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2.0 of 5
51 Avenue Alhambra, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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Placerville, California
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Would stay again”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2012

Very nice room and a great location, near some favorite restaurants. In fact the manager said that by showing our room key we could get 15 % off at Flavor, a wonderful comfort food restaurant.

There were some minor issues. The modest continental breakfast was not available on time one day. There was some mold in the bathroom sink that could only be seen from a sitting position, not from a normal standing position above. The toilet wanted to run, but I took off the lid and got the chain unstuck. The heat lamp switches did not work. The control knobs just fell off.

On the other hand, the manager helped me understand the remote control for the TV, and promised future upgrades for the entertainment system in the future.

The room had a nice view, was quite light and airy, and we slept well. The location is in short walking distance to excellent restaurants on both sides of the highway. The El Granada community of locals that gather at Cafe Classique are authentic, and just one building away.

We would definitely stay again.

Room Tip: The upstairs gets a little better view of the ocean and harbor area.
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Brentwood, California
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2012

We stay there on a regular basis, I read some other reviews that were negative and cannot understand why. The room is clean, the staff is vrey friendly, the Maids are great.
The Girl at the front desk turned us on to a great coffee place just on the corner, we love that place. We have stayed in some of the older rooms and had no issues, we have also stayed in the NEW remodeled rooms which are even better.
Give it a try, they have a new Manager that just took over in the past two weeks.

Room Tip: Get the New remodeled rooms, very nice.......
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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great Place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012 via mobile

Booked this 1 night stay online at the last minute. Read reviews here but kept an open mind as many comments relate to road & foghorn noise which for an Inn next to the sea on the coast road is to be expected & unfair to keep commenting on ... What I can say is were greeted warmly & got keys for room 11 upstairs. We'd no major complaints with room. It was fresh & clean with fridge, micro & tv. Shower is a bit fiddly to get to temperature but it's not an uncommon issue with unfamiliar showers. Like other reviewers we did hear the next door occupants coming & going through the wall but it didn't particularly bother us. After a nice sleep we were delighted with the complimentary breakfast in the reception area. Trays r provided, & there's a choice of fruit juice, hot drinks, fresh milk, cereals, buns & egg/sausage muffins which can b heated up in tour rooms micro if u take your tray to your room to eat which we thought was a great idea. Overall, we were delighted with this wee place. Thanks for a great service.

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Do NOT stay here!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 22, 2012

This hotel has the worse service ever! The wallpaper is coming off the walls and it smells horrible. There was no air in the room or tub. Not even a refrigerator. They suggested that we open a window for air. The bed has stains on it!! To much money for a ridiculous room!!

  • Stayed September 2012
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2012

I know alot of you understand what I am talking about when I say that after working hard for months and months, you so look forward to getting away for the weekend. And you take the time and effort to read and critique, the best you can (since you have not seen it yet), the place where you are going to stay. Well, this place was not it!
Upon reading the description online, it said that it was the last room available that was newly renovated. It also said that it had a bay window with a water view. Yes, it was newly renovated, but the room was no more than about 12 by 12. Yup, I'm not kidding. My Husband and I had a hard time getting around the bed at the same time as there was no room between the bed and the dresser. Secondly, the room had a bay window (you could not sit down at), that had a view of the parking lot. No, you were no where near the water! The brand new refrigerator did not work, and when it finally kicked it at 2 in the morning, you could hear it powering off and on, so it was hard to sleep. Btw, we were in room #3, just for the record.
The bottom line, is that this place is really a motel dump. The name confuses the issue, but it is really just a cheap motel that charges $200.00 a night - still can't believe it.
If I had it to do over again, and the next time we go up to Half Moon Bay, we will stay someplace nice like the Oceano, or the Beach House Hotel. For a little more, I would rather have the real thing, wouldn't you?
If Trip Advisor wants a copy of my hotel bill, let me know.

Room Tip: If you absolutely have made up your mind to stay at this dump, pick a room upstairs.
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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Harbor View Hotel Half Moon Bay
Harbor View Hotel
Address: 51 Avenue Alhambra, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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Region: United States > California > Half Moon Bay
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
#2 On the Beach Hotels in Half Moon Bay
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to Harbor View Inn, located on the shores of Half Moon Bay, CA.Come enjoy luxury and comfort at one of the most affordable hotel on the coast, make Harbor View Inn your choice of lodging in Half Moon Bay! Located across the street from the Harbor, along the beautiful California Coast - Just walking distance to the beach and also very easy excess to hwy 1. Guests enjoy the Ocean view. Each of our seventeen comfortably appointed rooms features a bay window seat offering a panoramic view of the harbor and the Pacific Ocean. ... more   less 
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