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Diamond Head Inn

2.0 of 5
605 Diamond St, San Diego, CA 92109
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4.0 of 5 stars 75 Reviews
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GeoPhil
31° 54’ 04.32” N / 35° 00’ 51.82” E
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
55 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

We: 2 families with adult children We were friendly received by the front desk staff. Here we got in the morning also coffee and muffins for breakfast. Groundfloor Room: Beautifully decorated rooms with a nice kitchen and dining table. The kitchen is equipped with two cooking ranges and several pots and pans. There is a fridge and a big Microwave,... More

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jimsilver, General Manager at Diamond Head Inn, responded to this review
15 December 2011

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. I truly appreciate the good with the bad, as it gives us direction for improvement in which the guest wants. As for the bathtubs, it is something we are currently working on improving. Just a couple of years ago we had a company refinish all of the tubs, and unfortunately... More

meluk21
Notts england
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011

After moving on after 4 nights at Shelter Island we arrived early by taxi at Diamond Head, We were able to go to the straight to the room, The rooms were very good & better than expected. The hotel was ideal for the beach & visiting other places by bus which stopped at the end of the road.Coming from England... More

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jimsilver, General Manager at Diamond Head Inn, responded to this review
15 December 2011

Sorry about the weather. I get that a lot about guests being pleasantly surprised about the room and the location. We do hope to see you again very soon! And, thank you for taking your time to write a review. More

macambo
omaha
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Hotel location adjoins boardwalk. Only 2 of 21 rooms have balcony overlooking ocean .Rm201 & 202. Reserve these well in advance. Recent remodel - bold new granite kitchen/bedroom cabinet tops, new carpet, fresh paint&seascape decor. Staff helpful/friendly. Very clean rooms. Parking never easy this close to beach. Parking offered at sister hotel 2 blocks away. Homeless Vets that live around... More

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jimsilver, General Manager at Diamond Head Inn, responded to this review
2 December 2011

Thank you for the very informative review of our property by the beach. In regards to our two ocean front balcony rooms, it can be very difficult to reserve these rooms. These two rooms are always in high demand, and are often booked a year out. The main thing I would like to remind you of is that these rooms... More

feetpeet
Toronto, ON
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

The room has all you need, we had a queen bed, kitchenette with eat in area and bathroom with a large closet. Everything was in good condition except for the carpet, I think that should probably be replaced in the next year or so just to give the place a nice new look. Our only complaint was the walls are... More

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jimsilver, General Manager at Diamond Head Inn, responded to this review
20 December 2011

Thank you for your critique. We seriously appreciate feedback that can help us improve the overall experience a guest will have with us in the future. You mentioned the carpet, and we are in the process of replacing all of the carpets again. Unfortunately, the carpet we just installed a year earlier could not take the abuse that comes with... More

AZPenguin
Goodyear, AZ
Contributor
11 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

Small place but great location. Can find a cheap room to rest and clean up. Close to beach, bars, restaurants - all walking distance. Parking is on the street and fills up fast (competing with beach-goers too). We checked in late at 10PM and were so lucky to grab a spot from someone who was leaving at the same time.... More

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jimsilver, General Manager at Diamond Head Inn, responded to this review
20 September 2011

Yes, the parking situation can be challenging at times, especially in the summer months. However, we do offer free parking at our other two locations located one and two blocks away. Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay with us. I do hope we will see you again very soon! More

John_Mandy_Tucson
Tucson, AZ
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

My wife, daughter and I stayed here. No regrets on the choice and it was a good stay. We found on-street parking right in front of the hotel office. At first we were worried - based on other reviews - but late afternoon the beach crowd thins and several slots opened up. The stairs to the beach are a stone's... More

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DebMcG26
Phoenix AZ
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

This is a nice hotel right by the ocean. Let's talk about some of the concerns. Homeless folks..a few here and there but they don't bother anyone (compare to the drunken college kids at mission beach who can be horrible). I guess if I were homeless, I'd live by the ocean. San Diego overall has a huge homeless problem. Never... More

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chrisk1616
Tempe, Arizona
1 review
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011
7
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My wife and I have been going here every summer for the past ten or so years and this is the first time I have written a review. I'm sick of reading all these negative reviews from people just complain to complain. "A stain on a carpet"? Come on! What house does not have one single stain? The cleaning staff... More

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philippeCiney
ciney (belgium)
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I spent three nights in this hotel (may 2011) : price is ok, suite is large and clean (not new, of course) and the location is perfect (a few steps from the beach and a lot of restaurants in the area) and...yes, parking your car may be a problem...(in May, I've always found a place)... No pool but a good... More

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cactusdad
Gilbert, Arizona
1 review
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2011
6
people found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed for 2 nights and thought the place was great! I have read some of the negative reviews and wonder if they have the right property no way that bad!! We have stayed in some "chain" places that were dumps and this in in no way a dump. The room was clean and the location is... More

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jimsilver, Manager at Diamond Head Inn, responded to this review
28 June 2011

I truly appreciate every response written on this site, but I have to say that this is what I would probably write if I were to write a comment about the Diamond Head Inn myself. From my perspective, I believe this is what we are striving for. Again, thank you for mentioning some of the major points like the parking,... More

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