Hotels near Vans, San Diego

My wife and I, along with my oldest daughter and her husband stayed at Ocean Park last week. We had rooms next to each other on the 3rd floor with ocean views (which I recommend). Naturally we're in the midst of covid restrictions and all that implies. Having said that... The rooms were great! A lot of thought has gone into even small details of the room design. One of those small details is the light switch on each side of the bed is easy to reach and you don't have to go searching for an outlet for your phone charger. As a matter of fact, the outlets have 2 USB ports. There was a refrigerator in our room. There was also a pull-out couch. The shower pressure wasn't going to penetrate your skin, but was adequate. Compliments of covid, you have to go down to the desk to order new towels to be delivered to your room. That isn't exclusive to this hotel -- that's standard operating procedure these days. The 'continental' breakfast consisted of a sealed paper bag with an apple, orange, a bottle of water and something else. The desk has them and you have to ask for it. They also have discounts for military and old farts like myself. Everyone, from the manager to the other desk personnel were very friendly. There is a 7-11 and other stores easily within walking distance from the hotel. The parking will cost you $20.00 per day. It's in an underground parking garage and you can load your luggage and take it up the elevator. The view of the ocean and the sound of the ocean when you leave your patio door open is outstanding. Unfortunately the sound of the local homeless population is something we contended with. Beginning early in the morning they are loud (and sometimes profane). They homestead along the wall below. They can be entertaining at times however. One guy we referred to as, 'Captain Jack Sparrow' had a pirate hat, a red cape and black boots like you would wear to a costume party. When we mentioned it to hotel management they said to be sure to contact them when that happens and they will call the police to deal with it. Might want to keep that in mind. Most of the local 'entertainment' are pretty non-intrusive. They pretty much keep to themselves and don't do cat calls at your wife and daughters. They didn't do any cat calls or whistle at me either. I may not have been there type. Seriously, aside from the early morning noise (I can only assume they are all mostly deaf and that's why they have to yell when they talk), they weren't much of a factor. There are beachside shops all along the walkway to shop at. Fun to shop at. The bottom line is, the next time we visit San Diego you can bet we'll be staying at Ocean Park Inn if available. If not for the noisy early morning chatter I would have given them a 5 rating. I will enclose some photos. Keep in mind the room was much neater before we started to 'live' in it. It's much nicer than the photos of the room would suggest.

Our accommodations were excellent! Only 1 block from the Ocean. We would go to the beach & then use the beautiful pool in the afternoons. We had a suite that was quiet with a refrigerator & microwave. The staff was helpful & attentive. They have 3 hotels available & it’s the only place we stay in the San Diego area! I have added a picture from right outside the courtyard area of PB Surfside Inn

The most satisfying hotel on this trip, it has complete facilities, the breakfast patties are juicy and tender, and the environment is clean and tidy. My son likes to play in the swimming pool the most. But unfortunately, the renewal happened during the President's Day holiday, so I couldn't book it and had to change hotels. I will order from this store next time. The price is not high. I found a local gas station with the lowest gas price. No. 87 gas is only $3.99. Others cost at least $4.8-5.2. I came here on my way back to Los Angeles and added $30. It's right next to McDonald's on the main street.

Adjacent to the sea, it is very easy to get out of the sea. There is a swimming pool by the sea, you can watch the sea and swim!

PROS • Located near the beach CONS • Staff poorly training about customer service; antagonistic and distrusting attitude toward guests. • When alerted about the hotel’s numerous issues, the management company never took accountability; they were simply focused on profit and ignored repeated calls regarding any resolution. • Not a hotel: it is a hostel; staff is only at the front desk from 8:00 am to about 9:00 pm. If you need more towels, sheets, pillows, or if the toilet backs up and starts spilling sewage all over the floor, there is no one to help you. • Rooms are dark and gloomy because they are painted in dark colors and lack large windows, evoking the feeling of living inside a garage or basement. • Furnishings are spartan and uncomfortable. • There is no closet or set of drawers to accommodate the clothes of two people. You must live out of your suitcases. • Essentially, no parking (4 parking spots with an expensive per night fee.) It is extremely challenging to find parking near the hotel. Plan to spend 45 minutes to an hour looking for parking each night. • The websites describes amenities that simply do not exist: no complimentary water, no microwave, no clock, no hair dryer — nothing that makes a guest feel welcomed and special. • The hotel does not have an ice machine or food vending machine. • AC/heating system is loud, ineffective, and difficult to use. Bring a fan. • The TV and remote are very difficult to operate; limited access to channels. • The walls are thin and poorly insulated for sound: you will hear everything going on in adjacent rooms. • The protruding corners of the wooden-framed beds are razor sharp and can produce deep, painful gashes to your legs. The staff is not trained to handle medical emergencies. They even lack an adequate first-aid kit. • The hotel is located adjacent to a popular public gathering space; it attracts an enormous amount of traffic: you will hear cars coming and going, people talking and laughing, radios, and street musicians that play on a loud speaker late into the evening. • There is no elevator. The stairs leading to the second story had a loose board that posed serious danger to its guests. • The bathroom has very low water pressure. • The bathroom door (a barn gate) does not allow any privacy. You can see and hear the occupant. • Bathroom floor tiles are very slippery when wet; the shower curtain is too short and allows lots of water to stream over the tile, that places guests at risk for a dangerous fall. • Hot water is not always available due to hotel’s insufficient hot water tank capacity. • The bed linens are very poor quality — thin and very rough and can cause a rash on sensitive skin. • Over several days, the room was never cleaned There is simply no housekeeping service during your stay. • Unless you are in one of two or three rooms that actually face the ocean, the vast majority of the rooms do not have an ocean view. The only way to get an ocean view is to open your door and wal

We loved the location. Family of four with 2 kids ages 9 & 10 loved the different pools and husband and I enjoyed the fire pits by the pool. The rooms were modern and up to date. The beds were not comfortable and the lack of pillows made it hard to sleep for someone who is used to minimum of 2 pillows per person. The views were amazing and a lot of exploring to do around the resort.

Local orders are for the hotel's annex building, no bathtub, air conditioning sounds slightly louder at night. The double bed was a pleasant surprise. The hotel is very close to Sea World, 3 minutes drive. The restaurant at the hotel's seaside can taste, but the price is slightly higher than expected.

Great location with a beautiful view! We arrived 3 hours before check-in and although the room wasn't ready the hotel gave us our parking permit and we were able to park right at the beach and walk around. The staff was super friendly and the room was incredibly clean despite the fact that the hotel allows pets (an amenity that we really appreciate!) Even though we only spent about 24 hours in San Diego, our stay at the Diamond Head Inn helped us feel rejuvenated and rested and like we had a much longer vacation!