The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Half Moon Bay Golf Links

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Ocean House Balcony Suite, 1 Bedroom, Club Access | Living room | 42-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix
Luxury Fire Pit Suite, 1 Bedroom, Club Access | Beach/ocean view
Ocean House Balcony Suite, 1 Bedroom, Club Access | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub

Explore the area

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1 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019
  • Place, Half Moon Bay Golf Links
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pelican Point Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Half Moon Bay State Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Ritz-Carlton 3-Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr), Club Access

  • 2450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Ocean House 2-Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr), Club Access

  • 1495 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Ritz-Carlton Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Hearing Accessible), Club Access

  • 2000 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Guest House Deluxe, Golf View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Coastal

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Ritz-Carlton 3-Bedroom, Club Access

  • 2450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Ocean House Fire Pit Suite, 1 Bedroom, Club Access

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Signature 2-Bedroom, Club Access

  • 1450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Ocean House 2-Bedroom, Club Access

  • 1496 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Balcony

  • 450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Ocean House Fire Pit

  • 495 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Club Access

  • 1001 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Fire Pit Suite, 1 Bedroom, Club Access

  • 1001 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Ocean House Coastal

  • 495 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Guest House Fire Pit

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 465 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Coastal Club Access

  • 450 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Ritz-Carlton Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Club Access

  • 2000 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Luxury Balcony Suite, 1 Bedroom, Club Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Terrace Fire Pit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

One Bedroom Suite, Club Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 950 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

Luxury Fire Pit Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr), Club Access

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Ocean House Balcony Suite, 1 Bedroom, Club Access

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

Ocean

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Terrace Fire Pit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Half Moon Bay

On the beach.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).

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay Golf Links - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pelican Point Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Miramar Beach - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Pillar Point Harbor - 15 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Bruno Station - 28 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tres Amigos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪San Benito House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cantina San Benito - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Society - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

5-star beachfront hotel near Half Moon Bay Golf Links
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 hot 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
  • 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
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.

The onsite 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 hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 68 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 65 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • 6 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf lessons
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 250
  • 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

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 100.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 69 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 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 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100.0 per night

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

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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).

We should mention

  • 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).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay to the airport?

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is 20.4 mi (38-min drive) away from the San Carlos, CA (SQL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay on Oct 29, 2025 start from $806.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.

How close is The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 65 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 68 per night.

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay have a pool?

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body wraps, massages, and body treatments.

How close is The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay to downtown Half Moon Bay?

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is 2.2 mi away from Half Moon Bay.