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The Rambler Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star motel near San Diego Bay

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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Bay View King Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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, Chula Vista Bayside Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Floor plan

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(142 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
(105 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King +

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(112 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 520 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Living Coast Discovery Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station - 6 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 17 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Growlers Sports Bar & Taproom - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪PCH Café & Market - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Rambler Hotel

3-star motel near San Diego Bay
The Rambler Hotel 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. Free breakfast is served daily. 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 Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Chula Vista motel is smoke free.

  • 117 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • 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 Hotel 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 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.

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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 Hotel to the airport?

The Rambler Hotel is 11.1 mi (21-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 Hotel?

As of Apr 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rambler Hotel on Apr 21, 2026 start from $138, including 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 Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Rambler Hotel.

How close is The Rambler Hotel to the beach?

This motel is 9.9 mi (29-min drive) from Coronado Municipal Beach and 9.4 mi (13-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Rambler Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Rambler Hotel offers free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Rambler Hotel?

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 Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Rambler Hotel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Rambler Hotel have a pool?

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

Does The Rambler Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Rambler Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Rambler Hotel to downtown Chula Vista?

The Rambler Hotel is 1 mi away from Chula Vista.

The Rambler Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1435 out of 2107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 432 out of 2107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 2107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 2107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 2107 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SCOT, BAILEY

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Clancy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, friendly and accommodating staff would stay with them again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jay

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Trolley tracks close to the room and freeway
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Symone

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Myranda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

roy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nightly office staff was incompetent and somewhat prejudice of our appearances and attempted to place us at the northeast corner of the building. Behind the pool area.Where we wouldn't be seen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

francisco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mehrzad Darban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are excellent, the Cleaning of the room was very good, Breakfast was good but needed more options and variety. I enjoyed my 15-night stay, fantastic big rooms.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! Hotel staff were very kind and helpful. Loved the concept, it’s an older motel that has been renovated and has added personalized touches all around the property. Groovy vibes!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The good - friendly staff, convenient location, clean room, stylish. The bad - no iron/ironing board, no safe, light on hotel desk was out as was the entire plug. Lack of dining options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Customer Service Rooms Are Nice Always Enjoy Staying There
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Basti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. Staff was friendly and helpful. The break sandwich from the cafe was top notch
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra, Riverside

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , great location, friendly staff & great coffee shop
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel and room are always clean, inviting, and comfortable. The staff is always helpful and friendly plus the area and hotel property are convenient, well-lit, and safe. The cafe has a good breakfast and lunch menu plus coffee at reasonable prices.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy and safe. Did not try the breakfas. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nidhi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing stay will def be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025