Rambler Hotel

Hotels
9 (908 reviews)
225 Bay Boulevard , Chula Vista , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Heated pool
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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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 908 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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Rafael solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

It has good location, friendly staff and comfortable beds.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Kimberly couple us
10
The vibe is definitely California dreaming
Pros:

Everything the staff I will be going back if there's a 20 out of 20 this is it right here. The room was exceptionally clean. The showerhead had great pressure. They have these four large long pillows on your bed that would make you melt. The bed was very very comfortable the sheets were white the towels were white. They were clean. They were soft. They weren't those cheap hotel type towels. It's a very cute vibe style hotel. You walk into the lobby. It has all these colors. it has an area for kids. It has board games. They have old school arcade machines like three of them. I mean everybody was so nice. The pool is clean. They don't have a Jacuzzi, but they do have a fire pit and they sell s'more kits. they offer complementary beach cruiser. The train is right up the street not even a half a block there's a casino across the street that offers different card games. I think it's 21 blackjack and poker and we took a lift into San Diego downtown San Diego and it cost us $18 to get into the city which was a place. There's an excellent Mexican restaurant in Chula Vista dolche cafe which was excellent. The rambler owes me nothing I'll be back.

Cons:

The property was very quite very very clean. And for two women, we felt very very safe. We came in one night it almost 2 o'clock in the morning and the next night. I think it was like 3 o'clock in the morning, and we didn't feel threatened at all.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Matthew solo_traveller us
7
Okay spot.
Pros:

Easy check-in process.
Decent pool. Clean room.

Cons:

Overall building architecture is a bit dated.
No central air conditioning, but they have a unit for each room.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Lidia solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Misleading it said a hotel but it's a motel and the parking

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Thomas family_with_children at
8
Einfaches, sauberes Motel
Pros:

Dieses Motel (kein Hotel) ist wirklich sauber. Die Queensize-Betten sind bequem. Die Klimaanlage ist laut, funktioniert aber. Die Dusche ist im Vergleich zu anderen Unterkünften sehr gut. Der Pool ist angenehm. Das Personal ist freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück passt.

Cons:

Es ist ein Motel. Die Zimmer sind sehr einfach eingerichtet. Es gibt keinen Kühlschrank. Das Frühstück ist eher einfach (Cerealien, Joghurt, Obst, Toastbrot, süße Aufstriche). Recht früh, ab ca. 6:30 Uhr, hört man den Verkehr und Bauarbeiten in der Nachbarschaft. Wir mussten früh weiter, daher hat uns das nicht gestört.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Christo couple us
5
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Alondra couple us
10
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Hardy family_with_children us
8
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Philip family_with_children au
10
Good value for money
Pros:

A good place to stay for a couple of days, comfy bed, and room was near and clean. The bathroom a little small, but the shower was great.

Good location with restaurants a short drive away

Breakfast was a variety of toast, cereal yoghurt and coffee, can be a little busy at breakfast time, but not an issue.

Pool was good and well maintained, great for a relaxing swim after a day out.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Phil solo_traveller us
8
comfortable. easy access for all my activities
Pros:

enjoyed a nice coastal walk in the morning. I liked the retro feel. comfortable

Cons:

breakfast was a little sparse

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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tammy family_with_children us
8
Pros:

The breakfast could’ve been more for the hotel price

Cons:

Not enough breakfast choices

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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adele couple us
8
Overall fine for 1 night sleep and shower. Staff very nice.
Pros:

This was a short notice booking because the location was very close to where we were going. Property was clean, good water pressure and a comfortable bed. Upstairs room. Weather was good and so people in pool were a bit loud. Overall very good for this trip where we needed just a 1 night stay.

Cons:

There was no soap in the room. We of course brought our own toiletries, but there was no soap for handwashing. :( I would not advertise "breakfast". Just invite guests on arrival, to help themselves to sugary cereal, oranges, apples, bowls of yogurt and juice. Expectation of "breakfast included" was not met.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Rosa solo_traveller mx
8
Pros:

Atención

Cons:

Me quedé sin desayunar porque jamás me dieron el horario.
Mal

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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KENNETH ANDREW couple gb
6
All the staff were very pleasant and helpful but a bit overpriced for the location
Pros:

Comfortable bed, near the trolley station though the location was a bit out of town, good breakfast, pleasant and helpful staff

Cons:

The pricing arrangements which go up through the day as demand increases. The price was too high for the facilities offered.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Mikeontheweb solo_traveller nl
8
Ideal for a few nights
Pros:

Nicely renovated rooms. Excellent internet. Nice small pool erea.

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Jesus Zuly couple us
8
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie solo_traveller us
8
Wonderful stay
Pros:

This hotel had the BEST shower pressure- truly that was worth the entire stay to have an amazing shower experience! The hotel was really clean and had a wonderful staff. I felt safe there traveling by myself.

Cons:

Although a convenient location for transportation the rooms on the back side of the hotel are a bit noisy from traffic... but all other rooms are great.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Rodrigo family_with_children mx
3
It Looked very cool at the pictures. But it’s just the case. Not good value. Old motel. And the breakfast included is ve
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

It Looked very cool at the pictures. But it’s just the case. Not good value. Old motel. And the breakfast included is very worst.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Annette couple us
8
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Shin-I solo_traveller us
9
2026-03-11 via Nuitee