Harbor View Inn

2.0 star property

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Front of property
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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51 Ave. Alhambra, Half Moon Bay, CA, 94018
  • Pillar Point Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mavericks Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Half Moon Bay

Located in Half Moon Bay (El Granada), Harbor View Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Pillar Point Harbor and Miramar Beach. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Mavericks Beach and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Montara State Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pillar Point Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Capistrano Road Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Miramar Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mavericks Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 11 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Hayward Park Station - 24 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sam's Chowder House
  • ‪Half Moon Bay Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Barn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barbara's Fishtrap - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Moss Beach Distillery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Harbor View Inn

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Pillar Point Harbor
Harbor View Inn offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk, coffee/tea in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 9 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)

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 and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Harbor View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 573 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 573 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 573 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 573 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 573 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place, right across the street from the Half Moon Bay Brewery.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OK, this is a great little hotel. Honestly, my room looked almost brand new. Also, it has the obligatory one cup coffee maker, but it also had a kettle which I used to make my own grind coffee. Included in the room, microwave, mini refrigerator, and a room safe. I really had an enjoyable experience and have no qualms recommending this to anyone else. No breakfast is included, but next-door is a great little café called The Press.
The Hotel
Perfect Avocado + Crab omelette from Nextdoor at The Press
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cozy!! Good-sized rooms and a great location. The walls are bit thin but we didn’t notice it much. We also kept our windows open the whole time and while we could hear traffic, it was in the background and not disruptive at all. The staff members are excellent. Between a couple stays, every person we’ve met for check-in/check-out, or for questions has been very friendly and kind, helpful, and seem genuinely happy to be there. I’ve been visiting Half Moon Bay regularly for 10+ years, and this has become our new go-to place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
On the highway. Double paned windows worked when closed. Walls were thin - we could hear the snorer in the next room all night ( though they did provide earplugs - should have been a tip-off). But I don’t think there are any 5-star hotels in half moon bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Within walking distance to restaurants, beaches. Comfortable bed, my husband tosses and turns constantly, with this bed I never felt him move. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Layne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Super friendly staff. Restaurants close by. Everything was great except for the people upstairs dragging furniture across the floor at midnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cristiane dos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cozy, clean hotel with a very accommodating and friendly staff. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lorne

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

Nice place

The room was clean and well furnished. It was obvious that updates have been made. The bed was comfortable and both soft and firm pillows were provided. I was there for 10 days and the staff was friendly and helpful as I received several packages during my stay. Towels and trash were changed every couple of days. Minor issues were the shower doors (rollers loose), and shower water flow (takes twice as long as usual to rinse off)
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

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

no privacy

The walls are super thin. You can hear everything. From coughing up a lung to then snoring loudly all night, TV up really high, a 3am phone call, to general very loud talking and constant dropping of things. It's no wonder there were earplugs in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good bed and overall nice room. Wi-Fi was weak and tv was difficult to navigate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aidan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Naseer

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a terrible experience staying in this place. Room was dirty hairs around the table, smelly room with used pillow cases and sheets, we were so disappointed we as soon as we entered the room and saw these mess. I was hearing dog barking most of the time from next room. Totally opposite of what we were expecting for that high pay with that bad condition . Ruined our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do Not Stay Here!

Based on reviews here we choose to stay at harbor view inn. Big mistake!! The pictures of the property are deceiving. Room was small, refrigerator made a ton of noise so unplugged it, bed too soft and saggy, wall fireplace didn’t work, refills were needed of toiletries, there are no robes, WiFi was poor. On top of all this the walls are so lacking insulation or soundproofing you can hear your neighbors talking, having sex, and snoring. The snoring the second night kept me awake. The inn provides ear plugs but they don’t work. They could fix this with acoustic wallboard. And not much water pressure in the shower. The only positive about this place is it has been updated fixtures and furnishings and it was less expensive than most in the area. But it’s in LaGranada not close to downtown Half Moon Bay or beaches. You can only walk to the harbor. No beach there. It was not worth the money we spent. Never again would I stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathtub faucet was not attached. Room is outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025