you are very close to a great biking/walking path, they even provide the helmet and lock. Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel with a very cool café and Arcade inside. The coffee is super bomb !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good choice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Marcela

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

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