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The Rambler

3.0 star property
3-star motel near San Diego Bay

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace
Balcony
Coffee shop
Business centre

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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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

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

King ADA

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Queen/ Queen Plus

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

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

King +

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(104 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bay View King Suite

Bay View King Suite

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

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Queen/ Queen

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

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Floor plan

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 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

  • 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

  • ‪Growlers Sports Bar & Taproom - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Roberto's Taco Shop - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Rambler

3-star motel near San Diego Bay
The Rambler 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. 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 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.

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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

Reviews

The Rambler 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1315 out of 1950 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 418 out of 1950 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1950 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1950 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1950 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in central location for what we needed. The staff were Super Friendly and made each morning a good start to the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here at least 3x and always a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gracie

Beds were comfy. Fresh marina air was nice. Toilet was not clean, had to request them to clean it.
Lobby
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nau

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Service was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was great for the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. The staff is kind and helpful. The rooms and property are clean. There is a cafe onsite with coffee, drinks and breakfast, lunch dinner options. The beds in the room were comfortable and we all slept well. I would stay here again for sure. The pool was also nice, quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Everything was great! If you like a soft bed then you’ll love the beds here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun and will return stay!

Great location and nostalgic design! Only catch, no fridge in the room but we got by. Also the coffee cafe is priced well and good food just leave time as they have quite the crowd the the food was fresh!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Doubt I would stay here again. Room wasn't too bad although the mattress had a huge dip in it that made it difficult to sleep. Check in went good and the coffee shop was a nice extra. The issue that this hotel has is with their customer service. We stayed 4 nights. Second night my wife went to use their laundry room at 830 pm but found it locked. They said they close at 8. Now we know. Second night she showed up at 715pm to find it closed again. We later saw a sign saying it closed at 9. She went to the front desk and spoke with Ingrid. Ingrid was extremely rude, saying that it closes at 730. My wife explained that she was there at 715 and it was locked up. Her and Gonzalo the maintenance guy were arguing about it loud enough for the 6 guests in the lobby to hear and finally told her that they would open it but she had BETTER be out by 9, which my wife agree to and left. What they didnt know was that I was in line. Ingrid and Gonzalo then proceeded to speak bad about her, stating "this is the second night she's done this" and made jokes about her until I told who I was and how unprofessional they were acting. It made the last two night very uncomfortable as we didnt want to ask for anything more from them. Not the way customer service should be. After giving them $700 you would think we could have some friendly helping employees. You can tell that the owners have done their best to make it a nice place. Too bad their employees are ruining it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Krist

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Retro. Quiet. Staff were helpful. Convenient to train
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlisle

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monier

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness
Theroom was clean , needed a few more towels ice machine was god.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very large and clean, loved the Rambler pen
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia kelly, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was so nice. I love the decor & convenience to everything. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Clean and super cute.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Romina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Herman A Van

Travelled with family
The motel theme was very cute. The staff was friendly. The motel in general could've been cleaner.As bydget hotels go I would say it was about average.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the location and friendly staff. It feels safe and it’s very comfortable. My only complaint is the light at the sink isn’t bright enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025