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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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Relax by the fire pit surrounded by comfortable sofas and soft cushions.
Enjoy serene harbor views with boats anchored in calm waters.
Enjoy the serene coastal landscape with gentle waves lapping at the shore.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, TV, and a view of lush greenery outside.
Stately building with a traditional facade and beautifully manicured garden, offering a serene and welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €208
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
779 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Miramar Beach - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Half Moon Bay Golf Links - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Pillar Point Harbor - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Mavericks Beach - 14 min drive - 12.5 km

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 near Half Moon Bay State Beach
Located close to Half Moon Bay Golf Links, Nantucket Whale Inn provides free full breakfast, a terrace and a firepit. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this bed & breakfast. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and a garden are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Portable fans, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

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includes taxes & fees
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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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1898
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 within 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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 25
Service animals are welcome, and 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nantucket Whale Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 25 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 17 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nantucket Whale Inn on 4 Aug 2025 start from €207.60, 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.

How much is parking at Nantucket Whale Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nantucket Whale Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Nantucket Whale Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nantucket Whale Inn located?

Situated in the business district, this bed & breakfast is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Half Moon Bay State Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Half Moon Bay Golf Links. Purisima Creek Redwoods and Mavericks Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Nantucket Whale Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 315 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

Haroon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great B&B for a seaside vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained and managed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! The inn is inviting and comfortable and only 2 blocks from an excellent Italian restaurant.
Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Really nicely decorated, kind and friendly, plush carpets, clean and modern bathrooms, quiet and private.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulete

Liked: Cleanliness
Like home great food and welcome
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute bed n breakfast! Small Inn. Rooms are very small and close to each other. But great for one night and close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute charming B&B

The room was small but cozy. It was my first time at a bed and breakfast and I really loved it! The breakfast was really yummy and the overall atmosphere was quite charming! Wish there was a little More parking though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice overall. Walls were very thin you could hear everything out side of the room. Area was nice enough, everything closed early. Recommend Cameron’s Pub down the street and Pasta Moon for dinner was great! Hiking was close as were the beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We absolutely loved this stay! The room was spacious with cozy vibes and the seating area right outside our room would be perfect for a nice day! Would definitely stay again. Plus the breakfast in bed was a perfect start to our morning!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walls are thin. Bed was creaky and not very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility, room was well stocked, extra blankets provided, heater provided, and nice complimentary wine at the common area. To make this a 5-star is to stock the soap dispenser at the shower area, fix the broken hook on the back of the bathroom door, and make the breakfast just a little bit more fancy and unique.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sweet Bed & Breakfast

Lovely Inn that's actually a Bed & Breakfast! The service was fantastic- from the Emily at check in to the hostess at breakfast. They were delightful. The location is great - not in the middle of Main St where the foot traffic is, but super close to walk to everything on Main St.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

JIN HWAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super

Very clean and like home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

Jasvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful B&B

Great little B&B and perfect for a quick getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoy our stay Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Truly a great place to stay in Half Moon Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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