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The Rambler Motel

3.0 star property
Chula Vista motel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
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Experience the sleek lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and bar, set against a backdrop of geometric patterns and modern design.
Relax in comfort with a sofa, flat-screen TV, and a view of the outdoors.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a minimalist design with a reception desk and a seating area.
When you stay at The Rambler Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Balboa Park and San Diego Bay are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the pool and comfortable beds. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station is 5 minutes away.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/game room

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room
The current price is CNY783
CNY905 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12

Room options

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Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, desk, and unique wall mural.

King ADA

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Two beds with white linens and colorful pillows, a nightstand with a lamp and telephone, and a vibrant accent wall.

Queen/ Queen Plus

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for King +

Relax in a stylish room with a vibrant accent wall, a comfortable bed, and a desk for work or relaxation.

King +

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(102 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bay View King Suite

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, wardrobe, and modern shower area.

Bay View King Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Queen/ Queen

Relax in this stylish room with a vibrant accent wall, a comfortable bed, and a desk for productivity.

Queen/ Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(125 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard King

Cozy retreat with a vibrant accent wall, a comfortable bed, and a colorful mural above.

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
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 - 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

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 21 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 32 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 17 min drive
  • Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station - 5 min walk
  • H St Trolley Station - 19 min walk

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

When you stay at The Rambler Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Balboa Park and San Diego Bay are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the pool and comfortable beds. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station is 5 minutes away.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 117 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (late night)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Firepit

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Rambler Coffee - Onsite café.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

Optional extras

  • To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6 to 15 per person

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Rambler Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Rambler Motel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Rambler Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Rambler Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rambler Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Rambler Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Caliente Racetrack Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Rambler Motel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the motel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near The Rambler Motel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Rambler Coffee.

What's the area around The Rambler Motel like?

The Rambler Motel is a short 5-minute walk from Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station and 16 minutes' walk from San Diego Bay. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.

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The Rambler Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Bed
Cafes
Location
Ambience
Refrigerator
Coffee shop
Coffee
Lobby

What guests liked

  • The pool area was clean, quiet, and enjoyable for kids with amenities like games, fire for s'mores, and movie nights. (79 reviews)
  • Parking was free, easy, and plentiful, with many reviewers noting it as a convenient and safe feature. (20 reviews)
  • The on-site dining area and nearby restaurants offer excellent food options at reasonable prices. (21 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

This place is safe to stay and close to a lot of places to eat.
Romeo, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very pleased with this stay.
Jorge, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Retrovibe, good amenities, clean room, friendly staff, would definitely stay here again
christopher, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly Staff and nice pool!
Ben, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing clean lovely friendly hotel!! Our new hotel when we come visit San Diego.
Erika, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great property
Anita, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good place
Daniel, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was great for being a Motel.
Miguel, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The rambler is a cute family oriented motel. The staff was always nice and helpful. The pool and cafe were also really good and the discount at the café was also really nice perk.
Stephanie, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!
Arturo, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved this stylish little motel. Very clean. Comfortable beds, friendly staff, cute cafe and pool area. Highly recommend!
BRENNA, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was a quaint motel with friendly staff and clean rooms. Would stay there again.
Trudi, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great property!
Theresa, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very quaint rooms and good service. There isn’t much to do in the immediate surrounding area but you are a 10 minute drive to downtown SD. Reasonably priced and safe!
Evan, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This motel is very cute, and clean. It is exactly as pictured!
Ekela, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay!! Awesome retro Cali vibe. Would highly recommend.
Ellen, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Rambler is a cute and very clean hotel. It has great walking/bike trails and a park within walking distance.
Amy, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Overall pretty decent property on an affordable price.
Krithika, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This property is amazing I'll definitely come back to it.
sean, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Stood in the bay view suite and it was really clean! One of the cleanest places I’ve stood in San Diego. Love how they have a coffee shop and food spot and not to mention getting a nice discount when providing your room number! Would stay here again 10/10
Monica, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Ariel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff were great, very friendly and helpful Rooms were as advertised, will stay again
Edward, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay. Clean and super cute.
Sonia, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

nice property
francisco, 1-night trip