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The Rambler Hotel

3.0 star property

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Bay View King Suite | Living area
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$233
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar

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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, Chula Vista Bayside Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King

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

Queen/ Queen

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

Queen/ Queen Plus

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

King +

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

King ADA

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

Bay View King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chula Vista

At The Rambler Hotel, you'll be 9.2 km (5.7 mi) from Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain and 11.1 km (6.9 mi) from Petco Park. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a complimentary breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the motel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Chula Vista motel include 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
  • Living Coast Discovery Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Growlers Sports Bar & Taproom - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Old Hickory Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel 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 centre. An arcade/games room, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly The Rambler Hotel. 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 centre (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Games room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Rambler Hotel offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and free toiletries. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre

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 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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-authorise 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
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 guest room 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children aged 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Rambler Hotel?

The Rambler Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rambler Hotel?

As of 13 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rambler Hotel on 26 Mar 2026 start from NZ$233, including 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.

Is parking available at The Rambler Hotel?

Yep, The Rambler Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Rambler Hotel?

The closest beach to The Rambler Hotel is Coronado Beach (9.6 km).

Does The Rambler Hotel have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! The Rambler Hotel has a heated pool and an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What makes The Rambler Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Rambler Hotel.

Does The Rambler Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary on-the-go brekkie is available weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Rambler Hotel?

No, The Rambler Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Rambler Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Rambler Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Rambler Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Rambler Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1408 out of 2069 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 429 out of 2069 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 2069 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 2069 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 2069 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Support this place. It was quick and easy. My first thought was… who ever invested! Did good job
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room excelente
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great friendly staff! Cafe had amazing coffee
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's close to the freeway and restaurants. It's very centrally located in chula vista
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty-Rae

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent budget hotel! Totally recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Aliso Viejo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean room, room service was great. Front desk staff nice and courteous, I enjoyed my stay and look forward to staying there again
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edik Camacho

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pouriya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kassandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the overall design of the hotel is so fun! rooms were exceptionally clean. the cafe was a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela, Bakersfield

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Amadou

Liked: Staff & service
Everything was good just my room AC was a bit noisy. Good place and lot to see around
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've always been a fan of small motels and hotels and this was exactly what I was looking for. Easy to get around in a good location. The staff was awesome and having a coffee shop and a restaurant at the hotel was perfect. You gotta go check this out.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, good location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin Jay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Most likely will return here for future stays
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff. No fridge in room (they say they're coming soon). Nice atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025