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5 best 3 Star Hotels in Half Moon Bay at a glance

Half Moon Bay Lodge — 3-star hotel in Ocean Colony. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
Nantucket Whale Inn — 3.5-star hotel in South Downtown. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay — 3.5-star hotel in El Granada. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach — 3-star hotel in Miramar. Guest rating: 9.8/10 — Exceptional.
BytheSea Inn — 3-star hotel in Heritage Downtown. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.

3 Star Hotels in Half Moon Bay

A hotel with a courtyard, arched walkways, and a sign reading "Half Moon Bay Lodge".

A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace. There are multiple seating areas with cushions and potted plants.

An outdoor patio area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central fire pit.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, stone wall, and a large arched window.

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Ocean Colony

$169

$198 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A covered patio with a wooden deck, outdoor furniture, and a pergola structure.

A coastal golf course with a clubhouse, ocean view, and rolling hills in the background.

An aerial view of a marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and hills in the background.

A historic building with arched windows and a brick facade, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and a reflecting pool.

Nantucket Whale Inn

South Downtown

$224

$262 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A living room with a large window overlooking the beach, a fireplace, and a sofa.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

A beachfront hotel with multiple stories, a sandy beach in the foreground, and a forested hillside in the background.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay

El Granada

$305

$357 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A coastal property with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal building with a prominent tree, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a view of the ocean.

A cozy interior with a coffee station, seating area, and a fireplace.

A living room with a fireplace, a large window overlooking the ocean, and a seating area with patterned chairs.

Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach

Miramar

$309

$345 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A living room with a blue sofa, a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows.

A calm beach with boats and a person walking along the shore.

A staircase with black balusters, a round wooden table with a potted plant, and a poster on the wall.

BytheSea Inn

Heritage Downtown

$180

$240 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a trash bin, and a painting on the wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a countertop with a toaster.

A small dining area with a table and chairs, a refrigerator, and a wall with framed pictures.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Marbella Lane - 2BR Guest House Dtwn RWC Pking

El Granada

$7,090

$8,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, large windows with sheer curtains, a blue sofa, and a patterned rug.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with a blue wall, a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Hyatt Place San Carlos

San Carlos

$127

$147 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, hanging light fixtures, and framed artwork on the walls.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottoman, and a fireplace.

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

East San Mateo

$122

$140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a television.

A spacious atrium with a central pool, multiple balconies, and a seating area with a flat-screen TV.

A hotel lobby with a pool, seating areas, and a bar.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Carlos, CA

San Carlos

$119

$137 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a red umbrella, and a view of a building with large windows.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a yellow accent wall, and a ceiling with a motivational quote.

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

East San Mateo

$124

$142 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, comfortable seating, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed in the adjacent room.

A modern lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central fireplace, and two armchairs.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, sofas, and string lights.

Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos

San Carlos

$143

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.

A modern reception area with a green wall, a sofa, a lamp, and a bookshelf.

An outdoor patio area with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants.

A modern storefront with a neon sign reading "The Dylan."

The Dylan at SFO

Millbrae

$142

$167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A Starbucks with outdoor seating and a decorative facade.

A modern kitchen with a long dining table, blue bar stools, and a wooden floor.

A modern lobby with a staircase, blue seating area, and a cityscape mural.

A modern kitchenette with a built-in coffee maker, a Danby refrigerator, and a framed definition of 'niche'.

Kasa Niche Hotel Redwood City

Downtown Redwood City

$95

$107 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A row of two-story townhouses with white railings, a central tree, and a flower bed in the foreground.

An outdoor patio with a round table, four chairs, a large umbrella, and a grill.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a large chimney, and the name "Residence Inn by Marriott" on the facade.

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a large window overlooking a pool.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo

East San Mateo

$143

$164 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A dining area with tables set for service, large arched windows, and a view of the sea.

A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating, a waterfall feature, and a restaurant named "GRILLE ONE."

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of greenery.

A spacious lounge area with a large window offering a view of the desert landscape, a comfortable seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Bayfront

$147

$167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A Menlo Park Inn building with a parking lot and a row of rooms.

A staircase with metal railings, surrounded by green planters with succulents and flowers.

A bright room with a pink chair, a wooden table, and a large potted plant.

A kitchen counter with various food items, a toaster, a bread rack, a fruit bowl, and a slow cooker.

Menlo Park Inn

Downtown Menlo Park

$121

$142 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and lounge chairs.

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and string lights.

A modern cafe with yellow chairs, a bar area, and large windows.

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Millbrae

$127

$146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a chessboard, and hanging floral decorations.

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, string lights, and hanging floral decorations.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

Millbrae

$142

$169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas, and a large wooden door.

An indoor swimming pool with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a skylight ceiling.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a beverage cooler.

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Bayfront

$116

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.

A hotel with a brick pathway, lush greenery, and a balcony with a railing.

A lush outdoor area with a variety of plants, including ferns and flowering bushes, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a building with balconies in the background.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large orange sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

Millbrae

$148

$170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Top neighborhoods in Half Moon Bay

A beach at sunset with waves, a flock of birds, and a distant island.

A rocky shoreline with waves crashing onto the beach and a clear blue sky.

A beach at sunset with the sun low on the horizon, silhouettes of people and boats, and a distant hill.

A beach with waves and birds flying overhead.

El Granada

Located 25 miles south of San Francisco, this coastal village boasts a unique concentric-circular street layout designed by architect Daniel Burnham. Accessible via State Route 1, it's nestled between Montara, Moss Beach, and Half Moon Bay.

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Pigeon Pight Lightouse - California Coast

Miramar

The Miramar neighborhood offers attractions such as Miramar Beach and Naples Beach.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and the ocean.

Arleta Park

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Ocean Colony

The Ocean Colony neighborhood offers attractions such as Half Moon Bay Golf Links and Pelican Point Beach.

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South Downtown

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Top landmarks in Half Moon Bay

A beach with a cliff, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

Miramar Beach

9.2/10 (332 reviews)

If being by the water is a major draw, Miramar Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from central Half Moon Bay. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Naples Beach, Vallejo Beach, and Roosevelt Beach, all 3 within a short walk.

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A marina with various boats docked, calm water, and a rocky shoreline in the background.

Pillar Point Harbor

9.2/10 (303 reviews)

You can stroll along Pillar Point Harbor for relaxing water views when you're in El Granada. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you carry on walking you'll get to Capistrano Road Beach, Mavericks Beach, and Pillar Point Harbor Beach for some more water views.

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A wooden pier extending into the water with railings on both sides and street lamps along the walkway.

Naples Beach

8.2/10 (15 reviews)

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Naples Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from central Half Moon Bay. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Miramar Beach, Dunes Beach, and Roosevelt Beach, all 3 within a short walk.

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A beach at sunset with waves crashing onto the shore and the sun setting over the horizon.

Manhattan Beach

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Manhattan Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from central Half Moon Bay. Catch the sunset by the shore at Pelican Point Beach, just a short walk away.

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Half Moon Bay Golf Links

9.2/10 (144 reviews)

You might want to play some rounds at Half Moon Bay Golf Links, located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from central Half Moon Bay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If Half Moon Bay Golf Links doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Crystal Springs Golf Course is just a short drive away.

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Capistrano Road Beach

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Capistrano Road Beach, located 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from central Half Moon Bay. Catch the sunset by the shore at Mavericks Beach and Pillar Point Harbor Beach, located nearby.

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Vallejo Beach

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Vallejo Beach, located 3 mi (4.8 km) from central Half Moon Bay. Catch the sunset by the shore at Miramar Beach, just a short walk away.

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Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail

10.0/10 (8 reviews)

Miramar is home to Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail, so why not stop by during your stay in Half Moon Bay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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