Diamond Head Inn

Be ready to walk Rooms are recently renovated and nice but good luck ever finding parking. You are given a little paper parking permit but that literally means nothing. Any parking around the hotel is usually taken by people visiting the beach. And the office is closed and to check in you have to go to another hotel 2 blocks away. Honestly those two things are such an inconvenience especially when you can’t find anywhere within a 2 block radius to park at your hotel, that I would not recommend staying here

A pleasant surprise! Well done Diamond Head Inn. I was worried prior to booking as I read somewhere this is rated a 2 star (maybe 2.5 star)? I've never stayed at a "2 star" hotel and if this really is one, I need to expand my horizons more. IT WAS NICE and had everything needed. Comfortable bed, good shower, fridge, hotplate, micowave, etc. AND STEPS TO THE BEACH. Very fairly priced. I can be picky and I just can't come up with anything to complain about. Being so close to the beach, I was concerned about noise, loitering, etc. NONE OF THAT HAPPENED. And, I appreciate the fact I was not bothered at all during my 3 night stay and never even heard the housekeepers as they cleaned the rooms during the day. I'm coming back for sure. Note about check-in: EVERYONE here says you have to check in at their sister property 1 block away, but nobody ever gives the freaking address so here it is: Pacific Beach Surf, 4760 Mission Boulevard. Easy walk. You can TRY to snag one of the 4 spots that Diamond Head has first and if no luck, just go to Pacific Beach Surf where you can park (free if guest at Diamond Head) and walk. OR, just go straight to Pacific Beach Surf hotel. And finally, I wish to thank VANESSA. I had a small issue upon check in and she went above and beyond to alleviate what could have been a disaster. Thank you Vanessa! As she is the only "face" to Diamond Head that I had interaction with, I hope they pay you well as you are a good representative of this hotel. Only positive thoughts about my entire experience there and it began with Vanessa.

Horrible I am heartbroken - I have been staying at the Diamond Head Inn for 15 years - unfortunately it has declined so much I will not stay here again. Our room with the ocean view smelled like cat urine. There are stains on the walls. There are cockroaches on the walkways.

Work stay The location is amazing. Steps from the beach and bike path! I've stayed there for over a month for work and Vanessa at the front desk is always so helpful and pleasant!! I plan on staying there till I finish my project down here in Pacific Beach!!

Great stay! Karla was friendly and helpful yet professional. She sure knows how to make someone feel welcomed. She made me enjoy my stay more then what I would have! Diamond head was right across from the beach so I didn't have to walk far to get there, lucky me!