Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay
280 Capistrano Rd Half Moon Bay Harbor, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-4043
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#4 of 9 hotels in Half Moon Bay
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4.5
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4.3
Value
3.9
Offering the premier resort experience, The Oceano Hotel and Spa showcases the natural beauty of one of Northern California’s most picturesque seascapes. Sandy beaches, walking trails, and marine reserves await the adventurous, while nearby restaurants excite appetites with a range of acclaimed dining opportunities. Located in the beautiful Half Moon Bay Harbor, The Oceano Hotel is less than a 5-minute walk to many restaurants and breweries and approximately a 10-minute drive to the State Beach. After a day of exploring local activities from hiking and kayaking to shopping and wine tasting, guests are welcomed to a perfectly appointed suite that offers uncompromising comfort. The majority of rooms offer a sitting area with fireplace, private veranda, and scenic Half Moon Bay harbor, ocean, and mountain views. For those seeking even deeper relaxation, The Oceano invites guests to experience its luxurious full-service Coastal Spa. The highly-rated Spa offers custom-blended, quality products and services with an aromatherapy bar. A pace altering coastal retreat, The Oceano Hotel and Spa is enjoyed as a destination for intimate getaways, memorable wedding celebrations, and productive corporate gatherings. Nestled in the Harbor, The Oceano Hotel projects elegance and warm hospitality, forming the perfect backdrop for long lasting memories.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Bicycle rental
Kids stay free
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Parking
Wifi
Sauna
Restaurant
Hiking
Horseback riding
Highchairs available
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Full body massage
Head massage
Massage
Salon
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
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Air conditioning
Desk
Fireplace
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Iron
Private bathrooms
Hair dryer
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Mountain view
Ocean view
Bridal suite
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Family rooms
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75Somewhat walkable
Grade: 75 out of 100
15Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
5Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
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280 Capistrano Rd Half Moon Bay Harbor, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-4043
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We were here for our daughter's wedding. The BEST place to hold such an event. The attention to detail was superb. The entire weekend went smoothly with no hiccups!! Having our wedding guests be able to stay at the hotel was the best - made for a very comfortable and easy way to see everyone. Love, love, love the Oceano and will always appreciate how well they handled the wedding. BTW, the rooms are fantastic and food is superb!! 5 stars all the way around!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Weekend staycation with my wife in this beautiful oceanside town of Half Moon Bay. We picked Oceano Hotel for its convenient location, free parking and it is a walking distance to several restaurants. The hotel’s lobby is lovely with high ceiling and it is tastefully decorated. The check in was welcoming, pleasant and quick. Our assigned room was clean, with 2 queen size beds, there is a living room with a large screen tv and a fireplace. Our room also has a balcony with a sliding glass door with ocean and marina views. The bathroom appeared very clean and is spacious with a separate tub and an enclosed shower. My bed and pillows were comfortable that provided me with an uninterrupted sleep and I woke up very refreshed in the morning. My minor negative observations are that the tv in the bedroom is so small in these day and age. And when we first arrived to our room, we found the door to our room was left open by whomever who last cleaned it. Also I could not locate the thermostat at first, and I found out later on that the thermostat was obscured by a table lamp. After we got settled in our room, we simply walked to a nearby restaurant to have a delicious seafood dinner. The relatively spacious fridge in our room was spacious enough for all the leftover food from our dinner and with enough space for the 2 large sandwiches we brought to the hotel.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Disappointed in this overpriced budget hotel. We got a room with a view. Ha! Yes, the marina was out there, but only once your eyes and ears got past a huge public parking lot. Late Saturday night the noise outside drew us to the window to see what was going on. In the parking lot that constituted most of our view, the owner of a 1960s low-rider car was trying to get its engine going, and apparently was revving the engine at a high RPM for 15-20 minutes to prevent against it stopping. It was ridiculous. Wish I could say that was the only disturbance of this kind. Booked a “suite.” In my book, suite means two different rooms. Not - one big room with a waist high wall to separate “the living room.” Bed was old and soft, and I woke up with a back ache. “Spa” was barely open. Not clear that it is a real spa. Couldn’t ever get anyone to answer phone - phone forwarded to front desk every time I called. Asked if I could get manicure, and told they don’t do manicures. Really? What kind of spa doesn’t do manicures. Furniture a bit dated and worn. They seem to benefit from the shine that the Ritz Carlton puts on Half Moon Bay. Make no mistake - this is no number two to the Ritz. Go Ritz or go home.…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Comfortable and relaxing experience from check in to check out. Friendly staff exceeding expectations. Awesome views from the great location. Walkable convenience. Can't say enough about this great property. 5 star rating doesn't do justice. Definitely recommend the Oceano.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Plenty of secure convenient parking provided at no charge.
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Recently stayed here for 2 nights while visiting the Bay Area. It was a last minute decision and we were fortunate to get the last room they had located in the Inn. The Inn is a separate building from the main hotel and is very nice. From making the reservation to checking in the employees of the hotel were professional and very nice. When making the reservation they explained where the room was, last room left and an ADA room, no problem for us. The room was large, clean with a view of the harbor. Bed was very comfortable and even though it was summer it was chilly, due to morning fog, so we used the gas fireplace. Bathroom was large and very clean. Several restaurants, Fish House, Italian, Steak House and Pub, located within walking distance to the hotel. The hotel has a restaurant but wasn’t open when we were there. If your in the Half Moon Bay Area wouldn’t hesitate to stay here.…
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Room Tip: To get a great view stay on the upper floors of the main building
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I booked this stay for our family of 4 and splurged on the 2bedroom villa…NOT cheap! However, the 2BR Villa just happens to be right above the BAR. Imagine trying to have a relaxing stay with loud music and even louder mingling going on right below. I phoned the front desk and they said the bar closes at 9pm. It’s now 9:43pm and the only thing that’s changed is whoever was on the microphone has stopped using it. We have a family event nearby this weekend and all of the other hotels are booked. I feel trapped in hell.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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This hotel is worth every bit of its 4 star rating and the hotel alone I would rate a 5/5 on Tripadvisor. It has many suites with an absolutely wonderful view of the bay and small airport, especially at night. There are a ton of wonderful photo/facie opportunities from most of the hotel rooms and right across the road from the hotel. However, I dropped one rating point to give the hotel a 4/5 for a few reasons: -- Most of the local restaurants are highly overrated and over-hyped, and on top of that they are massively overcrowded at least 1/2 to 3/4 of the day. -- Most of the local shops are just about the worst mall-like beach tourist-trap shops you'll find anywhere. The first negative alone would be enough to drop 2 points from the Tripadvisor rating, but this hotel luckily has two excellent places to eat and drink right next to it, within 50 feet. One of those is a fish shack called Barbara's Fishtrap, which has vastly better seafood than any other restaurant. The other is Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, which has about a dozen excellent in-house beers available and a fairly full range of restaurant food, including more than just pub food. The exception on the second negative point above is one local shop next to the brewery, which is a nice homey privately-owned shop with interesting small items and clothes. It definitely does not have the typical beach souvenir crap, but items you won't find anywhere else. On the first negative with the local restaurants, you'd expect the in-house restaurant in a 4 star hotel (with room service) to be half-way decent, right? The in-house "restaurant" is nothing more than a pub with pub food, exactly what the brewery next door is not. It's probably because they can't compete, but still, do something else. We walked in twice, looked around for 5 minutes, and there was nobody there either time, 3pm and 5pm. We just grabbed a menu, looked at it, and it was just random pub food that was likely all microwaved. But the room service for things like wine bottles, glasses, even champagne glasses, was all excellent, living up to any 4 star hotel. Needless to say, this hotel is great for a one-night stay on the weekend or something like that, but there really is very little to do if you stay for more than one night. And, two excellent restaurants gets old fast after two days maximum. Lots of nearby scenery if you're OK with relatively cold beaches like I am, but don't expect more than that and two places to eat.…
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Room Tip: Any suite with an ocean view is awesome.
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Beautiful suite with views of the bay. Great facilities. Spa was closed unfortunately and adjoining shopping mall had just a couple of shops. We loved the Peruvian restaurant nearby. Staff were very helpful. Breakfast diner was good too.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Uber service is scarce so recommend pre- arranged transfers if without a car.
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My friends and I came to this hotel for a beautiful wedding venue recently. The property itself is huge with spacious parking space for guests. The rooms that we stayed in are a bit out dated but it also gave a bit of the titanic washed to shore feel. The staff are all super nice and tentative, will go above and beyond to cater to our requests. My overall experience was superb, would come back just for a quick staycation not too far from the city!
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Room Tip: I'd request for a higher floor room if possible, just so you may get a better view!
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We stayed in a king suite. I was very impressed with the size of the room as well as the view of the ocean. I liked that it had a fire place. There was also a mini fridge but no microwave. The bed was comfortable and large. There was a good barrier from sounds from outside but we were disturbed by noise in the hallway as well as foot steps from upstairs. I would recommend trying to get a room on the top floor if possible and maybe bringing sleep plugs. We also liked that the room had a balcony. The staff was nice and the lobby and parking were good.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
$376 - $419 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
oceano hotel and spa half moon bay, oceano hotel half moon bay
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaHalf Moon Bay
NUMBER OF ROOMS
95
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay
Which popular attractions are close to Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay?
Nearby attractions include Pillar Point Harbor (0.2 miles), Nasturtium Art of Living (0.1 miles), and Bait and Switch (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay?
Conveniently located restaurants include Mezza Luna Restaurant, Barbara's Fishtrap, and Half Moon Bay Brewing Company.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness center and a sauna during their stay.
Does Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Filoli (9.6 miles).
Does Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbor view available here.
Is Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.