The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Really great hotel and complex, high quality throughout both in terms of rooms, food and the staff were excellent. Good selection of activities that could be done, we played tennis, cycled etc

After requesting a new room I was very pleased with the view and the room overall. It was a great experience for my first time staying in the hotel. The spa experience was just lovely and exactly what I needed.

The live bagpiper in full regalia at sunset was a special treat, as were the fire pits that can extend outside enjoyment of the ocean until further into the evening, and the seafood offerings at the outdoor Ocean Terrace were delicious and fresh (albeit pricey). The fitness room had all new equipment, was spotlessly clean, with chilled scented washcloths in addition to towels and had free refreshing drinks, apples and water each day. Each station was set up with water and a clean towel. And in the evening, after dinner we had the place all to ourselves! ( more people used it in the a.m.) Our rooms had a tub and a shower and ocean facing balcony, all great features and all used. There are only 4 such rooms at the hotel. Great smelling common areas, their proprietary fragrance.

Beautiful location. Very good room with all thoughtful touches.

Just perfect. Location and views from the movies. Best food in California. Best atmosphere I've been to so far. Seating on the private terrace listening to the waves was heavenly. Waking up and walking with my morning coffee to the cliff's edge was just.... Heavenly. If you can afford it, I strongly recommend a room with a terrace at the main building with costal or ocean view - IT IS AMAZING. Best service I have ever seen.