The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

5.0 star property
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Exterior
Exterior
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Beach/ocean view
Club Room, Fireplace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
1 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019
  • Half Moon Bay Golf Links
    2 min walk
  • Pelican Point Beach
    5 min walk
  • Manhattan Beach
    7 min walk
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    39 min drive

Room options

Club Room, 3 Bedrooms (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 228 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Hearing Accessible)

  • 186 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Room, Golf View

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

Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Club Suite, 3 Bedrooms (Oceanfront)

  • 228 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Club Room, 1 King Bed

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 135 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 138.8 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

House

  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Signature Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 92.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

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

House, Ocean View

  • 46.3 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Room

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

Club Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 186 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Ocean View

  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Club Room, Fireplace

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

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

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Club Room

  • 93 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Room, Ocean View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Room, Terrace

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Half Moon Bay

When you stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay in Half Moon Bay, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Half Moon Bay Golf Links and 5 minutes by foot from Pelican Point Beach. .This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Half Moon Bay State Beach and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Dunes Beach.

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay Golf Links - 2 min walk
  • Pelican Point Beach - 5 min walk
  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 9 min walk
  • Pillar Point Harbor - 12 min drive
  • Miramar Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Sun-drenched luxury just steps from Half Moon Bay Golf Links
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. 42-inch 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. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 6 outdoor tennis courts and complimentary bicycles. An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 261 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. While the golfer in the family is out on the course, you can enjoy above-par recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Grab a bite at Navio, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Half Moon Bay? This hotel has 21100 square feet (1960 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 16 meeting rooms. RV/bus/truck parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Navio - This seafood restaurant serves dinner only.
The Conservatory - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Ocean Terrace - This restaurant serves lunch only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 68 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry 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 a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Navio
  • The Conservatory
  • Ocean Terrace

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 6 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Cycling
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Golf caddy
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubs
  • Golf lessons
  • Golf pro shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tennis lessons
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (21100 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 16

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 3
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 3
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 3
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in reception
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 250.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 69 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 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 100.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 604 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 604 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 604 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 604 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ritz Carlton Halfmoon Bay should be on everyone’s bucket list. Beautiful property. Definitely get a room with an ocean view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
visibly striking resort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cooper

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location on the cliffs. Great golf courses, and spa.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property and location World class views and weather
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Aditi

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was under construction with early morning noise- not ideal. But beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroyuki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ocean view and the golf course view were fantastic. The walking trail is also nice. Golfers have access to Half Moon Bay Golf Links golf courses. The Ocean course is enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phi Long

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Omar, Costa Mesa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Some of the service staff at the terrace is a bit rude, don’t communicate with one another and not customer centric
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla, Houston

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Srikanth

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Clare

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Njomo

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

10/10 Excellent

Sakura, Santa Clara

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

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
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