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The Rambler Motel

3.0 star property

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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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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225 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
  • Naval Base San Diego
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King ADA

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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Queen/ Queen Plus

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)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(124 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Rambler Motel

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a coffee shop/cafe and a business centre. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Rambler Motel offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and free toiletries. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Chula Vista motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at The Rambler Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of San Diego Bay. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre and multilingual staff
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • 7 minutes by car from Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain and 8 minutes from Petco Park
The Rambler Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. An arcade/games room, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly The Rambler Motel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Chula Vista motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a to-go breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Rambler Coffee – On-site café.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

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 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 15 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.
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

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

The Rambler Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1252 out of 1873 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 408 out of 1873 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1873 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1873 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1873 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

Ramiro Julio Zendejas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is really good, the rooms are good enough, clean, comfortable and functional, I only stayed 1 night so I can't say much about other areas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are solidified clouds. The TV is big and equipped with Direct TV. Room didn't smell like tobacco even after you blast the cold AC. The coffee shop is great and delicious. No shady suspects in the area at all. Great stay. Oh! You get 30 percent off at the coffee shop if you're staying at in the Hotel!! Hope this helps someone decide 🤘
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cafe was great, good options made with actual, real food, (real eggs, bacon) not the powder/rubber you normally get with free continental. I also had a mazapan latte that was fantastic! While the meals are not included with the price of your stay, they are discounted if you are a guest, and the prices were very reasonable, much cheaper than a Dennys for a example, and much better quality, we paid about $25 for two meals and two specialty coffees. There is also an arcade area, great if you have kids and they show movies at the pool. There is also a pit in the pool area where you can make smores, they even include the skewers when you buy the little smores kit. Room was basic but clean, and the bed was very comfortable. Close to the freeway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and everything has been good so far. People are not too loud, area isn’t sketchy. There’s the trolley and a lot of fast foods options near the area. Beds are pretty comfy, I always judge by their pillows and they are great. Bathroom is basic, will have to say that the water pressure for the shower is amazing. Definitely will keep coming back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a very cool vibe but the rooms didn’t smell clean. Our toddlers socks were filthy after 5 mins of putting them on and him walking around the room. And it wouldn’t kill them to use fabric softener or detergent that smells cleans
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi-lyn

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Acceptable

This was a very affordable hotel, but they needed to do things to make that a reality. The room was old but had fresh paint. The curtain didn't cover the window enough to keep out the light, a little rust in the bathtub, not the cleanest bathroom I've ever seen, and there wasn't a frig or microwave. It wasn't the worst and I was okay with it for the price. It was loud due to proximity to the highway, I imagine staying on the pool side would have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute motel! Hassle free, fast check in. Close to highway if driving, a 5 min walk from public transit and easily accessible to downtown. Next door to a casino. Had pool, fire pit, and indoor and outdoor games. There was a coffee shop at the motel. Very clean rooms. Quiet in motel and nearby. Area at night is a bit sketchy at times but had no issues. Only downside was that there was no mini fridge in the room. Would stay here again.
Wall in room
Sign at pool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lifsira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tasha

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

😑

Old. Broken parts inside room (towel rack). Sketchy- 3 police cars on property when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean facility, friendly staff and easy and plenty of parking. Also good location, not too far from dining and shopping and access to big roads. Room was clean, immediate hot water and good pressure in the shower. The only think I was missing was mini fridge in the room and maybe microwave, but I can easily overlook that for all the thinks mentioned above and the price. I am glad and happy that we have stayed there.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures make it seem big but it’s really small. Very compact and no fridge. Who has heard of a room no fridge. Also, the bathroom door no lock.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
I booked this for my daughter and her boyfriend. After check out they tried to charge my daughter for a pillow case that she knows for a fact that she never took.. she then told them to check everywhere. She said that they probably miscounted it and swears that she never took a pillowcase. The cards were deactivated three times so they had a hard time getting in their room and then the pool was closed on a few days that they were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with the overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very close to everything, room near the pool was loud but other than that good stay. Will use this for my next work trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! There are parts of these older rooms that I wish they’d updated! Particularly, the bathroom is fine but un-updated. Also, the light over the sinks need to be done away with. It was difficult to do our makeup under that dimmer light! Only other thing is the lack of a mini-fridge! That would make a huge difference! We would have liked to have kept our drinks cold and to have kept left overs from our dinners! Otherwise, the staff was kind and the rooms are very clean! Location is right near transportation and the freeway is super close! You can get where you’re going with little effort!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of two adults & two teens stayed one night. The room was pretty small but the beds were comfortable. The decor & theme of the hotel is cute & they have a cafe with arcade games connected to the office. We appreciated having a breakfast spot right across from our room. The young lady at the cafe was great & hardworking! This would be a great budget stay for a family with young kids. They have pool & bikes that they lend out. The location has plenty of bike trails nearby & was convenient to Balboa Park & other San Diego local attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025