The Rambler Hotel

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 | 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
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Reviews

9.0 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
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Chula Vista Bayside Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen/ Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(145 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen/ Queen Plus

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(107 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

King +

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(114 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King ADA

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bay View King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Rambler Hotel

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 centre, a coffee shop/cafe and a business centre. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Rambler Hotel offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and free toiletries. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board 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 that they can't get enough of the pool at The Rambler Hotel. 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 Wi-Fi (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 centre and multilingual staff
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Guests really like the accommodation 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 Hotel 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 centre. An arcade/games room, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly The Rambler Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Chula Vista motel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rambler Coffee – On-site 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

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.
  • Cots (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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 aged 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

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The Rambler Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1452 out of 2148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 439 out of 2148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 2148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 2148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 2148 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel great staff great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay-comfortable room and bed, spacious; staff is always helpful and friendly; cafe has a good breakfast and lunch selection.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel was clean and staff were friendly. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean, staff friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DARLING motel. Will absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing stay will def be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were great and the room was nice. Great retro decor
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , great location, friendly staff & great coffee shop
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, friendly and accommodating staff would stay with them again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff responded to our every need in an expeditious manner. Unique little hotel with decent parking space
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, friendly service and the coffee from the onsite coffee shop is divine! Great value and great location for public transport.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spotless, staff was courteous!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Customer Service Rooms Are Nice Always Enjoy Staying There
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large room, clean with a great view.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, good location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk is very kind and the coffee is the best!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great stay. Comfortable beds, clean room and property in a convenient and safe neighborhood between the bay and the 5. The cafe has great food for breakfast or lunch.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at the Rambler. Friendly staff, very clean facility, quiet and such a comfortable place to stay whether it’s overnight or longer. Very close to the highway, eateries, and the trolley station. Definitely will stay here again on our next visit to San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfy bed, value
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mehrzad Darban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are excellent, the Cleaning of the room was very good, Breakfast was good but needed more options and variety. I enjoyed my 15-night stay, fantastic big rooms.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Great value. Restaurant was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location …
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025