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

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
  • 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
(138 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
  • 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
(110 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

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
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Old Hickory Steakhouse - ‬3 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. 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 Feb 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rambler on Feb 18, 2026 start from $108.49, 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. 1399 out of 2048 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 422 out of 2048 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 2048 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 2048 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 2048 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

6/10 Okay

aziz

Nope …room have no fridge
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dzire

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was our second time staying at the Rambler, it was clean inside, and comfortable, the wall art and colors were fun to see as well. Staff was very friendly during check in and checkout. Only issue the walls are super thin and motel guests have no volume control at 3:45 am. Hard to sleep with the noise. Also I think the cafe is understaffed, we were waiting to order food and coffee and no one came out to greet us or take our oder. We figured the cashier was also the cook as a couple of people sitting down had food and coffee. And a couple in front of us was waiting to order. We waited aa good while and left. We really wanted to stay there and eat, but maybe next time. Overall the motel is very nice for people on a budget, and we'll definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Soukaina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was so comfy and clean with the most attentive staff ever. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacob

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't have any breakfast, but there was plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatum

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all good
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alba

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, but REALLY NICE and CLEAN!! Loved the place and the staff at the front desk super nice, very attended, Recomended 💯. We were thre 9/25 with my daughters, and we are verry happy, we love the cleanest of the Hole place, sheets smells and feel clean, pillows, omg super confi. Love it 😀 Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great environment. Great staff. Rooms had everything we needed. We will stay here again next time we're in SD.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property that has been re energized with new look. Very friendly staff, nice pool and clean rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chane Jamil

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at this cute motel. The room was clean, staff was polite and helpful, and I loved the cafe. The coffee was excellent and there were good food choices. I just wish it would stay open later. The cafe does have snacks and drinks that don’t require preparation and can be purchased at the front desk. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Adorable! The staff is nice, the rooms were clean, and it has a great shower!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family had a great experience! The rooms were adorable and so clean. The staff was friendly from the moment I checked in. Next time we are in the San Diego area, we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025