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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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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$356
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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 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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Designer toiletries
Detached 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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • Half Moon Bay Golf Links - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Miramar Beach - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Pillar Point Harbor - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Mavericks Beach - 16 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Broadway Station - 23 min drive
  • San Francisco International 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 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.

Property is also known as

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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 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nantucket Whale Inn on 4 Dec 2025 start from NZ$356.24, 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.

Reviews

Nantucket Whale Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 335 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mattias

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The inn was convenient to the Main Street of Half Moon Bay. Great shops and restaurants nearby. The room was nice but there is no mini frig in the room but a shared one was available. There is also no ice machine accessible to the guests when no one is on the property. This place was pretty much self service besides a breakfast especially made for each guest and they accommodated our vegetarian request. The staff is not on the property during some of the daytime hours and calls to their phone number did not get responded to 50% of the time. There is also a large back open seating area. The housekeeping staff person was very friendly and the place was clean, besides the bathroom vent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Room comfort

Not so quaint bed & breakfast

I stayed here for two nights, traveling solo. I didn’t realize it was a bed and breakfast. Unlike the quaint B&Bs where the inn keeper is present and adds friendliness to the experience, when I arrived during the window for check-in (between 4-6p), I was greeted by a young woman who gave me a quick tour and code for the door — and then she said she’d only be there till 6. My room at the top of the stairs felt make-shift, with the shower being outside of the bathroom. There was a curtain you could pull for privacy from the bed. It was a very small room. No A/C that you control from the room — only a fan which I used non-stop, as it was really warm and stuffy. The only staff I saw for my stay were two women who worked the breakfast shift. I wouldn’t stay again, unless they changed procedures and improved the condition of the space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

Herman Deep

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy, San Francisco

Service, room, breakfast, wine and Sandra made this the most extraordinary stay ever. Would highly recommend Nantucket Inn! Thank you so much!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Haroon

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was friendly, and the breakfast in the morning was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip, Covington

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Delightful

The stellar reviews rang true for me. Friendly welcome. Lovely, quiet, light-flooded room. Delicious hot fresh breakfast. Fruit, cookies, wine, and coffee. Location right on Main Street but just far enough (like two blocks) from the shopping strip to be nice and quiet. If I have one…I can’t even call it a complaint. Just know that my room (can’t remember the name) took forever to get hot water. Trust the process; it will come.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG, Capitola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night - it was quiet, bed was comfortable, fireplace in the room. bkfst consisted of eggs, two small sausage patties, potatoes, yogurt with fruit, orange juice, and coffee. It also had a nice outdoor space with free wine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Business traveller
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

Edward

Travelled with partner
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

jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Travelled with partner
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