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Diamond Head Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A modern building with a sign reading "Diamond Head Inn" near a beach. - Diamond Head Inn (San Diego)
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and wooden cabinets. There is a window with blinds, a round table with chairs, and a painting on the wall. - Diamond Head Inn (San Diego)
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Near Mission Beach Boardwalk, Diamond Head Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a wooden vanity, and a window providing natural light.

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

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  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a dresser, and a window with blinds.

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

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  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Diamond Head Inn is in Pacific Beach, a neighborhood in San Diego. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fashion Valley Mall and Westfield UTC. San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park are not to be missed. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, sailing and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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605 Diamond St, San Diego, CA, 92109

What's nearby

  • A coastal cityscape with a long sandy beach, a pier, and dense urban buildings.
    Mission and Pacific Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A pier extending into the ocean with beach houses on the left.
    Pacific Beach Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A sunset over a beach with a pier reflecting the sky.
    Pacific Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A beach with people, umbrellas, and a boardwalk with shops.
    Mission Beach Boardwalk
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A pier extending into the ocean with buildings at the end, under a partly cloudy sky.
    Crystal Pier
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station
    5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station
    12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hideaway Pacific Beach
    5 min walk
  • The Baked Bear
    5 min walk
  • Mavericks Beach Club
    7 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    7 min walk
  • The Crack Shack
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Crib (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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Stovetop

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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 40 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Diamond Head Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Diamond Head Inn allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 45 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Diamond Head Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Diamond Head Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Diamond Head Inn located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pacific Beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pacific Beach Park and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Mission Beach and Mission Bay are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Diamond Head Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 829 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 829 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 829 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 829 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 829 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in the perfect location. We had such a great time at the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Housekeeping was excellent. Nice space with separate kitchen. A toaster would be a good addition! Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janneane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach access. A lot of human noise, but it stopped at 11pm. Close to restaurants, shops
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maryah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place wonderful location, spacious room I would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Great location and the staff was very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was a studio, was steps from the beach which is great. Some updates need to be completed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is very well kept. Amazingly close to the beach. Just a walk to the end of the building and literally down the stairs. Very clean contemporary room. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Pacific Beach! Its beachfront and the proximity to restaurants and shopping was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the room was very big. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness
A great experience. Cost for the location and size of the room was spot on. A monday night cost me $117. I probably wouldn't pay too much more than that compared to what else you could get around the same area. A 2 minute walk to be on the beach is great though. Worst part of the stay is parking. Tight spots, if you can find any. Also, check-in was up the road at pb surf. We didnt know that until after we tried to check in at the diamond head office. Long story short, if the cost was the same I would stay there again to be that close to the beach and great restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean and the housekeeping and front desk staff we wonderful. The hotel provides very little in the way of amenities. The kitchenette had no towels or dish rack to wash dishes, and only one little sponge that was cut in half. We were unaware that the hotel location had no lobby and we had to walk a few blocks with our suitcases to another hotel to check in and out and this was not explained ahead of time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s my second time staying in this hotel. I really love the location - right by the beach. The rooms are clean and reasonable renovated. On a negative side - parking is somewhat limited. The bathroom could benefit from a bit more shelf/ stool space to lay out toiletries. There was no counter around the sink, and no convenient location to hang my hanging toiletries bag.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean,check in was confusing,had to go to another resort to check in. Vanessa at the front desk was great! Parking was adequate.Beach was directly opposite. Every thing was within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Read the check in instructions prior to arrival. Parking wasn’t bad but pay attention to the street signs if the parking lot is full. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!! Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was beyond accommodating! I had a weird travel schedule and they were more than happy to help in any way they could. Storing luggage, allowing for late check out and even an early check in when the room became available!! The room was beyond my expectations and you cannot beat the location. I cannot wait to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great View and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diamond Head Inn was a nice, clean place to stay. The parking is absolutley horrible. 5 parking spots for 21 rooms. The additional parking had signs posted not to park between the hours of 3am-6am Mon.Fri. Leaving no where to park. If you wanted ice you had to walk two blocks to a sister hotel to get... Its a nice place to stay for one to two nights but no more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, check-in was easy, staff were amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall, nice location and friendly staff. I would have liked a better room location with ocean views, but that was my mistake. Room was comfy and clean. Good place for the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025