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The Rambler Hotel

Property class: 3

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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 modern bedroom with a bed, a glass coffee table, and a view into another room.
A group of people on inflatable floats in a pool with a colorful backdrop.
A person leaning against a yellow door with "MILE 108" signage, indicating a location or landmark.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $149
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
(155 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The Rambler Hotel

3-star Chula Vista motel close to Chula Vista Center
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free motel. Free on-the-go breakfast, 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 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.

The Rambler Hotel 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. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. 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 Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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 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.

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. 1490 out of 2210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 450 out of 2210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 2210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 2210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 2210 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool little retro motel w/ great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jami

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and near our room
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really clean, staff was very nice, helpful,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying at the Rambler and we love this place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmichael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel close to the bay and short drives to popular locations. The hotel was clean, staff were helpful, lots of amenities and the bed was very comfortable. This will be my go-to hotel on my future San Diego visits
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, will stay again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an adorable property in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love what they did with this place - it's like a boutique motel. A lot of nice touches
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Billie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome! Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James R

Rooms were clean, the beds are very comfortable and the water pressure was awesome
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and bed is comfy..shower immaculate
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean , the decor was pretty cool
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Super clean room comfy sheets
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarkis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great for a quick weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Comfortable bed, and Excellent staff. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our 2 day saty at the Rambler Hotel. The room was large and clean with great design. The arcade and pool were enjoyed by my son and mom too. I will definitely be back again when traveling in La Chula.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel great staff great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymundo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean very, nice ac system, I was in a rush so I didn’t grab breakfast but all around a very pleasant experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026