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The Rambler Motel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Chula Vista motel

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Balcony
Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Bay View King Suite | Living area
Arcade

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
225 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
  • Living Coast Discovery Center
    2 min walk
  • The Rambler Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station
    5 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    12 min drive

Room options

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King ADA

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen/ Queen Plus

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King +

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bay View King Suite

Bay View King Suite

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen/ Queen

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Floor plan

Standard King

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chula Vista

Near the airport.At this Chula Vista motel, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain and 9 miles (15 km) of Petco Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park.
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What's nearby

  • Living Coast Discovery Center - 2 min walk
  • Naval Base San Diego - 5 min drive
  • Petco Park - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Convention Center - 8 min drive
  • Balboa Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station - 5 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 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

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Chula Vista motel
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 center. An arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly The Rambler Motel. Self parking is free.

This Chula Vista motel is smoke free.

  • 117 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Game room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Rambler Motel offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 6-15 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille 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 parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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-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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 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: 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 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
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Good Nite Inn San Diego South Bay Hotel Chula Vista
Good Nite Inn Chula Vista Motel
Rambler Chula Vista
The Rambler Motel Motel
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The Rambler Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1243 out of 1867 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 414 out of 1867 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1867 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1867 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1867 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Almanesa

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice and so accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Almanesa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very unique property and loved the retro vibes. Bathrooms are dates. Upon my first night I killed a roach in the bathroom vanity area. I called the front desk to make them aware and they asked if I had a photo or video. I cleaned up the debris and flushed it. Not sure why they would think I would lie about a roach in the room. I noticed another one in the bed the next morning and did take a pic and video. They did not hesitate to change my room. However, It was sad that it had to be proven to them. After this I had no other issues.

2/10 Terrible

DINA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bug infested room and dirty bathroom and tables and floor. Poor customer service. I was assured that I would receive a full refund after I complained about the room condition but was not honored later.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel, National City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool groovy spot
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at The Rambler. Check in was easy and so was the check out. I don't know if other rooms had mini fridge or not, but I feel that is one amenities that is missing, or maybe I didn't check when I reserved it, but than that is was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and quiet. Beautiful view. Fun vibe. Loved the arcade and cafe onsite. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome, seems like guests were having a good time by the pool lounging and listening to music. They have snacks,coffee and food in their cafe but there is also options for restaurants nearby walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, National City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool groovy hotel heavy 90s vibes
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
The Rambler was better than I thought it was going to be. The room was comfortable and clean. The only issue for me was the bathroom was small and there were 3 of us but only got 2 towels. The beds were a good size, and it was quiet overall. No parties or loud neighbors. The staff was friendly and the lobby area was nicely designed for a younger age vibe. It has seating areas, video games, coffee bar and eatery. I recommend it if you want a decent place to stay and save money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vivian

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Fun retro style throughout the motel, and we enjoyed the cafe and arcade games. Hotel staff were kind and provided a kettle upon a request. However, the room smelled strongly (similar to smoke) when we entered, and the AC blew black dust at the side of one of our beds. There was also a $20 fee per night for renting a mini fridge. The room was otherwise clean and spacious, and the location was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maritza Aracely

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a great stay the amenities where nice and had lots of parking rooms where great !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Freddy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was given a room initially that had a AC unit that was not working properly, making the room very hot even at night. Then later that morning, the following day found ants in the restroom, crawling through the keyhole and landing even in the shower as me and my partner were showering. Staff at the front desk was kind enough to give me a new room located in the middle of the motel area to ensure that there was no ants new room was cleaner AC unit was working properly and the rest of the state was better just wish that we wouldn’t have been given the bad experience of having a room that had a broken AC unit and potential of ants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

terra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So amazing will definitely be back!! Staff was beyond amazing...the gentleman during the day and the woman at night. The coffee shop attached gives guests 40% off..the food was superb and was EXTREMELY affordable. Definitely recommend the Avocado Toast and the Turkey Club. The rooms were spacious, AC worked great, shower had great water pressure. Cute motif in the rooms , parking was easy and they closed the gate so i didnt feel like my car was easily accessible to outsiders while i was asleep. 10/10 cant wait to visit again Thanks Rambler Staff ... doing it the way it should be done everywhere!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Deepesh

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
Just ok for this area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024