• Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Located on a cliff with a full spa overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is surrounded by 2 championship golf courses. It features spacious rooms and 2 fine dining restaurants. Guest rooms are decorated with coastal and beach-side accents. Views of the ocean and mountains can be seen from the guestrooms. Exclusive amenities are offered in The Club Lounge, which features all-day food and beverage services and a full-service concierge. Guests of the hotel can enjoy body and facial treatments, manicures and massages at the Ritz-Carlton Spa. A fitness center and indoor pool are also present. Free WiFi is available in the entire hotel. Panoramic ocean views and fresh seafood are featured at Navio Restaurant. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Pacific Ocean are featured at The Conservatory. The cuisine served promotes health, sustaining the environment and supporting local farmers. Surrounded by over 5,000 bottles of wine, Cork Wine Bar offers an upscale wine bar experience. Flights of wine as well as wines by the glass are served. San Francisco Airport is within 23 mi from The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 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 (9.5)

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
2 full beds
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1 queen bed
2 full beds
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
or
2 full beds
2 full beds
or
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 full beds
1 sofa bed
and
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
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
7.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
Low score for Half Moon Bay
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See what guests loved the most:

  • J
    Jake
    United States of America United States of America
    The Hotel room was spacious, service was very good, staff was good, location was excellent, breakfast was excellent and Internet was fast..
  • Charles
    United States of America United States of America
    I love your restaurant, Navio. So delicious, but you get what you pay for.
  • Hamilton
    United States of America United States of America
    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.

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

Amenities of The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Aerobics
  • Bike tours
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $68 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

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

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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 supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club American Express The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

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

FAQs about The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

  • Check-in at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay has 3 restaurants:

    • The Conservatory
    • Navio
    • Ocean Terrace

  • Guests staying at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American

  • The prices at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is 2.1 miles from the center of Half Moon Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Kids' club
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Beach
    • Locker rooms
    • Horseback riding
    • Aerobics
    • Tennis equipment
    • Beauty services
    • Facial treatments
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • Room options at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay on this page.