Oceano Hotel and Spa

Hotels
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Independent
9.3 (185 reviews)
280 Capistrano Road , Half Moon Bay , US

Facilities

95 Suites
11-Room Oceano Inn
Private Underground Parking
Concierge Service
Fitness Center with Glass Skylight
Business Center
Oceano Bar & Grill
Oceano Coastal Spa
Meeting Facilities and Event Coordinators
Elegant Wedding and Banquet Facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Beautiful view
Cons:
No complimentary breakfast
Key issues during stay

Categories

Cleanliness
9.8
The hotel is clean, well decorated.
Service
9.3
Staff was super friendly and very helpful.
Location
9.5
Conveniently located with many restaurants nearby.
Room Quality
9.3
Beautiful boutique property, spacious rooms with ocean view.
Amenities
8.8
Spa steam room experience was well worth the visit, good amenities.
Value for Money
9.3
This was a value stay.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Room service was good, but no complimentary breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.3
Wonderful and enjoyable stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 05:48

Property Description

The Oceano Hotel and Spa, Half Moon Bay's premier luxury hotel, featuring magnificent views of the coast, incredible harbor sunsets, and lavish accommodations. Our interior features a refined décor that merges seamlessly with our seaport style architecture and the natural surroundings. Each of our 95 suites is adorned with a fireplace and private veranda overlooking the spectacular coastal scenery. Next to the Oceano Hotel in Half Moon Bay is our quaint 11-room Oceano Inn. After a day of exploring numerous restaurants and seaside activities, visit the Oceano Coastal Spa for a tranquil and soothing spa treatment before watching the sunset from the decks at the Oceano Bar & Grill.

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SFO

Property Policies

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Cot

    Cot available for ages 0–3: free.

  • Important information

    Tower assignment will be based upon availability during check-in. Pillar Point units are not part of the main property. They are located at an adjacent location.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay at the property, pay online later, pay online now.

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 185 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.8
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.3
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 9.3
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 9.3
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debcat888 • Friends getaway • Budva, Budva Municipality
10
HMB Pumpkin Festival: a wholesome experience in this crazy world
Pros:

The pumpkin festival in Half Moon Bay is a beautiful event, in the clean air and cold waters of the Pacific Ocean where teens surf Mavericks in El Granada and the locals eyes are always discernable, clear as a bell. I love you Half Moon Bay, thank you for voting me most spirited teacher during Homecoming week all those years ago, I will never forget any of you especially You, Manny Arellanes

2026-03-31 • via Tripadvisor
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R2749HSryanb • Family
10
Excellent
Pros:

Excellent location, spacious and very clean room, very friendly staff. We will stay here again if we return to this area.

2026-03-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Q3928CQkimp • Couples • Santa Clara, California
10
Pleasant. Good for business. Also good for a relaxing retreat for couples.
Pros:

Oceano is a great place to stay during the winter. It’s next to the pier and within walking distance of several restaurants. There’s even a few shops behind the hotel.
The room was clean and spacious.
Ample parking lot available if you’re renting a car or driving yourself.

2026-01-15 • via Tripadvisor
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E1273NTkayc • Couples
10
Beautiful accommodations with a beautiful view!
Pros:

We stayed in a Deluxe King Suite facing the water and it was wonderful. Plenty of space with a nice fireplace and a balcony big enough for two of us to sit on. Very relaxing and in a convenient location with lots of shops and restaurants nearby, as well as onsite. Highly recommend!

2025-12-03 • via Tripadvisor
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mzrach • Family • Michigan
10
Happy.
Pros:

My son and I stayed here over his spring break, and we had an excellent experience. The resort was spotless, comfortable, and perfectly suited for a relaxing vacation. The staff were friendly, helpful, and genuinely made us feel welcome.
The attached mall is on the smaller side, but there’s still plenty to do nearby. The location feels safe, it’s easy to walk to restaurants and shops, and the overall atmosphere is warm and inviting. It’s not ultra-trendy or high-end, but that’s part of its charm—it’s clean, convenient, and ideal for families or anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.

2025-11-04 • via Tripadvisor
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Shannon • family
10
Pros:

Great stay- beautiful room- perfect spot to spend time in and around Half Moon Bay

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Laura
10
Pros:

Room clean, bed a little on hard side. Furniture low and hard as well. Room spacious and balcony with harbor view fantastic. Staff all pleasant and kind. Food available Thursday through Sunday. However there are many food options within walking distance.

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Rexanne
10
Pros:

Great room deluxe king . Staff are nice , especially room cleaners. Balcony could use some TLC,

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Silvina
10
Pros:

The decor !! was amazing !!

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Peter
10
Pros:

Love Love our stay. Third time

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Vadim
10
Pros:

A quiet place with an unusually (for CA) cool climate. I love it

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Isabel
8
Pros:

Overall pleasant with good service

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Paul
10
Pros:

Clean room and everything worked. Quiet A/C, very quiet rooms, plenty of outlets, good lighting.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Gary • partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful room and view

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee
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fussytraveler53 • Couples • New York City, New York
6
Not all good
Pros:

Driving up to this hotel, we passed what seemed to be an RV graveyard. Not a good start.
It overlooks a (noisy) street, a parking lot, restaurants, and the harbor.
Checked in, and noticed very decrepit, old furniture in the hallways. I figured, well, maybe it's just in the hall.
Nope. The furniture in the room is old, chipped, in dire need of being painted (photos attached). And as others have mentioned, what's with the shutters in the wall between the bathroom and bedroom?
But...we were in a large room in the main building. Anything other than the furniture was fine. And actually, sitting on the balcony was actually fairly nice, despite hearing numbers being called from the restaurant and motorcycles.
I would also like to give a shoutout to Stephen in the lobby restaurant. After a long day of traveling and a plane delay and being disappointed in the hotel, he was the best part of the whole day.

2025-09-10 • via Tripadvisor
J
Joan • friends
10
Pros:

This place is a real gem! The area is amazing especially on a paddle board. So many pelicans! Hotel is clean, well decorated & the rooms are large. Will be back.

2025-09-09 • via Nuitee
M
Monica • partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful boutique property - ocean front. We will stay here again!

2025-09-05 • via Nuitee
J
Jurgen • partner
10
Pros:

Nice and quiet hotel

2025-09-05 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • family
10
Pros:

I liked the location and there are a lot of restaurants near the hotel.

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • partner
10
Pros:

Love our ocean view spacious room!

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee