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- If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Half Moon Bay, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Half Moon Bay in December and January.
- Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Half Moon Bay if you stay on a Saturday. The opposite is true for, Sunday, which is usually the most expensive day.
- Book at least 83 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Half Moon Bay accommodation.
- If you’re looking for a high-end experience and you’re ready to splurge for your stay in Half Moon Bay, the recommended 5-star hotel in the area is The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay. The hotel is located right on a bluff overlooking the ocean with beach access and the Half Moon Golf Links on the premises.
- When having an oceanfront view is your priority, try finding somewhere away from the center of Half Moon Bay. For example, Cypress Inn on Miramar Beach is just a few steps from the ocean and the rooms have balconies.
- If you’re going to Half Moon Bay with your dog or other pet, there are a few hotels that are pet-friendly in the city and allow access on request. A great option would be Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection. It’s just a 7-minute walk down the road to the Half Moon Bay Dog Park.
- Passionate golfers will be happy to hear there are a couple of golf courses and driving ranges in Half Moon Bay. Look up Half Moon Bay Lodge, it’s near the beach and the 36 holes at Half Moon Bay Golf Links.
- If you’re traveling through Half Moon Bay on a budget, try looking for a place out of the city center towards Miramar. Quality Inn is an affordable choice and is right in front of the SamTrans public transportation. Bus route 17 takes you right into the center of Half Moon Bay in about 15min.
FAQs when booking a hotel in Half Moon Bay
Where’s the best place to stay for airport access?
If what you need is a shuttle to the airport, the hotel we recommend to you is the Coastside Inn. The San Francisco International Airport is a half an hour drive away. Apart from the airport shuttle service, it also offers express check-out so you don’t spend more time than necessary trying to catch your flight.
Which areas are walking distance from restaurants?
If you want to be able to walk to restaurants and shops from your hotel, we recommend looking for a place either in the city center of Half Moon Bay or in the Princeton-By-The-Sea area. Zaballa House is a quaint B&B right on Main Street in Half Moon Bay next to a variety of restaurants.
Where is a good place to have a wedding or an event?
There’s an assortment of hotels to choose from where you can have a wedding and a reception. If you’re looking for something outdoors, The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay has a lovely patio they use for banquets with views of the ocean. Another option is Oceano Hotel & Spa in the Princeton-By-The Sea neighborhood. It has a banquet hall and offers other wedding services as well.
What neighborhood or area is best for children?
When traveling to Half Moon Bay with children, we suggest staying near the city center. There are plenty of restaurants, parks, and beaches nearby. Somewhere like Coastside Inn would be perfect. The Inn is right between two playgrounds and a 20-minute walk or 5-minute drive to Francis Beach.
How do I find a hotel in central Half Moon Bay?
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Half Moon Bay districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Half Moon Bay city centre
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Are there Half Moon Bay hotels with free parking?
There are many hotels in Half Moon Bay that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include Quality Inn Half Moon Bay - Miramar Beach, The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay and Half Moon Bay Lodge.