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The Rambler

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain

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Business center
1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace
Coffee shop
Located close to Coronado Municipal Beach and Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain, The Rambler provides a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Rambler Coffee, the on-site café. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business center.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

King ADA

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Queen/ Queen Plus

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(99 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

King +

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(104 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bay View King Suite | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Bay View King Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Queen/ Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(127 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Floor plan

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
225 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910

What's nearby

  • Chula Vista Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Naval Base San Diego - 3 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Petco Park - 7 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 8 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Balboa Park - 8 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station - 5 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Growlers Sports Bar & Taproom - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Roberto's Taco Shop - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Rambler

Motel near Petco Park
Located close to Coronado Municipal Beach and Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain, The Rambler provides a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Rambler Coffee, the on-site café. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 117 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Limited housekeeping, desks, and desk chairs

Property amenities

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

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Rambler Coffee

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 15 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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

Does The Rambler have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is The Rambler pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Rambler?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rambler?

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

What time is check-out at The Rambler?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Rambler located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain, Petco Park, and San Diego Convention Center. Balboa Park and Sesame Place San Diego are also within 9 mi (15 km). Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station is only a 5-minute walk and H St Trolley Station is 19 minutes.

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The Rambler Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1288 out of 1913 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 414 out of 1913 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1913 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1913 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1913 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice facilities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel not too far from many attractions
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Easy stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Romeo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is safe to stay and close to a lot of places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Efren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Coffee Shop!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elleanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family of 3 had a lovely stay at the Rambler. Staff were very welcoming and the property was in great condition. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with this stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great retro motel. Very clean and family friendly.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rambler Motel is super cute with comfortable beds and great showers. I love all the fun activities that are available, the cafe, the pool and the game room.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malaika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and hotel were great. My boyfriend and I were very happy with our stay. We loved the pool and cafe. I didn't get to check it out, but I saw they had Saturday night movies by the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great for being a Motel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing clean lovely friendly hotel!! Our new hotel when we come visit San Diego.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are super comfy. The pool area has a cool vibe with games and a fire pit. The chairs are comfy, nice quality, well maintained. The cafe was adorable and super fun for kids and adults! The motel itself has no frills but has a great, relaxing vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the movie by the pool and their cafe! No issues with parking and easy check in/out process.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Retrovibe, good amenities, clean room, friendly staff, would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Even though it’s next to the freeway, it was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil

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

8/10 Good

Duncan

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

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