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El Rancho Motel

2.0 star property

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Property grounds
Hallway
A modern hotel room with a glass door leading to a balcony, a bed with a white duvet, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a plant.
A reception desk with a wooden counter, a sign for El Rancho Motel, a flower arrangement, and a window with blinds.
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $165
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

Explore the area

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370 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118
  • Place, Coronado Ferry Landing
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Coronado Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel del Coronado
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room - Best fits 1 guest (1 Full Size Bed-No Closet,165 Sq Ft)

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a door.

Economy Room - Best fits 1 guest (1 Full Size Bed-No Closet,165 Sq Ft)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Room (2 Full Size Beds-No Closet)

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a mirror.

Economy Room (2 Full Size Beds-No Closet)

  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a decorative pillow, and a wall with a tropical leaf pattern.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

A modern hotel room with a glass door leading to a balcony, a bed with a white duvet, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a plant.

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a ceiling fan, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

El Rancho Motel

Coronado motel walkable to San Diego Bay
A 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance.
El Rancho Motel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
El Rancho Motel features multilingual staff and express check-out. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

El Rancho Motel is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per stay

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

El Rancho Motel Coronado
El Rancho Coronado
El Rancho Hotel Coronado
El Rancho Motel Motel
El Rancho Motel Coronado
El Rancho Motel Motel Coronado

El Rancho Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 902 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 902 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 902 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 902 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 902 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely place to stay. The staff was so helpful and accommodating. It is a great centrally located place walking distance from shops and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean, within walking distance of food and shops. Great place !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice little place to stay for a weekend. Rooms are clean, staff is wonderful and helpful and the rooms are clean. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Favorite place while visiting Coronado
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troyce

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable place in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, eventlless stay. Simple check-in and check out and the staff is very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Great quaint little hotel! Easy check in, very clean room, walking distance to shops and restaurants, and free parking which is unheard of on Coronado Island.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay here was great! It was simple, cute, and had everything you need even in a smaller single room. Fridge, microwave, and coffee maker with pods! Such a simple and great stay. Super comfortable beds as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean Room, amenities were very sufficient - you couldn’t ask for much else!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room super cute. The staff was super kind and helpful. Amazing place overall! Would easily recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, centrally located, super cute cottage feel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wallace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and convenient locations
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute pink decor. Comfortable bedding. Smooth check in and check out process. Many restaurants and cafes nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good experience
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rolly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quite place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing cute property. Clean and easy to check in/out. The owner is very accommodating and will make sure your room is equipped and ready for your stay. I’d stay here every visit to the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easiest hotel stay I’ve probably ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean and quiet. Close to everything reasonable price. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay for the parade and Christmas Tree lighting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to work with. The room was clean & a gret price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, everything was to my satisfaction
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026