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Our top choices for South Downtown hotels

Terrace/patio
Nantucket Whale Inn

Nantucket Whale Inn

Nantucket Whale Inn
3.5 star property
South Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (342)
"Clean room, great location, walking distance to everything."
United States
Tobey
The price is ￥24,877
￥29,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Nantucket Whale Inn
Breakfast served, American cuisine
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
4.0 star property
16.6 km from South Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2777)
"Breakfast was very good, many options to choose. "
United States
Hourn
The price is ￥16,421
￥18,669 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Breakfast and dinner served
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront
4.0 star property
24.3 km from South Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1339)
"Rooms so clean...Staff nothing but the best."
United States
Remigio
The price is ￥13,096
￥15,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront
Exterior
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
17 km from South Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2018)
"Comfortable room, welcome glass of wine, easy shuttle to and from airport, friendly staff."
United States
Carole
The price is ￥16,114
￥23,105 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Exterior
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
16.8 km from South Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2243)
"Spotless — not fancy but clean open and comfortable !!! Great airport hotel!!!!"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥17,636
￥20,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Bar (on property)
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd
4.0 star property
21.2 km from South Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (2050)
"Room was clean, staff were helpful. Overall stay was good"
Australia
Jenny Faatoatuiga
The price is ￥17,966
￥21,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd
Exterior
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
3.0 star property
17 km from South Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (2969)
"Kinda just okay but a convenient place to stay close to the airport "
United States
Craig
The price is ￥13,042
￥15,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Hotel 1550

Hotel 1550

Hotel 1550
3.5 star property
17.4 km from South Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1046)
"Great front desk experience, nice room and very convenient to the airport. "
United States
Elmaz
The price is ￥16,661
￥19,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Hotel 1550
Exterior
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
3.5 star property
16.1 km from South Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2569)
"Enjoyed my stay"
United States
Melinda
The price is ￥14,561
￥16,555 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Exterior
Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aluxor SFO
2.5 star property
18.5 km from South Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2618)
"Great price, clean rooms, and convenient shuttles "
United States
Zhenlin
The price is ￥12,755
￥15,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Hotel Aluxor SFO
Lobby
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
20.8 km from South Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1717)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Florence
The price is ￥14,873
￥17,569 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Lobby
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
2.5 star property
16.6 km from South Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1252)
"Good place to stay, clean and good breakfast."
United States
Xiaohong
The price is ￥14,794
￥17,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
16.5 km from South Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1384)
"Great location and staff"
United States
Ernest Dean
The price is ￥17,952
￥20,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Exterior
Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
3.0 star property
Ocean Colony, 2.7 km from South Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1091)
"Always great staff here, nice rooms, nice jacuzzi "
United States
Pamela
The price is ￥18,389
￥21,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Half Moon Bay Lodge
Pool
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG
2.5 star property
20.9 km from South Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1006)
"Overall stay is excellent ✨"
United States
Chloe Nicole Badajos
The price is ￥12,541
￥14,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG
Interior entrance
Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
17.9 km from South Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2551)
"Clean, quiet, close to the airport."
United States
RICHARD
The price is ￥13,950
￥16,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Hotel Aura SFO
Exterior
Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
26.4 km from South Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1646)
"A lovely spot in Palo Alto - good value and location. Will stay there again!"
United States
Martha
The price is ￥13,308
￥18,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Creekside Inn
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport
2.0 star property
18.6 km from South Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1006)
"This place is a great place to stay when visiting the bay , if you don’t mind a bit of driving completely safe and parking available. "
United States
Geycer
Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport
Lobby
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Area

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Area

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Area
2.5 star property
21.6 km from South Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (441)
"Clean room, helpful staff, complimentary breakfast. "
United States
Veronica
The price is ￥17,536
￥20,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Area
Lobby
Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City

Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City

Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City
2.0 star property
16.2 km from South Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2326)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Olivet
The price is ￥11,600
￥13,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Where to stay in South Downtown

Find the best South Downtown areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

El Granada

Located 25 miles south of San Francisco, this coastal village boasts a unique concentric-circular street layout designed by architect Daniel Burnham. Accessible via State Route 1, it's nestled between Montara, Moss Beach, and Half Moon Bay.

Princeton

Princeton might not have many top sights, but Pillar Point Harbor and Mavericks Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Miramar

While visiting Miramar, you might make a stop by sights like Miramar Beach and Naples Beach.

Arleta Park

When in Arleta Park, you can plan a visit to Half Moon Bay State Beach and Poplar Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ocean Colony

While visiting Ocean Colony, you might make a stop by sights like Half Moon Bay Golf Links and Pelican Point Beach.

Top South Downtown Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great for 1 night stay! "
Jane 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in South Downtown?
Travelers to Half Moon Bay's South Downtown neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in South Downtown?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Nantucket Whale Inn is the highest ranked property in South Downtown. This B&B offers free breakfast and free parking.
How many hotels should I expect to find in South Downtown?
When you want to find places to stay in Half Moon Bay, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodations in South Downtown.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in South Downtown.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to South Downtown?
For more details about updating your trip to South Downtown or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do around this Half Moon Bay neighborhood?
Poplar Beach, Half Moon Bay State Beach, and Francis Beach are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Downtown. Redondo Beach and Elmar Beach are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Half Moon Bay.