San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 12 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 16 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 21 min drive
Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 24 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 17 min drive
Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station - 5 min walk
H St Trolley Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Galley At The Marina - 2 min drive
Wendy's - 12 min walk
Roberto's Taco Shop - 20 min walk
McDonald's - 5 min walk
Jack in the Box - 2 min drive
About this property
The Rambler Motel
When you stay at The Rambler Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Balboa Park and Seaport Village are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the pool and comfortable beds. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station is 5 minutes away.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
117 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (late night)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Golfing nearby
Sailing nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Working away
24-hour business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Free bike hire
Pool loungers
Romance packages
Facilities
Picnic area
An outdoor pool
Heated pool
Arcade/games room
Firepit
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Phone accessibility kit
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Thin carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Memory-foam mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Free local calls
Desk chair
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Access via exterior corridors
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Dining
Rambler Coffee – On-site café.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
Optional extras
To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6 to 15 per person
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
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-authorise 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does The Rambler Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Rambler Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Rambler Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Rambler Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Rambler Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rambler Motel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Rambler Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Caliente Racetrack Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Rambler Motel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the motel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near The Rambler Motel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Rambler Coffee.
What's the area around The Rambler Motel like?
The Rambler Motel is a short 5-minute walk from Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station and 16 minutes' walk from San Diego Bay. Travellers say that this motel is in a good location.
The Rambler Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
19 Dec 2024
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Dec 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2024
Clean and comfortable
Location was very convenient. Staff was helpful and kind. Rooms were very clean, comfortable, and safe. I will definitely return to this location. There were no frills like a microwave or a fridge, but with the onsite cafè, we didnt need one.
Linzee
Linzee, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2024
Cute, clean and comfortable
I love this motel. It is so fun and stylish. It is super clean. The beds and pillows are amazing, and the water pressure in the shower was perfect. I will stay here again, and recommend this place to everyone.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
7 Dec 2024
Johann
Johann, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
6 Dec 2024
The hotel is very nice in a great location at a great price. The only drawback is they do not serve any hot coffee. There is no coffee pots in the rooms. They have a restaurant that apparently opens at 7am. We have stayed there 3 times. The last 2 times we were there they opened late once and did open at all the next time. This can easily rectified by having a coffee pot in the lounge and letting people make their own coffee and charging them for it. A lot of us need our morning coffee and if this is not fixed I doubt that we will stay there again.
Johann
Johann, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2024
Our go to place when visiting Dan Diego. Love love love it.
Bartolo
Bartolo, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2024
Local Secret
First choice always it LOCAL
Gustavo
Gustavo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Nov 2024
Jermaine
Jermaine, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
27 Nov 2024
Could have been better experience.
Staff were efficient and professional but lacked welcoming feeling. Felt they were just there to do a job. Was there for a celebration and got back very late only to have housekeeping knock on the door and woke us up only to have them return at 9am and woke us up again after we reminded them check out wasn’t until 11.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Nov 2024
Crystal
Crystal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov 2024
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
Nicolas
Nicolas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
Mayra
Mayra, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good
14 Nov 2024
Useless front desk lady.
There was a young lady at the front desk who gave me a really hard time at the check in. I requested to speak to the manager, and it took about an hour and a half. Finally the manager helped me out, however, the young girl lacked the knowledge, ins and outs of the check in process. As of now, I am not planning to go back to Rambler hotel ever again.
Francisco
Francisco, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
12 Nov 2024
Molly
Molly, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
This hotel was amazing! It was in a great location as well. The room was very clean and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The little cafe inside is perfect!
Leigh
Leigh, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
10 Nov 2024
Danielle
Danielle, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Nov 2024
Cesar
Cesar, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
8 Nov 2024
Great for short stay.
Affordable, clean, safe motel just south of San Diego. Easy and free parking. Close to the highway. Shower head and pressure was amazing.