The Rambler

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Chula Vista motel

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Bay View King Suite | Living area
Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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225 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
  • Place, Chula Vista Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Living Coast Discovery Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King

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

Queen/ Queen

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

Queen/ Queen Plus

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

King +

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

King ADA

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

Bay View King Suite

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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.

What's nearby

  • Chula Vista Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Diego Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Chula Vista Bayside Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Living Coast Discovery Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 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
  • McDonald's
  • Circle K
  • Roberto's Taco Shop
  • Taco Bell

About this property

The Rambler

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Chula Vista motel
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. Free breakfast is served daily. 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
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • 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

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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

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The Rambler Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1385 out of 2022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 418 out of 2022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 2022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 2022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 2022 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

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Smelled bad
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfy, the showerhead was nice, and the room was clean. Great motel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gricelda

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Ontario

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eli

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice cafe with good food and coffee. We saw 2 bugs in our room but found it to be mostly clean. Comfortable beds and free parking. The pool is nice and they have a fireplace going at night. The price is its primary selling point and I would probably stay here again for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CLEAN ROOM GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward, SACRAMENTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The beach cruisers were a joy and everyone was very nice and hospitable.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’m obsessed with how cute this place is. Definitely coming back with my family next time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

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

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No fridge or iron in room and floors were very dirty, otherwise this is a really nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, room was clean and the area is both quiet and accessible to the rest of the city. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and check in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melony

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really nice and the rooms are very clean and with great themed decor! I’ve stayed here probably 4 times now, and I always enjoy my stay when I do. I also like that they have the snack shack adjacent to the cafe - very convenient when you just want a quick snack. Great property that’s safe and remodeled. The only down sides are that there is no fridge or microwave in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Location sits by a trolley station & right next to a casino/restaurant. The marina is a 5 minute drive away. Nice hidden gem I think!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love the bathroom. The shower water pressure is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

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

10/10 Excellent

TINGWEI

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myrelle

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

8/10 Good

Annette

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025