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El Rancho Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Petco Park

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Property grounds
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Hallway
Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb

Explore the area

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370 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118
  • Place, Coronado Ferry Landing
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Coronado Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel del Coronado
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Economy Room (2 Full Size Beds-No Closet)

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single 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
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

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
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Coronado

At El Rancho Motel you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Petco Park and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Hotel del 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 Naval Base Coronado and San Diego-Coronado Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • Coronado Ferry Landing - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Diego Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Naval Base Coronado - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Coronado Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hotel del Coronado - 4 min drive - 1.9 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
  • ‪Rubio's Coastal Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio Coronado - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coronado Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Clayton's Coffee Shop - ‬16 min walk

About this property

El Rancho Motel

Motel with free parking, near Petco Park
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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 10 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Motel on 12 Feb 2026 start from AU$218.02, 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. 405 out of 821 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 821 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 821 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 821 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 821 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, customer service was nice, ambiance was nice, all an all it was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

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

8/10 Good

Perry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited parking. Didn't know check in procedure before arriving. No person. No answer to phone but did respond quick to text giving us check in instructions. Cute place. Clean. Walked to shopping. Would like more choices in case the parking was taken. Loved no extra parking fees! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Okay for overnight stay only

Parking was easy. Close to shops. Room was extremely small. Not worth the price. Old and poor ventilation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I felt very safe in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Juan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very safe area as well as clean. walkable to bay, easy walk to beach although somewhat long.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome area (:
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous area within walking distance of downtown and easy driving distance to downtown San Diego or the beaches of Coronado. Nearby restaurants, grocery stores, park. Nice room with characterful retro appliances. Manager very kind and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so cute, like a little Barbie house. We will def book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only downgrade is the shower was slippery and the water pressure was soso
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced option in Coronado. Easy walk to restaurants and beaches. Self serve check-in. Housekeeping was hit and miss, but overall it met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

nelson

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One of poorest accommodations we hav ever stayed at
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

ELLAN

Parking is scarce
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Could walk restaurants. Small bathroom area yet fine. Need Kleenex. Thank you, nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

MARK

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy parking. Coffee & small fridge in room. Carpets need replacing and bathroom needs upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the stay we will be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William E

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location and cleanliness excellent m, but no staff around. Area beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025