San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
Getting around
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 22 min drive
Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 37 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 41 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Il Fornaio - 12 min walk
Panera Bread - 16 min walk
Coronado Brewing Co. - 5 min walk
Starbucks - 16 min walk
Garage Buona Forc - 16 min walk
About this property
El Rancho Motel
When you stay at El Rancho Motel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Naval Base Coronado and Hotel del Coronado. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
Free off-site parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
El Rancho Motel Coronado
El Rancho Motel
El Rancho Coronado
El Rancho Hotel Coronado
El Rancho Motel Motel
El Rancho Motel Coronado
El Rancho Motel Motel Coronado
Frequently asked questions
Does El Rancho Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Rancho Motel 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at El Rancho Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at El Rancho Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Rancho Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at El Rancho Motel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and windsurfing, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course.
What's the area around El Rancho Motel like?
El Rancho Motel is a short 8-minute walk from San Diego Bay and 13 minutes' walk from Coronado Ferry Landing.
El Rancho Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
2 December 2024
Very cute and Convenient
We loved the location! We are walkers, so walkable to both the Ferry Landing and shops /restaurants. Very happy with the DIY services. Easy access to towels, coffee, ect. Great water pressure in shower!!!
Our room was tiny, but patios are very nice.
Anita
Anita, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
18 November 2024
Just Okay!
The stay was fine. The pillows are not great. The shower had no pressure and took a long time to get hot water. The maid came one day but left a dirty coffee cup. I probably would not stay there again but if you are looking to stay on Coronado Island its affordable.
Jonna
Jonna, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Rodolfo
Rodolfo, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 November 2024
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 October 2024
Clean comfortable room on Coronado Island. Kinda small in size but great for us while we were in town.
Christopher
Christopher, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
Angela
Angela, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
28 October 2024
Everett
Everett, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
7 October 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2024
Great stay, super easy.
Seth
Seth, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2024
A great little place to stay for a couple of nights. The only thing missing was a USB outlet to charge my phone. Other than that, everything was as advertised.
Bret
Bret, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2024
I at was nice and quiet place to stay. When a question arose the staff was able to assist me immediately.
Would stay here again in the future if I ever return to San Diego.
Joshuah
Joshuah, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 September 2024
El Rancho - The property is convenient and walkable to most of the tourist areas in Coronado
The staff was accessible but out of the way and went out of their way to ensure a smooth check-in, the rooms and motel is very personal. Having a old cottage feel but still updated
Will definitely stay again if in the area
shawn
shawn, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 September 2024
Donald
Donald, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 September 2024
Megan
Megan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
1 September 2024
We didn’t see staffs at all. The room was not clean, our pillowcases were dirty with something like a make up foundations.
Akina
Akina, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 September 2024
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 August 2024
Brandon
Brandon, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
19 August 2024
Didn't like the remote passive off-site check-in process. No personnel to address problems or issues. Cleanliness of room was questionable and housekeeping didn't even make up the bed. We noticed housekeeper rinsing out cups used in the room with the garden house which raises doubts with the cleaning and upkeep of the room.
Overall property felt like a Motel-6 like accomodations. The room was extremely narrow and small unlike what is protrayed in the website photos. Very disappointed in the stay. Going to post this dissatisfaction on Yelp and Google.
William
William, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 August 2024
Location was great for my trip. The staff was excellent, very helpful and nice. My room lacked amenities that would have been nice such as a plastic cups and the shower did not have any place to sit your soap or shampoo. Overall, it was fine and I would stay there again.
Diane
Diane, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 August 2024
Such an adorable gem that is quaint and affordable! We loved it!
Amy
Amy, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 August 2024
Great little place
Great little motel. Very clean. Everything you need. Located on Orange Ave in the middle of Coronado Island.
RODNEY
RODNEY, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 August 2024
Tina
Tina, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2024
Wallace
Wallace, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 August 2024
Staff was great. Room was a good size for me. Furnishing were a bit old. Room had a smell, windows did not open.
Wendi
Wendi, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
27 July 2024
Very disappointing
Had a hard time getting into room. Didn't receive text with information for "self-check in". No one at the office. Finally due to another guest giving me a cell phone number, I was able to get room key.
Post check out, I was billed $82 for "missing" pillow and blanket. I used the cell phone number to text the property and after threatening to dispute the transaction on my credit card, a credit was issued.
The carpet was really dirty in the room.
I have previously stayed at this hotel and am sad to see how it has declined in management.