The Rambler

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain

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Memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Bay View King Suite | Living area
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

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225 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
  • Place, Chula Vista Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Chula Vista Bayside Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen/ Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(138 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Queen/ Queen Plus

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(103 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King +

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(110 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King ADA

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bay View King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chula Vista

At The Rambler, you'll be 9.2 km (5.7 mi) from Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain and 11.1 km (6.9 mi) from Petco Park. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a complimentary breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the motel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Chula Vista motel include San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park.

What's nearby

  • Chula Vista Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Diego Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Chula Vista Bayside Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Living Coast Discovery Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Growlers Sports Bar & Taproom - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chula Vista Marina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Rambler

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain
The Rambler offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. An arcade/games room, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly The Rambler. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Chula Vista motel is smoke free.

  • 117 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Games room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Rambler offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and free toiletries. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Chula Vista motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Rambler Coffee

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Rambler Chula Vista
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Rambler?

The Rambler offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rambler?

As of 6 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rambler on 17 Feb 2026 start from AU$172.68, 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 parking available at The Rambler?

Yep, The Rambler has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Rambler?

The closest beach to The Rambler is Coronado Beach (9.6 km).

Does The Rambler have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! The Rambler has a heated pool and an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What makes The Rambler a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Rambler.

Does The Rambler serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary on-the-go brekkie is available weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Rambler?

No, The Rambler does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Rambler?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Rambler?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Rambler?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Rambler Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1396 out of 2044 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 422 out of 2044 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 2044 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 2044 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 2044 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't have any breakfast, but there was plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatum

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all good
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alba

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, but REALLY NICE and CLEAN!! Loved the place and the staff at the front desk super nice, very attended, Recomended 💯. We were thre 9/25 with my daughters, and we are verry happy, we love the cleanest of the Hole place, sheets smells and feel clean, pillows, omg super confi. Love it 😀 Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great environment. Great staff. Rooms had everything we needed. We will stay here again next time we're in SD.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property that has been re energized with new look. Very friendly staff, nice pool and clean rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chane Jamil

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at this cute motel. The room was clean, staff was polite and helpful, and I loved the cafe. The coffee was excellent and there were good food choices. I just wish it would stay open later. The cafe does have snacks and drinks that don’t require preparation and can be purchased at the front desk. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Adorable! The staff is nice, the rooms were clean, and it has a great shower!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family had a great experience! The rooms were adorable and so clean. The staff was friendly from the moment I checked in. Next time we are in the San Diego area, we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jailene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was super convenient when it came to getting around with the trolley and buses nearby. The decor was so cute. Room comfy and had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra, Riverside

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the rambler when I drive down to SD. It’s super nice and clean and everyone is so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very colorful Excellent room. Super very clean and no odor Bed very comfortable Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couple of options for the paid breakfast. Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025