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The Rambler Hotel

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A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.
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A group of people on inflatable floats in a pool with a colorful backdrop.
A modern living room with a large TV, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a sunset over a landscape.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $133
$107 nightly
$133 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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225 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
  • Place, Chula Vista Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Chula Vista Bayside Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a colorful mural on the wall.

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a guitar, a minibar, and a colorful wall design.

Queen/ Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(156 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and a wall with a 'FAB' sign.

Queen/ Queen Plus

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(113 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wall with a California Dreamin' sign.

King +

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(121 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a wall with a car decal.

King ADA

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted artwork, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Bay View King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 520 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chula Vista

Located in Chula Vista, The Rambler Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain and Petco Park. .This motel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Balboa Park.
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What's nearby

  • Chula Vista Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Diego Bay - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Chula Vista Bayside Park - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Living Coast Discovery Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Safe Harbor Bayfront Marina - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station - 6 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 17 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Growlers Sports Bar & Taproom - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tacos El Gordo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rubio's Coastal Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Trēō Kitchen + Bar - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel 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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 117 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a meal at Rambler Coffee or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The motel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Rambler Coffee - Onsite café. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Rambler Coffee

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included 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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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 Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1500 out of 2221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 443 out of 2221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 2221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 2221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 2221 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fun vibe, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a wonderful and affordable place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Instagram worthy rooms and pool priced right!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just a very cool place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was fun
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It’s a super cute motel with fun decor. A little off the beaten path, but worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This motel is immaculate and a tremendous deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The shower head pressure; the luxurious sheets and most comfortable bed ever!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This might be the best kept secret in SD county. The Rambler is a quaint place to stay with clean spacious rooms, helpful staff, it's own coffee shop and constant fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a great hotel. We really enjoyed the old highway vib. We just stayed one night. However, we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Motel-like structure, but recently renovated and very clean, quiet and safe
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The Rambler was so cute and fun!! Love the whole theme they have! Would definitely go again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is the best value hotel for a great location. Staff was great and helpful. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, safe and very cute.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice motel in a great location. Not far from most places near San Diego. It’s not a hotel though. Breakfast could use a few more items.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved every single thing about our 9 day stay, the room, the pool, the fire pit, and the cafe!!! Staff was extremely kind helpful and always smiling!! Just wish the cafe stayed opened later than 1pm during our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Ideal for kids and the young at heart. Has movies by the pool on Saturday nights in the summer, marshmallow roasting by the pool every evening, arcade games, and an outdoor pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was the best hotel I've stayed in traveling the lower 48 I've stayed in a long time
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cool little retro motel w/ great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff is the friendliest and most down to earth that I have experienced in the last couple of years. Beds were very comfortable with nice cool pillows. Didn’t have enough time to enjoy all the amenities (pool, arcade, complimentary beach cruisers) but I would definitely stay at the Rambler again. Oh yeah the food and coffee that they make there is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good place. A converted motel. Good place for people traveling with kids as the pool seemed to be a hit and they hold events (movies, etc.).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, friendly staff, good coffee, and awesome vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool vibe in an easy spot to get on and off the highway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

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