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El Primero Hotel

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Chula Vista with free parking

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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416 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
  • Place, Chula Vista Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Atlantis Laser Tag
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds (DOUBLE)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Ensuite (KING)

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (QUEEN)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (DLX KING)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room (Handicap - DOUBLE)

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

About the neighborhood

Chula Vista

Located in Downtown Chula Vista, El Primero Hotel is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Chula Vista Center and Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. This 21-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free self parking, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk.
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What's nearby

  • Chula Vista Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Atlantis Laser Tag - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 11 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 14 min drive - 10.9 miles

Getting around

  • H St Trolley Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 23 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farmer's Table - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Bella Pizza Garden - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kalaveras - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Balboa South - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Galu Café and Delicatessen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

El Primero Hotel

Guesthouse in Chula Vista with free parking
Guests staying at El Primero Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas and a computer station. A stay here includes free parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with sightseeing, directions, and local dining recommendations.

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,336 reviews
$93 nightly
The price is $103
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 46711

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near El Primero Hotel?

This guesthouse is situated in Downtown Chula Vista within a short 12-minute walk of Chula Vista Center. San Diego Bay is also within a driving distance of 1.9 mi.

Is parking available on site at El Primero Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does El Primero Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, El Primero Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at El Primero Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What do couples enjoy most about El Primero Hotel?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a 24-hour front desk plus some accommodations include premium bedding and courtyard views.

Are there hot tubs at El Primero Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does El Primero Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, El Primero Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will El Primero Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at El Primero Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at El Primero Hotel?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from El Primero Hotel?

The closest major airport to El Primero Hotel is Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ), which is 15.2 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is located 12 mi away (26-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at El Primero Hotel?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at El Primero Hotel.

El Primero Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Staff & service
Cozy family style
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service! Charming hotel and room! Very safe and convenient stores and eateries! Within minutes from the ocean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reyes

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephenie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sweet little hotel in downtown Chula Vista. It was so quiet and we enjoyed being able to easily walk to a restaurant for breakfast each morning. Parking is on site and safe. A great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Tucson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next time we’ll get the King, only because that’s what we’re used to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite Hotel in Chula Vista
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is old but very clean. The owners were very nice and treated me like family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was such a lovely place to stay. The owner was so kind and genuine. The patio area was so welcoming. I will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff (owner) was very friendly and helpful. The hotel itself was quaint and filled with history. We really enjoyed our stay and would gladly do it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful family owned hotel very well taken care of . Would I stay again?Absolutely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rosi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice but could be nicer

It’s clean enough but the property isn’t as well maintained as it could be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Smelled mildewy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Charmed in Chula Vista

We enjoyed our stay! An antidote to a corporate hotel stay: human-scale, friendly, had character & history. Great location right near Chula Vista’s downtown strip (breweries, coffee shops, restaurants, park) — an unexpected surprise full of options but still very quiet and calm. The courtyard is a nice place to chill out. Perhaps the hotel has seen better days, but if you don’t mind things being a little rough around the edges, the character is worth it. Inkeepers added a personal touch that made us feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
First the room we reserved was not available because the carpets were being cleaned so we were moved from a premium room to a tiny little room that you could barely turn around in. The room was not cleaned, trash emptied or towel changed for three days and only then after we complained. The owner offered mulitple excuses none were valud. We had stayed there before but trust me we won't stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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