HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Laundry

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Parking included

Explore the area

16th Street and Highway 1, Moss Beach, CA, 94037

JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
20 min walk
30 Cafe
1 min walk
San Bruno Station
27 min drive
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
24 min drive

Room options

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Pool

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Parking included

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

14 Jan - 15 Jan

About this property

Beachfront hostel for sun and fun

Guests at this beach hostel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Bathrooms are shared.

HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel offers 5 accommodations. This Moss Beach hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel, you'll be within walking distance of JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a coffee shop/cafe.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
Just a 2-minute drive from Montara State Beach and a few minutes from JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Moss Beach hostel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
On the beach
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Shared bathroom
Towels provided

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Club card: USD 3 per person, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Guests who do not present a Hostelling International membership card will be charged a club card fee of USD 3 per person, per night at check-in, payable to the hostel.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards

Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 10 mi (16 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hostelling International Montara Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel

Hostelling International Montara Point Montara Lighthouse

HI Point Montara Lighthouse

Hi-Point Montara Lighthouse Hotel

HI Montara Point Montara Lighthouse

HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel Moss Beach

HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute hostel in the building next to the lighthouse. Full kitchen, clean bathroom, clean bedding. Felt safe and secure. Happy to have found this place!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

11 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Dec 2019

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

2 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Could have used a more pwerful heater. Pretty cold in the "Tool Shed" at night.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

31 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Million dollar views; cozy interior and amenities

his is the first time I've stayed at a hostel in the U.S. I normally stay at hotels and motels. But it was a great choice. This particular location was the selling point. You're right on a cliff with a lighthouse, overlooking crashing waves and the great blue Pacific! I spent a lot of time sitting out on the benches absorbing the scene, even after dark. Inside the hostel, you go to the front desk to check in and are given bedding and a towel, plus a magnetic key card to open your room and your private locker in the room. y small room had one bunkbed and one single bed, which I took. I had one roommate, who was friendly. We negotiated when to shut the lights and whether or not to leave the window open. The kitchens and dining areas are a pretty wild scene, with people moving every which way preparing their meals, eating, and washing dishes. The facility is stocked with all the pots, pans, dish towels, utensils, stove, microwave, fridge, etc. that you need to deal with meals. It's a very generous setup. There are also community lounging areas, which people were using. While there, we were hit by one of California's rolling blackouts. This made things a little less convenient, with people using flashlights to move around at night. Also, we were asked to really limit our use of water, which is somehow tied to electric power. But the staff was great. They ran a generator to keep the infrastructure operating, and told people we didn't have to do any dishes. Great place!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller

25 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

wonderful place to stay. fresh ocean breeze and comfortable atmosphere

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken

5 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful location. Nice people vibe. Really great value. Wish I could stay with my wife. Very comfy bed despite having to sleep in the same room with 5 other guys.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

3 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Nice, relaxing place

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller

28 Sept 2019

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Ocean location and view is great! Bed was comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Nelishah

18 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

28 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The staff could be a little more forthcoming with information on how things are run. The bathrooms need to be cleaned more often, but the dorms and the communal areas are great!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller

18 Aug 2019

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I requested cancellation and they denied it to me, I called them on advanced to cancel the reservation and they declined. So unprofessional.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

yael

14 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

I wished I stayed more than 1 night. I was comfortable even though it was a full house. Office staff was friendly. Room mates were friendly. But I wish they had more bathrooms.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan

14 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

A

31 Jul 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Very unique location near an old lighthouse. Facilities need major maintenance on the exterior and more lighting in the dorm rooms.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Maria

28 Jul 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom

19 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

David

15 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I had a hard time finding the place, but that could be my problem! The road sign is there but partially obscured and at an angle to the road. Signage to the beach is also inadequate.The layout is well thought out, and is much more comfortable than the exterior may indicate. The esprit de corps among staff at hostels is always inspiring! I recommend this hostel, especially for seasoned travelers.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Jul 2019

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 May 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

27 Mar 2019

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing location.with breath taking views! Great amenities included use of a full kitchen(dishes and silverware too!) Great common areas, including a large sit down table in the kitchen with a huge window overlooking the ocean. Exceptional value!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019