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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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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$388
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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779 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019
  • Half Moon Bay State Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Half Moon Bay Golf Links
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Half Moon Bay

At Nantucket Whale Inn you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Half Moon Bay State Beach and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Half Moon Bay Golf Links. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Half Moon Bay B&B include Purisima Creek Redwoods and JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.
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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

  • ‪Tres Amigos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Flying Fish & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Society - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Nantucket Whale Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Half Moon Bay State Beach
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Nantucket Whale Inn also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Half Moon Bay bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1898
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Nantucket Whale Inn offers 7 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and portable fans. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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: USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 25
    • Service animals 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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nantucket Whale Inn?

Nantucket Whale Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nantucket Whale Inn on 1 Oct 2025 start from NZ$388.15, 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.

Is parking available at Nantucket Whale Inn?

Yep, Nantucket Whale Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Nantucket Whale Inn?

Yep, Nantucket Whale Inn is a short 20-minute walk from Half Moon Bay State Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

Does Nantucket Whale Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, visitors love the free full breakfast here! Served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nantucket Whale Inn?

No, Nantucket Whale Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nantucket Whale Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.