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El Rancho Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Hotel del Coronado in Coronado

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
A reception desk with a wooden counter, a sign for El Rancho Motel, a flower arrangement, and a window with blinds.
Hallway
A modern hotel room with a glass door leading to a balcony, a bed with a white duvet, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a plant.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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370 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118
  • Place, Coronado Ferry Landing
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Coronado Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel del Coronado
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room - Best fits 1 guest (1 Full Size Bed-No Closet,165 Sq Ft)

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a door.

Economy Room - Best fits 1 guest (1 Full Size Bed-No Closet,165 Sq Ft)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Room (2 Full Size Beds-No Closet)

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a mirror.

Economy Room (2 Full Size Beds-No Closet)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a decorative pillow, and a wall with a tropical leaf pattern.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

A modern hotel room with a glass door leading to a balcony, a bed with a white duvet, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a plant.

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a ceiling fan, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Coronado

Oceanside stay.You'll find San Diego Bay and Naval Base Coronado within a 15-minute walk of this Coronado motel. Hotel del Coronado and Coronado Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Coronado Ferry Landing - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Diego Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Naval Base Coronado - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Coronado Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hotel del Coronado - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • 25th - Commercial Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio Coronado - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Henry - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rubio's Coastal Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk

About this property

El Rancho Motel

Motel near Hotel del Coronado in Coronado
El Rancho Motel offers its guests multilingual staff and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Coronado motel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • No smoking on site
El Rancho Motel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per stay

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

El Rancho Motel Coronado
El Rancho Coronado
El Rancho Hotel Coronado
El Rancho Motel Motel
El Rancho Motel Coronado
El Rancho Motel Motel Coronado

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Rancho Motel to the airport?

El Rancho Motel is 7.4 mi (16-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Rancho Motel?

As of Jul 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Motel on Jul 19, 2026 start from CA $211, excluding 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.

Does El Rancho Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Rancho Motel.

How close is El Rancho Motel to the beach?

This motel is 1 mi (4-min drive) from Coronado Beach and 12.3 mi (19-min drive) from Mission Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Rancho Motel offer free breakfast?

El Rancho Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Rancho Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at El Rancho Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at El Rancho Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does El Rancho Motel have a pool?

El Rancho Motel does not have a pool.

Does El Rancho Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is El Rancho Motel to downtown Coronado?

El Rancho Motel is 0.8 mi away from Coronado.

El Rancho Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 904 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 904 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 904 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 904 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 904 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean..loved the location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and cute. Great location walking distance to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely place to stay. The staff was so helpful and accommodating. It is a great centrally located place walking distance from shops and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean and Cozy. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean, within walking distance of food and shops. Great place !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice little place to stay for a weekend. Rooms are clean, staff is wonderful and helpful and the rooms are clean. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Favorite place while visiting Coronado
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Troyce

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable place in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, eventlless stay. Simple check-in and check out and the staff is very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Great quaint little hotel! Easy check in, very clean room, walking distance to shops and restaurants, and free parking which is unheard of on Coronado Island.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay here was great! It was simple, cute, and had everything you need even in a smaller single room. Fridge, microwave, and coffee maker with pods! Such a simple and great stay. Super comfortable beds as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean Room, amenities were very sufficient - you couldn’t ask for much else!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, centrally located, super cute cottage feel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room super cute. The staff was super kind and helpful. Amazing place overall! Would easily recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wallace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and convenient locations
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute pink decor. Comfortable bedding. Smooth check in and check out process. Many restaurants and cafes nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good experience
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rolly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quite place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easiest hotel stay I’ve probably ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Audra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing cute property. Clean and easy to check in/out. The owner is very accommodating and will make sure your room is equipped and ready for your stay. I’d stay here every visit to the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean and quiet. Close to everything reasonable price. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

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