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The Rambler Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star motel near San Diego Bay

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
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

Explore the area

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225 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
  • Place, Chula Vista Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Chula Vista Bayside Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • 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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen/ Queen Plus

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(106 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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 - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Diego Bay - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Chula Vista Bayside Park - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Living Coast Discovery Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Safe Harbor Bayfront Marina - 4 min drive - 2.1 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
  • ‪Trēō Kitchen + Bar - ‬18 min walk

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 May 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rambler Hotel on May 7, 2026 start from $126, 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. 1449 out of 2133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 435 out of 2133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 2133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 2133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 2133 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

4/10 Poor

SUSAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
First of all, there was no indication on hotels.com that Rambler was a MOTEL at the time I made my booking. We found out when we arrived. Second, we probably spent a total of 2 hours in that room from the time we checked in to check out! My daughter and I started sneezing as soon as we walked in to the room. Couldn’t figure out why. We left the room to go by allergy medication and stayed out as long as we could. As soon as we came back to the room, started sneezing again and my daughter’s eyes and her face turned red. My nose and throat were so itchy- we decided to leave and checked out around midnight. Horrible experience. And you should update on your website that this is a MOTEL and not a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aysha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Tawni Shane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great, friendly staff, clean room and property! Only issues are cel phones don't get signal.in rooms and wifi wouldn't work. We loved everything else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Service was good. The breakfast was simple but satisfying. There was no microwave in the room. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tetsuro

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great and they have nice selection of drinks (including beers)! Sometime you just want a drink of beer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was courteous and room was clean, but smaller than I expected. No fridge in room and breakfast was "mehh.." No fresh eggs or sausage. They had toast with PB&J, bananas and apples. Packets of oatmeal and yogurt. Also had cereal, but by 9am all that was left was granola cereal. I appreciate a good breakfast and is probably only reason why I will not stay there again. If you don't care about a breakfast it was good stay for the price. Beds are comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless. Large tub. Lots of hot water. Great shower head.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yoko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at the Rambler. Friendly staff, very clean facility, quiet and such a comfortable place to stay whether it’s overnight or longer. Very close to the highway, eateries, and the trolley station. Definitely will stay here again on our next visit to San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place (Rambler Hotel) was clean. The staff was great. The place may have been a Motel 6 before but it is eclectic motel now. We gave down for business but now are planning a family vacation at this Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, friendly service and the coffee from the onsite coffee shop is divine! Great value and great location for public transport.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

israel d.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Great value. Restaurant was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

francisco

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

8/10 Good

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, safe area. friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026