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El Rancho Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to San Diego Bay

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Hallway
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
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

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

Room options

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Tomorrow

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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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
370 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118

What's nearby

  • Coronado Ferry Landing - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Coronado Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hotel del Coronado - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Petco Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 7 min drive - 4.4 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 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coronado Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coronado Coffee Company - ‬10 min walk

About this property

El Rancho Motel

Motel near San Diego Bay
Close to Hotel del Coronado, El Rancho Motel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Beach umbrellas, multilingual staff, and beach towels
  • 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

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 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

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 at El Rancho Motel?

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. Hotel del Coronado and Petco Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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El Rancho Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 768 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 768 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 768 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 768 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 768 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the stay we will be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William E

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location and cleanliness excellent m, but no staff around. Area beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The amenities are cute, the coffee was nice, and the property is quaint
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

D brady

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great place. looking forward to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Nice place if you want to do a a 2 day getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to anywhere on Coronado, and right on the public bus line with easy access to sites to see in San Diego.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable room. Easy to check in and check out. Very convenient. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to rest
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute lil boutique style place to stay. Location is on orange, near the bay(walkable). We used our e-bikes to get around the island and were able to go everywhere without using our vehicle. (Including beach) Perfect place to stay abd have a lil $ left to have some fun! Brigantine has the best taco Tuesday with swordfish tacos!!! And Poehes has a great happy hour overlooking the bay at San Diego. Enjoy😎
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy spot in Coronado

Cozy rooms. Within walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Wish the WiFi was stronger but otherwise a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liesl

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect place to stay, with zen Buddhas and flamingos, loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel is very clean and cozy. Staff was very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, easy access, very affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, super easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is posted in multiple places that quiet time is from 9:00pm to 9:00am. At 6:45am someone had a leaf blower going! It only occurred one morning. Otherwise, awesome stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A Clean, reasonably priced small but comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

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