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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.
A beach with waves crashing onto the shore, palm trees, and buildings in the background.
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.
A courtyard with a staircase leading to an upper level, surrounded by trees and plants.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a table. A large window offers a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $138
$123 nightly
$138 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19

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605 Diamond St, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (Accessible)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at Diamond Head Inn in San Diego (Pacific Beach), you'll be steps from Mission and Pacific Beaches and 5 minutes by foot from Mission Beach Boardwalk. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Mission Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Mission Bay.

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pacific Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 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

About this property

Diamond Head Inn

Diamond Head Inn offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This smoke-free hotel features surfing/body boarding nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 861 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 861 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 861 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 861 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 861 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a good place, near the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place wonderful location, spacious room I would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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On the beach front great area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and very close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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

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Loved the location and the room was very big. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great property you don’t need a car because everything is right there! If you have one though parking is very limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solo trip, safe, clean, next to the beach, close to Dirty Birds. Was an amazing trip! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Diamond Head is a classic on Mission Beach. Excellent location, horrible parking. I took my 3 sons there 35 years ago& loved it! Remodeled, clean & the mattress was great. Nice to have a kitchenette for a weekend. Great staff will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Big 1 bedrooms no view but you are right on the beach so location can’t be beat
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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Great View and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, spacious, and well located
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location!! Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach was 5 min walk in total from room to actual beach. Parking is limited but it’s there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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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

10/10 Excellent

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Loved that it was next to the beach and easy to locate!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Close to everything! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location! Lots of good restaurants around. Quiet rooms and very clean. We got a full beach experience staying there. The only drawbacks were parking, but there isn't a lot of parking at PB anyway. The good thing is there's 3 properties to choose from to park. We naver had to park more than a block away for parking. The rooms came with a decent size fridge and two burner hot plate. But you need to bring your own cookware and kitchen ware. We had our windows open alot when it was cool. They allow pets. Decent internet and we were very comfortable. Good location for a beachside property and if you plan on spending lots of time at the beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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