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Diamond Head Inn

2.0 of 5
605 Diamond St, San Diego, CA 92109 (Pacific Beach)
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Diamond Head Inn
Ranked #180 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013 via mobile

The girl at check in could care less about us. Parking was scarse. The room was bigger than we expected, very nice and clean. Close to beach and lots of bars! Aside from the service here, we would stay here again.

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jimsilver, General Manager at Diamond Head Inn, responded to this review
28 April 2013

I want to apologize for the service. For me, as the GM, the service is the number one concern. As you mentioned, the beach is right outside of our door, and we are in the process of improving our rooms, so those are easy. We will continue to work on that. Thank you very much. More

Morristown, Arizona
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The Hotel is almost on the beach and that is all that matters. Rooms are more than adequate and price is very reasonable. Hansa at the front desk is very professional and cool. Room was clean but a bit tattered. Hansa mentioned that they are renovating all rooms soon and the price will be the same. We will be back.

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jimsilver, General Manager at Diamond Head Inn, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Hasna was correct about the renovation, and it will be completed very soon. And, of course, we are very happy that you stayed with us, and we hope you will come and stay with us again! Regarding the location, it is very hard to beat! More

Maroa, Illinois
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

This was our second visit to this Inn. the rooms are very conveniently located on Pacific Beach. Close to many eateries, bike, boggie board and surf board rentals and in a safe area. Both of our visits we found our rooms to be clean, quiet and comfortable. We love having the kitchenette so that we don't have to eat out... More

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jimsilver, General Manager at Diamond Head Inn, responded to this review
6 April 2013

Thank you for your review! It's always great to hear about a guest that returns and says they will be returning again!!! I hope we will be seeing you again very soon! More

Mesa, Arizona, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

I booked this hotel on the advice of a friend who had stayed there with her family many times. The location was right on the boardwalk at Pacific Beach, the room was comfortable and had a kitchenette. The hotel was clean and quiet and reasonably priced. I will definitely stay there again. The woman in the office, Hasna, was so... More

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jimsilver, General Manager at Diamond Head Inn, responded to this review
5 March 2013

Thank you for taking the advice of your friend and staying with us! We do hope you will come back and stay with us again very soon. I'll be sure to let Hasna know about your comments. We are seriously concentrating on service, and I'm glad it's noticeable. More

Minneapolis, Minnesota
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

the price is reasonable for the beach - that is the best news - kind of like camping indoors. The unit was too dark. The sofa pullout could not be slept on without extra cushioning. The TV in the bedroom had been ripped off the tabletop and not replaced. The worst actually was the absence of electrical outlets in the... More

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jimsilver, General Manager at Diamond Head Inn, responded to this review
5 March 2013

Thank you for your review. I guess when we last renovated, we didn't consider the extra appliances we would be needing now. I admit that we are a little overdue on renovation, and the good news is that we are getting ready for a fairly extensive upgrade. It sounds like you were in room number 108 by your description. That... More

Salt Lake City, Utah
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

The rooms have full kitchenettes and you cannot beat the LOCATION or the PRICE. I absolutely loved my time at the Diamond Head Inn and I will be staying there again. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, the staff are wonderful! They never made me feel like I was a bother asking for another pillow and blanket .... More

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jimsilver, General Manager at Diamond Head Inn, responded to this review
22 February 2013

We are very happy to hear that you will choose us again the next time you are in Pacific Beach! I know you really enjoyed your stay, but we have some upgrades that will be taking place inside of the rooms very soon. And, like we always have, we are striving to be the best at customer service to help... More

Arizona
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

I am VERY PICKY! I will come again without any doubt and I am telling everyone I can how wonderful it is considering the location and price!!! The bedding, room, and grounds were very clean! Very impressive for the age of the hotel! Continental Breakfast was just like every hotel serves...Danish's, coffee, tea, OJ. Ok so the remotes for the... More

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jimsilver, General Manager at Diamond Head Inn, responded to this review
22 February 2013

Thank you, and we will be more than happy to accommodate you both again in the hopefully very near future. Just to let you know, we are updating the rooms very soon and this, along with the perfect location, should make us a very desireable place to stay for just about anyone. Yes, the parking is an issue for some,... More

San Diego
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

Parking was problematic. Outside light could not be turned off and shined into room with inadequate curtain. Breakfast is just a few poor pastries and juice/coffee. But it is a beautiful location right on the beach.

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jimsilver, General Manager at Diamond Head Inn, responded to this review
6 February 2013

Well, it sounds like you did not like your stay with us. I do apologize for that, and hope you will reconsider us again in the future. I know we do not offer a wide variety of items for the breakfast, but we do at least offer bakery made fresh pastries every morning. I also know that there are other... More

San Diego, California
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

My fiancé and I stayed there last night and I was pleasantly surprised. I saw a good deal on the net and instead of going through a third party the front desk was able to honor that price which I thought was great. When we went inside the room I thought it was pretty awesome that there was a kitchenette... More

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jimsilver, General Manager at Diamond Head Inn, responded to this review
21 January 2013

Perfectly put! I wish every guest would give us the opportunity to make any issue, no matter how small, good. Not too many guests really take advantage of the kitchen area their first time with us. It does kind of entice you after seeing it there, especially if you decide to stay a few nights. We are very happy that... More

Larkspur, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

I use to stay at the Diamond Head Inn every year in the Fall for a week but after my trip this year I will not be staying in the future due to the staining on the furnishings and the carpet. I have always stayed in the one bedroom suite with deck facing the ocean, which is their best room.... More

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jimsilver, General Manager at Diamond Head Inn, responded to this review
12 November 2012

Well, we are very sorry you feel the way you do. I have commented on this issue over the past few weeks promising that we are redoing all of the sofa sleepers, and the carpets. This should all be accomplished by February at the very latest. And, we do clean our carpets quite often, but the stains just reappear. I... More

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Also Known As:
Diamond Head Hotel San Diego
Diamond Head Hotel
Diamond Head San Diego
Address: 605 Diamond St, San Diego, CA 92109
Region: United States > California > San Diego > Pacific Beach
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Kitchenette Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #180 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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