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The Rambler

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
$115
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

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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
(32 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Queen/ Queen

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

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Queen/ Queen Plus

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

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

King +

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

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

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 | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

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
  • 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

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

Reviews

The Rambler Reviews

9.2

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. 1352 out of 1987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 1987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1987 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rambler Motel is super cute with comfortable beds and great showers. I love all the fun activities that are available, the cafe, the pool and the game room.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great retro motel. Very clean and family friendly.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little property for a great price. Only things to be aware of is there is no mini fridge or coffee maker in the room. Great little coffeeshop, but definitely worth noting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahani

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm rooms

We unfortunately had to call the front desk at 3 am due to extremely noisy people outside our room. The glass windows aren’t super noise proof. Thankfully the woman at the front desk got the people to leave. Not the hotels fault at all and thankfully we were able to change rooms for the next night as we had no idea if they were our neighbors or not. My only real complaint would be the rooms are warm. We ran the a/c all night and it did not cool the room enough. The second night our room was on the second floor and we had the same issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlee

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family of 3 had a lovely stay at the Rambler. Staff were very welcoming and the property was in great condition. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maia, san diego

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dontavius

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Amazing stay close to downtown and Coronado

This hotel was amazing, they put a lot of effort into making this more than just a roadside motel, the lobby is beautiful and the cafes food is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice facilities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Emelie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an incredible stay here. Prices were the best I found and the experience was excellent. The parking is free and at night they gate up one side of it which felt really safe and secure. I would definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

8/10 Good

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything good the only issue was the TV service didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

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

8/10 Good

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025