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A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.

1. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,214 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Johnny
$99 nightly
The price is $114
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
The Rambler Hotel
A hotel reception desk with a digital display, a coffee station, and a view of the lobby.

2. Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border

Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border
2.0 star property
San Ysidro
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,574 reviews)
"Good place to stay decent hotel clean I like it"
United States
Jesus
$72 nightly
The price is $82
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border
A two-story building with a tiled roof and a balcony.

3. National City Motel

National City Motel
2.5 star property
National City
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Adam
$66 nightly
The price is $72
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
National City Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

4. Hotel Milagro

Hotel Milagro
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Awesome hotel and staff everyone was welcoming and was super clean"
United States
Dylan
$68 nightly
The price is $75
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Milagro
A neatly made bed with white linens and a brown accent, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a simple room with plain walls.

5. Baycities Motel

Baycities Motel
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.2 out of 10, Good, (294 reviews)
"Shops nearby"
United States
Marquinton
$80 nightly
The price is $88
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Baycities Motel
A restaurant interior with round tables, blue cushioned chairs, large windows, and a display of snacks.

6. Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego

Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
2.0 star property
National City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice place to stay no issues"
United States
Ashley
$80 nightly
The price is $88
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
A balcony with a view of the beach, palm trees, and a parking area.

7. Los Bungalows

Los Bungalows
2.5 star property
Seacoast
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (561 reviews)
"Awsome place to stay close to the beach"
United States
Xavier Jr
$185 nightly
The price is $211
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Los Bungalows

8. ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro

ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro
2.5 star property
San Ysidro
7.0 out of 10, Good, (217 reviews)
"Good location."
United States
ALEJANDRO
$99 nightly
The price is $111
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a mirror.

9. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Southbay

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Southbay
2.0 star property
Nestor
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Easy to locate and easy to check in."
United States
Anita
$72 nightly
The price is $81
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Southbay
A courtyard with a pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies and windows.

10. Motel 6 Chula Vista, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 Chula Vista, CA - San Diego
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
6.0 out of 10, (1,692 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay we got the kindness that we needed the kids love the stay along with our fur babies will go back"
United States
Martika
$70 nightly
The price is $78
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Chula Vista, CA - San Diego
A dining area with outdoor seating, a sign reading "El Rancho Coronado," and a variety of flowers.

11. El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (941 reviews)
"Very calm , clean and quiet ! Staying there again."
United States
Deniya
$150 nightly
The price is $165
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
El Rancho Motel
A beach scene with people walking, some holding surfboards, and a building with a red roof in the background.

12. Coronado Inn

Coronado Inn
2.5 star property
Bayside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (901 reviews)
"Very nice place recomended"
United States
Ruben
$144 nightly
The price is $158
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Coronado Inn
A wooden sign for Coronado Island Inn with a pergola and palm trees in the background.

13. Coronado Island Inn

Coronado Island Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
7.2 out of 10, Good, (581 reviews)
"Quaint spot in a good location which was centrally located within the island."
United States
Andrew
$144 nightly
The price is $158
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Coronado Island Inn
A living room with a round table, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, and a potted plant.

14. Crown City Inn

Crown City Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (841 reviews)
"Excellent stay in every way."
United States
Seth
$174 nightly
The price is $191
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Crown City Inn
A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

15. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (902 reviews)
"I liked everything will be staying again very soon"
United States
Amanda
$87 nightly
The price is $96
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

16. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Room was clean, quiet & very comfortable."
United States
Lori
$82 nightly
The price is $91
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of the building outside.

17. Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor

Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"A last minute stay, was ok for what we needed. Price was very reasonable, location was good, room was clean, felt safe. Not a fancy place, but filled our needs"
United States
jennifer
$77 nightly
The price is $88
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

18. Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.8 out of 10, (483 reviews)
"The friendliness of the front desk manager is always genuine.. he’s helpful friendly and the room is always clean and comfortable"
United States
Sonia
$88 nightly
The price is $97
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
A building with a blue door marked "103" and lush tropical plants surrounding it.

19. Villa Serena

Villa Serena
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.4 out of 10, (306 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms and very friendly management."
United States
Andre
$79 nightly
The price is $87
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Villa Serena
A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

20. Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (719 reviews)
"Nice bed spacious rooms quiet"
United States
Nelson
$73 nightly
The price is $80
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Northgate Motel
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The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

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"Amazing experience, very clean and walkable to nearby destinations"
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South Bay Motels information

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Accommodation
12 Motels
Lowest Price
$72
Highest Price
$211

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You can find a great deal from $72 on South Bay motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on South Bay motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a South Bay motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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