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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

Historic Setting Nantucket Whale Inn in Half Moon Bay is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Outdoor Spaces Guests can relax in the garden or terrace, enjoying the serene surroundings and outdoor fireplace. Comfortable Accommodations Rooms feature private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or mountain views. Additional amenities include bathrobes, streaming services, and free WiFi. Breakfast and Services A vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free breakfast is provided, along with daily housekeeping, bicycle parking, and bike hire. Local Attractions Poplar Beach is 1.1 mi away, while San Francisco International Airport is 16 mi distant. Nearby attractions include Shoreline Amphitheater and Lands End Lookout Visitor Center.

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

    Everything was perfect from comfortable bed, to nice breakfast to hot chocolate chip cookies. Great staff.

  • 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 Jul 2026

    We had a lovely stay at this B & B. Our room was comfortable, clean and quiet. There was wine upon our arrival and a beautiful sitting area. The breakfast was delicious and well prepared. Our room was a bit small but we adjusted.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location! Walkability. Shower was amazing. The food was fantastic There wasn’t anything not to like

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Outstanding location, quiet and. conveniently situated near both scenic and populated attractions!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Breakfast was good but missed the eggs Noise from room above

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Beautiful property, lovely staff, very clean

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Tastefully decorated hotel and the room. Very clean. Next to pretty downtown with many shops, restaurants, and galleries. This hotel was the only. one which offered thin blanket in addition to thick one's. Mattress was firm and we got good sleep. We liked everything :-)

  • 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.

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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