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The Rambler

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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225 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
  • Place, Naval Base San Diego
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Floor plan

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 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)
  • 23 sq m
  • 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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

King +

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(106 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bay View King Suite

Bay View King Suite

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chula Vista

Located in Chula Vista, The Rambler is within a 10-minute drive of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain and Petco Park. .This motel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Balboa Park.
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What's nearby

  • Chula Vista Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Naval Base San Diego - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Petco Park - 8 min drive - 11.9 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Balboa Park - 9 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station - 5 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Growlers Sports Bar & Taproom - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Roberto's Taco Shop - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Rambler

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 117 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a meal at Rambler Coffee or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The motel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go 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 centre

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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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

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. 1348 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 417 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1984 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Retrovibe, good amenities, clean room, friendly staff, would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun & funky!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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

Best beds and really cute Motel!

This is such a great find! The beds were so comfortable and the very best we’ve had in any hotel. It was so cute as well, I love the beach vibes and music references. They had a movie night at the pool when we got there for the families and check-in was fast and easy. We ate breakfast and got coffee there too, it was very good and we really enjoyed the coffee. All the staff were friendly and looked like they really like being there. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Romeo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is safe to stay and close to a lot of places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stood in the bay view suite and it was really clean! One of the cleanest places I’ve stood in San Diego. Love how they have a coffee shop and food spot and not to mention getting a nice discount when providing your room number! Would stay here again 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here around my birthday. The rooms are always clean. The only downfall if you book a room near the pool while they're having the movie night by the pool it can be a little loud. The walls are a little thin or people are just a little extra loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very nice theme!

Very nice service and building! Only feedback, Wi-fi service was spotty. Recommend a Mesh network to ensure strong data signals get across the entire building.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cali Motel

Hotel is is close to the blue line trolly. That takes you straight to downtown without driving. The size of the rooms are standard. The beds are very comfortable. They have memory foam beds. The shower pressure is just right…not too low or high in pressure. The rooms do not have coffee machines, fridge or microwaves. There’s a coffee shop in the lobby but they close early. The pool closes pretty early and there’s really no other amenities. Oh, and the plumbing isn’t the best. The shower drains slowly and toilets don’t always flush.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mary

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great option for budget traveling that also feels really special and fun! My daughter and I did a little mom/daughter overnight here for some SD adventures and we loved it! We had the pool all to ourselves and we loved having the cafe to easily access. This is within a great distance to all that San Diego has to offer. I loved the retro vibe and everything was clean and felt safe :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ralph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute fun easy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel is very cute, and clean. It is exactly as pictured!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025