Book the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay with VIP Benefits

The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay is a 5-star resort and one of the global Ritz Carlton luxury accommodations brands. This beachfront hotel overlooks the rugged and beautiful landscape along the Pacific Ocean and is set on the northern California coastline in the United States.

Location

The hotel delightfully sits above the Bay with coastal views in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A golfer's paradise with two world-class championship golf courses on-site is also an ideal location for walking, hiking, biking, or surfing.

Staycationers particularly like this part of California to retreat from busy city lives. Besides, the Redwood Forest, Moss Beach, and local wineries are all additional visitor attractions.

In San Mateo County, Moon Bay has a quaint village-type atmosphere with pretty buildings. Its history dates back to the 1800s. Even so, it is only 30 minutes from the very different world of San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

Additionally, you can easily reach most beaches and notable sites by car. Besides, the resort is about a 40-minute drive from San Francisco International Airport.

Style and Hospitality

At first glance, the hotel, with its weathered stone facade stretching out atop a rugged bluff, seems like a typical Victorian Scottish golfing lodge. However, the impressive façade is often glimpsed through the romantic swirling sea mists set back from fine gardens with huge gas fire pits for outdoor dining.

The impeccable staff and management standards and luxurious modern amenities align with other hotels' top-notch quality within this brand.

The grays and pale blues of the interior décor also reflect the Moon Bay seascape and the resort's relaxing mood. Moreover, the reception staff is welcoming and efficient, and guests are offered a glass of house wine on arrival.

Rooms

The hotel has an impressive 261 guest rooms and luxury suites. Rooms continue with the calming tones of gray and sky. Moreover, they offer supremely comfortable beds with fine linens and patterned misty-gray comfort carpeting.

Additionally, expansive windows have scenic views over the gardens, golf course, or coastline. Some rooms have dramatic ocean views. Others also have balconies or terrace fire pits and a couple of accompanying wooden Adirondack chairs.

Marble bathrooms with pretty window shutters have rainforest showers, big deep tubs, and a range of luxury toiletries. In-room amenities include entertainment systems, internet access, and Nespresso coffee makers.

Furthermore, upgrades to Club Level mean guests can enjoy the luxury of a cozy lounge with all-day dining options and personal concierge services.

Suites

These stylish suites have all the luxury features of the rooms. In addition, however, there is more living space, separate bedrooms, dining areas, and fireplaces. Beds are the 4-poster style with downy coverings, 100% Egyptian cotton linens, and non-allergenic pillows.

Additionally, opulent bathrooms have an added powder room and the luxury of Asprey bath toiletries. Many suites enjoy sweeping views from expansive or wrap-around windows along the coast and over the Bay.

Wi-Fi is standard in all Suites. There are also lovely china blue patterned wall coverings and upholstery vies with navy accents on sofas and rugs. Moreover, Half Moon Bay Guest House apartments are a little away from the main building. These offer spacious accommodation especially suitable for families. Most Suites have access to the Club Lounge.

Ritz Carlton Dining. Navio, the Conservatory, and Ocean Terrace

All three dining areas at the resort enjoy the fabulous ocean and coastal views. Navio offers an inspired American food menu of ocean-to-table seafood dishes with other fresh local produce accompaniments in a farm-to-table variation. This bright, fresh restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and a trendy Sunday brunch.

Additionally, the Conservatory is decked out as a beach house. It serves upscaled Californian comfort food to sustain guests before/after walking, swimming, golf, or other pursuits. The Ocean Terrace offers outdoor dining in fine weather overlooking the Pacific with a raw bar (prawns, crab, and oysters) and grills.

Drinks include signature cocktails, Californian wines, and local craft beers. A Scottish piper will accompany your drinks on chilly evenings by a warming open fire pit.

From time to time, the resort holds global cuisine series featuring regional chefs.

Spa and Fitness

The Ritz Spa is a diva-sized charming place. It offers high-end products, treatments, and therapies by famed names ESPA, Eminence, and Tatcha.

Locally sourced natural products also feature in this luxurious spa facility. Separate ladies and gentlemen facilities include steam baths, sauna, and whirlpool with luxurious relaxation lounges after spa treatments.

A Roman soaking tub and heated indoor pool are usually available to guests.

There is also a 24-hour fitness center. This facility has cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, yoga, and other exercise lessons.

Resort Fee

The daily resort fee covers group exercise lessons, tennis courts, equipment, plus access and use of the spa facilities. Private or group tennis lessons at the six hotel courts are also covered, as are some concessions for golfers.

Children

The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay Resort is beautiful for guests bringing young children. The Ritz Kids and VIK programs provide entertainment and exciting educational daily events for young visitors.

Arts and crafts, swimming, beach games, and learning activities with trained caregivers give 5-12 year-olds plenty to fill their days. There are also half-day options for very young ones, or the VIK (essential kids) program allows these more youthful kids to enjoy supervised scavenger hunts (with prizes).

Additionally, there is a kid's night out for all children staying at the moon bay hotel. Kids menus are also available in the restaurants and in-room service.

Pets

This Half Noon Bay Resort pet policy allows only dogs. Also, fees apply, but they are welcome and catered for. However, it must be noted that the official policy advises that dogs are not allowed in the swimming pool or golf course!

Meetings and Events

The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay has plenty of space indoors and outside for meetings and events. This is, of course, with a top-notch planning and catering to ensure smooth running. The hotel is also a delicate wedding setting, with the marine blue Pacific backdrop, lovely gardens, and handsome architectural features.

Takeaway

This magnificent Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay, with fine amenities and top-class hospitality, provides an ideal base to enjoy all the bay area offers.