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El Rancho Motel

2.0 star property
Beach lovers find their perfect coastal retreat at El Rancho Motel, where express check-out and attentive multilingual staff enhance the seaside experience

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Located near the iconic Hotel del Coronado, El Rancho Motel welcomes sun-seekers with free in-room WiFi and convenient express check-out. The helpful multilingual staff consistently leaves positive impressions on guests who return for the beachside location and reliable service.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
(14 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Coronado, El Rancho Motel is in a shopping district and near the beach. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit USS Midway Museum and Waterfront Park. San Diego Zoo and Sesame Place San Diego are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Coronado travel guide
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370 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118

What's nearby

  • Coronado Ferry Landing
    Coronado Ferry Landing
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rear view of a ferry boat, San Diego Bay, San Diego, California, USA
    San Diego Bay
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Naval Base Coronado
    Naval Base Coronado
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Coronado Beach
    Coronado Beach
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hotel Del Coronado with the city of San Diego in the background
    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

  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Il Fornaio Coronado
    12 min walk
  • Rubio's Coastal Grill
    18 min walk
  • The Henry
    17 min walk
  • Clayton's Coffee Shop
    16 min walk

About this property

El Rancho Motel

Motel near San Diego Bay
Near Hotel del Coronado, El Rancho Motel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, beach umbrellas, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, beach towels, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at El Rancho Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals 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

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

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, 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

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

Is El Rancho Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at El Rancho Motel?

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

What time is check-out at El Rancho Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is El Rancho Motel located?

Situated by the ocean, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Bay and Naval Base Coronado. Coronado Beach and Petco Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

El Rancho Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 867 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 867 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 867 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 867 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 867 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean rooms,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean, within walking distance of food and shops. Great place !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good comfortable room
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

Rolly

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

Lori

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

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
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

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was onsite. Several restaurants and bars nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and the beds were very comfortable! The staff was so helpful and it was one of the best stays I've ever had - what a hidden gem in Coronado for a great price and a very comfortable stay! The beds and bedding were 4 to 5 star hotel quality! Looks like the rooms and bathrooms have been recently renovated - like new!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and peaceful. Grateful to be allowed early check in to rest. Will be back many times.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location can’t be beat. It’s like summer camp in the city with a fun porch in front to watch people and tables in back to eat outside if you’d like. The beds are comfy, and the accommodations are quaint. We made use of the beach chairs in an easy jaunt to the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice and cozy. It was also within walking distance of the Hotel Del Coronado. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was beyond my expectation! Lovely venue, I like how small and quaint it is! The email/text check-in method worked seamlessly, ... though it's odd I never saw an El Rancho employee?
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, customer service was nice, ambiance was nice, all an all it was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I felt very safe in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never saw staff , was not. Big deal , only issue which is minor the hot water once we got it was to hot . For price I have no complaints we enjoyed the atmosphere and met some nice people , had party people until apx 11:30 out on common area almost confronted but ended , I would go there again .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very unique room but definitely worked out great for the 4 of us. Room was clean, and they had extra blanket and a room heater. Plenty of parking space
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the location and proximity to so many different options for food and the beach. Loved our stay and we will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very safe area as well as clean. walkable to bay, easy walk to beach although somewhat long.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, comfortable rooms, and very accommodating and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025