El Rancho Motel
Motel, 3-star370 Orange Avenue, San Diego, CA, United StatesShow on map
Very good
Guests rate it highest for location, service and food.
8.4380Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.1 out of 10, at 370 Orange Avenue.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Welcome to El Rancho Motel in Coronado!
Convenient Location: Situated just 400 meters from Coronado Ferry Landing Shopping Center, our motel offers easy access to shopping and entertainment options.
Comfortable Accommodation: Each air-conditioned room is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen cable TV, minibar, microwave, refrigerator, and electric kettle. The private bathrooms feature complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer for your convenience.
Free Parking: Enjoy the convenience of complimentary guest parking during your stay at El Rancho Motel.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
Rooms
8.4
Very good
Rated 8.4 out of 10 by 380 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.1
- Service8.7
- Location9.1
- Rooms7.5
- Amenities8.6
- Value8.3
- Food & drink8.6
Guests mention
Clean and safe roomsGood locationHelpful staff
randyUnited StatesI would stay there again. Everything is expensive in Coronado, but I liked this place.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Perfect location for my trip, could walk everywhere. Cozy, unique property.
You’re paying for the location.
AndrewUnited StatesLocation
OrnaldoUnited StatesTo many mosquitos all over the property
No comment
MaryUnited StatesVery small room but great location
The location is perfect, away from the tourist side of the beach. Close to a nice grocery store and restaurants.
The room was very small. Bathroom was tiny ( shower door would hit the toilet). We had two queen beds.…
JessicaUnited StatesLoved the location and neighborhood
We got a handicap room i don't know why. The bathroom smelled like pee and the bed was very loud and uncomfortable. The pictures make it look way nicer and bigger than it actually is…
RenieUnited StatesGreat motel and everything is minutes away on the Island
This is a quaint boutique motel, 3rd time here and absolutely love it. Patios out front along Orange Ave and a patio out back. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Samuel who works on property very nice and helpful.
TVs…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
370 Orange Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States
Guests rate the location 9.1 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 11:30 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Terms and conditions are set out for the safety and enjoyment of all guests staying. The person checking into the unit and/or signing the registration card acknowledges and agrees that these conditions apply and extend to any person occupying or visiting the property and using the facilities in the complex at the invitation of or with authority of the guest. Guests agree to pay all charges incurred by them and their visitors during their stay including any fees or charges incurred as a result of a breach of the terms and conditions below. Please note: The property does not accept account payment by check unless prior arrangements have been made with management. There will be additional charges for lost keys, carpet cleaning, any damage to rooms, or requested beach towels. Please inquire with hotel regarding charges. PARKING IS LIMITED- GUEST CAN PARK AT ORANGE AVE. (NO RESTRICTIONS) ADDITIONAL PARKING AT THE ALLEY- OK TO PARK IN THE TWO PARKING SPOTS IN THE FRONT. Please inform the property in advance if checking in after 17:00. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about El Rancho Motel
What time is check-in and check-out at El Rancho Motel?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does El Rancho Motel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at El Rancho Motel?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does El Rancho Motel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does El Rancho Motel have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book El Rancho Motel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is El Rancho Motel?
370 Orange Avenue, San Diego, CA.
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