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The Rambler Motel

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

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Balcony
Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Business center

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King ADA

Highlights

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

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen/ Queen Plus

Highlights

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

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King +

Highlights

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

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Bay View King Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Bay View King Suite

Highlights

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

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen/ Queen

Highlights

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

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Floor plan

Standard King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Satellite channels
  • 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

  • ‪Galley At The Marina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Roberto's Taco Shop - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Rambler Motel

Motel near Petco Park
Located close to Coronado Municipal Beach and Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain, The Rambler Motel 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 with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff and smoke-free premises
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Smoke-free property

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 Motel 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 Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Rambler Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rambler Motel?

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

What time is check-out at The Rambler Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Rambler Motel 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 Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1229 out of 1846 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 409 out of 1846 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1846 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1846 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1846 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

Arturo

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, very friendly and helpful Rooms were as advertised, will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great rooms, amazing coffee! Such a great motel!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great motel great price
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lobby and pool area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff and loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tasha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great ambiance and cafe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie r

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Lots of food places around, the property has a lot for families to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mckenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute fun hotel, docked a star for the surrounding area, seemed a little sketchy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a delight staying here, I had no issues :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi-lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Comfortable beds, easy check in, no issues exactly as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute & unique decor. Staff was friendly. Bed was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great retro hotel. Loved the dinner attached to it. Loved the bike usage and the closeness to the bike paths!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean , beds and Linen very comfortable . Staff was friendly and a nice cafe . It felt a little out of the way and neighborhood was maybe not the best . All in all it was a good spot .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was safe, quiet with convenient parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and fun
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun, kitschy vibe. Great for our one night, before flying from Tijuana!!! Close in SD and the border!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Amenities
We love the Rambler, always clean, great prices compared to others in town, has a great, big pool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It's a really kept up motel staff is super friendly and helpful. The restaurant connect to it is delicious and super convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay! Natividad, the general manager, he's awesome and extremely easy going. My stay here was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

VyVy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had such an amazing time staying at The Rambler. So convenient in location, coffee was super super yummy, and beds were INSANELY comfortable. My partner and I both mentioned how much of a good nights rest we got. Really enjoyed the Saturday evening movie nights happening poolside. Such a great vibe that both staff and other guests we also happy to be there. Will gladly return the next time we’re in the SD area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MD

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful place with very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place can’t beat it for the price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025