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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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Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Front of property
Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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, Chula Vista Bayside Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • 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
(137 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
(110 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 - 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
  • ‪Roberto's Taco Shop - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk

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. 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. 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 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.
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 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?

As of Jan 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rambler on Jan 23, 2026 start from $111.49, 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 (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 offer free breakfast?

The Rambler 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?

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. 1395 out of 2038 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 2038 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 2038 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 2038 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 2038 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was very clean! The shower was clean and good pressure.. it was very simple, and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rambler was cute and comfortable, clean rooms, free parking. Theres an onsite coffee shop and restaurant and you get a discount for being a guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for one night. The cafe was closing when we arrived. Ended up with Domino’s delivery. Unfortunately no coffee set up in the room so had to walk to the cafe for a cuppa. The bed was comfortable and the room was fine. Parking was available which is important in San Diego. I would go again but maybe not my first choice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesus

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at The Rambler was amazing, they were friendly and helpful. The cafe within the motel was awesome. The food we ordered was amazing, my wife couldn't get enough of their Dirty Horchata drink, she fell in with it. I myself loved the bagel sandwich they prepared, it was really good. The motel also had bikes you can ride to the marina, that was really fun. They also had a selection of classic arcade games which for me was super awesome. The pool was fine till 9. My wife and daughter did some s'mores, and we played with the outdoor games they had. Overall our experience at the motel was great. Will definitely return for a longer stay and I would recommended it to everyone I know.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at the hotel, very nice, clean and good price within my budget. Would stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean. Place was cute and kinda off the beaten path which helped with it being quiet. Bed was a bit soft for me but that’s ok
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked staying at the Rambler and I’d stay there again. I absolutely loved the cafe. I wish it stayed open later. My room was very clean and smelled clean even with carpet. The staff was the friendliest. I definitely recommend the Rambler.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Romeo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mitzel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julius

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Edith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Rambler Motel

What a charming motel for a weekend escape, great staff service and wonderful amenities on site, including gaming entertainment and food/beverages. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay. The room was clean and well maintained. The staff was very friendly. The restaurant was great and convenient. It all had a fun vibe. It would be nice if the fire pit (not necessarily the pool) was open later in the evening with possibly a low level or no music and quiet time rules.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we first pulled up i was very nervous as looks a bit sketchy but was one of the best places we have ever stayed. The room was very clean and the beds were the most comfortable beds we have ever had at a hotel. The pool was well kept and had a bunch of games around you could play such as Jenga Connect 4, and Cornhole. The laundry room was clean and cost $2 for the washer and $2 for the dryer. The front desk staff was very kind and all staff we came across were nothing but fantastic. They do have a little cafe and arcade but we didn't take advantage of it. Was a great location for food and was about 10 min away from the San Diego zoo. Highly recommended this hotel and will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and comfortable rooms. The beds were super comfty. Staff was good. Great location just off the freeway. It’s like a motel with a cool beach twist.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zynteea

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Best place I’ve ever stayed in SoCal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful little place. So neat and funky. Clean facilities and nice staff. They have bikes you can use to go for a ride by the ocean. Would definitely stay again. Close to many restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

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

A perfect night away.

The check in process was so easy. Parking was no problem. And then we saw our room. It was perfect. Super clean. Completely remodeled and upgraded. The hotel was super close to some great restaurants and activities. We played pool at the local bar. The cafe the next morning was amazing, quick and efficient, and my drink was so good. We will absolutely be back for a longer stay so we can utilize the pool and fire pit and beach cruisers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cody

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I booked this stay solely based off of the reviews. I do not understand how it is rated 9.2 stars? The lobby and cafe area are pristine for sure. The room has a terrible smell when walking into it which makes you automatically think its dirty. The rooms are like a Motel 6, everything just has just been repainted and cute little sayings and artwork has been updated. Furniture, showers and everything are just as old as the original property. Noisy as well from being right off the highway but I expected that. No way in hell is this place worth almost $200 a night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025