Diamond Head Inn

Hotels
7.7 (304 reviews)
605 Diamond Street , San Diego , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful management
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
6.28
Many reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, including dirty carpet and unpleasant odors.
Service
8.25
Service varied, with some guests mentioning helpful management and others noting poor service.
Location
9.29
Location received consistently positive feedback, being close to the beach and within walking distance of amenities.
Room Quality
7.74
Mixed reviews on room quality; some rooms were noted as comfortable and upgraded, while others had serious issues.
Amenities
6.27
Limited amenities mentioned, including no pool and missing kitchen items.
Value for Money
8.73
Overall, many guests felt the place offered reasonable value for the location.
Food and Beverage
7.28
Food and beverage options were not extensively mentioned, but close proximity to restaurants was noted.
Overall Experience
7.75
Overall experience varied; many enjoyed their stays despite some reported issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 05:53

Property Description

Prime Location on San Diego's Boardwalk
Experience the breathtaking views of Pacific Beach right from your suite at Diamond Head Inn. Enjoy the convenience of spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens, just steps away from a plethora of attractions and activities.

Surrounded by Entertainment and Water Sports
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of shopping, dining, and nightlife surrounding Diamond Head Inn. For adventure seekers, water sports like kayaking, surfing, and fishing are easily accessible, ensuring a fun-filled stay.

Modern Suites with Full Kitchens
Indulge in the comfort of our non-smoking guest suites featuring sleek granite countertops and all necessary cooking utensils. Unwind after a day of beach activities by catching up on your favorite shows on cable TV.

Ready to make unforgettable memories in San Diego? Book your stay at Diamond Head Inn now!

Important information:

Guests at the Diamond Head Inn have full access to the pool at Pacific Shores Inn located 5 minutes walk away. Please ask the front desk for informationGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 304 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.28
Service: 8.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 7.74
Amenities: 6.27
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 7.28
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Levent Oz • couple • us
8
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Hankinson • couple • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • us
7
2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
10
2025-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Christie • family_with_children • us
5
2025-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Acrey • couple • us
10
2025-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Swearson • couple • us
8
2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • us
10
2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Christina
8
Pros:

Kitchen floor dirty and room smelled. The room itself lacked amenities: dish towels , paper towels and a freezer. Checking in was a bit disappointing he wasn't too friendly. I asked for dish towels and got bath had towels. The

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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EEL • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Everything else was great!

Cons:

You have to walk 2 blocks to get your luggage to your room, with no assistance from anyone, limited to no parking for guest. No pool at location for guest. Walk 2 blocks to another hotel for pool.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Daryl
6
reuniting with family
Pros:

It's the beach in San Diego for people who can't afford paying $300+ per night. If you're just going to chill at the beach, it's fine, but definitely a 70's motif. Plenty of good food/nightlife withing walking distances.

2025-09-24 • via Nuitee
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Corbett
6
Pros:

This place is ok. Definitely an apartment building recently converted into a hotel. There is no office on the premises you gotta check in at another hotel two blocks away. Strange. The room was fine, a little beat up for the price but quiet and comfortable enough. Bed was good enough. But the location was amazing. Right on the beach far enough away from the chaos of the boardwalk but close enough to walk too. I’ll check for other places next time but I’d go back here for the right price.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • us
10
Loved the stay and the room, kitchen, location. Was just what we expected and truly enjoyed it.
Pros:

The standard room with kitchen was recently upgraded and was very comfortable. The kitchen was roomy and the bathroom was quite large and great shower. The kitchen had basic utensils and cookware, however did not have a toaster or dishtowel. The beachfront location was excellent and there were so many shops, restaurants, bars etc within walking distance that our days were filled with the beach activities. Loved the stay and will come again.

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Svenja • couple • de
8
2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Travis
8
Pros:

Great View and nice rooms.

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Mary
6
Ok stay, don't pay for a "kitchen"
Pros:

The room was spacious and in decent condition.We booked a room with a kitchen with the intent of using it The kitchen was woefully under equipped. There were no drinking glasses, semi functioning mini fridge, a broken microwave. No toaster. There were were some dishes and cookeware, broken silverware, no dishtowels, napkins or placemats. No point in paying extra $$ for kitchen unit. Parking is very challenging, but having been in the neighborhood before we knew that.

2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Laurie • couple • us
6
Close to beach OK motel
Pros:

The location was great right on the ocean. The room was OK .It is pet friendly. Check out process was super easy.

Cons:

I was a little confused at first because the front desk was not on property. We had to walk around the corner. They did not leave us wash clothes and only had one silver of soap. I called about the TV and they said I had to wait an hour because they did not have maintenance available.

2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jody • couple • us
2
Very uncomfortable. Horrible service and filthy carpet and couch passion
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dirty carpet and couch. No staff on site. Had to walk 2 blocks to get any service. No parking. TV broke and no response in fixing it.

2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Gloria • couple • us
5
2025-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel
6
Pros:

Note that the check-in for this property is at another property a block and a half away. Limited parking an available on site so you may have to park at their other property and walk over. It’s a beachfront motel though so it’s hard to knock it!

2025-09-03 • via Nuitee