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Nantucket Whale Inn

Nantucket Whale Inn
Nantucket Whale Inn – Half Moon Bay, CA
Nantucket Whale Inn – Half Moon Bay, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Nantucket Whale Inn

Nantucket Whale Inn, Half Moon Bay offers accommodations in Half Moon Bay, 27 miles from Lands End and 29 miles from University of San Francisco. 1.1 miles from Poplar Beach and 27 miles from Shoreline Amphitheatre, the property features a garden and a terrace. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, some units are allergy-free. At the bed and breakfast, units have a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. A vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike rental is available at the bed and breakfast. Oracle Park is 30 miles from Nantucket Whale Inn, Half Moon Bay, while San Francisco City Hall is 30 miles from the property. San Francisco International Airport is 16 miles away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.7 / 5
Excellent 381 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The staff were very friendly, great breakfast, fruit, eggs, juice. The place is very clean, quiet and perfect location for restaurants and shops.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Beautiful property, lovely staff, very clean

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Self service coffee and tea was easily accessible,

  • Engine customer May 2026

    This hotel was very cozy, friendly, and clean.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Cute B&B with delicious breakfast.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Location. Broken shower head, glass enclosure too close to the bed. No current information about local area.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Room was too small.Light filtered through door and windows at night. Very impersonal, no direct contact with a receptionist or any other human being from the inn.It gave us "pandemic" feeling... They serve breakfast at 9am, so if you are like us needing to leave early, you get no breakfast...

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Dog friendly Very small room and bed. Had to climb over the end of the bed to get into bed. Bathroom was in the hall not in the room. Wasn’t well insulated so fairly loud and contractors decided to start work a couple doors down at 630 am. Was not advertised as a bed and breakfast and definitely didn’t say bathroom wasn’t in the room.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Great location to explore the coast. Many walkable eateries.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The room was very nice and the grounds are lovely. The kitchen team was great and breakfast was yummy!! It was difficult to get a hold of someone, management is not on site. Also the floors are creaky and I had someone above me that walked around all night and kept me awake. Book an upstairs room if you stay here.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Late afternoon wine and both breakfasts (1st morning scrambled eggs, link sausages,toast and yogurt with lots of fresh fruit; 2nd morning waffles, bacon and more fresh fruits) were quite nice. Also, pleasant flowered deck area with afternoon sun in back yard.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The location was in downtown Half Moon Bay When we booked this stay we thought it was a hotel, but upon arrival realized that it was a bed and breakfast. The bed was pretty uncomfortable and the shower had some temperature adjustment issues. We would have preferred to stay in a hotel because bed and breakfasts tend to be noisier - thinner walls, etc. The pictures and description lead us to believe it was a hotel. We should have dug a little deeper before booking.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Staff was wonderful! So helpful and friendly. every morning breakfast was GREAT! They even had my husbands favorite coffee creamer - what a treat! each night warm chocolate chip cookies were out for the taking; and fresh fruit available was just wonderful. the hot/cold water dispenser saved us money on bottled water during our stay. Our room was beautiful, bed was super comfy, i didn't want to leave! the location was also very convenient. we only used our car one day to drive down the coast to Pescadero to see the lighthouse. otherwise we walked everywhere! our fave restaurant is Pasta Moon, a block away! It was perfect, we'll be back! can't think of one thing!

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Good breakfast, parking is tight on site but overnight street parking available.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    What a wonderful 2 nights we had at the Nantucket Whale B&B! One of the absolutely best experiences we have had at a Hotels.com property! The room was very accommodating and had everything we needed/wanted, including a jetted deep tub with a hand-held feature. Both breakfasts were delicious and my husband raved about the coffee. Wine was available in the dining room, as well as Biscoff biscuits. Parking was plentiful and the inn was centrally located to restaurants and shopping on Main Street. We had dinner at Pasta Moon, which was recommended by a staff member; it was within walking distance (2 blocks) and was outstanding…a Michelin rated restaurant in 2025!

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Everything, the host Suzy was a very kind lady . She took the time to explain and showcase the Inn. She was a delight. Everything looked meticulous and the charm of the inn took us immediately to the East Coast. The room was perfect, a huge bed, a lovely fireplace and the bathtub was just what the doctor offered. We slept like babies. Breakfast was very delicious and the server and the chef were just a delight to talk to. We also loved the patio as we drank our complimentary wine while relaxing to the fire pit. We felt pampered. Nothing huge just perhaps inspecting and possibly tightening the propane knobs so they turn on immediately. The fire pit grill could use some cleaning or scraping of rust and repaint it flat black.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The accommodation was advertised as a hotel, not as a Bed and Breakfast. We would not have booked the accommodation if we had known it was a bed and breakfast.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    This was really just a regular hotel room in an old fashioned building. The breakfast was what you would expect in a hotel - nothing special. The carpets are a bit old and had that old hotel smell. The rooms were not very sound proof. It would be fine if your main reason was to be in Half Moon Bay, and you aren’t looking for a particularly special or pampered experience.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The room was very hot at night and there was no fan.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Susie, the receptionist was so helpful and very kind. I love the whole Nantucket atmosphere and the staff was so very nice and the breakfast was great. My only complaint would be the beds. They need new beds.

Frequently asked questions about Nantucket Whale Inn

Does Nantucket Whale Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Nantucket Whale Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Nantucket Whale Inn offer parking?
Yes, Nantucket Whale Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Nantucket Whale Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Nantucket Whale Inn offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Nantucket Whale Inn have a fitness center?
Nantucket Whale Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Nantucket Whale Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Nantucket Whale Inn is located at 779 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. With a Walk Score of 86, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

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