This place is the perfect location for small town feel while being just outside the City…read more The lower room (handicapped) isn't designed for sleeping. The neighbors 2 porch lights shine right on the bed. If the owners slept there for a night I'm sure they would come up with solutions to this problem.

Looking for a getaway close enough in driving distance but also far enough to feel the coastal…read morebreeze, Pacifica was our weekend choice. We found the Anchor Inn to be conveniently located to all of the things that encompassed to us a perfect overnight getaway: beach access, coffee, brews, good food, and scenic views in a safe space. The Anchor Inn checked all the boxes and then some. Spacious enough for 2 adults and a baby (we noticed other families in the units next to ours), the Inn has private stays that include a kitchen, bathroom with shower/towel/amenities, TV in sitting room, chairs to sit on balcony, bedroom with TV also, and heated floors! I usually walk around barefoot at home (not a surfer, but this most be an awesome feature for those hitting the waves all day), and I was pleasantly surprised when my toesies were warm all day/night..such a unique and fun feature! Customer service is excellent and they checked in on us by cell to see if we needed anything additional. Another great feature is your own parking right next to the front doorway. Very convenient for multiple trips with a little one! As mentioned, down the driveway you can get to Grocery Store Outlet, Soul Grind Coffee Roasters, Humble Sea Brewing, and a few other eateries and shops depending on what you're in the mood for. There's also a safe and convenient pathway (check the open field slightly to the left) that leads directly to the water if you're looking to board, bring the kiddos to play, or just looking for a nice walk alone or all the romantic feels. Did I mention you can also get directly to the Taco Bell in Pacific this way? Just a 10 or less minute walk if you're looking for the cantina vibes! Whether you're looking for a getaway with a friend or two, solo trip, or bringing the family, I can't say enough great things about this hidden gem. We're already thinking of making this a tradition for fall 2025!

Good, not great, for this near-beachfront hotel in Pacifica. We stayed here during the World Dog…read moreSurfing Contest, and it's just a brisk walk to Linda Mar Beach, where the event happens. The staff was friendly, and check-in was easy. The room was decent-sized, but still kind of basic. We had a fridge and a microwave, but no safe. We got a handicapped room, not sure why, but the balcony made it nice. The shower had super low water pressure. The remote blinds barely worked with the controller and the "fake view" on the roller shade was kind of comical. Unfortunately, the closet furniture required brute force to slide open or close the door. We took advantage of the free breakfast both days, and the menu was exactly the same each day. The eggs were pretty good, and the sausage was not bad either. It would have been nice if they had a bit more fruit selection; they just had bananas. Our flight home was delayed going back, so I asked for a later checkout (even just an hour), but they said no. I thought that was one of the "perks" of my Bonvoy status, but I guess not. Since it was a Sunday, I thought they could have let us stay one more hour. They did hold our luggage for us and seemed very surprised when I tipped the clerk at pickup. At 10:59 am precisely, "Housekeeping" was knocking on our door, seeing when we were going to leave. Close by the "Shore Shack" is a friendly little diner with decent food. Oh, and one important note --- T-Mobile has virtually NO signal inside this hotel. Your phone will be on SOS the whole time. Luckily, their Internet wifi worked pretty well, but I hate using unsecured networks. We'll be back for this event in the future, but given the cost, I'm going to look into other hotel options in the area as well. It wasn't a bad experience, but it's definitely not a 5-star experience.

I got to the hotel late and the front desk staff was very nice and helpful. The front lobby was…read moreclean and typical Fairfield style. The room was clean, except for a used towel. The wallpaper is peeling in spots but overall a basic room with thin walls. It is very noisy and you hear every door slam due to the open "lobby" area in the middle. If there are people out there, you can hear everything they are saying. I'm a dedicated Lifetime Elite but got the room that faces PCH (maybe 50ft from the highway). Spent all night listening to the cars, trucks, motorcycles pass by. Cell coverage: there isn't any! Had to use my WiFi to make phone calls! Parking: $15 I don't think I would stay here again.

We have stayed here many times. We keep coming back because of the location, the clean and updated…read morerooms, they are dog friendly, and they are steps away from the beach! We got an ocean view room this time and it really is fantastic.

1 star. I would give zero if I could…read more Upon checking into Room 102, we found what appeared to be fecal matter or vomit smeared and dripping down the exterior of the toilet. There is a visible swipe mark across the top where someone had clearly tried to wipe it clean but left the rest of the mess completely untouched, meaning this wasn't an oversight, it was a rushed, incomplete cleaning job. Absolutely unacceptable and a biohazard. We booked through Expedia and are receiving a refund, but I wanted to warn other guests directly. Do not stay here until they've seriously overhauled their housekeeping.

The building itself looks sketchy as hell and can use some maintenance. However, our room was…read morefantastic. We stayed on the 4th floor and had an amazing ocean view. The room was clean, staff was friendly, and the bed was comfortable. We could hear waves crashing and watch the surfers from our room. We will be happy to come back.

I really wanted to like this hotel because the location is beautiful, but unfortunately the…read moreproperty itself was a huge disappointment and absolutely not worth the $300/night I paid. The good: Being right by the ocean is wonderful, and I loved being able to walk along the coastal trail into more central Pacifica. The views from the trail are beautiful. And the guy at the front desk who eventually arrived to help the woman who was alone manning the desk at check-in was polite and friendly. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended. Check-in took more than 15+ minutes, and my room key randomly stopped working, requiring me to go back to the front desk for new keys. The Wi-Fi wasn't working. The TV/cable didn't work. The pool was closed. The room itself felt old and poorly maintained. There were stains on the chairs, the pillows felt like a single thin layer of foam and even the drinking cups were plastic. I paid for an ocean-view room, but a large restaurant sits between the hotel and the water, blocking a significant portion of the view. Even worse, the smell of fried food from the restaurant drifted toward my room until around 2 a.m. I don't need a hotel to be fancy, but I do expect it to be clean, comfortable and well maintained, especially at this price point. Between the condition of the room, multiple things not working and the closed pool, this was nowhere near a $300/night experience. Pacifica itself was lovely but I would stay somewhere else.

Good: easy check in, nice location, friendly staff, beds comfy with clean sheets, TV works, modern…read moretoilet and shower liner seems new, fridge and microwave in room, nice view from balcony Bad: room overall was run down and dilapidated, walls cracked and multiple outlets were non-functional, musty smell, a few lights burned out; no hangers in closet, limited parking, swimming pool very very small But for the price, I think we got what we paid for and our family of 4 (2 adults/2 kids)

I was very disappointed with my stay. The room was not what I expected at all--it was dirty, and…read morethe restroom was not clean either. We were only provided with two towels for both my wife and me, which was inconvenient. The bed didn't even have a proper comforter, making it uncomfortable to sleep. Another inconvenience was having to go all the way down to the first floor just to get ice while our room was on the third floor. The only positive aspect of this place was the view. Unfortunately, everything else fell short of expectations

Great mini-vacation down from the city. Good price for a very clean, comfortable room, feet away…read morefrom the crashing waves of Rockaway Beach. Nick's restaurant is right next door where I ate every meal (grilled crab sandwich with avocado, wow), and made friends with the bartenders that treated me like I had been a regular for years. They even have live music and dancing on the weekends. That was very amusing and enjoyable. The entire experience was a very nice, relaxing and reasonable get-away for us city drudges. Did wish for a microwave in the room, but no big deal. Can't wait to come back for a longer stay.

This is going to be a classic roadside motel from the 50s, but don't let that fool you! Location…read morecannot be beat, hearing the ocean was a bonus. Only point of contention, and this is a minor one, was that the bed slid around on the stand a bit. Otherwise, room was clean and comfortable, and you had the essentials like wifi. If you expect fancy, go elsewhere, but this is truly a hidden gem of Pacifica.

My daughter and I visited a few weeks ago and this place is a hidden gem!…read moreLori made us feel very welcomed when we checked in. My husband had just passed away and we needed a little getaway. This was the perfect destination that soothed our souls. The Seals are within walking distance to view! The ocean is literally within steps of this cozy, beautiful inn. Hiking trails all around within walking distance! They let us use comfy bikes everyday which we took advantage of and biked to Half Moon Bay and a few ocean view restaurants. This is a beautiful and clean Bed and Breakfast! We had a gorgeous view of the English Garden from our spacious room. The daily breakfast included fresh berries, egg and cheese, fresh croissant and granola! The unlimited European lattes added a nice touch! We felt so spoiled with the homemade cookies in the afternoon and the free wine tasting in the evening around five. The entire staff was so friendly, helpful and made us feel right at home. My daughter and I look forward to returning! Absolutely a hidden gem!

This is one of the very best places on the coast to stay.. amazing that it is so close to San…read moreFrancisco & SFO. I hate to say any more as I don't want it to be over run... I still want to be able to stay there again... it is a gem.... shhhhh

This place is gorgeous and has beautiful views of the water! Everything is very clean and the staff…read moreis welcoming and kind! Second time staying here and both have been 10/10 stays!

Really cute place, with spacious rooms. We stayed upstairs in one of the large suites facing the…read morewater. The rooms aren't oceanfront, because there's a road in front of it and trees blocking most of the view. There was a refrigerator in the room, plenty of towels, and a really comfortable bed. Great stay! There's no elevator, so be prepared for stairs.

Second time we have stayed there in one of their suites and had a fantastic time. Great hotel…read more with great view of Half Moon Bay. Would recommend for any nice get away

Overall pleased with our 2 night staycation here. They offer complimentary easy parking, beautiful…read morerooms (we stayed in the ocean view jr suite), friendly lobby staff, relaxing vibe. Daily breakfast is included with your stay. The breakfast consists of pastries, bagels/ cream cheese, yogurt, oatmeal and hard-boiled eggs. They also offer gluten-free bread and pastry options, which I appreciate. Coffee, tea and juices included. There is no hot food. One thing to point out is the rooms do not have air-conditioning. This typically isn't an issue because half Moon Bay runs cooler and comfortable temperatures for most of the year but my husband and I do prefer a colder room at night time so we slept with the door open. There was no ceiling fan, but they do have a couple of portable fans stored in the closets for use. Shower in our room had low water pressure, so not great for those with longhair. The hotel is right next-door to Sam's chowder House so easy walk. Beach access-there is a beautiful walking path right downstairs, which you can access from the hotel. The only thing between the walking path and the ocean is some rocks. I was told by a local that the water directly in front of the hotel is not swimmable but there is beach access with some water about 5 minute walk down the path. The path is smooth so easy for strollers, bikes or other means.

If I can give 6 stars, I would. Love this spot. No check in's, they give you a code for the door…read moreand it deactivates at the check out time. It looks like there are only six rooms to this Inn. Three lower units and three upper units. I would recommend the lower units. Is a pretty priavte patio area with ocean view. We had our pup with us and it was perfect as the patio is fenced off. (Dog friendly for an extra fee) In room gas fireplace, fridge, microwave, and ice maker makes it a very comfy stay. There's even a portable heater in the closet for chilly nights hanging out at the patio at night. Overall, excellent room for a quick getaway. Place was very clean and morning staff was super helpful.

I almost don't want to share how amazing this Inn is...the ladies that run Mavericks are sweet and…read morecaring. We stayed two days with our dog and what a great time! Restaurants and shopping are close by, beach view and patio for the dog. Every time I look to book again, they are always sold out. We just loved it so much. We can't wait to go back!