Located close to Coronado Municipal Beach and Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain, The Rambler Hotel provides free on-the-go breakfast, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Rambler Coffee, the on-site café. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a bar.
Located in Chula Vista, The Rambler Hotel is near the airport and near a metro station. Sesame Place San Diego is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Coronado Municipal Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Waterskiing, sailing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Chula Vista travel guide
Located close to Coronado Municipal Beach and Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain, The Rambler Hotel provides free on-the-go breakfast, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Rambler Coffee, the on-site café. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
Free bike hire, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
Multilingual staff
Guest reviews say great things about the overall value, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 117 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at The Rambler Hotel?
As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rambler Hotel on 4 Nov 2026 start from ₹9,929, excluding 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 The Rambler Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at The Rambler Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Rambler Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Rambler Hotel?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is The Rambler Hotel located?
Situated near the airport, this motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain, Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Balboa Park and Sesame Place San Diego are also within 9 mi (15 km). Bayfront - E St. Trolley Station is 6 minutes by foot and H St Trolley Station is 20 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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The Rambler Hotel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Close to pretty much everything in sandiego. Clean w/ a friendly staff. Super comfortable beds. Overall good place to stay. Would definitely stay again.
The room was clean, the bed was comfy and well maintained for a motel. The front desk cafe area was narrow but cute decor styling. Wouldn’t recommend the breakfast situation if you’re looking for variety. Better suited for adults or people
Staff was great, very helpful the cafe was nice easy to get breakfast before starting your day. Pool and firepit area were cool kids enjoyed making s'mores. Rooms are basic but exactly what we needed a comfy bed after a long day at amusement parks. The train that seemed to come by every night at 1 am was loud but nothing the hotel can do about that.
My five-day stay was fantastic. The only issue I faced was my key card getting deactivated repeatedly. Occasionally, my room would get a random sewer smell, but other than that, everything was perfect. The location is convenient, and I’ll definitely be back, not too far from anything.
Stayed at The Rambler Hotel for a quick overnight trip and had a great experience. The hotel was easy to find, conveniently located right off the freeway, and offered hassle-free parking. Check-in was quick and seamless, and the staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and informative.
The hotel itself has a charming, unique atmosphere that makes it memorable. The room had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, including a TV and complimentary shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. I especially appreciated the excellent shower water pressure!
Overall, a wonderful experience for a short stay in San Diego. I would definitely consider staying here again whenever I’m in the area.
I stayed here for a work conference that was held at the Gaylor, this was very accessible and in a nice location. I really enjoyed the Rambler Cafe that is connected to the front desk. Great food and coffee drinks. The rooms are nicely decorated and everything felt and looked clean!
Love the aesthetic of this place, very Instagram worthy. Our room was clean, and the staff was friendly. My little one enjoyed the pool and all the games.
Things that could use improvement: lighting in the bathroom was really dim. There is no coffee maker or microwave in the room.
Really happy with my experience! Everything was easy, from checkin, helpful staff, and small touches like electronic checkout and text concierge. My room didn’t have a fridge, I guess you have to request one or book a room with one. Something to keep in mind. Comfy bed, great shower pressure, clean hardwood floors. Thanks!
The room was really clean, the staff was really friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was great. Super cool that there's a little coffee shop with arcade games and pinball too. Only thing is there was no fridge in the room, but everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Laura
14 Oct 2026
Room was clean, and front desk staff was nice. The salted caramel late was delicious. Unfortunately we got to the free breakfast around 8am and it had been pretty picked through and decided to just order breakfast and my breakfast sandwich was cold and the avocado toast was underwhelming for the price.
Great, affordable option! We stayed with two small kids and they enjoyed the pool. The coffee shop has great iced coffee and friendly staff. Room was clean and the beds were incredibly comfortable! My husband and I both woke up and commented on how comfy they were. We’d stay here again! Only negative was that our keys kept not working and it took two trips down to the front desk until someone told us that holding them to your phone (which we were doing every time) deactivates the key. After that it was all good and overall a good, cute motel with friendly staff.
We had so much fun during our stay. Between the pinball machines, riding bikes along the bay, and watching a movie in the pool, we couldn’t have picked a better place to stay.
Fun, Clean & Great Value!
My husband and I stayed at The Rambler during SDSU Parents Weekend and really enjoyed our stay! The hotel is clean, comfortable, and full of fun California-themed touches. Our room was spacious and spotless, and the staff were friendly and attentive.
We loved the free parking, complimentary coffee and simple breakfast bar, and the pool looked great (although we didn't have time to use it!). There are also made-to-order food and specialty drinks available for purchase.
Overall, The Rambler offers great value, a fun atmosphere, and everything you need for a comfortable stay. We would definitely stay here again!