Chula Vista's historic and award winning Boutique Hotel. Built in 1930 for John and Lilly Ratcliffe by the Dennstedt Construction Company the Hotel boosts amenities such as steam heat, and hot and cold running water. The building construction incorporates modern practices such as use of fire-retardant materials and carpeting throughout. The El Primero is one of two zigzag modern design structures in Chula Vista with an art deco flair interior. Read more
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Santiago B. 2016-04-28I've stayed here twice. The owners are very friendly and accommodate small requests without any hesitation. This is almost an AnB in the guise of a...
Nicholas P. 2016-04-19Needed a room after 2 nights at a "Big Chain Hotel". My daughters were staying here and told us about it. What a surprise. The rooms clean and bright....
Joy D. 2016-02-27We spent Valentine's weekend here, and it was definitely like coming home! :) The last time we were there was almost five years ago, when we were...
Belinda M. 2016-02-02We needed a room and we came across the phone number of El primero hotel. so when I called a gentle voice came across and said "yes we have one, how...
Janie Rogers V. 2014-08-05I stayed here for 4 nights & I loved it. Very clean, modern and the breakfasts were great, especially the banana bread! Pi & Sol were very attentive...
Martin R. 2017-09-08They make you feel welcome and at home . Rooms clean and comfortable. Breakfast is great and tasty I love this wee hotel 5 stars .
Daniela R. 2017-09-06Un hotel acogedor, amoroso, hermoso, súper limpio , la atención muy amigable, te sientes como si llegases a la casa de algún familiar, las camas...
Gloria M. 2017-08-30What great hospitality!! Loved meeting the owner God Bless this business.
Don B. 2017-08-08This hotel is really neat! Clean, comfortable and the owners are very helpful and engaging. Close walk to some great pubs and restaurants, only 15...
Alejandra M. 2017-05-27I'm from San Diego and I didn't even know this hotel was there. However I stayed there last weekend and I loved it. It's very private and comfy. It...
Antoinette Toni S. 2017-05-02One of the finest and historical hotel s in the South bay. Price is reasonable, place is cozy, and people are welcoming.
Sherrie M. 2017-04-30We live in CV so don't know when we'll have a reason to stay at El Primero Hotel, but the owners are the coolest people, learning (& telling) about...
Kristi H. 2017-04-03Very much a hidden gem. I'm so thankful we decided to book here and not at a chain hotel. The man at the front desk checking us in was the most...
Jodi W. 2017-04-03Amazing!! The owners are so kind and helpful, the rooms are clean and, although small, very comfortable and accommodating. The breakfast was...
Tifney S. 2017-03-23Loved this place. The owners are friendly and on site. Best breakfast at a hotel I have ever had. My next visit I will be sure to stay here again.
Sabra Van D. 2017-03-08This is a wonderful little hotel in such an unlikely location, right on the edge of downtown Chula Vista on Third Ave. The rooms are very cozy. They...
John A. Baker J. 2017-02-26This is the best place...
Jeff M. 2017-02-21This is an amazing hotel. I've stayed here twice now and will be returning again and again. The hotel is older and has a nostalgic feel to it. The...
Bo P. 2017-02-03I never know this hidden gem. I had to book a last minute hotel due to flooding at my place and was lucky to find a very descent price and ended up...
Bree H. 2017-01-22Lovely place.Beautiful comfortable rooms.Very nice courtyard lots of room.The breakfast has a variety of food and fruits. Very relaxing atmosphere and...
Updates from El Primero Hotel
El Primero H. 2015-10-12
Papaya seedlings. Pie has been growing these from fruits we serve at breakfast for years. We reused cups left from events to house them. These are given to guests to plant + care for, as a gift from us. And yes, we do have a papaya tree in our courtyard!
Papaya seedlings. Pie has been growing these from fruits we serve at breakfast for years. We reused cups left from events to house them. These are given to guests to plant + care for, as a gift from us. And yes, we do have a papaya tree in our courtyard!
El Primero H. 2015-10-08
We currently carry #ecofriendly bath products and are always looking for new ways to improve. This line is also #vegan and #crueltyfree. It's definitely in the running!!! #plantbased #chulavista #elprimerohotel #sandiego #bedandbreakfast
We currently carry #ecofriendly bath products and are always looking for new ways to improve. This line is also #vegan and #crueltyfree. It's definitely in the running!!! #plantbased #chulavista #elprimerohotel #sandiego #bedandbreakfast
El Primero H. 2015-09-29
Mmmmmm! Here's a pretty neat #dairyfree recipe you can add to your pumpkin spice collection this fall! Happy Tuesday! ☕️
Mmmmmm! Here's a pretty neat #dairyfree recipe you can add to your pumpkin spice collection this fall! Happy Tuesday! ☕️
El Primero H. 2015-09-22
It's another warm day in Chula Vista, but it's #snailmail like this that make our hearts melt! Happy Tuesday! ✉️ #elprimerohotel #chulavista #sandiego #bedandbreakfast #happymail #guestbook
It's another warm day in Chula Vista, but it's #snailmail like this that make our hearts melt! Happy Tuesday! ✉️ #elprimerohotel #chulavista #sandiego #bedandbreakfast #happymail #guestbook
El Primero H. 2015-09-21
Swing dancing in Chula Vista TONIGHT!!!!
Swing dancing in Chula Vista TONIGHT!!!!
Popularity of El Primero Hotel
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El Primero Hotel has a total of 1671 visitors (checkins) and 824 likes.
20 reviews of El Primero Hotel.
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