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Nantucket Whale Inn

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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779 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019
  • Place, Half Moon Bay State Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Poplar Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Francis Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A living room with a fireplace, a television, and two sofas with patterned pillows.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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 South Downtown B&B include Purisima Creek Redwoods and JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.
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What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Broadway Station - 23 min drive
  • San Francisco International 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

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 18 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nantucket Whale Inn on 20 May 2026 start from AU$349, 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.

Nantucket Whale Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Tiny room. Detached bathroom wasn’t optimal. Nice staff but for 500 dollars a night I would have expected much more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property is nice and clean, but unfortunately my overall experience was disappointing. In addition to the very thin walls that let noises of your neighbors go through, when I made my reservation, it was not clear to me that the room did not include a private bathroom. Arriving to find that the bathroom was located in the hallway completely changed the nature of the stay, as I was expecting standard hotel accommodations, not a hostel-style setup. I asked the property manager to show me where this information was clearly stated in the Hotels.com listing, but they were unable to point it out. Even if I misunderstood the description, I would have expected some effort to find a reasonable, customer-friendly solution. Instead, I was repeatedly reminded that I had booked the “cheapest” room and therefore should not expect any accommodation or flexibility. I was also told I could cancel, but in practice a full refund was not possible, so this was not a real option. I encourage future guests to read the room amenities section very carefully and decide for themselves whether it makes sufficiently clear that the bathroom is located outside the room. Personally, I found the presentation misleading and the handling of the situation far from customer-oriented.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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

6/10 Okay

peter

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lani

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tobey

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Donald

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

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

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Gary & Tracey

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025