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Our top choices for Half Moon Bay 5-star hotels

Terrace/patio

Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,551 reviews)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Louis
The price is €252
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Fairmont San Francisco
View from property

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"The Garden Dining area was stunning. The breakfast buffet and service were outstanding. The hotel is impeccable and well appointed."
United States
Bernadette
The price is €337
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Bar (on property)

Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place
5.0 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great bar area. Wonderful staff plus good food. "
United States
Lenora
The price is €214
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Taj Campton Place
Rooftop terrace

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful views, convenient restaurant, well located to walk to meetings in the financial district"
United States
Ariane
The price is €475
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Poolside bar

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
5.0 star property
Mountain View
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,389 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly and made it easy to check-in. Clean room and great amenities. Would stay here again!"
United States
Taylor
The price is €192
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Exterior

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Fantastic service and great location"
United States
Kimberly
The price is €444
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (567 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anthony
The price is €384
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
1 Hotel San Francisco
Lunch, dinner and brunch served

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley

Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
5.0 star property
Sunnyvale
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (112 reviews)
"Staff, food, and stay were great! "
United States
Joshua
The price is €193
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
Terrace/patio

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Fabulous hotel in the middle of everything with a great staff."
United States
Brad
The price is €572
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Exterior

The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (730 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful suits."
United States
John
The price is €585
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
The St. Regis San Francisco
View from property

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
5.0 star property
Ocean Colony
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (682 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful views!"
United States
Osamu
The price is €1,129
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
5.0 star property
East Palo Alto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (692 reviews)
"The location is uber convenient, the staff was wonderful, and the rooms are very nice. "
United States
Edward
The price is €470
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (22 reviews)
"Great rooms. Perfect location. Beautiful hotel overall. Wish we had more time at the property. We'd love to stay again."
United States
Rachel
The price is €663
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
The Huntington Hotel
Interior

Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Sand Hill
5.0 star property
Menlo Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (290 reviews)
"Amazing "
United States
Maria
The price is €1,002
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Rosewood Sand Hill
Exterior

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
5.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (406 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, wonderful breakfast spots nearby. "
United States
Joshua
The price is €645
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
5.0 star property
University South
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (458 reviews)
The price is €469
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Property entrance

Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
5.0 star property
Pacific Heights
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (465 reviews)
"Fantastic all around !"
Canada
Darren
The price is €606
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Hotel Drisco
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, free pool cabanas

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort

Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
5.0 star property
Palo Alto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (131 reviews)
"Excellent experience overall. Sometimes the dining area is understaffed, but overall the quality of meals and experience is wonderful."
United States
Rick
The price is €850
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Clement Palo Alto – All-Inclusive Urban Resort
Front of property

Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion

Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion
5.0 star property
Western Addition
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (240 reviews)
"Great property great staff. "
United States
Vanessa
The price is €369
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is €245 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
€245
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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Rugged coastal trails wind along dramatic cliffs where surfers catch perfect waves at Mavericks Beach. Wander through pumpkin patches in fall, or visit Pillar Point Harbour where fishermen sell fresh crab straight from their boats.

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Top Half Moon Bay Hotel Reviews

Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

8/10 Good
"Water faucet in bathroom was loose but otherwise beautiful hotel. Coffee shop was a bit disappointing."
Ricarda 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Fairmont San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 5-star hotels in Half Moon Bay?
If you're seeking a 5-star experience, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay offers one of the best of them according to Expedia customer reviews. Book this Half Moon Bay getaway and you can look forward to impeccable service, upscale furnishings and top-notch facilities.
How much does it cost to stay in a 5-star hotel in Half Moon Bay?
How much you pay for a 5-star hotel in Half Moon Bay depends on factors like when you want to go and the length of your break. Our top tip for scoring the best deal? Use our pricing filters to compare the available accommodation for your chosen dates.

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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Half Moon Bay?
In Half Moon Bay, a hotel must provide a certain amount of upscale conveniences to earn a 5-star rating. These can include gourmet restaurants, on-site gyms, saunas and spas, complimentary luxury toiletries, premium bedding and more. What also sets 5-star hotels apart is their superior standard of service. You can expect things like in-room massages, concierge services and nightly turn-down services. Some may even offer extra touches such as welcome gifts.

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