Pet friendly The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Hotel
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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Hotel Review
The 5-star The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Hotel boasts a gym, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities as well as a setting near the beach district of Half Moon Bay. The pet-friendly hotel is ideally situated a 6-minute walk from Coastal trail, offering 261 rooms along with an à la carte restaurant.
Cuisines provided by the hotel restaurants are represented by American, seafood, and local specials.
Three Rocks beach is located a mere 5 minutes' walk from the pet-friendly accommodation, and such natural sites as the scenic park "Half Moon Bay State Beach" are about 4.5 km away. The Ocean Course is within a short walking distance of the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, while San Francisco International airport is 35 km from it.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Mateo Coast State Beaches, which is 0.7 km away. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Hotel is situated approximately a 25-minute walk from Poplar Beach.
The elegant units include a balcony and a lounge, furnished with a stone fireplace, and some of them face the mountain. Guests can also use a sauna and a separate toilet, along with such amenities as a hairdryer and bathrobes. The rooms overlook the Pacific Ocean.
A sunbathing terrace and a golf course can be arranged at this Half Moon Bay property for an extra charge. Apart from a swimming pool, the Ritz-Carlton, also has a wellness centre and a spa lounge. At the accommodation, guests can take part in aerobics classes offered at a state-of-the-art Fitness Centre. Wellness options at this Half Moon Bay property include a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and sauna facilities, and such beauty treatments as beauty treatments, body wraps, and body scrub. Those on a business trip will benefit from a photocopier and a work desk provided on site.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Gorgeous secluded hotel with golf courses and restaurants.
- Beautiful setting in a downtown area surrounded by the bay and a hill.
- About 4 km from the heart of downtown Half Moon Bay.
- Nicely furnished and well-appointed rooms include a terrace and a balcony.
- Many rooms have at least stunning views.
- Outstanding food in the outdoor restaurant.
- Outdoor bar serving refreshing drinks.
- Excellent service and an early check-in.
- Bathrooms might vary; a few were cold as to past guests' reviews.
- A few staff members seemed not pleasant to some vacationers.
Key Features
- private parking
- free wifi
- beachfront
- spa and wellness centre
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- facilities for disabled guests
- bar
- good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Beach access
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Kids club
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Location
Landmarks nearby
- Cowell-Purisima Coastal Trail 3.71 km (2.31 mi.)
- Poplar Beach 2.44 km (1.52 mi.)
- McNee Ranch State Park 1.21 km (3970 ft)
- Wavecrest Open Space Preserve 2.32 km (1.44 mi.)
- Three Rocks beach 180 m (591 ft)
- Cowell Ranch Beach Access 2.40 km (1.49 mi.)
- Wavecrest Beach 1.30 km (4265 ft)
- Cloud 9 Foot Spa 1.17 km (3839 ft)
- Gallery M 3.67 km (2.28 mi.)
- Tokenz 3.42 km (2.13 mi.)