Diamond Head Inn

2.5 star property

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On the beach
Balcony
Property grounds
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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605 Diamond St, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Crystal Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Diamond Head Inn

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Along with a 24-hour front desk, this smoke-free hotel has express check-out and free newspapers. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance.
Diamond Head Inn offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Diamond Head Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mission Beach Boardwalk. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception and multilingual staff
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the location
  • 9 minutes by foot from Mission Beach Boardwalk and a 2-minute drive from Mission Bay
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Diamond Head Inn, you'll find multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Languages

Arabic, English, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [PB Surf located at 4760 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45 per pet, per stay
  • Weight limit: 40 lb per pet
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to PB Surf located at 4760 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Diamond Head Inn
Diamond Head Inn San Diego
Diamond Head San Diego
Diamond Head Hotel San Diego
Diamond Head Inn Hotel
Diamond Head Inn San Diego
Diamond Head Inn Hotel San Diego

Diamond Head Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 701 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quieter PB location

Nicely updated and comfortable rooms. Great location, very walkable. Parking was a pain and not close, but still available.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lowell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking sucks but the place is in a great location with everything walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Anchorage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jadeon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
BUDGET-FRIENDLY. If you are looking to stay next to the beach on a budget, this is the go-to hotel. There comes some cons with that. The hotel is going under some construction with their front office, so check-in is about a 5 minute walk to their sister location, PB Surf. THIS ALSO MEANS NO COMPLEMENTARY BFAST. Not a killer, but just want you to know. Parking is complementary for your stay, but we were lucky as we stayed during the weekdays and we were always able to find at least one spot on the Diamondhead property. They allow parking at the sister location if the parking is full though. No ice machine. The fridge in the queen bed room had a mini fridge but no freezer. Idk about the other room selections though. If you’re a bottom room, you should be able to hear upstairs pretty well at night. Rooms have been updated with furniture, but I don’t think the carpet was. Those are the cons. The pros definitely outweigh them if you are looking to stay near the beach at an affordable price with walkable tasty restaurants on one side and the beach life on the other. Had a great time on my vacation doing tours and sightseeing and this hotel does the job.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rabia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with partner
No lobby at the facility so check in was about 3 blocks away at another hotel also owned by same people.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was lovely and in a great location! My only issue was that the fridge was leaking in my room and the blow dryer wouldn’t work, and with the reception desk being located a couple of blocks over, I had to walk over there with wet hair to find a solution. But the staff were very accommodating and it was no problem to let me use another vacant room to blowdry my hair :) There are so many amenities close by - I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberta Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have given this property all five stars except for: no hot water at the kitchen sink; no hot water at the bathroom sink. Otherwise, I really enjoyed my stay there!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold everywhere this place is nasty. They made me stay in a room They were using a blow torch to clean mold off the walls with is was disgusting. !!! Worst stay I’ve ever had!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alba

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze and they allowed an earlier check in without charging an extra fee. Free parking pass was issued for Diamond Inn and/or their sister properties if Diamond was full, which added to the convenience of finding parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that it was next to the beach and easy to locate!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice beach stay with a far check in

It was a good stay and very comfortable. It's right next to the boardwalk for the beach and is good for a morning stroll. The only issue is that check in is off site and you need to walk about a block away to check in. This wouldn't be too big an issue if they found a way to communicate this before you check in. I had to walk around the whole hotel just to see a tiny sign on a small door that said check in is a block north.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Bethany

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Run down room on the beach

It was in a rough area and the room felt a little run down. It served it's purpose but I wouldn't stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025