See all properties

The Rambler Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel near San Diego Bay

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Rambler Motel

View from room
Property video
Business centre
Balcony
1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
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

1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

King ADA

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Queen/ Queen Plus

1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Queen/ Queen Plus

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for King +

1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

King +

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bay View King Suite

Bay View King Suite

Bay View King Suite

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Queen/ Queen

1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Queen/ Queen

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard King

Floor plan

Standard King

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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.
View more Motels in Chula VistaOpens in a new window

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 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

3-star motel near San Diego Bay
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 3-star 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

Similar properties

Reception

Kings Inn San Diego

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 3,254 reviews
The price is CA $160
CA $184 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Kings Inn San Diego

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

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast 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

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.
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 available

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.
  • 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
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. 1224 out of 1836 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1836 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1836 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1836 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1836 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

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and well maintained. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only real issue I had with the property was always out of main breakfast items ( eggs and Hashbrowns)

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were clean and the beds super comfortable. Cafe service wasnt good 😕. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel, Downey

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and bedding. Cute retro decor. My kids enjoyed the pool. And the cafe serves delicious breakfast sandwiches!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anai

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I adore this hotel, having stayed somewhere else during an earlier part of my trip I really appreciated coming to the Rambler and how comfy and cozy the rooms are! The on-site coffee shop is hugely convenient and the staff are lovely, the food from the coffee shop is always freshly prepared and so delicious! Plenty of places to eat close by too if you fancy something different!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernabe

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Amani

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryalyce, El Mirage

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place, not fancy or anything, but has a wonderful cafe. We did not have time to swim, but it looked inviting. Just what we needed for our one-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

COURTNEY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property looked like an old apartment building. The soap dispenser in the shower did not have any shower gel, we asked for an iron and ironing board, they gave us a mini ironing board that would not stay up, and the iron was dirty and it stained my husbands white shirt he was gonna wear to a funeral. We had to call for a plunger because the toilet backed up. Asked for more towels and we had to go pick them up. The lights were not bright enough for me to put on my make-up. The hotel is in an area where there are a lot of homeless people walking around outside the motel premises. I’m not sure how this place got an outstanding rating! Expedia you guys should verify your ratings!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing from the food the the room to the area to the dining in the cafe was amazing drinks. The pool water wasn’t sanitary that’s really all for the bad part but a good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thierry, Cancun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, San Jacinto

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rambler had a great vibe! Spunky, and super chill. The room was clean with a comfortable bed, the staff were friendly, and the cafe had good eats. We loved the pool, even though it was a tad too chilly when we stayed. It was within walking distance of the metro line, but a bit out of the way from most major attractions. We utilized Lyft and the metro when touring around. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it if you're looking for an affordable and unique spot in San Diego.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

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

10/10 Excellent

Denisse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly! Coffee places is so convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025