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El Rancho Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 8-minute walk to San Diego Bay

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | Private kitchen
Hallway
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Living area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$254
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Explore the area

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370 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118
  • Place, Coronado Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel del Coronado
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room (1 Full Size Bed-No Closet,165 Sq Ft)

Economy Room (1 Full Size Bed-No Closet,165 Sq Ft)

Economy Room (1 Full Size Bed-No Closet,165 Sq Ft)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Room (2 Full Size Beds-No Closet)

Economy Room (2 Full Size Beds-No Closet)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Crib/infant bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Kitchenette
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Coronado

At El Rancho Motel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like San Diego Bay and Naval Base Coronado. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Coronado motel include Hotel del Coronado and Coronado Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Coronado Ferry Landing - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Coronado Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hotel del Coronado - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Petco Park - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 7 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • 25th - Commercial Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio Coronado - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coronado Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Village Pizzeria Bayside - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk

About this property

El Rancho Motel

Motel with free parking, 8-minute walk to San Diego Bay
El Rancho Motel offers its guests multilingual staff and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Coronado motel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • No smoking on site
El Rancho Motel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

El Rancho Motel Coronado
El Rancho Coronado
El Rancho Hotel Coronado
El Rancho Motel Motel
El Rancho Motel Coronado
El Rancho Motel Motel Coronado

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at El Rancho Motel?

El Rancho Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at El Rancho Motel?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Motel on 21 Nov 2025 start from AU$254.13, 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 El Rancho Motel?

Yep, El Rancho Motel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to El Rancho Motel?

The closest beach to El Rancho Motel is Mission Beach (11.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Rancho Motel?

No, El Rancho Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at El Rancho Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at El Rancho Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

El Rancho Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 784 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 784 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 784 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 784 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 784 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel within
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The amenities are cute, the coffee was nice, and the property is quaint
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Waited more than an hour past our check in time. Bed was adequate at best. Carpeting was overdue for a cleaning or replacement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great place. looking forward to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly charming! Great for walking to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

D brady

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Great price for a fabulous location and lovely room. It was a small room- they made that clear from the listing. But it was cozy and comfortable and I would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to anywhere on Coronado, and right on the public bus line with easy access to sites to see in San Diego.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute lil boutique style place to stay. Location is on orange, near the bay(walkable). We used our e-bikes to get around the island and were able to go everywhere without using our vehicle. (Including beach) Perfect place to stay abd have a lil $ left to have some fun! Brigantine has the best taco Tuesday with swordfish tacos!!! And Poehes has a great happy hour overlooking the bay at San Diego. Enjoy😎
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So close to the beach!

So close to the beach and amazing restaurants and shops. Property is super clean and service was fantastic. Finding parking was a bit of an issue but well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute place for quick stay

Cute place with proximity in Coronado for quick overnight stay before flying out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy, affordable, treated like family.

Fred and the staff are amazing. We stay at least twice a year for a week or so each time. Everytime we come we are treated like family. Fred was so kind to check in with us before we arrived and ensure we were all taken care of upon arrival. Additionally, we were able to receive an Amazon delivery for our 2 month old's formula. El Rancho is very small and cozy, you become a local everytime you stay there. While the hotel does not have the bells and whistles of the larger chains, it is affordable, safe, and close to everything. We always feel like we are staying at our own apartment right on Coronado Island. We always love our vacations to Coronado and only stay at El Rancho. Thank you Fred, Kathy, and everyone that works so hard to make us feel special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the location and proximity to so many different options for food and the beach. Loved our stay and we will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray-an

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Nice place if you want to do a a 2 day getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay and the place was clean. I liked the fact that there was a microwave and a fridge as well as a Keurig in the room and a bottle filler right outside. Check in was easy and the place was very nice overall. There are a couple of things to note for future travelers. 1. Our room was very small. With 2 queen beds and a room under 200sf, it is not ideal for 4 people. It was my fault for not looking at that detail. But definitely check the room SF to make sure it works for your party size. If there were only 2 of us, it would've been just fine! 2. There are lights right outside every window and there are no curtains, just shutters. That meant at 4am, it looked like it was 7am outside. If you like it dark when you sleep, you'd better bring window coverings because lots of light comes in! I would stay there again in a larger room, with some sleep masks for the family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is posted in multiple places that quiet time is from 9:00pm to 9:00am. At 6:45am someone had a leaf blower going! It only occurred one morning. Otherwise, awesome stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pooja

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025