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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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The Nantucket Whale Inn combines hospitality with outdoor exploration. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, relax in the tranquil garden or gather around the firepit. With bike rentals and free WiFi available, the inn serves as an ideal base for both beach enthusiasts and cycling fans.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P9,693
P11,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Great Point

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Light Ship

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Milestone Road

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Miacomet

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Designer toiletries
Detached private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Sankaty Head

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Siasconset

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • BHRS Coastside Clinic San Mateo County - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Coastside Clinic - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Poplar Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Francis Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Broadway Station - 23 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tres Amigos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪San Benito House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Flying Fish & Grill - ‬12 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 travelers may like the cycling at this bed & breakfast. Free in-room WiFi, with 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 rentals, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Portable fans, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Exterior
Half Moon Bay Lodge
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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,060 reviews
The price is P7,186
P8,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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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 transportation

  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-time 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day plus USD 25 one-time 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

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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Nantucket Whale Inn Half Moon Bay
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Nantucket Whale Half Moon Bay
Nantucket Whale
Old Thyme Hotel Half Moon Bay
Old Thyme Inn b&b
Nantucket Whale Half Moon Bay
Nantucket Whale Inn Half Moon Bay
Nantucket Whale Inn Bed & breakfast
Nantucket Whale Inn Bed & breakfast Half Moon Bay

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 Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nantucket Whale Inn on Dec 18, 2025 start from P 9,693.29, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 340 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tobey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The breakfast was fresh and DELICIOUS! The portions were large and the food tasted great! The server was so attentive and gracious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful inn. Delightful room. The host took me on a tour, explained everything. She called guests ahead of time to let us know about special parking considerations around the Pumpkin Festival, so I could come and go without restriction. I am so grateful. Thank you. I will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

A great place to stay in Half Moon Bay

A really nice bed and breakfast in a quaint old house. Lots of amenities. Friendly staff.. Great location. Tiny parking lot! Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very relaxing and serene place. The staff was attentive. It was an oasis!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

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

Lovely place

Really nice place. Lovely people. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a beautiful patio with lush garden; easy walk to downtown area; incredible breakfast and complimentary wine in the evening. A lot of thoughtful personal touches!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulete

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just amazing place,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute, so comfortable and a really amazing experience overall. I'll be staying here again the next time I'm in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location to retreat to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property super clean and impressive upkeep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Charm in Half Moon Bay

Love this Inn. Charming! Nice amenities, wine in the afternoon, coffee and water always available and a nice breakfast. Very comfortable bed and nice fireplace. Wonderful location too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First real bread and breakfast and so homey!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

Jim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like: the jet tub, breakfast food and service, snack bar, location Dislike: unable to contact staff for help or question during the stay, smell of the carpet in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to check in and out even after hours. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really good spot. Clean....but the carpet in our room needed replacing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Room was very clean and had everything you would want or need. Especially enjoyed breakfast. A hot meal was very nice on the next morning for the end of our visit. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a most enjoyable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

A very pleasant stay at Nantucket

I was travelling with my wife on a 2 week work road trip and staying at the Nantucket Whale Inn was such a welcome break from the usual chain hotels. The staff were really pleasant and welcoming and there is a lovely outside area for guests to use. The complimentary wine every evening was a great extra. Half Moon Bay is delightful. Thank you also for the room upgrade.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023