The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, Half Moon BayThe Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay in Half Moon Bay, United States has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 3 of 7 hotels we score in Half Moon Bay. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.0. Rooms from about $1,018 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay is a five-star resort positioned on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Half Moon Bay, California. The property contains 261 guest rooms and serves both business travellers and leisure guests. Facilities include a full-service spa, an indoor swimming pool, a gym, and a sauna. Visitors have access to two championship golf courses and coastal walking trails. On-site dining includes the restaurant Navio. The hotel operates under eco-friendly rules, such as opt-in cleaning services. While the setting is quiet, some guests have reported occasional noise. The resort provides valet parking and direct access to the beach.What stands out

Two championship golf courses

Full-service spa and sauna

Direct beach access

On-site fine dining

Watch out for

Occasional noise reported

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