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The Rambler

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Bay View King Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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225 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
  • Place, Chula Vista Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Chula Vista Bayside Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Floor plan

Standard King

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

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Memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Queen/ Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(137 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Queen/ Queen Plus

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(103 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

King +

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

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Memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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 this property

The Rambler

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at The Rambler. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of San Diego Bay. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business center and a multilingual staff
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 8 minutes by car from Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain and 8 minutes from Petco Park
The Rambler offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite 24-hour business center. An arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly The Rambler. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Chula Vista motel is smoke free.

Guests are served free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1395 out of 2036 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 418 out of 2036 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 2036 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 2036 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 2036 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mayra, Riverside

Travelled with partner
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

Salvador

Travelled with partner
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

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couple of options for the paid breakfast. Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rita

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room and great staff. Easy freeway access. One of the best low cost motels I have stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property’s photos were misleading. It’s right next to a freeway, making it constantly noisy, and the paper-thin walls make it impossible to block out sound from other guests. While the price is fair, the amenities are minimal, and the service was awful. We nearly called the police to shut down a loud party—people were banging on the walls and yelling as well as smoking outside our window until 6 a.m. Despite multiple complaints, the front desk did nothing. They later claimed the attendant was “on break,” which didn’t make sense since we called at least six times over three hours (2am to 5am) from both the room phone and our cell phones. All in all, the place looks nothing like the photos. There’s no microwave or mini-fridge, and it feels more like a slightly renovated Motel 6. The biggest disappointment, though, was the staff. Best of luck to anyone who stays at The Rambler, you’ll probably regret it. We will not be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rambler was cute and comfortable, clean rooms, free parking. Theres an onsite coffee shop and restaurant and you get a discount for being a guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for one night. The cafe was closing when we arrived. Ended up with Domino’s delivery. Unfortunately no coffee set up in the room so had to walk to the cafe for a cuppa. The bed was comfortable and the room was fine. Parking was available which is important in San Diego. I would go again but maybe not my first choice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesus

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at The Rambler was amazing, they were friendly and helpful. The cafe within the motel was awesome. The food we ordered was amazing, my wife couldn't get enough of their Dirty Horchata drink, she fell in with it. I myself loved the bagel sandwich they prepared, it was really good. The motel also had bikes you can ride to the marina, that was really fun. They also had a selection of classic arcade games which for me was super awesome. The pool was fine till 9. My wife and daughter did some s'mores, and we played with the outdoor games they had. Overall our experience at the motel was great. Will definitely return for a longer stay and I would recommended it to everyone I know.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
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

Cody

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean. Place was cute and kinda off the beaten path which helped with it being quiet. Bed was a bit soft for me but that’s ok
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked staying at the Rambler and I’d stay there again. I absolutely loved the cafe. I wish it stayed open later. My room was very clean and smelled clean even with carpet. The staff was the friendliest. I definitely recommend the Rambler.
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

Mitzel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julius

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Edith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Rambler Motel

What a charming motel for a weekend escape, great staff service and wonderful amenities on site, including gaming entertainment and food/beverages. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay. The room was clean and well maintained. The staff was very friendly. The restaurant was great and convenient. It all had a fun vibe. It would be nice if the fire pit (not necessarily the pool) was open later in the evening with possibly a low level or no music and quiet time rules.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we first pulled up i was very nervous as looks a bit sketchy but was one of the best places we have ever stayed. The room was very clean and the beds were the most comfortable beds we have ever had at a hotel. The pool was well kept and had a bunch of games around you could play such as Jenga Connect 4, and Cornhole. The laundry room was clean and cost $2 for the washer and $2 for the dryer. The front desk staff was very kind and all staff we came across were nothing but fantastic. They do have a little cafe and arcade but we didn't take advantage of it. Was a great location for food and was about 10 min away from the San Diego zoo. Highly recommended this hotel and will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025