While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and daily housekeeping, as well as multilingual staff and a computer station.
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Amenities
Parking
Security/Safety
Business Services
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet
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
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
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 property registration number 46711 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 this property requires a valid credit card and valid id at the time of booking.
Reviews
Jul 14, 2025 10:40:06 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: 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.
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Reviews
Jul 14, 2025 10:40:06 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: 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.
Richard
Jun 20, 2025 11:13:49 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Just right! Simple, quaint, comfortable, friendly, easy. Perfect. in the support email they state "ARRIVE AS GUEST, LEAVE AS FRIENDS, COME BACK AS FAMILY" - I think this sums it up perfectly. When I need to stay down in this area again I'll definitely return to El Primero.
Rochelle
May 21, 2025 10:34:37 PM
Review Score:
6
Summary: It is a family run hotel. It is dated and the room is exceptionally small. There is literally no space to move, just atand. There's also no space to keep your bags. The fake knobs on the doors kept falling off. Otherwise, the bed was comfortable owners were friendly and nice area. It is a good hotel for a 1 night stay, just that be aware the 2 person room with a single bed is extremely small.
MINERVA
Apr 20, 2025 12:37:22 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Great service. Clean rooms. Cute hotel. I will stay here for sure.
Timothy
Mar 28, 2025 09:27:00 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: I would recommend. It was a nice place with friendly staff and clean rooms. The bathrooms are a bit cramped, but that just comes with historical buildings.
Marlene
Mar 20, 2025 02:22:55 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: The owner took such personal care of me while my husband was in a nearby hospital. I recommend the hotel for anyone wanting a quiet stay.
shawn
Mar 15, 2025 08:44:49 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Super nice people and nice facility
Sarah
Mar 10, 2025 08:44:09 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: A really cute family run place with a lot of nostalgia. Comfortable, basic and I loved the feel of the place. Quiet neighborhood. Would recommend.
cathy
Mar 7, 2025 07:00:23 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Historical building/architecture
Victor
Feb 19, 2025 08:57:16 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Not your traditional hotel, no full time person at desk, no breakfast or anything such as that. Did see some coffee and hot chocolate packs, but that was all, but plenty of places to eat within walking distance.
Hotel was clean, rooms on the small size. We got a King size room and was not a traditional size room. Overall it was great for us as we had an event nearby. 7-11 Across the street if you need to buy snack or drinks.