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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

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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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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 hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Half Moon Bay travel guide
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779 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019

What's nearby

  • Sunset at Half Moon Bay beach. It was taken by my ip, no any editing but it looks so art :D
    Half Moon Bay State Beach
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sunset at Half Moon Bay beach. It was taken by my ip, no any editing but it looks so art :D
    Poplar Beach
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Beautiful beach in half moon bay. The beach has campgrounds, picnic table and bbq grills. Very scenic place. Place may be a little windy but perfect for hot summer day. #BeachTips
    Francis Beach
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • BHRS Coastside Clinic San Mateo County
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Coastside Clinic
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    19 min walk
  • Starbucks
    19 min walk
  • Peet's Coffee
    16 min walk
  • Pasta Moon
    2 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 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

Property is also known as

Nantucket Whale Inn Half Moon Bay
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Old Thyme Hotel 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 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).

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Reviews

Nantucket Whale Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 344 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tobey

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

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

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

Pierre

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

Lovely place

Really nice place. Lovely people. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Ellen

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We absolutely loved this stay! The room was spacious with cozy vibes and the seating area right outside our room would be perfect for a nice day! Would definitely stay again. Plus the breakfast in bed was a perfect start to our morning!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Cute charming B&B

The room was small but cozy. It was my first time at a bed and breakfast and I really loved it! The breakfast was really yummy and the overall atmosphere was quite charming! Wish there was a little More parking though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

CRAIG

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable reasonably priced B&B within walking distance of central Half Moon Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Noel

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

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

Verified traveler

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

Lovely Bef & Breakfast

The place is lovely and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sweet Bed & Breakfast

Lovely Inn that's actually a Bed & Breakfast! The service was fantastic- from the Emily at check in to the hostess at breakfast. They were delightful. The location is great - not in the middle of Main St where the foot traffic is, but super close to walk to everything on Main St.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute, so comfortable and a really amazing experience overall. I'll be staying here again the next time I'm in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nearby restaurants and shopping. Cute B&B and a hot breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

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