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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Location was good.

Stayed in November 2023

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

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

It was nice.

Stayed in October 2023

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

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

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

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

Small shower

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

Stayed in August 2023

The staff could not communicate very well

Clean

Stayed in July 2023

Beautiful room, very compact, but it had everything we needed. Great location, close to beach and cafes.

Stayed in July 2023

Our room was on the small side but it didn’t really matter as we were out a lot.

Lovely motel and great location for Coronado and downtown San Diego.

Stayed in July 2023

Our room was a handicapped room for some reason - large bathroom - sink in bed area - kinda strange. But we made the best of it and had fun.

Comfy cottage type motel - small , clean rooms - but location was good to walk to downtown Coronado.

Stayed in June 2023

There was no breakfast provided

Stayed in June 2023

Turning on the bathroom light also turns on the (exhaust) vent. It's a little much if you don't want that additional noise everytime you go in the bathroom. That's about it if I must say. The stay at El Rancho is one that I would do again.

We were able to park the car and walk to both sides of the island (bay side and Ferry Landing; and ocean side and Hotel Del Coronado). We walked to the ferry and went over to downtown San Diego and walked to enough attractions to fill a day and evening, then back to the ferry. On return, the patio seating area out on Orange Ave is awesome. The room had an island hut vibe to it. Convenient check-in and check-out. Groceries within walking distance allowed us to pit the lottle refrigerator to use. Good stay!

Stayed in June 2023

The shower stall door hits the toilet the outlets are in odd/inaccessible places.

Very comfortable and clean Plenty of free coffee and filtered water Beach towels to use Plenty of towels and pillows

Stayed in June 2023

Unfortunately the room smelled of Pine Sol. It was overwhelming. I opened the windows which had no screens and ran the fan the whole time I was there.

The location was great! It was a quick walk down to Starbucks every morning. Parking was convenient. The exterior is cute. Inside it’s interesting how they cut the beds frame so the door could open and close.

Stayed in April 2023

The room definitely smelled like someone had just cooked fish in it and the smell lingered the two nights we stayed.

Nice price, great location, friendly folks

Stayed in May 2023

not much!

Location, value, easy parking, fun decor, helpful reception, outdoor patio area

Stayed in May 2023