Zaballa House

Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

3.8

Good(1,017 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Half Moon Bay, CA

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Bed & breakfast in Half Moon Bay with free parking
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features express check-out, free newspapers, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Zaballa House offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of Half Moon Bay, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

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Premium Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

1 Queen • 300 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Zaballa House

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3.8

Good(1,017 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Half Moon Bay, CA

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of Half Moon Bay, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Premium Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

1 Queen • 300 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

3.8

Good(1,017 Reviews)

3.8

Oct 2024

Broken window & blinds, a/c didn’t work, place needs lots of maintenance. We have stayed here a couple times in the past and it never looked like this.

3.8

Aug 2024

It was a beautiful room very comfortable

3.8

Aug 2024

Please update your listing about breakfast - NO breakfast is included. No waffles. No homemade granola. Nothing. Zero staff on-site anywhere.

3.8

Jul 2024

My girlfriend and I loved the high ceiling in the room.

3.8

Jul 2024

We really liked everything about Zaballa house lately. The room was very spacious with lots of natural light and super clean. Didn’t hear any neighbors nearby which was a plus. Loved the balcony and views of Main Street. I would definitely stay here again.

3.8

Jun 2024

Always a great stay

3.8

Jun 2024

No office or on site staff. Could not find our room plastic card keys to get into room-it took about 15 minutes for me to find them at one of the "cottages" on a small table on the porch of the cottage. (Once we found the envelope with the room key, there was a phone number provided to call for "hotel emergencies". Door was incredibly difficult to open- it took anywhere from 3 to 10 tries before it would activate. Really steep stairs to get to our room. Toilet backed up on the last day- we called property manager, and he promised to send out someone to fix it. We asked to wait for about 45 minutes, and after 30 we called again to say we were ready. He said someone would be out soon. After waiting about 30- 40 minutes, we had finished packing. We went to Burger King abut a mile away to use their bathroom. Great location, a spacious room, and comfy bed. The room decor was over the top Vegas gaudy! too many other negatives. We will stay at another hotel when we come back to Half Moon Bay.

3.8

Jun 2024

Great location for downtown access and coastal access. Hotel was unique but in need of some renovation and repairs. The bed was terrible and must be updated.

3.8

Jun 2024

Let's face the reality that this location has seen better days...The building itself is not in tip top shape...Various trim pieces of wood around the building are in need of replacing...As in rotted...The room although spacious was not in great shape...Paint was chipped in many locations and decorations were a bit too kitschy...I get the Italian influence if that is what they were trying to achieve but overwhelming yard sale/thrift shop design was a bit too much...The room was quiet...The bed was comfortable...The breakfast was ok...We travel to Half Moon Bay often as my family is from there but we wont be using the Zaballa again...

3.8

May 2024

Older hotel. But nice manager

3.8

Apr 2024

Close to town , historic building

3.8

Feb 2024

Ceiling fan did not work, 2 of 4 ceiling fan lights were out, broken window shades, broken dresser drawer handle, tile floors very slippery, wobbly refrigerator with iced up freezer, cabinet bases water damaged, worn paint at baseboards, front door deadbolt lock broken, dimmer switch not working and missing parts.

3.8

Feb 2024

Take away breakfast from the website because it’s just a bed. A little shopworn but clean enough and centrally located. Pretty minimal in terms of creature comforts, like no facial tissue and only one packet of coffee for a two night stay. And our car was dented overnight in the hotel lot. Ouch 😣

3.8

Jan 2024

Arrived at 5pm. No staff available. Reception door locked. Key left in a envelope outside. Same issue with check out. Nobody available. My wife left shoes in the room. Cannot get anyone to respond by phone. I call it the ghost hotel.

3.8

Jan 2024

How can you call a place Bed and Breakfast if there is no breakfast? I didn’t mind no one being there when we arrived, they left an envelope on the front porch with my name on it. But we saw no one there the entire time we were there. It’s an old place and the pipes were noisy all night. I will not be coming back.

3.8

Jan 2024

We have stayed at Zaballa House several times, We like this inn for it's ideal location in downtown, easy drive or walk to the beach and reasonable prices. We love the beautiful, spacious suites with kitchen and giant bath tub (bring your own bubble bath as none is provided). On our last visit, the fire place did not work, which was a big disappointment, some of the furniture desperately needs repair or replacement, and there was no WiFi. We stayed over NYE so there was no staff available for assistance and no breakfast either. But all considered it was a very nice stay and I highly recommend Zaballa house for a reasonably priced get away to Half Moon Bay.

3.8

Dec 2023

I got in very late and was still able to check in. It was a little confusing at first, since there was no staff left when I arrived. But all in all, it was a good experience.

3.8

Nov 2023

Our second time staying here. Spacious and nice as always. Thanks!

3.8

Oct 2023

The stay was fine no major concerns or complaints. A few spiders here and there in the room but I wouldn’t blame that on the establishment rather it’s the location.. however, there were a couple of broken latches on the windows, so I imagine that could be the problem.

3.8

Oct 2023

The room is large with a porch. Great location! Not my first time.

3.8

Oct 2023

Great experience. Never met any of the staff. Not sure what amenities are available. The room was great. It was clean and well stocked. Some of the bathroom vanity lights were out. The bed was very comfortable. Room was comfortable although I couldn’t figure out how to turn on the fireplace. No problem, didn’t need it. QUIET very quiet. Very relaxing. Location was great, easy access to restaurants and shops. Overall we were very happy with the facility. Plan on a return visit this winter to test the fireplace. ;). Thanks for the great stay.

3.8

Oct 2023

No one was there to check me in....No person, No bell, no phone, no number to call . Luckily another guest gave me the phone number to call. I didn't have the phone number as I booked on line.. I called the number. A lady showed up and checked me in. The room was very nice and the location was great. Only the check-in was sketchy.

3.8

Oct 2023

The room is huge! I have everything I could need… Fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, huge jacuzzi, fireplace, couch, closet, balcony, etc. You can tell things are old and slightly run down, but it almost adds to the charm! We are very much enjoying our stay.

3.8

Sep 2023

Advertised on Hotels.com as a B and B and there is only the B and no B. Bare walls. Thin pillows. Towels minimal. No facial tissue or water glasses. Location is great and offstreet parking a plus. Office is not open.

3.8

Sep 2023

This is our second stay. It’s a no frills hotel. If you don’t mind no desk service, the bare necessities and little else but a decent size room, somewhat clean and a nice gas fireplace plus it’s smack dab on Main St, within walking distance to everything. We had a suite which included a small kitchenette. As we had no direct customer service we were surprised that someone came into our room and cleaned. I didn’t expect that and didn’t like all my personal stuff in open view. Other than that, it was nice to have the room cleaned. We would stay again.

3.8

Sep 2023

Bed and pillows were not comfortable. Location was great.

3.8

Aug 2023

No staff whatsoever !!!

3.8

Aug 2023

There aren’t any hangers in the closet. No A/C and it’s hot. Just instructions to check in. I didn’t understand them. This place was great a long time ago. What happened?

3.8

Aug 2023

Pros: Keys were ready when we arrived (never met another person). Room was super big and had a balcony with great chairs. Cons: They had a thermostat but no actual AC and the room was quite warm. Also the bar next door played loud music till 10:30.

3.8

Aug 2023

Unfortunately the fan was loud and I am an incredibly light sleeper but overall a great accommodation that I will definitely be using again.

3.8

Aug 2023

Nice big room

3.8

Jul 2023

There was no staff there. Only an envelope. The house was a little creepy and finding my room was an experience. There was only one light in my giant room.

3.8

Jul 2023

We regularly stay here when in the San Francisco Area. Great location in downtown Half Moon Bay. The Zaballa House no longer does Breakfast, but there are a lot of breakfast choices within walking distance. Our rooms have always been large - but this time we had a suite with a large living room which we loved. The funkiness is the condition of the place - such as a Spa Bathtub that no longer functions as a Spa. Also - no front desk service - just a phone number for emergencies. We like the Zaballa House and will return.

3.8

Jul 2023

No access to the main Victorian house which made Zaballa’s so unique! No breakfast which used to be served in main house. Very impersonal- key put in envelope with room no. Must climb outside flight of stairs to adjacent building to very sterile room . Mattress was terrible! No pictures or decor. Very disappointing as we stayed here before under previous owner! Didn’t realize it was no longer a bed and breakfast. It is centrally located which is good and could stand some plants and outdoor furniture on the deck in front of #25.

3.8

Jul 2023

Such a nice peaceful place..easy to relax

3.8

Jul 2023

Clean room and not completely furnished looks like room was just painted and no wall paintings. Only slightly negative just need to update as not really a BnB. Perfect location in downtown and free parking onsite a plus plus. I recommend for location, price and cleanliness.

3.8

Jun 2023

Hotel description misleading and inaccurate. In particular, this B&B advertised free breakfast included. NOT true. No breakfast available. No staff available at all! Advertised a/c non existent. Fireplace non functional. Simple amenity such as bathroom tissue non existent.

3.8

Jun 2023

We loved the Victorian decor and the size of the rooms of our unit. The stairway (outdoors) is run down, but we did not mind. We liked being in town and able to walk to all shops. The beach is close by.

3.8

May 2023

We liked the location and the quietness. We did not like that it was listed as a bed and breakfast, but there was zero information about it and it did not exist. A note would have been good.

3.8

May 2023

Never saw anyone who worked there. Key card was in an envelope with my name on it. No instructions for check out, just ended up dropping cards in their mailbox. Room was very large, older decor, furnishings, it worked for a spot to stay for the night on a business trip for a reasonable price. This is not a spot to take a fancy vacation or to go expecting a classy B&B experience. In fact there was no breakfast available despite the name and listing saying there would be. Again never saw an employee while I was here. Lots of windows which was great during the day but let in a lot of light when trying to sleep. Reminded me of the rundown but kind of charming east coast beach town hotels/rural cabins you’d find 20 plus years ago. Shower took a long time to warm up and adjustments seemed overly fickle but it worked. My main and biggest complaint that really irritated me was the lighting in the room. Half the bulbs didn’t work and the ones that did provided all of about 20 watts of light total. Very annoying and uncomfortable. I know many hotels have subpar lighting but this is the worst I’ve ever had to tolerate. Investing in some brighter bulbs or a couple more lamps would have gone a long way to making the stay more pleasant. Didn’t hate it, didn’t love it, it served it purpose as a place to sleep but some better lighting, better window treatments and the promised breakfast would have taken this to an at least alright rating.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Half Moon Bay?

The average price for a rental in Half Moon Bay is $308 per night. This rental is $111 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Zaballa House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Zaballa House pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Zaballa House?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, and parking.

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Zaballa House

Bed and Breakfast in Half Moon Bay, CA

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Half Moon Bay, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Premium Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Zaballa House

Bed and Breakfast in Half Moon Bay, CA

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Half Moon Bay, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Premium Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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FAQs

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