Nantucket Whale Inn

3.5 star property
Find your bliss in a serene garden setting or get your adrenaline pumping with bike rentals nearby. Cozy up to a delicious breakfast and enjoy every moment of your stay.

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Terrace/patio
Room, 1 Queen Bed | View from room
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Experience the perfect coastal getaway at Nantucket Whale Inn, where warm hospitality meets outdoor adventure. Savor a full breakfast, bask in the sun on the tranquil garden or cozy up by the firepit; with bike rentals and free WiFi, this haven is ideal for beach lovers and cyclists alike.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$267
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 20 min walk
  • Miramar Beach - 5 min drive
  • Half Moon Bay Golf Links - 6 min drive
  • Pillar Point Harbor - 7 min drive
  • Mavericks Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Flying Fish Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 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 travellers may like the cycling at this bed & breakfast. Free in-room WiFi, with a 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 hire, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Portable fans, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

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

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 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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-off 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day plus a one-off USD 25 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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
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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 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nantucket Whale Inn on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$266.60, 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.

How much is parking at Nantucket Whale Inn?

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?

Checkout 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).

Nantucket Whale Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 288 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

armando

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When me and my partner viewed this place and read reviews we thought that this was going to be an enjoyable experience, but we were mistaken. As soon as we arrived our staff greeted us with a “special” way to open the door. Following them upstairs we noticed that the floors were creaking. I opened the bathroom that is located in the hallway and the door was old as well. The walls were very thin and honestly we didn’t feel comfortable. I called to tell them about our situation and that we wanted to cancel. I told them about the doors which the manager mentioned that “ in over 6 years no one complains about that”. I guess I’m no one. I asked how we go about getting a refund because it wasn’t what we were hoping for and she said no refund!!! She was very rude and then hung up. We told the staff that greeted us that we were leaving and she mentioned that she was going to talk with management if there’s anything that can be done. If you are someone who likes their privacy, I recommend you stay away from here. Or anyone in general who doesn’t want to stay with bad management!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Loomis

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

10/10 Excellent

Nami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean place to stay and friendly accommodating staff! The fireplace and access to water/wine/teas/coffee was such a nice touch and made for a cozy and relaxing night. I stayed in the Sankaty Head room and the only complaints are this room is next to the front door so you will hear people coming/going and I found the mattress very lumpy and uncomfortable. Hearing the guest traffic outside my door was honestly manageable but the uncomfortable bed made for a sleepless night. I will definitely be back but will be booking one of the rooms that cite comfortable beds in the review.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jim, san jose

Travelled with family
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

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very updated and modern, with the feel of Nantucket. Enjoyed the complimentary wine an cookies upon arrival
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay and the breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katalin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and comfortable, with a nice outside patio area. The next time I am in Half Moon Bay I will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Property. Close to downtown and fun!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was awesome! We loved so much about it! Super clean, very quaint, so adorable, close to Half Moon Bay Main Street with cute shops and restaurants. The staff was sooo nice and we got our own tour of the property and our room and anything else we would need. The breakfast was so wonderful. Would definitely recommend this place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute bed and breakfast! Charming, building with original features and well cared for. room with fireplace .. comfortable bed and linens. I felt the breakfast could have been better when compared to other bed and breakfasts. Overall great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whale of a time
The cutest little B and B. Close to the beach for an evening stroll. Quiet with modern updates. Wine bar in the evening and breakfast in the morning. Couldn't have asked for a better getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an old home turned into an inn. You feel like you stepped into a 1900’s home. It is a very inviting atmosphere. The staff and owner are very friendly and accommodating. The patio is an unexpected treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Business traveller
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

Teri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay at The Nantucket Whale Inn
The Inn is walking distance to downtown Half Moon Bay stores and restaurants. Comfortable bed and very nice breakfast. Innkeeper and staff are very cordial.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
mixed bag priced as luxury
the good - nice little house on the outskirts of Half Moon Bay, outdoor patio with three tables with build in firerings (and several without); nice ambiance; nice living /breakfast room on the ground floor; coffee available all day and wine in the evenings. the bad - rooms are very small and had virtually no storage, one small cupboard for hanging clothes, we had to keep everything in our suitcases; no bathrooms, just a sink and shower box encroaching on the room; house borders and second floor rooms overviews a noisy parking; you have no choice for breakfast and it is almost always the same (scrambled eggs with sausage or bacon); intermittent wifi. Overall, has some nice touches, but incommensurate with the price. Would definitely be looking for a different place in HMB the next time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Quiet location. WIFI was poor, but that isn't a big deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with comfortable accommodations. Decor was understated luxury and staff was great. Breakfast was nice. Parking was free and easy. We were able to walk less than 5 min to a delicious dinner at Pasta Moon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024