See all properties

The Rambler

3.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Rambler

View from room
Business center
1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace
Balcony
Coffee shop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
$123
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Explore the area

View in a map
225 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
  • Naval Base San Diego
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King ADA

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

View all photos for Queen/ Queen Plus

1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Queen/ Queen Plus

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

View all photos for King +

1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

King +

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

View all photos for Bay View King Suite

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

View all photos for Queen/ Queen

1 bedroom, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Queen/ Queen

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

View all photos for Standard King

Floor plan

Standard King

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

Similar properties

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 3,279 reviews
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

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

The Rambler Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1274 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 413 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1898 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

10/10 Excellent

Stacie r

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Lots of food places around, the property has a lot for families to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mckenzie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute fun hotel, docked a star for the surrounding area, seemed a little sketchy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Amenities
Love, love, love the Rambler. Rooms are super funky, staff are awesome, the free cruiser bikes are a seriously fun bonus, access to the trolley is UBER convenient, and the cafe with guest discount is divine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KYLE

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is the best, hands down! The staff is incredibly friendly and available at all times. The housing maintenance staff seems to be on shift all day, ensuring that every room is clean. I will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice for a family vacation near the San Diego beaches. The motel has a retro charm to it, the coffee shop in the lobby has an arcade that we all enjoyed. The pool was very clean, the water was warm enough to enjoy the a swim at night (we went in May, so the weather was still a little chilly).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector Laurenz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hotel was ok! Plenty for kids to do, wish they had a better walk to the beach but not horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elmira

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Rambler Hotel is excellent in every way. Location is great for business travelers since it’s right off the freeway and it’s conveniently close to a lot of stores. There’s a Cafe/Coffee Shop at the property that opens 7am-8pm, the coffee is excellent and the food is OK. The motel itself has been renovated and the decor/theme is so fun. Service is excellent, from the Front Desk, the cafe staff and cleaning staff, everyone was so nice and friendly. Will definitely stay again if we’re in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lobby and pool area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service ! The staff at the cafe were all super friendly, helpful and efficient!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
very clean & the cafe was super nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis cedeño

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buen servicio 👍 acliente
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Neat, Quirky motel

Decently priced and very well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Monica, Meridian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute & unique decor. Staff was friendly. Bed was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
My family and I stayed here for one night so we can enjoy the swimming pool. The pool was decent. There wasn’t much food in their little restaurant. And the room looked like they really tried hard to update it but the popcorn ceilings in the old bathroom sink and shower Just wasn’t working for me plus, the air conditioner look like it was from the 70s and didn’t work very well. I stayed at this hotel 30 years ago and it is better than it was then but they still have some improving to go. We didn’t even stay the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qiana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and fun
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great motel great price
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great retro hotel. Loved the dinner attached to it. Loved the bike usage and the closeness to the bike paths!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025