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Nantucket Whale Inn

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$267
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

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779 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019
  • Poplar Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Half Moon Bay State Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Half Moon Bay

At Nantucket Whale Inn you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Half Moon Bay State Beach and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Half Moon Bay Golf Links. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Half Moon Bay B&B include Purisima Creek Redwoods and JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 20 min walk
  • Miramar Beach - 5 min drive
  • Half Moon Bay Golf Links - 6 min drive
  • Pillar Point Harbor - 7 min drive
  • Mavericks Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Broadway Station - 23 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Flying Fish Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Nantucket Whale Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Half Moon Bay State Beach
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Nantucket Whale Inn also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Half Moon Bay bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1898
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Nantucket Whale Inn offers 7 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and portable fans. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 25
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day plus a one-off USD 25 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Nantucket Whale Inn Half Moon Bay
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nantucket Whale Inn?

Nantucket Whale Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Nantucket Whale Inn?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nantucket Whale Inn on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$266.60, including 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.

Is parking available at Nantucket Whale Inn?

Yep, Nantucket Whale Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Nantucket Whale Inn?

Yep, Nantucket Whale Inn is a short 20-minute walk from Half Moon Bay State Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

Does Nantucket Whale Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, visitors love the free full breakfast here! Served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nantucket Whale Inn?

No, Nantucket Whale Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nantucket Whale Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Nantucket Whale Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 288 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katalin

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and comfortable, with a nice outside patio area. The next time I am in Half Moon Bay I will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Property. Close to downtown and fun!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was awesome! We loved so much about it! Super clean, very quaint, so adorable, close to Half Moon Bay Main Street with cute shops and restaurants. The staff was sooo nice and we got our own tour of the property and our room and anything else we would need. The breakfast was so wonderful. Would definitely recommend this place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute bed and breakfast! Charming, building with original features and well cared for. room with fireplace .. comfortable bed and linens. I felt the breakfast could have been better when compared to other bed and breakfasts. Overall great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whale of a time
The cutest little B and B. Close to the beach for an evening stroll. Quiet with modern updates. Wine bar in the evening and breakfast in the morning. Couldn't have asked for a better getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an old home turned into an inn. You feel like you stepped into a 1900’s home. It is a very inviting atmosphere. The staff and owner are very friendly and accommodating. The patio is an unexpected treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really good spot. Clean....but the carpet in our room needed replacing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay at The Nantucket Whale Inn
The Inn is walking distance to downtown Half Moon Bay stores and restaurants. Comfortable bed and very nice breakfast. Innkeeper and staff are very cordial.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
mixed bag priced as luxury
the good - nice little house on the outskirts of Half Moon Bay, outdoor patio with three tables with build in firerings (and several without); nice ambiance; nice living /breakfast room on the ground floor; coffee available all day and wine in the evenings. the bad - rooms are very small and had virtually no storage, one small cupboard for hanging clothes, we had to keep everything in our suitcases; no bathrooms, just a sink and shower box encroaching on the room; house borders and second floor rooms overviews a noisy parking; you have no choice for breakfast and it is almost always the same (scrambled eggs with sausage or bacon); intermittent wifi. Overall, has some nice touches, but incommensurate with the price. Would definitely be looking for a different place in HMB the next time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Quiet location. WIFI was poor, but that isn't a big deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with comfortable accommodations. Decor was understated luxury and staff was great. Breakfast was nice. Parking was free and easy. We were able to walk less than 5 min to a delicious dinner at Pasta Moon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely Wonderful! Will be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MF

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Travelled with family
Not your fault…had a couple with a very large dog next door to us. Kept us up all night. Not good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always enjoyed the property. The coziness of the rooms and the garden. Breakfast is always great! And the jacuzzi in our room worked fantastic. But this time their were other occupants that were noisy all night, and our mattress was very uncomfortable. So this was disappointing. Maybe a room with a king bed would be more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in downtown HMB!
Super cute, clean, and conveniently located b&b! We loved being able to walk the couple blocks to downtown HMB to get coffee in the morning or to grab dinner or a beer! The beach is also only about a 15-20 minute walk away. The host was very warm and friendly, and theres a cook that makes the included breakfast and you get to choose what time you want to eat. There’s a fully stocked coffee/tea bar, as well as free wine in the afternoon which was a super nice touch! It also has a nice patio area with fire pits, and a whole cupboard full of games. There’s also a small closet area with an ice maker and small fridge. Our room itself was beautiful with full windows on 2/4 of the walls, bed was clean and comfy. The water in the shower does take while to get hot but otherwise shower was nicely renovated and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024