Rambler Hotel

Hotels
9 (983 reviews)
225 Bay Boulevard , Chula Vista , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness concerns
Plumbing issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Several mentions of cleanliness, but one review highlighted plumbing issues and small room space.
Service
9.68
Staff were described as super friendly and accommodating in multiple reviews.
Location
9.72
Convenient location with attractions nearby was mentioned positively in several reviews.
Room Quality
8.67
Rooms were described as clean, but plumbing issues and small size were points of concern.
Amenities
9.2
Good amenities highlighted, including the café and rental bikes.
Value for Money
9.16
Value mentioned positively, although there were concerns about coffee pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Generally good coffee and food options, though pricing concerns were noted.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall pleasant experience despite some issues, with a strong likelihood of return visits.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:23

Property Description

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Casino
Rambler Motel in Chula Vista boasts an enticing outdoor swimming pool and a thrilling casino, perfect for guests looking to relax and unwind in style.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of free private parking, room service, and a 24-hour front desk at Rambler Motel. Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property and make the most of your stay.

Ideal Location for Exploring
Located just a short distance from major attractions like USS Midway Museum and Las Americas Premium Outlets, Rambler Motel is the perfect base for exploring Chula Vista. Book your stay now and experience comfort and convenience like never before at Rambler Motel.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 983 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 9.18
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theresamE7219QQ NONE
10
Cute, clean, & comfy
Pros:

Stayed during the week due to some dental work I needed to get in TJ. Motel is in walking distance to the Trolley (~5-7min) and 6 stops from the border.

Got a room on the first floor with a fridge and tub and far away enough from the pool that it was quiet.

Rooms are clean. Decor is retro and cute. Huge plus for the FREEZING AC which was incredibly welcome due to the August heat.

Bed and pillows were surprisingly comfortable. So much so I actually looked up the mattress and pillows they use to see if I could get some for my own house.

I’ll definitely be back in December when I go for my follow up. Looking forward to the free breakfast and coffee again as well.

2026-08-26 via Tripadvisor
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Suzzie solo_traveller gh
8
Pros:

Neat, quite and nice staff

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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jansT5033AF NONE
10
Cool vibe and clean
Pros:

Super cute and clean! Affordable and great vibe. Fully staffed! People working on the windows, checking the pool, housekeeping and front desk all ket busy. All professional.

2026-08-20 via Tripadvisor
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jaser2015 NONE Tijuana, Baja California
10
A Beautiful Gem
Pros:

This is such a cute and fun motel! The vaule was amazing for such a great location The staff was absolutely fabulous! We had an issue with our car while we were there, we also had a concert to go to. They allowed us to leave our car there, and come back that night to jump start it. They were so kind an curteous. The cleanliness was top notch too! There was no noise beyond normal motel noise. If you are looking for a GREAT place to stay, with a great price, look no further, you found it!

2026-08-19 via Tripadvisor
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luis family_with_children mx
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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olga couple kz
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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acolmenaresc Business Caribbean
8
Good cost-benefit balance
Pros:

This motel location is such perfect to anybody entitled to attend work in Marine Group Boat Works (which was my case) or some event in Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center. They offer bicycles services for free which is great, trails in the area are great to ride them. Staff is really really nice, specially Esme, she did it great during my stay. Breakfast is ok for a couple of days but for long stays I'd prefer to check other options.
In general I'd go back to this place.

2026-08-14 via Tripadvisor
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John family_with_children us
9
Clean, comfortable, friendly. Great being 10 minutes from the trolley station!
Cons:

Small thing. Having fan automatically come on with bathroom light was annoying during the night.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Rachael couple us
6
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Baybabe420 Family Napa Valley, California
10
Great time
Pros:

Great location! Helpful agents! Highly recommend.

2026-08-04 via Tripadvisor
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Lajarvis Business Apple Valley, Minnesota
10
Retro boho vibes
Pros:

Awesome spot, friendly staff, clean, safe, easy to get to, cute set up, pool was packed—I didn’t use it—but looked nice, would stay again!

2026-07-30 via Tripadvisor
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brianivanhoe NONE Tracy, California
10
A Great Hotel To Stay At If Going To The SDCC
Pros:

This is a great hotel. Friendly, clean, and is at a great price. The first night I had asked for a refrigerator. They didn't deliver it the first night as they promised, so they delivered it the next day and did not charge me for it for the time I stayed there. They had also stored my leftover food in their fridge, since I didn't have one when I came back that night. Very kind and considerate. They also sent me texts to ask if there was anything else they could do. They allowed me to check in earlier without charging me. They cleaned the hotel every day I stayed. The complimentary coffee and muffins were great. I stay here every Summer. I highly recommend The Rambler Hotel.

2026-07-28 via Tripadvisor
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elbalucilac2025 NONE
10
Love the Pool área ✨
Pros:

Excelent location and atmosphere.
I love the hotel vibes 💕✨
Nice music in the Pool side and the water Pool was template.

2026-07-28 via Tripadvisor
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Amber couple us
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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625jennil NONE
8
good value, quiet
Pros:

Fun hotel next to trolly stop; a bit of a walk for dining options but delivery was an option. Room was quiet although you do need to request one that doesn't face the interstate - you can hear road noise in those rooms.

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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Kim family_with_children nz
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Justin solo_traveller us
10
it was good
Pros:

everything

Cons:

NA

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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kristellemayc2026 NONE
10
stay here! it’s worth it!
Pros:

location: close to freeway so it was convenient to drive to the beach!!
atmosphere: i felt cozy and welcomed by the place
rooms: cute and compact
value: such an amazing place for the value
cleanliness: very clean! room service did an amazing job each day
noise level: quiet and felt safe
service: every worker was kind, patient, and took such good care of us. even allowed us to stay in the same room with two reservations back to back with one being a king size and one being two queens.
amenities: i didn’t take advantage of all of them but they have a pool, free wifi, free parking, coffee, and i had a reservation with grab and go breakfast which was nice, free cruisers + more!! they got an arcade too very cute

2026-07-16 via Tripadvisor
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Voyage24186150029 NONE Peoria, Arizona
10
Great Stay
Pros:

Great Motel. Clean and easy will come back every time we visit Sam Diego. The room was clean and staff was nice. Cafe was good

2026-07-16 via Tripadvisor
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norma couple us
8
2026-07-16 via Nuitee