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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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Coffee shop
1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace
Balcony
Business centre

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

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 curtains
Memory foam bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
(94 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
(101 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bay View King Suite

Bay View King Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • 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
(122 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Floor plan

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
225 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910

What's nearby

  • Chula Vista Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Naval Base San Diego - 3 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Petco Park - 7 min drive - 11.9 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 8 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Balboa Park - 8 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station - 5 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 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/games room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Rambler Coffee, the on-site café. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 117 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Limited housekeeping, desks and desk chairs

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go 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 centre

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 bathroom
  • 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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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-authorise 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 any lifts
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 to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rambler Motel?

As of 29 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rambler Motel on 4 Aug 2025 start from AU$193.26, 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.

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?

Checkout 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. 1261 out of 1894 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 417 out of 1894 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1894 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1894 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1894 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

Jorge

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff and nice pool!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Miguel

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

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

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

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quaint motel with friendly staff and clean rooms. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved our stay!! Awesome retro Cali vibe. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rambler is a cute and very clean hotel. It has great walking/bike trails and a park within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is amazing I'll definitely come back to it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Krithika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall pretty decent property on an affordable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family of four stayed for one night while visiting San Diego and we had a great time. The pool was so fun and there was a movie night when we stayed. No complaints just a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

francisco

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

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Clean and super cute.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taneshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay! Very very clean and staff is sooo pleasant. Food at the red was great and you receive a 30% discount when you purchase there!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shadow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fun little space to just chill and find new adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Byung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to SD, close to the water, the cafe has good breakfast and coffee but short staffed (waited one hour for 6 orders)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

We love it here!!! This is our go to place when we are visiting family or the parks!!! Love the rooms and the pool area with games for everyone and the fire for Smores!!!!
Stayed 2 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

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was great for the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and the staff was friendly. The location was convenient and the fact that they had their own food station was a bonus. The games they had and the Saturday night movie at the pool was awesome. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every Saturday they play movies and sell s'mores. The rooms are Bright and colorful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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