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Reviews of El Rancho Motel 3 stars

370 Orange Avenue, Coronado, San Diego, CA 92118, United States

#74 of 237 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 231 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    8.0
    It was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was small but it was still comfortable.

    I loved the location and it was very clean. I loved the vintage decor and small appliances.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Disability Access/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location weather and quiet

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable, good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Disability Access/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Floor could have been cleaner, mold on shower curtain, tv didn’t work, needs more table space in the room, outside noise at 7 am from workers on the property

    Location, contactless check in

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really enjoyed our stay.

    It is a really cute hotel. The patios make up for the smaller room size. Nice to be out sea air. It had all the needed amenities microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. It also has water purifier with hot and cold water at the front which was really nice. They reached out via text to provide check-in info and parking options. It was peaceful even being on the main road.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    7.0
    Wish our room was further away from the street and patio area didn’t get to sleep much
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had the room next to the busy street and traffic and the patio where other guests socialized beyond the quiet period

    The price and accommodations

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    To close to street

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    7.0
    Very convenient location but room maintenance needs upgrading. The mechanism for the window blinds d
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Junior Suite with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WIFI did not work for first few days but was fixed when I complained

    There was no breakfast supplied

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet stopped working and was out half a day. It caused us a lot of problems, because we had to do the check-in to our flight and order uber to the airport and we couldn't reach anybody at the motel to fix the WiFi.

    The motel is nice, the room was spacious and location very goog.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice; quaint place with great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was difficult.

    There was no breakfast; so non-applicable. Great location.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyed our stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was quite small.

    Comfy beds! Great location! Really nice patio setting!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Quaint, quiet, quality and convenient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were a bit tight. We were in a double queen room. Our coffee maker was a bit fussy. The lights outside were too bright for me. I like it dark in my room. I never saw a staff person. We really didn't need one.

    I thought the location for me was great. On the main road but far enough away from the hustle and bustle. Very walkable if you are in decent shape. Parking on the street is available for free. Very quiet place to stay. Guests were all friendly. The seating area out front was quite large for such a quaint motel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Room too small for two queen size beds. Disliked that we had no personal contact with management.

    Location is good as it was near to ferry and beds were comfortable. Room was very clean. Car parking is available.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    7.0
    I mostly enjoyed my stay it has great patios to hang out on great location and very cute and I like how you could borrow
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room smelled extremely strong, smell of cleaning supplies, and it wouldn’t go away. The carpet was filthy It seems like it needs to be replaced. There was no heater. Just an electric small heater. I would’ve preferred to have someone on property such as a manager at least some of the time I didn’t see anybody but cleaning staff.

    I like the patios, the extra towels that you could access that had a coffee maker, of refrigerator and a microwave. Bed was comfortable. It’s close to great restaurants and the ferry.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    9.0
    El Rancho is a great place to stay in Coronado.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Rooms are small but comfortable and clean. Great area outside to eat and enjoy a drink. Management quickly responded to a problem in our room and it was quickly resolved. We stay here often and will continue to do so.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    There is some damage in the room. A previous guest may have had a dog. The blind above the left bed has chew marks on it. Also, the light above the right bed is not properly secured. It looks like it could fall off the wall.

    We love the quaintness of the property and location!! Close to the beach and shopping!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lack of the owner or manager at the hotel. Only staff I spoke to were the cleaners. As a result a minor problem lasted 48 hours rather than the minutes it would have lasted had there been someone of authority on the property

    Location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    8.0
    Good weekend trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a little bit small, so it was hard to get around in the room.

    Location was good.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    9.0
    Charming place and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Because our room was at the end of the motel closest to Orange Avenue, there was a lot of traffic noise, but that couldn't really be helped. As long as the window was closed, it wasn't too bad.

    Charming exterior with comfortable outside seating areas; cute retro feel; room was clean and comfortable, and although it was somewhat cramped, they made the most of the available space. Our room (#1) was on the end, so it had windows on two walls, which was nice. Decent value for the area. A 10-minute walk to the ferry landing. We had a car but were always able to get one of the motel's parking spaces (there are two in front of the motel on Orange Avenue and three [plus one handicapped] behind the motel off the alley between 3rd and 4th Streets).

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    7.0
    Nice location, good access, I would return if passing through again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room didn’t get cleaned. The bed was too soft.

    It was nice.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We love this little motel. This was our 9th visit. Per location to access both the Bay Area and Pacific Ocean side of Coronado.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    8.0
    Charming!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were showing signs of age. Some sprucing up could be helpful. The check in process was a bit odd as I could not get hold of a person to check me in. After about 25 minutes I received a text on how to check in and was given a room upgrade due to the mix up so it was all ok in the end.

    The hotel was charming. The room was small but adequate with a seating area and a bed. The grounds were welcoming with a small courtyard and seating area. Within half a block to the bus stop and 3 blocks to the beach. I appreciated the cold water dispenser on the deck area.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    9.0
    We ejoyed our short stay and will absolutely recommend and return to El Rancho!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not complaints. The door hit the bed, it was a bit crowded. We were FINE, but I cannot image 4 ADULTS in this room. Maybe leave a few wine glasses? And LOL, toooo many mirrors in the bathroom (maybe some privacy film on small shower / sink side?)

    Appreciated the personal texts and excellent communication for our late arrival after a 10 hour drive! It was cute, comfy, clean and well stocked, the porch and patio were pleasant, LOVED the pink flamingos! We WALKED everywhere we needed to go.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    9.0
    Love this little gem and its perfect for solo travel or a couple.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very much air freshener/fabreeze or something like that was overwhelming and the windows don't have screens so we couldn't air the place out without getting lots of mosquitos.

    This place is very darling. It's well located for walking to either the ferry or the shopping/dining district. We loved sitting on the patio and playing a board game. Beds are firm, everything is very clean and cute, and it was low key and quiet in our room.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    9.0
    Perfect for a mother daughter vacay at the beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small shower

    Colorful rooms and decor. Lovely front deck. Good proximity to restaurants.

    Stayed in August 2023

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