The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Half Moon Bay

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Half Moon Bay

Visiting Half Moon Bay, California for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Half Moon Bay, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Half Moon Bay based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Half Moon Bay for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Half Moon Bay before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Half Moon Bay for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Half Moon Bay for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Located at 1400 Cabrillo Highway South, Aristocrat Hotel, BW Signature Collection has great rooms from $183 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love golf, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, evening entertainment, and horse riding at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

A great place to stay is The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay which has nice rooms starting at $1138. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1 Miramontes Point Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.2 miles from the city center. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


Beach House Half Moon Bay

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $338 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Half Moon Bay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found Beach House Half Moon Bay to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $338. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, hiking, laundry services, and a hot tub, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 4100 Cabrillo Hwy N. You'll also find a spa, free parking, horse riding, bicycle rental, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.7 miles from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Oceano Hotel and Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $287 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $287, Oceano Hotel and Spa, at 280 Capistrano Road provides a fitness center, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and a spa. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms. It's located just 4.1 miles from the city center, too. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Half Moon Bay Inn - Main Street Downtown

Inn with prices starting at $241 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Half Moon Bay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Half Moon Bay Inn - Main Street Downtown has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $241 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 401 Main St. Furthermore, it also offers city views, free parking, a microwave, a refrigerator, and balconies, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Harbor View Inn

Inn with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Harbor View Inn is 8.10 out of 10. This place has scuba diving, hiking, golf, free parking, and horse riding. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $160, and it's located at 51 Avenue Alhambra. We also love the bicycle rental, air-conditioning, a coffee shop, a 24-hour desk, and private parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop


Nantucket Whale Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $182 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Half Moon Bay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A cool place is Nantucket Whale Inn because it has great rooms that start at $182. It has hiking, golf, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and free parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 779 Main Street. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love horse riding, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Half Moon Bay Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $206 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Half Moon Bay Lodge offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $206 (before taxes). It's located at 2400 Cabrillo Highway South and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, family rooms, a heated pool, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.1 miles from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach

Inn with prices starting at $331 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 407 Mirada Road, Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach has great rooms from $331 (before taxes). It offers a spa, free parking, a refrigerator, balconies, and breakfast in the room. It has a terrific 9.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find amenities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2.7 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: San Francisco, San Jose, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey, and Santa Cruz.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Half Moon Bay?

Half Moon Bay Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$341

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Half Moon Bay, California. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Half Moon Bay, California based on data from 9 hotels is an affordable $341. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Half Moon Bay.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $1138
  • 4-star hotels: $264
  • 3-star hotels: $264
  • 2-star hotels: $172


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