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Our top choices for Half Moon Bay beach hotels

A hotel with a courtyard, arched walkways, and a sign reading "Half Moon Bay Lodge".
A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace. There are multiple seating areas with cushions and potted plants.
A building entrance with a wooden door, a lantern, and a planter with flowers.
An outdoor patio area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central fire pit.

1. Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
Ocean Colony
￥24,008
￥28,150 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Half Moon Bay Lodge
Reception
A sign for The Miramar Inn, a fire lane, and a building with a tiled roof.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted above the counter, and a trash bin labeled 'TRASH'.

2. Miramar Inn

Miramar Inn
Miramar
￥16,922
￥20,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Miramar Inn
A coastal road with a beach on one side and a hill with a fort on the other.
A coastal property with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking the sea, a bed with blue bedding, a sofa with blue cushions, and a bedside table.
A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

3. Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach

Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach
Miramar
  • Escape to a coastal haven with direct beach access, where breathtaking sunsets and oceanfront relaxation await on Half Moon Bay.
￥35,753
￥39,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach
A building with stone walls, a covered entrance, and wooden barrels.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a coffee table with glasses and a bottle, a sofa, and a lamp.
A modern kitchen with a long counter, bar stools, and a patterned floor.
A row of modern hotel buildings with a stone facade and multiple windows, featuring a prominent entrance with a stone archway.

4. Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Half Moon Bay
  • Relax by the California coast with easy beach access, ocean views, and coastal trails just one minute from this Half Moon Bay retreat.
￥26,511
￥30,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection
A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, large windows, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and shelves.
A hotel room with a striped sofa, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
An outdoor patio with wooden chairs and tables, a stone wall, and a green pergola.

5. Quality Inn Half Moon Bay/Miramar Beach

Quality Inn Half Moon Bay/Miramar Beach
Miramar
￥21,182
￥25,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Quality Inn Half Moon Bay/Miramar Beach
A couple embracing on a beach with the ocean in the background.
A building with a sign that reads "CAFFÈ".
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and elegant decor.
A large white building with multiple windows and a flag.

6. Oceano Hotel and Spa

Oceano Hotel and Spa
El Granada
  • Take in the sand, surf, and sunshine at this oceanfront haven with exclusive spa services and easy access to Half Moon Bay beaches.
￥40,377
￥45,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Oceano Hotel and Spa
An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean.
A beachfront hotel with multiple stories, a sandy beach in the foreground, and a forested hillside in the background.
A living room with a large window overlooking the beach, a fireplace, and a sofa.
A room with a view of the ocean through large sliding glass doors, a wicker chair, a small table with wine glasses, and a backpack on the floor.

7. The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay

The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay
El Granada
  • Unwind where surf meets serenity at this bayside retreat, just steps from sparkling shores with beach towels waiting for your ocean day.
￥49,370
￥57,827 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay
A calm beach with boats and a person walking along the shore.
A staircase with black balusters, a round wooden table with a potted plant, and a poster on the wall.
A spacious hallway with wooden flooring and white columns, leading to a dining area with a chandelier.
A living room with a blue sofa, a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows.

8. BytheSea Inn

BytheSea Inn
Heritage Downtown
￥28,155
￥37,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
BytheSea Inn
A room with a blue sofa, a small table with a plant and a champagne bucket, and a view of trees through large windows.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A multi-story hotel with bay windows and a well-maintained lawn.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a glass shower enclosure.

9. Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
El Granada
  • Coastal getaway with beach access, where pristine sandy shores are just an 8-minute stroll from your serene harbor retreat.
￥22,263
￥27,539 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Harbor View Inn
A covered patio with a wooden deck, outdoor furniture, and a pergola structure.
A coastal golf course with a clubhouse, ocean view, and rolling hills in the background.
A historic building with arched windows and a brick facade, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and a reflecting pool.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy cliffs, and wildflowers.

10. Nantucket Whale Inn

Nantucket Whale Inn
South Downtown
  • Escape to coastal serenity with sandy shores and firepit gatherings at this beach inn.
￥35,448
￥41,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Nantucket Whale Inn
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Half Moon Bay

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
Family-friendly
5 stars

Beach hotels with free breakfast in Half Moon Bay

A coastal hotel with a large building overlooking the ocean, featuring a golf course and rocky cliffs.
Exterior
A golf course with a view of the ocean, a clubhouse with outdoor seating, and a large building with multiple windows.
A large, historic building with a well-maintained lawn and a golf course in the foreground.

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Ocean Colony
￥144,407
￥180,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
A hotel with a courtyard, arched walkways, and a sign reading "Half Moon Bay Lodge".
A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace. There are multiple seating areas with cushions and potted plants.
A building entrance with a wooden door, a lantern, and a planter with flowers.
An outdoor patio area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central fire pit.

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
Ocean Colony
￥24,008
￥28,150 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Half Moon Bay Lodge
A coastal property with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a view of the ocean.
A cozy interior with a coffee station, seating area, and a fireplace.
A living room with a fireplace, a large window overlooking the ocean, and a seating area with patterned chairs.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking the sea, a bed with blue bedding, a sofa with blue cushions, and a bedside table.

Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach

Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach
Miramar
￥35,753
￥39,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, sparse vegetation, and a calm sea with several boats.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.
A living room with a large window overlooking the beach, a fireplace, and a sofa.
A room with a view of the ocean through large sliding glass doors, a wicker chair, a small table with wine glasses, and a backpack on the floor.

The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay

The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay
El Granada
￥49,370
￥57,827 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay
A building with stone walls, a covered entrance, and wooden barrels.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a coffee table with glasses and a bottle, a sofa, and a lamp.
A modern kitchen with a long counter, bar stools, and a patterned floor.
A row of modern hotel buildings with a stone facade and multiple windows, featuring a prominent entrance with a stone archway.

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Half Moon Bay
￥26,511
￥30,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection
A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, large windows, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and shelves.
A hotel room with a striped sofa, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
An outdoor patio with wooden chairs and tables, a stone wall, and a green pergola.

Quality Inn Half Moon Bay/Miramar Beach

Quality Inn Half Moon Bay/Miramar Beach
Miramar
￥21,182
￥25,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Quality Inn Half Moon Bay/Miramar Beach
Reception
A sign for The Miramar Inn, a fire lane, and a building with a tiled roof.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted above the counter, and a trash bin labeled 'TRASH'.

Miramar Inn

Miramar Inn
Miramar
￥16,922
￥20,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Miramar Inn
A historic building with arched windows and a brick facade, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and a reflecting pool.
A covered patio with a wooden deck, outdoor furniture, and a pergola structure.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy cliffs, and wildflowers.
A coastal golf course with a clubhouse, ocean view, and rolling hills in the background.

Nantucket Whale Inn

Nantucket Whale Inn
South Downtown
￥35,448
￥41,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Nantucket Whale Inn
A two-story house with a white exterior and blue trim, a covered patio, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A beach with a clear sky and the sun setting over the ocean.
A breakfast table with a variety of foods, drinks, and a vase of flowers.
A coastal golf course with a clubhouse, ocean view, and rolling hills in the background.

Mill Rose Inn

Mill Rose Inn
Heritage Downtown
￥42,421
￥49,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Mill Rose Inn
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Top Half Moon Bay Hotel Reviews

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and decent price. We like the ambiance of an older hotel. Very well maintained."
susan 4-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

8/10 Good
"Great staff, clean rooms"
Omero 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent
"The customer service was exemplary and the bar and bartender were wonderful."
Lynn 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Great location close to the BART station. Clean room, comfortable bed, nice shower pressure, free coffee, easy check-in and check-out. I recommend it!"
Christopher 2-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What is Half Moon Bay like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and festivals, Half Moon Bay offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway.
What's the best place for a beach vacation in Half Moon Bay?
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is a top beach hotel offering 3 restaurants and a full-service spa, located within a short 6-minute walk of Pelican Point Beach. Other good options to stay near the beach include The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay and Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach.
How many beach hotels will I be able to find in Half Moon Bay?
Expedia has 6 beach hotels in Half Moon Bay that are great for your beachside getaway.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Half Moon Bay?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Half Moon Bay: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for Half Moon Bay is 19 inches.
What is there to see and do around Half Moon Bay?
After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. If you can't wait to check out the beaches, head to Redondo Beach or Dunes Beach for a relaxing day by the water. Experience the area's surfing and festivals, and make time for local attractions like Half Moon Bay State Beach and Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay. Other things to see and do in the area are Half Moon Bay Golf Links and Naples Beach.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Half Moon Bay?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Half Moon Bay more easily: To get to Half Moon Bay, book a flight to San Carlos, CA (SQL), the closest major airport, which is located 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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