The Rambler Motel

Memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Bay View King Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

King ADA | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

4.4

Excellent(1,835 Reviews)

Motel in National City, CA

1 king bed

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsPool, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this motel

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course - Mountain
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a coffee shop/cafe, and a business center.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Rambler Motel offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Chula Vista motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of National City, CA

Nearby attractions

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

15.8 mi

Available Rooms

Standard King

1 King • 252 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Queen/ Queen

2 Queen • 252 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Queen/ Queen Plus

2 Queen • 252 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

King +

1 King • 252 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

King ADA

1 King • 252 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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The Rambler Motel

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4.4

Excellent(1,835 Reviews)

Motel in National City, CA

1 king bed

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsPool, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this motel

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of National City, CA

Nearby attractions

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

15.8 mi

Available Rooms

Standard King

1 King • 252 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Queen/ Queen

2 Queen • 252 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Queen/ Queen Plus

2 Queen • 252 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

King +

1 King • 252 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

King ADA

1 King • 252 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.4

Excellent(1,835 Reviews)

2.5

Dec 2024

Location was very convenient. Staff was helpful and kind. Rooms were very clean, comfortable, and safe. I will definitely return to this location. There were no frills like a microwave or a fridge, but with the onsite cafè, we didnt need one.

2.5

Dec 2024

I love this motel. It is so fun and stylish. It is super clean. The beds and pillows are amazing, and the water pressure in the shower was perfect. I will stay here again, and recommend this place to everyone.

1.5

Dec 2024

The hotel is very nice in a great location at a great price. The only drawback is they do not serve any hot coffee. There is no coffee pots in the rooms. They have a restaurant that apparently opens at 7am. We have stayed there 3 times. The last 2 times we were there they opened late once and did open at all the next time. This can easily rectified by having a coffee pot in the lounge and letting people make their own coffee and charging them for it. A lot of us need our morning coffee and if this is not fixed I doubt that we will stay there again.

2.5

Dec 2024

Our go to place when visiting Dan Diego. Love love love it.

2.5

Dec 2024

First choice always it LOCAL

2.0

Nov 2024

Staff were efficient and professional but lacked welcoming feeling. Felt they were just there to do a job. Was there for a celebration and got back very late only to have housekeeping knock on the door and woke us up only to have them return at 9am and woke us up again after we reminded them check out wasn’t until 11.

1.5

Nov 2024

There was a young lady at the front desk who gave me a really hard time at the check in. I requested to speak to the manager, and it took about an hour and a half. Finally the manager helped me out, however, the young girl lacked the knowledge, ins and outs of the check in process. As of now, I am not planning to go back to Rambler hotel ever again.

2.5

Nov 2024

This hotel was amazing! It was in a great location as well. The room was very clean and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The little cafe inside is perfect!

2.0

Nov 2024

Affordable, clean, safe motel just south of San Diego. Easy and free parking. Close to the highway. Shower head and pressure was amazing.

2.5

Nov 2024

Had a nice stay here. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Place was clean and I also noticed the cleaning staff cleaning the outside walk ways which I never notice at any places I’ve been to, very impressive. Rooms were very comfortable and spacious. Definitely will book here again

2.5

Nov 2024

The coffee shop was awesome. Staff was friendly. Conveniently located.

2.5

Nov 2024

Cool comfortable retro style hotel with arcade games great food and staff.

2.5

Oct 2024

Such a fun vibe. Clean rooms and great cafe. I'd definitely return if we ever hear back to Southern CA.

2.0

Oct 2024

The weather was great. The air was fresh outside. I walked into the motel room and it smelled like not pleasant not fresh a little too much like cleaner I had to get used to the smell. It wasn’t dirty. I loved the high water pressure in the shower. Lots of hot water and tons of volume. Who cares about the environment when you have such a great experience in the shower

2.0

Oct 2024

Quirky, fun, simple

1.5

Oct 2024

Cheap and ok for one night when on a trip.

2.5

Oct 2024

The fun atmosphere was remarkable, especially for the price. We had fun in the arcade, at the pool and playing a large jenga game by the fire outside. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The Trolley blue line was only about a three minute walk, which was so convenient. I can’t wait to go back!

2.5

Oct 2024

Staff was extremely helpful and very friendly. All requests were promptly fulfilled. Room was great! Overall a great stay!

2.0

Oct 2024

Very clean and very respectful and welcoming staff. Our room was right in front of the pool, so we could hear people the following morning, but it wasn’t that big of a deal. Definitely would stay here again. The food in the café was actually really good and fairly priced too.

2.5

Sep 2024

The staff was so friendly. The room and beds were comfortable. We arrived a night earlier than expected and they accommodated us. I will definitely be back.

2.5

Sep 2024

For the most part, everything was great. I agree with others when they say it would be nice to have a refrigerator and a microwave. Also, the landline telephone didn’t work. I look at that as a necessity. Yes, I have a cell phone, but you never know.

5.0

Sep 2024

Very cute and quiet. Beautiful view. Fun vibe. Loved the arcade and cafe onsite. Would definitely stay here again.

5.0

Sep 2024

This place is awesome, seems like guests were having a good time by the pool lounging and listening to music. They have snacks,coffee and food in their cafe but there is also options for restaurants nearby walking distance.

5.0

Sep 2024

we loved it

5.0

Sep 2024

Cool groovy hotel heavy 90s vibes

4.0

Sep 2024

Fun retro style throughout the motel, and we enjoyed the cafe and arcade games. Hotel staff were kind and provided a kettle upon a request. However, the room smelled strongly (similar to smoke) when we entered, and the AC blew black dust at the side of one of our beds. There was also a $20 fee per night for renting a mini fridge. The room was otherwise clean and spacious, and the location was convenient.

5.0

Sep 2024

This was such a great stay the amenities where nice and had lots of parking rooms where great !

5.0

Sep 2024

Very good

2.0

Sep 2024

Was given a room initially that had a AC unit that was not working properly, making the room very hot even at night. Then later that morning, the following day found ants in the restroom, crawling through the keyhole and landing even in the shower as me and my partner were showering. Staff at the front desk was kind enough to give me a new room located in the middle of the motel area to ensure that there was no ants new room was cleaner AC unit was working properly and the rest of the state was better just wish that we wouldn’t have been given the bad experience of having a room that had a broken AC unit and potential of ants

2.0

Sep 2024

The Rambler was better than I thought it was going to be. The room was comfortable and clean. The only issue for me was the bathroom was small and there were 3 of us but only got 2 towels. The beds were a good size, and it was quiet overall. No parties or loud neighbors. The staff was friendly and the lobby area was nicely designed for a younger age vibe. It has seating areas, video games, coffee bar and eatery. I recommend it if you want a decent place to stay and save money.

2.5

Sep 2024

So amazing will definitely be back!! Staff was beyond amazing...the gentleman during the day and the woman at night. The coffee shop attached gives guests 40% off..the food was superb and was EXTREMELY affordable. Definitely recommend the Avocado Toast and the Turkey Club. The rooms were spacious, AC worked great, shower had great water pressure. Cute motif in the rooms , parking was easy and they closed the gate so i didnt feel like my car was easily accessible to outsiders while i was asleep. 10/10 cant wait to visit again Thanks Rambler Staff ... doing it the way it should be done everywhere!

3.0

Sep 2024

Just ok for this area

4.0

Sep 2024

The hotel was cozy. The bed was comfy, AC was pretty loud. The only thing I didn’t like was the place had some sort of sewage smell.

5.0

Sep 2024

the staff at the rambler is great, super nice and helpful, property itself is clean and the retro look is a welcome change, overall a great experience and looking forward to stay with them again

3.0

Sep 2024

Though it was a nice and unique spot, the strong smell of sewage kept us up all night, which was a real disappointment.

5.0

Sep 2024

Wonderful! Great for families. Felt safe and such great detail to make it great experience

4.0

Sep 2024

This is a straight up motel- however it is so cute! They have done a great job remodeling it and making it kitschy. There is a cute cafe onsite that makes a good coffee and they played a movie outside at night at the pool. The rooms are small and there is no fridge, microwave, or iron and ironing board but they are clean and comfy. The area is kind of far out from the actual city but it’s an easy drive and it’s cheap. Very good value for the money.

3.0

Sep 2024

Room quiet comfortable clean. I like to pack sandwiches for my trips. This room had no fridge, coffee maker or microwave which is basic for hotel rooms. I feel like this is the way of forcing people to spend money in their cafeteria. Otherwise, staff is friendly. The pool was nice.

5.0

Sep 2024

Very unique, very quiet and relaxing, great music great cafe

2.5

Sep 2024

Clean, friendly, and the food is crazy good! Bring your own pillow unless you like very full ones. Otherwise it’s perfection.

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in National City?

The average price for a rental in National City is $236 per night. This rental is $82 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this motel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Rambler Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this motel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Rambler Motel. Enjoy the water!

Is The Rambler Motel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Rambler Motel?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and tv.

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The Rambler Motel

Motel in National City, CA

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of National City, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard King

Queen/ Queen

Queen/ Queen Plus

King +

King ADA

The Rambler Motel

Motel in National City, CA

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of National City, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard King

Queen/ Queen

Queen/ Queen Plus

King +

King ADA

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in National City?

Is parking included with this motel?

Is there a pool at this motel?

Is The Rambler Motel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Rambler Motel?

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