About this property

Prime Beachfront Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay in Half Moon Bay offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy the outdoor fireplace. Exceptional Facilities: The hotel features a spa, sauna, fitness center, tennis court, and free bicycles. Additional amenities include a steam room, beauty services, and wellness packages. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms offer air-conditioning, balconies, terraces, and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy amenities such as bathrobes, mini-bars, and flat-screen TVs. Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to all needs. Dining Experience: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves American, seafood, local, and international cuisines. Breakfast includes an American buffet with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Additional dining options include a bar and outdoor seating area. Nearby Attractions: Cowell Ranch Beach is 1.2 mi away, while Shoreline Amphitheater and Lands End Lookout Visitor Center are 47 and 30 mi respectively. San Francisco International Airport is 19 mi from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

The Ritz-Carlton Company, L.L.C
Hotel chain/brand
The Ritz-Carlton Company, L.L.C

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

American

  • Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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2 full beds
1 queen bed
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2 full beds
1 queen bed
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2 full beds
2 full beds
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 full beds
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1 queen bed
2 full beds
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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2 full beds
2 full beds
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 full beds
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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2 full beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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2 full beds
1 queen bed
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2 full beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 full beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 full beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ann
    United States United States
    Location is very good, the hotel very nice, especially I love the Scotland music
  • Charles
    United States United States
    I love your restaurant, Navio. So delicious, but you get what you pay for.
  • Hamilton
    United States United States
    After requesting a new room I was very pleased with the view and the room overall. It was a great experience for my first time staying in the hotel. The spa experience was just lovely and exactly what I needed.
  • John
    Mexico Mexico
    Beautiful location. Very good room with all thoughtful touches.
  • Eduard
    United States United States
    Everything was fabulous, we truly escaped from normal days routine
  • Jai
    United States United States
    The location is one of the most stunning in the world. The service was outstanding
  • Slava
    United States United States
    Great location for a weekend getaway! There are beautiful places for hiking and bicycling too around the shoreline.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, great facilities with friendly efficient staff.
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really great hotel and complex, high quality throughout both in terms of rooms, food and the staff were excellent. Good selection of activities that could be done, we played tennis, cycled etc
  • Shinkai
    Japan Japan
    クラブラウンジが、良かった。 クラブラウンジ付きの予約でなかったのですが、ご一緒の方が皆さんラウンジ付きでしたので チェックインの時追加でお願いしました。

Hotel area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
  • The Conservatory
    • Cuisine
      American • Local
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Navio
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • International
  • Ocean Terrace
    • Cuisine
      American • Seafood • Local
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

House rules

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
$100 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
$100 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The daily resort fee provides access to the spa, steam room, sauna, 24-hour fitness center and the swimming pool. An optional free newspaper is also included with the daily resort fee.

Dogs can only be accommodated in the Cypress or Fairway Guest House. There is a nonrefundable dog cleaning fee per stay, in addition to a per night dog boarding fee.

Dogs are required to be leased or held in arms at all times. They are not allowed in the main building, lobby, club lounge, spa, fitness center, The Conservatory, Navio and Ocean Terrace, and the Ocean Law. This exclusion does not apply to guide or service animals.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.