The Rambler

Chula Vista motel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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December 2025

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January 2026

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Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes - The Rambler (Chula Vista)

The Rambler puts you within a 10-minute drive of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Balboa Park and Seaport Village are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the pool and comfortable beds. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station is 5 minutes away.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Bar

Main amenities (12)

Housekeeping once per stay
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Free use of bicycles
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour business center
Business center
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Arcade/game room

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Private bathroom
Television
Blackout drapes/curtains
Limited housekeeping
Arcade/game room

$115 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 8 - Dec 9

Tomorrow

Dec 9 - Dec 10

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard King

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Memory foam bed

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Satellite channels

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Queen/ Queen

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Memory foam bed

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Satellite channels

23 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Queen/ Queen Plus

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Memory foam bed

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

23 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

King +

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Memory foam bed

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

King ADA

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Memory foam bed

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Satellite channels

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Bay View King Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Memory foam bed

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

48 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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$128 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

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About the neighborhood

225 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910

What's nearby

Atlantis Laser Tag - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
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
Living Coast Discovery Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 12 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 16 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 21 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 32 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 17 min drive
Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station - 5 min walk
H St Trolley Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

‪Growlers Sports Bar & Taproom - ‬17 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
‪Roberto's Taco Shop - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Rambler

The Rambler puts you within a 10-minute drive of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Balboa Park and Seaport Village are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the pool and comfortable beds. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station is 5 minutes away.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 117 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (late night)

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

What to do

Golfing nearby
Sailing nearby
Water skiing nearby

Working away

24-hour business center

Services

24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Free bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Romance packages

Facilities

Picnic area
An outdoor pool
Heated pool
Arcade/game room
Firepit

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Phone accessibility kit
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

50-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam mattress
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Free local calls
Desk chair

More

Housekeeping once per stay
Access via exterior corridors
Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Rambler Coffee - Onsite café.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

Optional extras

To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6 to 15 per person

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings.

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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.

Please note: Guests under 18 cannot check-in without authorization or supervision of an adult.

This hotel will place a credit card authorization equal to the first night of stay for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Also known as

Chula Vista Good Nite Inn

Rambler Motel Chula Vista

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Good Nite Chula Vista

Good Nite Inn San Diego South Bay Hotel Chula Vista

Good Nite Inn Chula Vista Motel

Rambler Chula Vista

The Rambler Motel Motel

The Rambler Motel Chula Vista

The Rambler Motel Motel Chula Vista

Frequently asked questions

Does The Rambler offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Rambler does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Rambler?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Rambler?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Rambler?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rambler?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Rambler?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Caliente Racetrack Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Rambler and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the motel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near The Rambler?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Rambler Coffee.

What's the area around The Rambler like?

The Rambler is a short 5-minute walk from Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station and 16 minutes' walk from San Diego Bay. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.