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Our top choices for South Bay motels

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, (2,210 reviews)
"Just a great place to stay!"
United States
Tracy
$112 nightly
The price is $140
Sep 15 - Sep 16
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, (1,557 reviews)
"Good place to stay decent hotel clean I like it"
United States
Jesus
$75 nightly
The price is $85
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

3. Hotel Milagro

Hotel Milagro
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"It was nice staying there."
United States
Monalisa
$68 nightly
The price is $75
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Milagro
A balcony with a view of the beach, palm trees, and a parking area.

4. Los Bungalows

Los Bungalows
2.5 star property
Imperial Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (553 reviews)
"Awsome place to stay close to the beach"
United States
Xavier Jr
$173 nightly
The price is $197
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Los Bungalows
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, (282 reviews)
"Shops nearby"
United States
Marquinton
$64 nightly
The price is $70
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Baycities Motel
A two-story building with a tiled roof and a balcony.

6. National City Motel

National City Motel
2.5 star property
National City
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice place Nice staff"
United States
Braun
$68 nightly
The price is $75
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
National City Motel

7. ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro

ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro
2.5 star property
San Ysidro
7.0 out of 10, Good, (197 reviews)
"Good location."
United States
ALEJANDRO
$88 nightly
The price is $99
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro
A restaurant interior with round tables, blue cushioned chairs, large windows, and a display of snacks.

8. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"I highly reccomend this property. clean room, comphy bed, and a great location."
United States
Michael
$89 nightly
The price is $98
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Good staff and AC ✅"
United States
Maria De Los Angeles
$79 nightly
The price is $88
Sep 8 - Sep 9
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, (1,666 reviews)
"Great place"
Mexico
Alejandro
$74 nightly
The price is $82
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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, (928 reviews)
"Cute cottage style hotel on the Main Street!"
United States
Jeffrey
$110 nightly
The price is $121
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
El Rancho Motel
A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

12. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"This Motel is very good considering the rate you pay,the beds are clean and other parts of the room are clean,the staff are very friendly,the breakfast was fair but it could be improved and dining room could be larger ,the surroundings is excellent"
United States
Jalal
$81 nightly
The price is $90
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
A beach scene with people walking, some holding surfboards, and a building with a red roof in the background.

13. Coronado Inn

Coronado Inn
2.5 star property
Bayside
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (858 reviews)
"Old roadside motel with good sized rooms in a great location. Will stay again."
United States
Grant
$169 nightly
The price is $186
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Coronado 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, (820 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Mondi
$176 nightly
The price is $193
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Crown City Inn
A motel sign with a directional arrow and a number '6' indicating the entrance.

15. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,742 reviews)
"Disgusting hotel with crackheads and homeless people"
United States
Juan
$72 nightly
The price is $80
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

16. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (894 reviews)
"I liked everything will be staying again very soon"
United States
Amanda
$87 nightly
The price is $96
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
A wooden sign for Coronado Island Inn with a pergola and palm trees in the background.

17. Coronado Island Inn

Coronado Island Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
7.2 out of 10, Good, (570 reviews)
"Clean Motel, with great overall location. Free bikes for use and near bus stops if prefer not to drive. Parking can be difficult for large vehicles however street parking is nearby if early enough. Staff is helpful and friendly."
United States
Nancy
$166 nightly
The price is $183
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Coronado Island Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall art.

18. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.6 out of 10, (238 reviews)
"Definitely would stay again great location"
United States
Qiana
$85 nightly
The price is $96
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Bay Motel
A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

19. Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (705 reviews)
"Good cleaning place"
United States
Edison
$73 nightly
The price is $80
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Northgate Motel
A building with a blue door marked "103" and lush tropical plants surrounding it.

20. Villa Serena

Villa Serena
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.4 out of 10, (304 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms and very friendly management."
United States
Andre
$70 nightly
The price is $77
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Villa Serena
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Top South Bay Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

8/10 Good
"Enjoyed my stay"
Cathie 7-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

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South Bay Motels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
12 Motels
Lowest Price
$70
Highest Price
$197

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What is the nightly rate for a motel in South Bay?
You can find a great deal from $70 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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