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The Rambler

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

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Located close to Coronado Municipal Beach and Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain, The Rambler provides a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/games room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Rambler Coffee, the on-site café. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business centre.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
The current price is RM409
RM473 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov

Room options

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Floor plan

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 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
(107 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Bay View King Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
225 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910

What's nearby

  • Atlantis Laser Tag - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Chula Vista Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Diego Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Chula Vista Bayside Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Living Coast Discovery Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station - 5 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 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 near Petco Park
Located close to Coronado Municipal Beach and Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain, The Rambler provides a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/games room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Rambler Coffee, the on-site café. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 117 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Limited housekeeping, desks and desk chairs

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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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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-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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Rambler have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rambler?

As of 17 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rambler on 20 Nov 2025 start from RM 409.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Rambler pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Rambler?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rambler?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Rambler?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Rambler located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain, Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Balboa Park and Sesame Place San Diego are also within 9 mi (15 km). Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station is only a 5-minute walk and H St Trolley Station is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

The Rambler Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1350 out of 1985 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 1985 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1985 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1985 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1985 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soukaina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was so comfy and clean with the most attentive staff ever. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at the hotel, very nice, clean and good price within my budget. Would stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, room was clean and the area is both quiet and accessible to the rest of the city. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the rambler when I drive down to SD. It’s super nice and clean and everyone is so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zynteea

Liked: Amenities
Best place I’ve ever stayed in SoCal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was super convenient when it came to getting around with the trolley and buses nearby. The decor was so cute. Room comfy and had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Romeo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Noe Luis Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, close to trolley station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The beach cruisers were a joy and everyone was very nice and hospitable.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was great. Close to the water, highway, stores, TJ border. Free parkings a plus. The room was clean, the first room the AC wasn't working so they moved us promptly and appreciated the service. Liked the firepit & pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower pressure was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Long

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was amazing and so clean thank you so much! Will be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfy, the showerhead was nice, and the room was clean. Great motel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incrediably kind, efficient. The room was comfortable clean quiet.will sray there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and comfortable rooms. The beds were super comfty. Staff was good. Great location just off the freeway. It’s like a motel with a cool beach twist.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it I’ll be booking soon again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very colorful Excellent room. Super very clean and no odor Bed very comfortable Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful little place. So neat and funky. Clean facilities and nice staff. They have bikes you can use to go for a ride by the ocean. Would definitely stay again. Close to many restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was very clean! The shower was clean and good pressure.. it was very simple, and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel with a very cool café and Arcade inside. The coffee is super bomb !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! The staff was so welcoming when we checked in, our room was clean and cozy! The cafe and arcade was a nice addition as well, this motel isn’t like others, it’s nice and chic! We definitely will be coming back for another weekend getaway trip.
Nice touch to have mile markers as room numbers! Definitely loved our room theme!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025