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The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay
Beach Area Hotel
Our Rating
8.6
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, a luxurious five-star retreat perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, offers an exquisite escape celebrating Northern California's natural beauty with fire-inspired experiences and coastal wine discoveries.
The 261 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, designed for refined comfort, feature air-conditioned elegance, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and plush bathrooms with premium toiletries. Some rooms include kitchenettes with refrigerators, and many offer private terraces with stunning ocean or garden views, creating a serene sanctuary for couples, families, or wine enthusiasts. Complimentary Wi-Fi ensures seamless connectivity, enhancing the indulgent experience.
The onsite restaurant serves American, seafood, and local cuisine, with vegetarian and gluten-free options, complemented by an American breakfast and an in-house bar offering fine coastal wines. Guests can craft s'mores over open fires, unwind at the spa with nourishing pumpkin treatments, relax in the sauna, or enjoy two championship golf courses and tennis courts. Free bike rentals, hiking, a fitness centre, garden, shared lounge, and terrace, supported by a 24-hour front desk and room service, curate bespoke coastal experiences.
Located 1.7 km from Cowell Ranch Beach, 31 km from San Francisco International Airport, 47 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre, and 48 km from Lands End Lookout Visitor Center, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay offers private parking and effortless access to Half Moon Bay's scenic trails and wineries. This coastal haven delivers an exquisite fusion of opulent luxury and the vibrant allure of Northern California's dynamic heart.
Available Board
Room Only
Rooms & Suites
Club Coastal View
- Free WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Attached Bathroom
- View
- Flat-screen TV
- Minibar
- Bathrobe
- Safe
- Executive Lounge Access
- Towels
- Free Toiletries
- Tea/Coffee Maker
- Slippers
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Linens
- Toilet
- Heating
- Telephone
- Cable Channels
- Wardrobe Or Closet
- Toilet Paper
- Satellite Channels
- Bathtub
- Bathroom
Beds: One queen bed, Two full beds
Featuring coastal views, this room offers a premium espresso coffee machine, a TV with cable channels and an en suite marble bathroom with bathrobes, and an oversize soaking tub and separate shower. This room offers Club Lounge access with snacks and beverages. This room includes Club Lounge Access for (2) guests with a dedicated Club Concierge, exclusive activations, complimentary beverage service, five culinary offerings throughout the day, and complimentary access to the spa amenities.
Ocean View Terrace Fire Pit
- Free WiFi
- Sea View
- Air Conditioning
- Patio
- Attached Bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Minibar
- Bathrobe
- Safe
- Towels
- Free Toiletries
- Tea/Coffee Maker
- Slippers
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Linens
- Toilet
- Heating
- Telephone
- Cable Channels
- Wardrobe Or Closet
- Toilet Paper
- Satellite Channels
- Bathtub
- Bathroom
Beds: Two full beds, One queen bed
Oceanfront views are seen from two Adirondack chairs that surround a fire pit in this room's private patio. Bathrobes are provided in this luxurious, air-conditioned room.
Guest House Ocean View Fire Pit Suite
- Free WiFi
- Sea View
- Air Conditioning
- Bathtub
- Patio
- Attached Bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Bathrobe
- Executive Lounge Access
- Towels
- Free Toiletries
- Slippers
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Linens
- Minibar
- Toilet
- Heating
- Telephone
- Cable Channels
- Wardrobe Or Closet
- Toilet Paper
- Satellite Channels
- Bathroom
Beds: One queen bed
Featuring fireplace, this suite offers a separate living room area with a sofa bed, a premium espresso coffee machine, a TV with cable channels and an en suite marble bathroom with bathrobes, and an oversize soaking tub and separate shower. This room includes Club Lounge Access for (2) guests with a dedicated Club Concierge, exclusive activations, complimentary beverage service, five culinary offerings throughout the day, and complimentary access to the spa amenities.
Ocean View Balcony
- Free WiFi
- Sea View
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Linens
- Towels
Beds: One queen bed, Two full beds
The double room has air conditioning, a balcony and sea views.
Guest House Ocean View
- Free WiFi
- Sea View
- Alarm Clock
- Linens
- Towels
Beds: One queen bed, Two full beds
The double room features sea views.
Guest House Ocean View Fire Pit
- Free WiFi
- Sea View
- Alarm Clock
- Patio
- Terrace
- Linens
- Towels
Beds: One queen bed, Two full beds
Guests can benefit from a terrace and sea views.
General Facilities
Activities
- Bicycle Rental
- Aerobics
- Bike Tours
- Beach
- Tennis Equipment
- Kids' Club
- Horse Riding
- Hiking
- Windsurfing
- Fishing
- Golf Course (within 3 Km)
- Tennis Court
Wellness
- Fitness/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
- Massage
- Spa And Wellness Centre
- Fitness Centre
- Sauna
General
- Concierge Service
- Atm/Cash Machine On Site
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Express Check-in/Check-out
- 24-hour Front Desk
- Daily Housekeeping
- Ironing Service
- Dry Cleaning
- Laundry
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business Centre
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Hotel Reviews
Location Sleep Quality Rooms Service
Value Cleanliness
If you are not staying at this hotel, be prepared to be treated poorly. Stopped here for lunch on a girls day out, thinking this would be a great treat. Boy were we wrong!! Sat down on the patio...
Visited for 4 nights to attend a series of business meetings. Arrival was met with helpful and courteous greeters; check-in experience was professional, attentive and efficient. Assigned room that...
From the moment you arrive, the property feels cinematic, perched dramatically above the Pacific with sweeping bluff-top views that make you pause. The grounds are immaculate, the air is crisp, and...
Overall, I really enjoyed our stay. The property is absolutely gorgeous—the oceanfront location, the dramatic cliffs, and the coastal walking path are truly stunning. Our room was lovely as well, and...
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