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Nantucket Whale Inn

3.5 star property
Travelers find serenity in the garden setting or adventure with nearby bike rentals at this coastal retreat, where a delicious breakfast starts each day

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 797
AED 931 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May

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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 2
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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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A living room with a fireplace, a television, and two sofas with patterned pillows.

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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in South Downtown, a neighborhood in Half Moon Bay, Nantucket Whale Inn is in a shopping district and near the beach. Harley Farms Goat Dairy is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Half Moon Bay State Beach and Purisima Creek Redwoods. Half Moon Bay Golf Links and Mavericks Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking. Visit our Half Moon Bay travel guide
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Map
779 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay State Beach
    Half Moon Bay State Beach
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Poplar Beach
    Poplar Beach
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Francis Beach
    Francis Beach
    7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Elmar Beach
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Redondo Beach
    8 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    19 min walk
  • Peet's Coffee
    16 min walk
  • Pasta Moon
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    19 min walk
  • Tres Amigos
    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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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nantucket Whale Inn on 21 May 2026 start from AED 797, 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?

Located in South Downtown, 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Nantucket Whale Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 371 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to explore the coast. Many walkable eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ren

Liked: Staff & service
This was really just a regular hotel room in an old fashioned building. The breakfast was what you would expect in a hotel - nothing special. The carpets are a bit old and had that old hotel smell. The rooms were not very sound proof. It would be fine if your main reason was to be in Half Moon Bay, and you aren’t looking for a particularly special or pampered experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very hot at night and there was no fan.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good and freshly made and served. Clean room close to downtown and lot of places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming property. Exceptional service and location. Loved the home cooked breakfast. The Inn was very clean and kept up. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine. Not much staff present so no comment on that. . Breakfast was minimal but ok. In our humble opinion, based on lots of experience in many places, the Inn is over priced for what it offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

June

The B&B is a very pretty place however it's in a noisy area , homes directly behind the place, a swim school next door so very busy during daylight hours but much quieter at night. No heat in our room and we stayed in the Nantucket room which had a jetted tub , the timer went on but no jets worked or came on . Breakfast was good and served in our room . My biggest concern is that I left numerous phone calls as well as speaking to staff prior to my leaving the premises and no one has called me back to address my concerns.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Nantucket Whale Inn. We received a warm welcome, nicely decorated room, right on main street walk to everything. Yes, we will be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleaning and breakfast were both super nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loveeeee this place everything was perfect and beautiful….
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gustav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
An above-expectation room, great bed, clean, fresh, cosy!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobey

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice and staff was great! Had to leave before breakfast but I'm sure it was great too. I will be staying here again! Thanks, J. Robeson
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The property itself is above average. The breakfast was OK, but not anything to write home about. Other than a text before arrival to find out what time we wanted to be seated for breakfast, there was no interaction with anyone on the accommodation side of staffing, and I feel that was somewhat of a deficiency.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wasan Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I thought it was too expensive for the kind of place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint B&B. Location is great on main street and walkable to all shops in old town. Parking is tight. Wi-Fi did not work, and cell service is poor. They also ran out of half-and-half for the coffee. Complementary red & white wine in the evening was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a super cute and cozy place, we had a queen bedroom with its own bathroom. The bed was comfortable as well as the pillows. Breakfast good, tea and coffee station is always available and free wine on tap. Lol. The shower was a disappointment, for $20 they could fix the shower head, it’s loose and tilts to one side bc water pours out the spigot over the heads connection. I thought it would fall off at any moment, luckily it didn’t. It needs to be completely replaced and able to point bc it’s inches from the wall. I would have told someone but we stayed 1 night and never saw the staff again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

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

A lovely location but separate bathroom?

The room we stayed in was very small and the bathroom was separate from the room - it was only accessible from the public corridor (this wasn’t clear from the pictures but on looking at the small print realised it was hidden in the amenities section!). Breakfast was ok but not great. The outside space is lovely and their wine hour was a nice touch. It felt strange to have a B&B where everything felt so hands off (nobody at check in as we were outside the two hour window, paid staff doing breakfast not the owner).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Inn was so comfortable and nicely appointed. We had everything we needed and more. Very good breakfast on the pretty patio. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary & Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property.. small rooms And our room had the bathroom in the hallway.. not in the room.. which was not the best Breakfast sub-par.. but free wine on an evening Nice outdoor area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness
no greeter no instructions for pits no info on where ice is
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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