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4.2 out of 5

"Beautiful Parking price a bit overpriced " More

By a verified traveler on Tue 08 Feb 2022

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Hotel Description

5-star beach hotel near Half Moon Bay Golf Links

Oceanside stay

Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Half Moon Bay Golf Links and a 5-minute walk from Pelican Point Beach. Also, Half Moon Bay State Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Dunes Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

18-hole golf course

This smoke-free hotel features a golf course, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Families will appreciate the children's club, complimentary bicycles, and supervised childcare. Enjoy the 6 outdoor tennis courts and perks like free WiFi.

House, Golf View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$749* Per night/room Apr 24 - Apr 25

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Room, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 1 Bedroom, View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

House

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay ratings based on 9 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Everyone (3) Couples (1) Family (1)
5 out of 5
Beautiful Parking price a bit overpriced

Posted by on Feb 8, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 8, 2022 by The Ladies & Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton

Thank you for sharing your kind feedback. We hope to welcome you back to Half Moon Bay in the near future!

2 out of 5

Posted by on May 1, 2021

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May 12, 2021 by The Ladies & Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton

Thank you for sharing this feedback.

4 out of 5
Shelter in place has significantly affected the service which is understandable but there is not much effort to compensate or improve amenities where it seems it would be possible. The facility and location are ideal. I am sure that things are much better in usual times, but I cannot say that I felt that the cost (though reduced) was worth it for the less than dazzling experience. There is no room service but no extra waters or hot beverages provided. In general right now businesses are expected to go the extra mile to demonstrate improved cleaning services, but the clock in our room is still on pre daylight savings time which indicates no one has cleaned in detail or simply that attention to detail is less than ideal. Bath water was discolored and stained one of their washcloths that stayed in the water “too long” and partially blocked the draining water. Would like to try again in normal times but I may not be able to talk my husband into it.

Posted by on Jun 2, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 10, 2020 by The Ladies & Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton

Good day. Thank you for the feedback. While our rates are significantly reduced given the shelter-in-place restrictions, we should have preformed better. Your feedback has been shared with our team and we deeply regret we did not exceeded your expectations. We hope you will give us another occasion to welcome you on a future visit when our county restrictions are lifted.

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jan 13, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 18, 2019 by The Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, Half

Dear Guest, thank you for your excellent rating of The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. We are glad you enjoyed your experience with us and hope to see you again soon. Warm regards, The Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

4 out of 5
Celebrated a 50th birthday. The hotel grounds and room are breath taking, outside bar was phenomenal, the staff were friendly and helpful, the bed was like sleeping on a cloud!! My only disappointment was the Conservatory for dinner. The tables were cramped, kids were loud, wait staff was slow to check on us, and the food was pricey and only mediocre. Had we known the food would be better in the Novigo we would have waited for a table.

Posted by on May 29, 2018

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5 out of 5

Wonderful staff match the surroundings

Pros: Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet
Stayed here for the second time and mentioned in the reservation that it was my wife's birthday. She received special attention and gifts both from the hotel and Navio restaurant. Staff are very friendly and go out of their way to provide extra service.

Posted by on Jul 24, 2012

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5 out of 5

very comfy and awesome view

Pros: Quiet
Gave us glass of decent wine when we checked in. Parking was a bit pricey but they don't have many options there so you are stuck with it.

Posted by on Mar 29, 2012

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3 out of 5

Nice hotel.... But overpriced.

Pros: Quiet, beautiful setting
Cons: too expensive
The Ritz Carlton at Half Moon Bay is set in a beautiful location. The staff was helpful and very polite. The cost of valet parking ($45 per night) and the food at the restaurant ($70 for 2 egg dishes) was outrageous. The rooms were average... Quite small for the $$$. I enjoyed the large bath tub though. Overall... My suggestion would be only to stay there if you can get a great deal....don't eat at resteraunt (downtown Half Moon Bay had some wonderful places!) and park your own car.

Posted by , from San Antonio, TX, USA on Mar 6, 2012

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5 out of 5

Beautiful Hotel!

Pros: Free breakfast, Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet
We got the Terrace Firepit Room and it was amazing. Overlooked the Pacific Ocean and golf course. The spa is wonderful too, we had a massage and facial there and it was absolutely wonderful. The staff was very professional and couteous. We really enjoyed our stay in the San Francisco Bay area!

Posted by , from Warren, IN on Feb 7, 2011

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About the The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Location 1 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Renovations + Closures

The property will be renovating from February 12 2024 to August 31 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Select guestrooms

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Property Features

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and outdoor tennis courts. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, 16 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 21100 square feet (1960 square meters) and includes conference space. An indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center are also featured at the luxury The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. For a fee, parking is available. This 5-star Half Moon Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 261 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 21100 sq ft of conference space
  • 1960 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2001
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 6
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge) , RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

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. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

  • IPod dock
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Smart television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Netflix
  • Movies for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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.

Nearby Activities

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.

  • Free bicycles on site
  • Golf lessons on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Tennis lessons on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Spa Services

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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 12
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Prenatal massage
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Minimum age to access spa is 18
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100.00 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 250.00
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Car recommended
  • UnionPay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 18
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Children stay free
  • Debit cards

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10–65 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 100.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Half Moon Bay Ritz-Carlton
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  • Ritz Half Moon Bay
  • Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay
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  • Half Moon Bay Ritz Carlton
  • The Ritz Carlton, Half Moon
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You should know

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.