El Primero Hotel

Property class: 2.5
Guesthouse in Chula Vista

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When you stay at El Primero Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Also, Balboa Park and San Ysidro Border Crossing are within a short drive.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
$119 nightly
The current price is $131 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds (DOUBLE)

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Ensuite (KING)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (QUEEN)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(61 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (QUEEN W/ FRIG)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (DLX KING)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room (Handicap - DOUBLE)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
416 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, 91910

What's nearby

  • Chula Vista Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Atlantis Laser Tag - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 17 min drive - 17.9 km
  • North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre - 17 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 23 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 26 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 30 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 32 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 23 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 23 min drive
  • H St Trolley Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪AMC Chula Vista 10 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Balboa South - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬18 min walk

About this property

El Primero Hotel

  • When you stay at El Primero Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Also, Balboa Park and San Ysidro Border Crossing are within a short drive.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 21 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

El Primero Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Parking was easy to find and available in a safe and convenient location. (23 reviews)
  • The hotel is within walking distance to many restaurants and shops, offering a convenient dining experience. (19 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Clean comfortable room. Parking was a little tight. Bathroom is tiny.
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8/10 Very good

Nice quiet stay in a historic hotel. Free parking with restaurants and breweries within walking distance. Friendly staff. Recommended.
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8/10 Very good

My wife and I stayed at El Primero Hotel mainly to stay close for an early morning medical appointment. So I went with the best rated hotel in the area. We were greeted by a very nice lady who checked us in and took us to our room. The free parking was greatand thr room was clean and organized. The only issue was the bed was very firm and uncomfortable. But the location was great with so many options for food and drinks. Would stay there again. again.anda littlelumpy.
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8/10 Very good

The customer service takes the cake here! Everyone was so friendly. While the hotel itself is older, it is very well-maintained and very clean. It was a comfortable stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and excellent staff, made us feel right at home. Definitely coming back
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8/10 Very good

Perfect for a short stay while we visited with family. The 1930 hotel is very clean, cozy and comfortable. Our room was just large enough. The AC was quiet and efficient. The bathroom was clean and fresh although very small. The shower was larger than expected and the water pressure perfect. The front desk is not staffed but the owners responded to phone calls. Definitely not a luxury stay but a great place to sleep. There is a parking lot next to the main building. We didn’t spend any time exploring but we noticed shops across the street.
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6/10 Good

The room was clean. Bathroom is very small, no room to put hygiene items or place makeup unless you set it on the desk they have. We had a party to attend so we just needed it for 1 night. No elevators since the building is from 1930’s. Mom was ok going up the stairs but hard for her to go down with her knee issues. If you have alot of baggage you’ll have hard time going up the stairs and hallway very narrow. The room is extremely small. Nowhere to put the luggage unless you just leave it in the closet. I don’t think I would stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy parking next to hotel, in a convenient location with near by stores, staff was friendly and property was clean and room was cozy. For 1 night it was more than expected.
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10/10 Exceptional

Karen was amazing, and the lodgings were exactly what I needed. The hotel was peaceful and welcoming.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room, and Karen is a very nice lady! Very helpful ~~~
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6/10 Good

Small nostalgic hotel located in downtown Chula Vista so walking distance to breweries and restaurants. Room was very small but to be expected for an old hotel. Bed was hard and uncomfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

parking was great
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10/10 Exceptional

Small but very clean and quiet….a nice surprise in the middle of town. Bed was very comfortable and tv had a good choice of free movies. Coffee was served in the lobby in the morning. I will stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Intimate family owned hotel. Small but very clean rooms. Staff was so friendly and we felt right at home. Would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Cozy atmophere ... almost Bed & Breakfast like. Clean room. Friendly staff. Safe ... doors locked to outside entrances and secure parking.
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute small hotel with some history behind it with a great location. The staff were very helpful and curious
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and hospitable hotel. Good value for money. Free parking. Run by a nice family. Historic building with beautiful photographs from the past.
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10/10 Exceptional

Well maintained and the staff are great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly and approchable. Very quiet place to stay and convinient since so close to shopping or dining options.
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10/10 Exceptional

All clean, great attention to the customer, coffee and tea in the morning, strategically situated, near many restaurants and parcs. Fair price. Highly recommended!
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed in town by myself for two nights and felt very safe there. A very charming place to stay and charming people!
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely lovely staff. Very cute, comfortable and clean, with excellent location
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10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed my stay at the hotel. The availability of restaurants, bars, shops and a park within walking distance. The staff made me feel very comfortable and safe.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful family owned hotel very well taken care of . Would I stay again?Absolutely!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and comfortable room.