El Primero Hotel

About this bed and breakfast

Nestled in National City, this attractive bed and breakfast for $107 per night is a great choice for your next break. 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.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of National City, CA

Nearby attractions

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

10.67 miles

El Primero Hotel

4.6

Outstanding(1,020 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in National City, CA

Reasons to book

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About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of National City, CA

Nearby attractions

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

10.67 miles

Reviews

4.6/5.0

Outstanding(1,020 Reviews)

3.0

Feb 2024

Alll was great, have stayed there before. Convenient location, great free parking and close to the best restaurants in downtown Chula Vista. Forgot to let you know bathroom sink in our room (Del Mar) is loose and might fall. White glue is loose. Finally , for some reason my $49 credit with hotel.com was not honored. I called hotel.com and they said some hotels that are not prepaid don’t honor the One Key credit. Next time I will think about staying here for that reason. Thank you.

3.0

Jan 2024

This is an amazing place to stay!! Sol and Karen are wonderful and very nice! They make you feel at home and you become family as you get to know them and enjoy your stay. I highly recommend El Primero Hotel. I look forward to my next stay!! :-)

10.0

Dec 2023

Owners were friendly and very welcoming

4.0

Nov 2023

Small, quiet room. Ants in the bathroom, broken window. Slept well here, parking all taken one night. Older building, no refrigerator or microwave or coffee maker. The best part of stay was that it was calm and quiet. Needs to update pillows

10.0

Nov 2023

El Primero is a very charming hotel. Lots of character. Upon arrival we were greeted at the door by the daughter of the mother/daughter team who own the hotel, and she was very sweet and helpful.

3.0

Nov 2023

A lovely, clean, well run small hotel in a great location in Chula Vista and a good price point!

3.0

Nov 2023

The building has tons of charm. The owner/staff are amazing. Stayed here for my wedding week and couldnt feel more welcome. The prices are amazing. Hip part of town.Will staycation here again!thank you for everything

5.0

Nov 2023

Old charm

5.0

Nov 2023

The hotel is an old building that houses a photo museum of Chula Vista in the 1920s to current. The rooms are quiet at night, updated and clean and the bed was super comfortable. I loved staying here.

4.0

Nov 2023

Nice hotel, but very small room and smells as a very old building, not very charming

4.0

Nov 2023

Very old hotel but well maintained

3.0

Oct 2023

Great little boutique hotel in downtown Chula Vista. Close to San Diego. The morning coffee French Roast is very good 👍 The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Second time staying at this hotel and will come back again 😊

5.0

Oct 2023

We love the staff - Katie and Charlie who were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is in the heart of downtown with parking - very convenient. We were there for the Downtown Chula Vista celebration of El Dia de los Muertos and it was fun!

5.0

Oct 2023

El primero is a beautiful quaint hotel with a rich history. The innkeeper Karen was super friendly and helpful. All of the accommodations were excellent. I will definitely stay here again anytime I need to come to San Diego.

5.0

Oct 2023

The property was clean & safe and the owners are awesome people!!

5.0

Oct 2023

The staff were helpful above and beyond anything I've ever experienced. They showed us to our vroom when we checked in and offered us bottled water. They were great. We will go back for sure..

3.0

Oct 2023

Beautifully restored art deco boutique hotel. Within walking distance of all amenities, on the Main Street in Chula Vista. Excellent customer service, friendly staff. Ample free parking. Rooms are spacious. I would definitely stay here again!

3.0

Sep 2023

Karen is the nicest hostess! She gave great neighborhood recommendations and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Even though we came in as strangers, we left as family. And I will totally stay there again!

5.0

Sep 2023

Helpful and attentive staff. Good location with plenty of restaurants and convenience stores nearby.

3.0

Sep 2023

All went well, as usual. Great friendly hosts!

5.0

Sep 2023

Great option for staying in Chula Vista, excelente service from staff!

5.0

Aug 2023

This is an owner-operated property.

2.0

Aug 2023

The staff is great, very friendly, pleasant. Rooms are a bit small but the bed was very comfortable! I would gladly stay again if needed.

2.0

Aug 2023

Customer service was excellent. Great location.

5.0

Aug 2023

Excellent hotel!! Definitely I will stay again im my next trip to San Diego.

4.0

Aug 2023

Overall a very nice and very affordable hotel. Staff was very nice and helpful. The hotel room was a bit small but good enough for what you need in a hotel. Tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are provided every morning, parking was never an issue. The room was nice and the bed sheets did not look dirty and were comfy. The room we got was the normal queen (non deluxe) : inside was a mini fridge, AC, and a TV. Idk about the other bigger rooms but no microwave or anything else so you will have to ask to borrow the employee microwave if you have leftovers. My 2 issues are the walls and beds - the bed frames definitely need to be replaced. Any movement and it squeaks and shakes a bit too much. Also you can hear your neighbors through the walls for the most part (like loud noises) In short, I would definitely recommend this hotel if you don’t mind the squeaky beds. There is a lot to do around here and is close to downtown SD.

3.0

Aug 2023

The family that owns and operates the hotel is amazing. They go out of their way to make sure that you are happy. I can't say enough about how nice they are.

5.0

Aug 2023

Enjoyed the stay

1.0

Aug 2023

Not clean

5.0

Aug 2023

We had an excellent stay at the El Primero Hotel. Well run property, friendly staff.

10.0

Aug 2023

Staff was very friendly, rooms were clean and the hotel was in an area of convenience near restaurants etc. Would definitely come back.

5.0

Aug 2023

Very unique Hotel, clean but no elevator, you need to bring luggage to upper floor. Room size is small.

4.0

Jul 2023

We loved this quaint hotel, the beds were quite firm.

3.0

Jul 2023

Second year we stay here and it was great. Clean rooms, very friendly staff and great location.

3.0

Jul 2023

This was my second time staying at El Primero Hotel. The staff/family make you feel welcomed. I plan to stay here when ever I'm in the San Diego area.

3.0

Jul 2023

Very comfortable hotel. Beautiful historical site. Close to many amenities, restaurants, bars, transportation, live music, etc. Will definitely visit again if I'm back in the area

3.0

Jul 2023

This hotel is a gem, Karen and family are fantastic host. They really take pride in their property and it shows. Beds were comfy, room was quaint. Area was safe and there was a lot of restaurants and bars on same street!

5.0

Jun 2023

Quaint, historic property. Very clean. Area is quiet. Beds are super comfy. Staff is very nice. This has now become our go-to when visiting the area. Highly recommend!

2.0

Jun 2023

Quaint little hotel in the heart of Chula Vista. The owner/manager, Miss Karen, was wonderful. I could have visited with her all afternoon. Nice little private courtyard with tables and decorative lights. Miss Karen stated this is the oldest hotel in Chula Vista. Loved the art deco. The only reason I didn't give it the highest rating in comfort is that the room was kind of small and did not come equipped with a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. At this state of my life I enjoy my creature comforts.

2.0

Jun 2023

The owners of this hotel are wonderful. Extremely nice and hospitable. However, the hotel itself needs some modernization. The shower is luke warm at best with negligible water pressure. This needs updating. Some simple amenities such as a small microwave and coffee pot would also improve the experience. Property feels safe and is nicely located.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in National City?

The average price for a rental in National City is $177 per night. This rental is $70 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at El Primero Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is El Primero Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at El Primero Hotel?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, and parking.

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El Primero Hotel

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of National City, CA

Nearby attractions

El Primero Hotel

Bed and Breakfast in National City, CA

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of National City, CA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in National City?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is El Primero Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at El Primero Hotel?

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