Name: The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Address: One Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Telephone: +1 650-712-7000
Rating: 8.7

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay | Member Rates | Dyme

WiFi availableFree WiFiParkingPrivate parkingRestaurantSpa/wellness center

Check-in / Check-out

From 04:00 PM · Until 11:00 AM

Classification

5-Star Hotel

Amenities

Fitness facilities, WiFi available, Free WiFi, Parking, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning

Location

Half Moon Bay, us

Luxurious Cliffside Retreat

Breathtaking Views: The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, offers stunning ocean and mountain views from elegantly decorated rooms, creating a serene coastal ambiance for guests to enjoy.

Pampering Amenities: Indulge in exclusive amenities at The Club Lounge, with personalized concierge services and all-day dining options. The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers a range of rejuvenating treatments, while the fitness center and indoor pool cater to wellness enthusiasts.

Gastronomic Delights: Delight your palate at the hotel's fine dining establishments. Enjoy panoramic ocean views and fresh seafood at Navio Restaurant, or savor cuisine promoting sustainability at The Conservatory. Complete your experience with a visit to Cork Wine Bar, boasting an extensive wine selection for a refined tasting experience.

Experience unparalleled luxury at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

8.7

Excellent

249 reviews

Highlights

+Exceptional service
+Great location
+Beautiful views
+Well-appointed rooms

Could Improve

–Concern over food quality
–Issues with cleanliness
–High price

Cleanliness8.2

Some negatives regarding cleanliness mentioned in reviews, such as broken shampoo dispensers.

Service9.2

Exceptional service and attention from staff, with many positive remarks about their helpfulness.

Location9.2

Repeated praise for the location, highlighted as perfect and spectacular.

Room Quality8.7

Rooms are described as comfortable, chic, and well appointed.

Amenities8.7

Amenities such as the spa and club lounge received positive mentions.

Value for Money8.1

Concerns about price mentioned, but overall experience justifies some cost.

Food and Beverage8.7

Food quality was initially poor for some, but positive comments about food with ocean view.

Overall Experience8.9

Overall sentiment indicates a very enjoyable experience, despite some minor issues.

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Couples · Jul 2026

Footsteps From 5 A.M. Until After Midnight, Arbitrary Breakfast Seating, and Misleading Marketing

Liked:I am giving The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay one star. This was not a minor service lapse or a case of expectations being slightly too high. The hotel failed at the most basic purpose of a hotel—providing a room in which a guest can sleep—and then compounded that failure with inconsistent breakfast service and marketing that bears little resemblance to the conditions a summer guest should realistically expect. We were placed in Room 460, directly beneath the executive lounge. The lounge has hardwood floors and is in use for most of the day. Noise began at approximately 5:00 a.m., apparently while staff prepared the lounge, and continued until after midnight while it was being cleaned. We could hear every footstep overhead. This raises an extraordinary design and management question: How does a luxury hotel knowingly operate a guest room directly underneath a high-traffic common room with hardwood flooring and inadequate sound isolation? The problem was not an occasional dropped object or one inconsiderate guest. It was the ordinary operation of the room above us. From before sunrise until after midnight, normal footsteps were transmitted into our bedroom. Room 460 should not be sold as a normal guest room unless the acoustic problem has been corrected. Breakfast produced another unacceptable experience. We specifically asked for one of the available window tables because the coastal view is a central part of the property’s appeal. We were told the window tables were being reserved for larger groups, presumably parties of four. We accepted that explanation—until both available tables were subsequently given to other groups of two. When we asked whether we could reserve a window table for the following morning, staff then told us that reservations were not permitted because seating was “first come, first served.” That directly contradicted the explanation we had already received. Either the tables were being held for larger parties or they were first come, first served; both statements could not honestly explain what occurred. I cannot know why other couples received the tables after we were refused, but the treatment felt arbitrary, embarrassing and distinctly unequal. No one offered a coherent explanation. The hotel’s marketing photographs are also extremely selective. They repeatedly emphasize vivid blue skies, bright coastal visibility and attractive sandy-beach conditions. After experiencing the actual summer weather, I commissioned an analysis using thirty years of modeled cloud-cover data. It estimated approximately 12 clear days during June, July and August combined under a strict less-than-20-percent-cloud-cover definition. In other words, the brochure-like blue-sky conditions may occur, but they are not remotely an everyday summer baseline. Travelers should understand what they are booking: this is a cold Northern California coastline where marine-layer cloud, fog, gray skies and coastal wind are common. Do not arrive expecting the consistently sunny beach-resort atmosphere conveyed by the property’s most prominent imagery. The coastline is dramatic, but the photographs present unusually favorable weather windows rather than a balanced picture of typical summer conditions. At this price point, guests should be able to expect three fundamentals: a room suitable for sleep, service standards applied consistently, and marketing that provides a fair overall impression of the experience. Our stay delivered none of them. Management should stop assigning guests to Room 460 until the overhead-noise problem is properly investigated, explain why its breakfast seating rules were applied inconsistently, and present the property’s coastal climate more candidly. One star. I would not return and cannot recommend this hotel.

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Doola

Family With Children · Jul 2026

Bad Service

Liked:Location and cleanliness and room sizes

Disliked:Bad service from management and staff. The price paid for and quoted was not honored a.d additional charges were levied. Staff not friendly, not helpful and unwilling to resolve issues. Because of these negative experiences, the hotel is not worth what they charge

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VincentDM99

Couples · Jul 2026

Stunning Coastal Stay with Scottish Coast Vibes

Liked:The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay was an amazing stay on the coast. The setting is absolutely beautiful, with sweeping ocean views that feel about as close to the Scottish coast as you can get in Northern California. The property itself is gorgeous, with excellent facilities and a dramatic coastal location that makes the whole experience feel special. The check-in staff were busy, but always very pleasant and welcoming. One helpful tip: if you want to avoid paying for overnight valet parking, consider reserving a room in the guest houses, which offer complimentary self-parking. We also loved the hawk watching over the outdoor lunch area, which was absolutely adorable and added a unique touch to the stay. The hotel is also home to two world-class golf courses, making it an especially great choice for golfers.

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Shirley

Couple · Jul 2026

Beautiful property, fantastic staff

Liked:Everything

Disliked:Nothing, it was perfect

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Location

How to Find Us

One Miramontes Point Road

Half Moon Bay · us

+1 650-712-7000

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Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 04:00 PM. Check-out by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.

Payment

All prices are all-inclusive with taxes and fees. A valid credit card is required at check-in. No additional resort or service fees will apply.

Important Information

The daily resort fee provides access to the spa, steam room, sauna, 24-hour fitness center and the swimming pool. An optional free newspaper is also included with the daily resort fee. Dogs can only be accommodated in the Cypress or Fairway Guest House. There is a nonrefundable dog cleaning fee per stay, in addition to a per night dog boarding fee. Dogs are required to be leased or held in arms at all times. They are not allowed in the main building, lobby, club lounge, spa, fitness center, The Conservatory, Navio and Ocean Terrace, and the Ocean Law. This exclusion does not apply to guide or service animals.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A deposit may be required at the property.

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