One Bedroom Suite, Club Access

The suite is part of a resort perched on a bluff above the Pacific, and the room is positioned for sweeping Pacific Ocean views. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay sits at the southern end of Half Moon Bay, so the coastline and the sound of the waves are a big part of the stay.

This 950 sq. ft. suite has one bedroom and is set up with 1 king bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping up to four guests. A rollaway bed can be added for a surcharge (reported at $100 per night), and a free crib is offered for families with little ones.

Club Access gives you entry to the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, with private lounge access, a personal concierge team and complimentary culinary presentations throughout the day. The Club Level experience also includes Spa access at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay, which has a Himalayan salt sauna, steam room, cold plunge and mineral whirlpool following its renovation.

The private bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower, so one guest can soak while another gets ready. It comes with designer toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, towels and a hair dryer.

It suits both. With a king or two queens in the bedroom, space for up to four guests, a free crib and optional rollaway, families are well catered for. The resort offers a Ritz Kids day program for ages 5 to 12 and a supervised Kids Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. Couples can use the Club Lounge, the spa and the oceanfront fire pits. Spa facilities and the fitness center are for guests 18 and over.

The suite has a 42-inch smart TV with satellite and premium channels, Netflix, pay movies and an iPod dock, plus closed-captioned TV. A coffee and tea maker and complimentary bottled water are provided, and room service is available 24 hours. Blackout drapes, a down comforter, hypo-allergenic bedding and turndown service help with sleep. Free wired internet is included, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Pelican Point Beach is about a 6-minute walk from the resort, and the Coastside Trail runs along the bluffs right beside it. The hotel provides free bicycles for exploring. On property you can dine at Navio, The Conservatory and Ocean Terrace, all a short walk from the guest rooms, and the oceanfront lawn has fire pits for s'mores.

Check-in starts at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out can be requested but depend on availability. The guest checking in must be 18 or older. San Francisco International Airport is roughly 20 miles away, and there is no complimentary airport shuttle, so most guests arrange a car service, taxi or rental car. Valet parking is available at $70 overnight.

A daily resort fee, reported at around $74.75 per night by several booking sites, covers spa facilities, the steam room and sauna, the 24-hour fitness center, the pool and daily fitness classes. Tennis court reservations and house equipment are also included in the fee. Cooked-to-order breakfast, valet parking and the rollaway bed are paid extras.