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Ideally situated on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean, Seal Cove Inn is located in Half Moon Bay, just 30 minutes' drive from San Francisco. Each bright and modern room provides a balcony or a patio at Seal Cove Inn. A gas fireplace, plush leather seating, and a blue-tooth enabled sound system offer comfort and luxury. Locally made toiletries and plush bathrobes are featured in ensuite bathrooms. Free WiFi and a flat-screen TV are also provided. Free gourmet breakfast is provided at Half Moon Bay Seal Cove Inn. Guests can also enjoy the nightly wine reception. High-end coffee, sodas, and homemade pastries are available in 3 beverage stations throughout the hotel. Half Moon Bay State Beach is 9.6 km south of this inn. Union Square in San Francisco is just 40 minutes’ drive away. San Francisco International Airport is 35 km away from Seal Cove Inn.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, American, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Half Moon Bay
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Renée
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The people who run the Inn are truely wonderful. The location is also amazing. Right next to the beach, and from walking distance from a great restaurant. The rooms are spacious, and having a small terrace is great to enjoy the pretty garden. You...
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pretty hotel in a lovely place. Great quality towels, bathrobes and toiletries. Very helpful staff. They have bikes to borrow too.
  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, style, facilities, comfort - everything was exceptional. Just wish we had been able to stay longer.
  • Jan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely building and pleasant garden on walking distance from the wonderful Moss Beach (4 mins on foot through a cypress forest) with a year-round harbour seal colony. Fantastic weekend escape. Staff were welcoming, rooms were large with minimalist...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice property, very well presented. Beautiful gardens and very healthy breakfasts! The accommodation is well sited for the coastal walks.
  • Michael
    Germany Germany
    Super nice little hotel with charm. Fantastic staff!!!
  • Joni
    United States United States
    The location was excellent. We loved that we could walk to the beach from the property. The evening reception and always available coffee/drink station were added bonuses. The breakfast they brought to our room was excellent.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This place was the last night of our honeymoon trip and was far more expensive than the other places we'd been to. It was worth it! The room was gorgeous, the setting is quiet and picturesque and the lady on reception was absolutely brilliant at...
  • Paula
    United States United States
    We had a wonderful time. The daily chocolate chip cookies were such a treat, and we fully took advantage of the espresso machine. We enjoyed the birds and bunnies outside our door to a beautiful garden. Trail to the coast is stunning. The ladies...
  • Herman
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Friendly staff, beautiful room, very nice bed and most beautiful area to stay.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Seal Cove Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Seal Cove Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 20:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    5+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$50 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
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    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note: Children must be a minimum of 10 years of age to stay at the property.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about Seal Cove Inn

    • Guests staying at Seal Cove Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • American
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go
    • Check-in at Seal Cove Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Seal Cove Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Horse riding
      • Beach
      • Bicycle rental
    • Room options at Seal Cove Inn include:

      • Double
      • Suite
    • The prices at Seal Cove Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Seal Cove Inn is 6.2 miles from the centre of Half Moon Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.