We stayed here twice within seven days in July, on our way to build houses in Mexico and on the way back to San Jose. There were difficulties with room assignments (we were part of a large group and the hotel was pretty full), but the reservations had been made more than 3 months in advance. That the front desk had similar problems on our return a week later was both surprising and dissappointing. Tired and dirty, many of our group had to wait for as much as two hours after the normal check in time to get a room.

On the first stay I had to take a smoking room, even though we had made clear our desires for non-smoking, and on the second, the bathtub was not draining, and had a small puddle of disgusting looking water in it. We had about an hour and a half wait until they were able to address that problem. Perhaps if not exhausted and dirty, these problems would seem less of an issue. The staff did not seem particularly apologetic; they seemed overwhelmed, and that appeared to make it a challenge for them to be courteous.

Also, minor maintenance issues (loose hooks on the bathroom door, loose toilet paper dispensers) made the stay less than stellar.

On the other hand, the rooms were clean and standard, and the pool was nice, and other than check-in issues, the staff was fine. Breakfast was also fine.

Still, when I have the opportunity to stay in the San Diego area again, I will check for other hotels first.

I stayed here because it was paid for by my girlfriend's company, and then stayed on for an additional 4 days for some time on our own because at the time I couldn't afford to stay in Downtown, or any of the more salubrious parts of San Diego.
The ONLY reason I'd ever stay here again is because once again, I couldn't afford something better.

Don't get me wrong as far as budget hotels go, this wasn't so bad, but then again, considering the tap/faucet fell of in the bath, and the room smelt like industrial strength detergent for a day or two after arrival and there were some interesting and noisy late night 'activities' in the car park 2/3 nights out of the 11 I stayed, it wasn't the best either.

The location is good maybe if you need to be close to the border, but aside from that don't choose this if you want to get in to central/downtown San Diego. Also, unlike someone said in the review, it's not 15 mins from Sea World, especially with notorious California traffic in the way. Map it, you'll see how far it is.

My girlfriend met up with her friend during her stay, and when she told her friend that we were staying in Chula Vista, her response was a wrinkled nose accompanied with an "Oh..." which is pretty much it in a nutshell.

Avoid IF possible, but it's not the absoloute worst IF you have to stay there.

The place is only 15 min away from Sea World.
They allow pets to stay for free.
Free breakfast including eggs, toast, cereal, bagel, juice, yoguart.
The room is clean and comfortable.
I paid $120 for 4 people, can't ask for a better value.

Nice hotel but very confusing when trying to get to room. There are 3 buildings and the walkways are very confusing. Otherwise very nice hotel the only thing that should be done is have the breakfast all ready when they say. Monday, April 18th 2005, we stayed and they were just starting to put things out a 6:00am and we had to leave to catch our flight and only a few things were out at that time. We have stayed at other LaQuinta's and they are always ready at 6:00 or before not after 6:00. Otherwise, nice clean hotel.