The Rambler Hotel

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Located close to Coronado Municipal Beach and Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain, The Rambler Hotel provides free to-go breakfast, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Rambler Coffee, the on-site café. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and a bar.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 252 sq ft
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  • 252 sq ft
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  • 520 sq ft
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About the neighborhood

Located in Chula Vista, The Rambler Hotel is near the airport and near a metro station. Sesame Place San Diego is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Coronado Municipal Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Water skiing, sailing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Chula Vista travel guide
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225 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910

What's nearby

  • A marina with numerous boats, a city skyline with tall buildings, and mountains in the background.
    San Diego Bay
    3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • A sandy beach with large rocks in the foreground and a sailboat on the water.
    Chula Vista Bayside Park
    3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Chula Vista Center
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Living Coast Discovery Center
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Safe Harbor Bayfront Marina
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station
    6 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center
    17 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Growlers Sports Bar & Taproom
    17 min walk
  • Tacos El Gordo
    2 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    2 min drive
  • Rubio's Coastal Grill
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk

About this property

The Rambler Hotel

  • Motel near Petco Park
  • Located close to Coronado Municipal Beach and Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain, The Rambler Hotel provides free to-go breakfast, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Rambler Coffee, the on-site café. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and a bar.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Free bicycle rentals, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Smoke-free premises
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value, pool, and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 117 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Limited housekeeping, desks, and desk chairs

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Rambler Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rambler Hotel?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rambler Hotel on Nov 16, 2026 start from $100, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Rambler Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rambler Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Rambler Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Rambler Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain, Petco Park, and San Diego Convention Center. Balboa Park and Sesame Place San Diego are also within 9 mi (15 km). Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station is 6 minutes by foot and H St Trolley Station is 20 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Rambler Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1492 out of 2207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 441 out of 2207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 2207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 2207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 2207 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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This place was perfect. Clean, well equipped with food, appliances, and quiet. I’ll definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The cafe was excellent. The room was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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EVery thing was good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It had a funky cool vibe was a good location to get around right off of interstate five
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, awesome comfortable rooms,sweet shower,& delicious latte @ the fun café. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice property clean and easy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Close to pretty much everything in sandiego. Clean w/ a friendly staff. Super comfortable beds. Overall good place to stay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel with nice amenities and a good location for the price that it was offered.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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The beds were super super comfortable. There were lots of big comfortable, fluffy pillows. The water pressure in the shower was awesome. But the downside was, no coffee maker no microwave no refrigerator. Continental breakfast was OK. Paul was clean and nice.Really Kitschy 😄
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was very clean, comfortable and quiet. Hotel was a quick drive to balboa park area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was clean, the bed was comfy and well maintained for a motel. The front desk cafe area was narrow but cute decor styling. Wouldn’t recommend the breakfast situation if you’re looking for variety. Better suited for adults or people
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was clean and sleep was quiet. Breakfast can use some help. Limited side counter with not much choice. Great place for the money!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great, very helpful the cafe was nice easy to get breakfast before starting your day. Pool and firepit area were cool kids enjoyed making s'mores. Rooms are basic but exactly what we needed a comfy bed after a long day at amusement parks. The train that seemed to come by every night at 1 am was loud but nothing the hotel can do about that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place was so cool! Can’t wait for our next vacation because we will be staying here again. Especially the complementary bike rides, love that!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms clean and staff pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property and in a great location when visiting family. Rooms are clean and staff is friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My five-day stay was fantastic. The only issue I faced was my key card getting deactivated repeatedly. Occasionally, my room would get a random sewer smell, but other than that, everything was perfect. The location is convenient, and I’ll definitely be back, not too far from anything.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I stayed here for a work conference that was held at the Gaylor, this was very accessible and in a nice location. I really enjoyed the Rambler Cafe that is connected to the front desk. Great food and coffee drinks. The rooms are nicely decorated and everything felt and looked clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, cafeteria was on point, and pool area was fun 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed at The Rambler Hotel for a quick overnight trip and had a great experience. The hotel was easy to find, conveniently located right off the freeway, and offered hassle-free parking. Check-in was quick and seamless, and the staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and informative. The hotel itself has a charming, unique atmosphere that makes it memorable. The room had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, including a TV and complimentary shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. I especially appreciated the excellent shower water pressure! Overall, a wonderful experience for a short stay in San Diego. I would definitely consider staying here again whenever I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was nice and in a great location. I love the fact that they came in daily to clean room. I have no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had so much fun during our stay. Between the pinball machines, riding bikes along the bay, and watching a movie in the pool, we couldn’t have picked a better place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was really clean, the staff was really friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was great. Super cool that there's a little coffee shop with arcade games and pinball too. Only thing is there was no fridge in the room, but everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026