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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

5.0 star property
5-star beach hotel near Half Moon Bay Golf Links

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Meeting facility
Exterior
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Property amenity
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available

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1 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019
  • Popular LocationHalf Moon Bay Golf Links2 min walk
  • Popular LocationPelican Point Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationHalf Moon Bay State Beach9 min walk
  • AirportSan Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)38 min drive

Room options

House, Golf View

  • 46 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Room, View

  • 43 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Oceanfront

  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, View

  • 139 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 43 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

House

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 93 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

House, Ocean View

  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

House

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Club Room, 1 Double Bed, View

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

  • 186 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 83 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Ocean View

  • 43 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

  • 88 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 82.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, View

  • 83 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, Ocean View

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Room, Terrace

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Half Moon Bay

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Half Moon Bay Golf Links and a 5-minute walk from Pelican Point Beach. Also, Half Moon Bay State Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Dunes Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Manhattan Beach - 1 min walk
  • Half Moon Bay Golf Links - 2 min walk
  • Pelican Point Beach - 5 min walk
  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 9 min walk
  • Miramar Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • San Bruno Station - 28 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 6 min drive
  • Tres Amigos Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Flying Fish Grill - 6 min drive
  • Burger King - 6 min drive
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea - 6 min drive

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

5-star beach hotel near Half Moon Bay Golf Links
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and outdoor tennis courts. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, 16 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 21100 square feet (1960 square meters) and includes conference space. An indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center are also featured at the luxury The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Half Moon Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 261 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 21100 sq ft of conference space
  • 1960 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2001
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay offers 261 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Half Moon Bay hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa has 12 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 68 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 10-65 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 18 holes of golf
  • 6 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 12 2024 to August 31 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 250.00
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100.00 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10–65 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 68 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night plus USD 250.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxiimiliano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

vaughn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are beautiful and plenty of trails. The dining, shops, and activities around the resort are limited. A rental car is a must when staying at the hotel any length of time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micaela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
🌊 is always the best

8/10 Good

Mahesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

ELENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vasilios, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent property. Surrounded by natural beauty. Prices are steep but you get what you pay for
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023