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Our Pacific Beach Hotel

What makes our hotel so special? Is it the stunning beachfront location on the boardwalk? The spacious suites with full kitchens? The friendly staff? Browse our hotel reviews and discover why so many people love the casual coastal charm and inviting atmosphere of Diamond Head Inn.

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Guest   •   November 13, 2024

Remodeled. Nice Rooms. Simple. ...

Remodeled. Nice Rooms. Simple. Great location! Check in at PB Surfside inn as they manage diamond too. 5 visit, serenity!
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Guest   •   October 08, 2024

My in-laws ( Emad ...

My in-laws ( Emad & Amena) had a great experience in this hotel. The rooms are very clean and decent. The service is great. And the employees are all nice and friendly. The view is amazing and it’s close to all nearby activities. Very much recommended!
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Guest   •   September 12, 2024

Great location🤙 But the parking ...

Great location🤙 But the parking sucks.
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Guest   •   October 05, 2026

Olvidé tres prendas de ...

Olvidé tres prendas de ropa y no he tenido respuesta😔 Mi estancia fue muy placentera solo el detalle de la refrigeración un poco ruidosa…
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Guest   •   August 19, 2026

Absolutely loved our 6 ...

Absolutely loved our 6 night stay here, we will be back and have already recommended to others . we Ubered to the sister location and the check in process was super easy since we had prepaid. We took the short walk to our hotel and we stayed in room 203. A great sized room that was very hot when we entered but the powerful a/c cooled the room down while we took a short walk to Oscar’s for dinner. Our bed and bathroom were cleaned up every morning while we went to breakfast. The only problem I had with the room is the shower had a sewage smell that was unpleasant but we knew the shower was clean and figured it was a drain issue. Next time I think we’ll splurge on an ocean view. We walked to breakfast lunch and dinner everyday on the boardwalk it was truly amazing. We called to check out on our way to the airport so both check in and check out were super easy for us. Received no random/extra charges after the stay. The little kitchen area was so convenient we used the bowls and silverware to have our leftovers which was also super convenient and they did our dishes for us everyday. The hotel leads right to a public bathroom and very easy access to the beach. The beach was reserved for surfing only but we took a short walk past the pier and enjoyed getting in the ocean over there. About a 2 mile walk to mission beach. I saw other reviews complain about the noise but we didn’t hear anything from the boardwalk during our stay
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Guest   •   May 06, 2026

Recently completed an 8 ...

Recently completed an 8 night stay at DHI and we weren’t disappointed. The rooms have recently been renovated and include basic kitchen amenities. There are many places to eat within walking distance too and your room is literally a few steps from the beach. The beach walk is spectacular. Pets are warmly welcomed which is a big plus for us and the prices are very affordable and reasonable for what you get especially so close to the water! Parking is very limited on site, but you can park at a sister site a few blocks away. We’ll be seeing you again. Until then THANK YOU DHI and Jim!
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Guest   •   November 25, 2025

Perfect location ! ...

Perfect location ! Right by Boardwalk and Konos ! Rooms are great ! Especially after remodel ! Great customer service Jim’s the Best ! Been coming here for years love it ! Thank you
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Guest   •   May 11, 2025

I always love staying ...

I always love staying at this hotel. You are literally steps from the beach and the boardwalk full of amazing restaurants, cafes and coffee shops. The parking is a bit of a mess but with the location, we always eventually find a spot and not move for our entire stay. We planned on 2 nights this week but the SD weather was so perfect the day we were going to check out, we decided to stay for another day. The GM honored the third night at a discounted rate that was listed online for that night only. And he gave us his email to reach out for future stays. Apparently you can only book the room with the ocean balcony by calling them directly which is good to know. We still got a great room and location, room 208. It had a nice little table and chair right outside that we would sit at in the mornings while drinking our coffee. I love how they provide you with the basics for the kitchenette they have in the rooms. The Direct TV had tons of channels even lots of movies to pick from. The walls were pretty thick and the guests seemed to respect everyone by being as quite as possible. I loved being able to open all but the kitchen windows to let in the nice ocean breeze every day. The GM did mention that they plan to start renovations in September so it'll be cool to see what they look like when we return next year. Pacific beach is my all time favorite beach in California. The vibes, the weather, the people, everything is just perfect. My ONLY minor complaints (and hopefully these will be fixed during renovations) are: The bathroom shower would somehow get water ALL over the floor to the point it was like a small pool. I had to lay down several towels to soak it up and by the end of our trip they were dripping wet. I am not really sure how this happens and made sure the shower door was closed properly. You can see some mildew along the base of the outside of the shower because of this water accumulation. And we only got one washcloth. I know I could have asked for more but it wasn't a huge deal. The sofa bed was extra lumpy and the pillows in the bedroom were not very "luxurious." One was as hard as a rock and the other was super squishy. And the "comforter" on the bed was just a thin blanket that would get tangled up with the sheet and top sheet cover they have which were both way bigger than the "blanket" was. I hope when they renovate, they use actually duvet covers and comforters for more of a "hotel" feel. The outdoor shower to rinse off the beach sand didn't seem to be working. I hope this gets fixed. It's been a few years since our first stay here but I could have sworn it worked back then. It's just nice having a place to rinse off all the sand so you don't track it back into your room. The kitchen windows didn't open in our room (208.) I'm not sure if this is on purpose when every other window worked fine but it would have been really nice to have the option to have them open when making breakfast and lunch in the mornings. I have no idea where the ice machines was and when I asked a cleaning lady she didn't speak English and couldn't tell me. There is an ice bucket in the room so I assume there was one somewhere.
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Guest   •   February 03, 2025

I will be returning ...

I will be returning to this hotel as it is very luxurious.Very clean.Very quiet, peaceful. Great if you're a solo traveler or if you're coming with the family the beach is right out the door can't get any better than this for this price. The sunset make sure you always catch the sunset.
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Guest   •   January 09, 2025

My wife and I ...

My wife and I had a wonderful stay. The oceanview room was awesome. Parking up front was pleasant to have. The room is cleaned and updated. Will return again when it gets warmer.
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