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The Rambler Hotel

225 Bay Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Parking
Pool

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About this property

The Rambler Hotel is a 3-star independent property located in Chula Vista, California, positioned just 2 blocks from the Bayfront E Street trolley stop. The hotel sits within a 10-minute drive of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course—Mountain and Petco Park, while San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park are approximately 7 miles away. San Diego International Airport (Lindbergh Field) is 10 miles north, accessible via taxi, rideshare, or trolley service.

Each of the 117 air-conditioned rooms features a flat-screen television, memory foam bed, and private bathroom with shower/tub combination stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryer. Free wireless internet access is available throughout, along with satellite programming for in-room entertainment. Guest comfort ratings average 4.5 out of 5.

The property offers dining at Rambler Coffee and a coffee shop/cafe, with room service available during limited hours and a bar/lounge for evening drinks. Complimentary breakfast is served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Recreational amenities include an outdoor heated pool, arcade/game room, and free bicycles. Additional features include a 24-hour front desk, business center, free self-parking, coin laundry, and picnic area. The property is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible with accessible parking and pool facilities, and welcomes service animals.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM with flexible arrival times, and standard check-out is 11:00 AM. The hotel maintains a 4.5-star overall rating based on 1,868 guest reviews.

Location & nearby attractions

Located in Chula Vista, The Rambler Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain and Petco Park. This motel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Balboa Park.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

San Diego Bay - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Chula Vista Center - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Chula Vista Bayside Park - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Chicano Park - 9.1 km / 5.7 mi
Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Imperial Beach - 10.7 km / 6.6 mi
Petco Park - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi
San Diego Convention Center - 11.3 km / 7 mi
San Diego City College - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Balboa Park - 12 km / 7.5 mi
Seaport Village - 12.3 km / 7.6 mi
San Diego Civic Theatre - 12.6 km / 7.9 mi
Japanese Friendship Garden - 13.2 km / 8.2 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17.8 km / 11.1 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 22.6 km / 14.1 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 22.1 km / 13.7 mi
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 31.6 km / 19.6 mi

The preferred airport for The Rambler Hotel is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 117 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

Enjoy a meal at Rambler Coffee or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The motel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

S.D. Lindbergh field is 10 miles North of the Hotel. and about a $20 taxi,uber,lyft fee. You can catch the trolley in Old Town and $2.50 Trolley ride to Chula Vista. The hotel is located 2 blocks from the Bay front E St. trolley stop.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Free Guest Parking

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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.
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.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Service Animals
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 15 per person<

Know before you go

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Contactless check-out is available.