Beach House Hotel

This was our sixth (!) visit to this hotel. We've come as a couple but also with our kids and with the grandparents. It was our escape from COVID. It's not fancy but it was quiet and idyllic.||This visit soured us on this hotel.||The city is dredging the bay right outside the hotel, 300 yards from the guest verandas. We come here to hear the waves crash, the seagulls, and the sea lions. Instead, we were treated to heavy machinery, pistons and revving engines from 7AM to 7PM. (Supposedly also on weekends). There are two barges at work. We couldn't hear ourselves speak. We couldn't nap even with the sliding glass doors closed.||That is not the hotel's fault. But it would have been decent to tell people, during booking, especially those who paid extra for the seaview rooms, that their idyllic scenery is now an industrial zone. That is perhaps a forgivable oversight.||What's not excusable is the passive aggressive response we received at checkout when we suggested a warning might have been appropriate (we did not ask for a refund). The response was: "Some guests complain about the noise but others don't seem to mind". When we proposed that it would be kind to give guests that choice during booking, the curt lady at reception responded that "you should have asked for a quiet room when you booked". In other words, we had only ourselves to blame.||What a shame. If this is how they treat regulars, how do they treat strangers?

My husband and I stayed at the Beach House Hotel from 9/5-9/7. We were incredibly disappointed with the dredging that was going on just a short distance from our ocean view balcony room. This dredging began at 6:30am and ended at 7pm EVERYDAY. Yes, 6:30am Saturday and Sunday morning till 7pm. It was an unusually warm weekend, we were unable to enjoy a cool sea breeze, open the windows, sit on the balcony or even listen to music because the dredging was so loud. I am disappointed with this lack of ethics in not disclosing to a guest about the dredging going on directly in front of the ocean view rooms. For $700 a night there are several other choices around Half Moon Bay. I wouldn’t be so angry if the hotel at least disclosed what is going on to offer the guest a choice of getting a quieter room, so at least the guest could make an informed decision. We were celebrating a special occasion and were very much looking forward to a quiet, peaceful and relaxing weekend.

Beautiful hotel right on the beach. Very clean and well maintained property. Front desk personnel were very helpful. Most of the rooms have balconies and ocean view. My room had living area with couch bed, fully stocked kitchenette with stove, microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker, fire place , sleeping area with king size bed , two TVs and a stereo. There was a makeup/ powder area, dual sinks, tub and shower and toilet. Loved the hot tub, pool and beach access. The continental breakfast was full of pastries no one wanted. I watched as people would walk in, look at the selection and walk out talking nothing more than a drink. I recommend getting rid of the pastries and adding cereal, bacon, eggs and waffles. The juice and coffee selection was excellent. Overall I enjoyed my stay and recommend it to everyone.

Beautiful hotel and great location with proximity to walking, lovely views, beach, downtown HMB, etc. The main downside, unfortunately, was the very loud generator noise from the sand dredging in the harbor right outside the hotel. The noise was constant from my initial arrival (around 1pm) until 8pm that evening (Friday). It restarted at 6:30am the next morning! Great decor in the room and spacious. Loved the balcony. Breakfast was nice; would have liked more substantial items than mainly pastries/breads but they were very good! I will likely return but only if the generator noise is gone by then!

We had an unforgettable stay at the Beach House Hotel, truly one of the most peaceful and memorable family getaways we’ve had. The location is breathtaking, with calming ocean views and the sound of waves creating the perfect backdrop for a relaxing trip.|This visit was especially meaningful for us, and I want to give a very special thank you to Betsy. She went out of her way to help my daughter plan a surprise for us that touched our hearts. She didn’t just assist, she truly cared. Her kindness, warmth, and personal attention made all the difference in making this trip feel extra special for us as parents. Betsy helped turn a simple stay into something we’ll always remember with love and gratitude.|Also, a big thank you to Gina for helping my kid set up the sofa bed. We had no idea how to do it, and she was so sweet and patient.|Our suite was spacious, cozy, and clean with a fireplace and a balcony overlooking the ocean. It was perfect for relaxing as a couple while still being kid-friendly. The beach trail right outside was ideal for peaceful family walks.|From the thoughtful service to the beautiful location to the continental breakfast, everything about this hotel exceeded our expectations. Thank you again to the Beach House team and especially to Betsy and Gina for making our stay so special. We can’t wait to return.

Enjoyed one night stay with family (kids ages 14&17). Room provided enough space for us all. Enjoyed the ocean view and fireplace. Breakfast in the morning was delicious. About 10 minute drive to HMB Main Street. Enjoyed a walk on the beach. They have a small pool and a hot tub - we didn’t use these but nice to have available. Overall a great stay.

My husband and I have enjoyed coming to the Beach House several times over the years on special occasions. And what's not to enjoy? A clean and lovely room, fireplace, lovely assortment of pastries, fruit, yogurt, coffee and juice for breakfast, ocean view, private gate to the beach, paved path for walking or biking, a hot tub, and heated pool. The staff are all pleasant, professional, and helpful. Most recently, we celebrated our 34th anniversary by spending a couple of days at Beach House. In my opinion, this is not a room if you're just needing a place to sleep and then continue travel the next day. This is a place where you want to enjoy breakfast on the patio, looking out the window, or sitting by the fireplace - and then take a nice long walk to the marina or walk the Pacific Coast Trail, and then head to a nearby beach or check out Main Street downtown. Half Moon Bay is a beautiful location, and the Beach House makes your stay nice and comfortable.

A great destination so close to downtown San Francisco, with nice vistas and numerous dining options. Room was clean and spacious. Breakfast exceeded expectations, with a good quantity of high quality options.