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El Rancho Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Hotel del Coronado in Coronado

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Property grounds
Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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370 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118
  • Place, Coronado Ferry Landing
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Coronado Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel del Coronado
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room - Best fits 1 guest (1 Full Size Bed-No Closet,165 Sq Ft)

Economy Room - Best fits 1 guest (1 Full Size Bed-No Closet,165 Sq Ft) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room - Best fits 1 guest (1 Full Size Bed-No Closet,165 Sq Ft)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Room (2 Full Size Beds-No Closet) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room (2 Full Size Beds-No Closet)

  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Coronado

Oceanside stay.You'll find San Diego Bay and Naval Base Coronado within a 15-minute walk of this Coronado motel. Hotel del Coronado and Petco Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Coronado Ferry Landing - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Diego Bay - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Naval Base Coronado - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Coronado Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hotel del Coronado - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • 25th - Commercial Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Fornaio Coronado - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Henry - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬17 min walk

About this property

El Rancho Motel

Motel near Hotel del Coronado in Coronado
El Rancho Motel offers its guests multilingual staff and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Coronado motel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • No smoking on site
El Rancho Motel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per stay

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

El Rancho Motel Coronado
El Rancho Coronado
El Rancho Hotel Coronado
El Rancho Motel Motel
El Rancho Motel Coronado
El Rancho Motel Motel Coronado

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Rancho Motel to the airport?

El Rancho Motel is 7.4 mi (16-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 El Rancho Motel?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Motel on Jun 15, 2026 start from $165, 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 El Rancho Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Rancho Motel.

How close is El Rancho Motel to the beach?

This motel is 12.3 mi (19-min drive) from Mission Beach and 16.5 mi (21-min drive) from La Jolla Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Rancho Motel offer free breakfast?

El Rancho Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Rancho Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at El Rancho Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at El Rancho Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does El Rancho Motel have a pool?

El Rancho Motel does not have a pool.

Does El Rancho Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is El Rancho Motel to downtown Coronado?

El Rancho Motel is 0.8 mi away from Coronado.

El Rancho Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 888 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 888 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 888 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 888 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 888 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and cute. Great location walking distance to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice little place to stay for a weekend. Rooms are clean, staff is wonderful and helpful and the rooms are clean. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Favorite place while visiting Coronado
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Troyce

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable place in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, eventlless stay. Simple check-in and check out and the staff is very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Great quaint little hotel! Easy check in, very clean room, walking distance to shops and restaurants, and free parking which is unheard of on Coronado Island.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean Room, amenities were very sufficient - you couldn’t ask for much else!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room super cute. The staff was super kind and helpful. Amazing place overall! Would easily recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, centrally located, super cute cottage feel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute pink decor. Comfortable bedding. Smooth check in and check out process. Many restaurants and cafes nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good experience
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rolly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quite place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wallace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and convenient locations
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing cute property. Clean and easy to check in/out. The owner is very accommodating and will make sure your room is equipped and ready for your stay. I’d stay here every visit to the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easiest hotel stay I’ve probably ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean and quiet. Close to everything reasonable price. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to work with. The room was clean & a gret price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay for the parade and Christmas Tree lighting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, parking was always available. I loved how there was a lot to do in walking distance and the beach was not that far away so it was great! My family loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the room was very, very nice! I could not ask for more. I will stay there again anytime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could use a little bit of dusting. But overall was a satisfactory stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was ultra courteous.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025