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The Rambler

3.0 star property

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Memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Business centre
Coffee shop

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, Living Coast Discovery Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • 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
(135 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
(102 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
(109 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 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
  • San Diego Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Chula Vista Bayside Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Living Coast Discovery Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

The Rambler Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1373 out of 2012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 418 out of 2012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 2012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 2012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 2012 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was perfect for quick visit to SD. It was cozy, 10 min from resto street, and over looking the bay. It also has a small cafe with homey atmosphere. This is our second time staying here and will stay again!
Our room
From the parking. We stayed at the back building this time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renetta

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

It's a vibe!

The vibe is exactly as advertised!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean but bare bones rooms. Have to use their cafe if you want coffee onsite but it is a nice one. Staff required to enforce overly-restrictive corporate policies for such a basic motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dowdy

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

Excellent

Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. I loved the "classic" vibe of the hotel. I played pin-ball for the first time in decades :). Also loved that food was available for purchase. Great experience. Highly recommend the Rambler.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joy

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

April

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is extremely Instagram worthy. The beds were very comfy. Short drive to mission beach, and the marina. Bikes are available and you are very close to a great biking/walking path, they even provide the helmet and lock. Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family and small children
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

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good choice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Marcela

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kerri

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t usually stay at Motels but this one exceeded my expectations. The beds are super comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025