Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
441 Yacht Club Drive, Diamondhead, MS 39525
This is a no-frills roadside stop a few minutes off I-10, built for people driving the coast rather than lingering in a lobby. Rooms come with a microwave and fridge for leftover po'boys, the pool opens seasonally, and dogs stay for a small fee. Diamondhead Country Club is under two miles away if golf is the point of the trip, and downtown Bay St. Louis is a short drive for dinner. Fine if you just need a clean bed between beach days.
Getting There
Take Exit 16 off I-10 and you're pulling into the parking lot within a couple of minutes — this is about as easy an off-ramp stop as the Gulf Coast offers. Yacht Club Drive runs right along the interstate, so there's no winding through Diamondhead's residential loops to find it. Stennis International Airport is about 5.4 miles north, and if you're continuing on to New Orleans or doubling back toward Gulfport and Biloxi, you're back on the highway in seconds. It's a practical pick for a one-night stop, not a destination in itself.
Rooms & Amenities
The 50 rooms are basic budget motel, and reviewers are split on upkeep — plenty describe clean sheets and comfortable beds, though a fair number have run into a musty smell or an out-of-service pool on a given week, so don't count on the seasonal pool being open outside summer. Rooms come with a fridge, microwave and hair dryer, and the free hot breakfast covers waffles, eggs, sausage and cereal rather than just a muffin and coffee. There's no elevator, so ask for a ground-floor room if stairs with luggage sound like a hassle. Guest laundry, a picnic area, free parking and 24-hour front desk round it out, and dogs are welcome in designated rooms.
What's Nearby
The Club at Diamondhead's two golf courses and the Golf Academy are under two miles away, with Latitude 30 Patio and Grill on-site for a post-round burger. The Diamondhead Marina sits on the Bay of St. Louis just up Yacht Club Drive, a nice spot to watch boats if you've got a spare half hour. For real food options, plan on driving into downtown Bay St. Louis, about 5.5 miles south, for Old Town's galleries and waterfront restaurants, or Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis, roughly 12 miles away, for a night of slots and a buffet.
Our Take
Guests consistently flag the same two things: the location off I-10 is genuinely convenient, and the front desk staff can be a mixed bag — some visits get a warm welcome, others get a rigid manager over a pet fee or a late checkout. Book this one for a cheap, functional overnight on the way through, not for a Gulf Coast home base. If you want a room to actually relax in for a few days, spend the extra $30 and stay closer to the beach.
Details last verified August 2026. Always confirm current rates and availability directly with the hotel.