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Nantucket Whale Inn

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Half Moon Bay State Beach

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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

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$260
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 22 - Sep 23
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Tomorrow

Sep 23 - Sep 24
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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Half Moon Bay, Nantucket Whale Inn is in the business 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 mountain biking.
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Map
779 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Miramar Beach - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Half Moon Bay Golf Links - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Pillar Point Harbor - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Mavericks Beach - 14 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Broadway Station - 23 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tres Amigos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪San Benito House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Flying Fish & Grill - ‬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 travellers may like the cycling at this bed & breakfast. Free in-room WiFi, with a 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 hire, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Portable fans, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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

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

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-off 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day plus a one-off USD 25 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 any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Nantucket Whale Inn Half Moon Bay
Nantucket Whale Inn
Nantucket Whale Half Moon Bay
Nantucket Whale
Old Thyme Hotel Half Moon Bay
Old Thyme Inn b&b
Nantucket Whale Half Moon Bay
Nantucket Whale Inn Half Moon Bay
Nantucket Whale Inn Bed & breakfast
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 does it cost to stay at Nantucket Whale Inn?

As of 22 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nantucket Whale Inn on 1 Oct, 2025 start from S$260.43, 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.

How much is parking at Nantucket Whale Inn?

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nantucket Whale Inn located?

Situated in the business district, 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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Nantucket Whale Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 326 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Haroon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great B&B for a seaside vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained and managed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Service, room, breakfast, wine and Sandra made this the most extraordinary stay ever. Would highly recommend Nantucket Inn! Thank you so much!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Cecilia

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

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Wonderful B&B

Great little B&B and perfect for a quick getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

James Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice bed and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoy our stay Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JIN HWAN

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

Super

Very clean and like home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

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

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Truly a great place to stay in Half Moon Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just amazing place,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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