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The Rambler

3.0 star property

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Business center
Balcony
Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$123
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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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

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Floor plan

Standard King

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

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen/ Queen

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

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen/ Queen Plus

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

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King +

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

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King ADA

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

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Bay View King Suite | Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Bay View King Suite

  • 520 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Rambler

3-star Chula Vista motel with restaurant
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a coffee shop/cafe, and a business center. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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.

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.

The Rambler features an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. Dining options at the motel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

A 24-hour business center is on site at this 3-star property. This business-friendly motel also offers an arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and a picnic area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Rambler is a smoke-free property.

To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Rambler Coffee - Onsite café.
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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

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 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

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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 15 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1380 out of 2019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 418 out of 2019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 2019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 2019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 2019 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

8/10 Good

Annette

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

10/10 Excellent

Iesha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Our room was fun, unique and the hotel was very accessable from the freeway Felt as if we were far away from the city and overlooking the reserve area was a great detachment.. The checkin area staff were friendly and helpful. Loved oir crafted beverages at the cafe. Uniqie de or made it a fun getaway with style. The carpet in our room was less desirable felt wet in areas? Maybe had just been cleaned? Overall our room was excellent clean bedding & linens , the shower head was awesome! All the effort in the character designwas greatly appreciated. Would like to stay here again and bring some froends to roast smores with and swim in the pool too. Looked like a great time.
Loved our room!
Yummy chai!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So nice and clean. The Cafe was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Affordable, Hotel en San Diego, Diego
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

felix

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

Huge score!!

Glad i found this place. The most comfortable hotel bed i have ever slept in. Can't wait to go back!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lydia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I did like that it's a good area to get to places...I didn't like it didn't have a microwave in the lobby area...we wanted to warm our food up that we had from the restaurant and couldn't...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it I’ll be booking soon again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was perfect for quick visit to SD. It was cozy, 10 min from resto street, and over looking the bay. It also has a small cafe with homey atmosphere. This is our second time staying here and will stay again!
Our room
From the parking. We stayed at the back building this time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! The staff was so welcoming when we checked in, our room was clean and cozy! The cafe and arcade was a nice addition as well, this motel isn’t like others, it’s nice and chic! We definitely will be coming back for another weekend getaway trip.
Nice touch to have mile markers as room numbers! Definitely loved our room theme!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renetta

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

It's a vibe!

The vibe is exactly as advertised!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean but bare bones rooms. Have to use their cafe if you want coffee onsite but it is a nice one. Staff required to enforce overly-restrictive corporate policies for such a basic motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dowdy

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

Excellent

Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. I loved the "classic" vibe of the hotel. I played pin-ball for the first time in decades :). Also loved that food was available for purchase. Great experience. Highly recommend the Rambler.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joy

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

April

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is extremely Instagram worthy. The beds were very comfy. Short drive to mission beach, and the marina. Bikes are available and you are very close to a great biking/walking path, they even provide the helmet and lock. Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel with a very cool café and Arcade inside. The coffee is super bomb !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025