About this property

Beachfront Location: HI Point Montara Lighthouse in Montara offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests enjoy sea views and a sun terrace, complemented by a lush garden. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with private entrances, each equipped with a kitchen, private bathroom, and garden or sea views. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Facilities: Amenities include a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, bicycle parking, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Additional services include full-day security, luggage storage, and free WiFi. Nearby Attractions: Montara State Beach is a 14-minute walk away, while Lands End Lookout Visitor Center and Golden Gate Bridge are 35 km from the property. San Francisco International Airport is 25 km distant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
3 bunk beds
Bedroom 2
3 bunk beds
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
6 bunk beds
Bedroom 4
4 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breathtaking location, great kitchen with all appliances and common areas.
  • Avalos
    United States United States
    The location is amazing is nice place to stay good people you can see the ocean
  • Miglė
    Lithuania Lithuania
    It was really one of a kind place to stay 🤍! Loved everything about it - from the views to the ocean (and sunsets!), to the privacy and slow pace you can feel here. You will have pretty little garden, amazing views from the cliff, private beach,...
  • Flora
    Germany Germany
    Comfortable bed, good lounging area, perfekt kitchen
  • Michelle
    United States United States
    Everything was super clean...bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and common area, etc. Quiet location. Fell asleep listening to waves crashing below. Kitchen was well-equipped and roomy. We played cards in the common area at a cute little game table.
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was exceptional. It was an amazing opportunity to stay at a lighthouse . I was a bit worried due to the communal nature of the hostel but it was fine and mostly felt quite private. Very clean and well stocked.
  • Espen
    Norway Norway
    Amazing location, with a spectacular view from the room. Fall a sleep to the sound of waves breaking on the beach. Perfect spot to watch the sun set and enjoy your morning coffee. Very comfortable beds.
  • 5ringsman
    Canada Canada
    Clean and well equipped hostel, comfortable beds, secure room and lockers. Big kitchen and dining/living room area. Friendly staff. Stunning location on a cleaf overseeing the ocean, private beach access (not for swimming), picture perfect! Ideal...
  • Kateryna
    United States United States
    This place truly surprised me with its beauty — it’s a very cozy spot with a lot of soul. You can really feel the warmth and character here.
  • Lucy
    United States United States
    Natalie greeted us upon arrival and she was very professional and friendly. The private room and shared shower and bathroom were very clean. The view from our small private room was incredulous. Listening to the sounds of waves every night and...

Property surroundings

House rules

HI Point Montara Lighthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The maximum length of stay at this property is 14 days per calendar year per guest.

Prices and product availability is as accurate as possible but may be subject to change during check-in.

Please note: Hostel can only honor online bookings of 9 guests maximum. If you have 10 or more guests in your booking, please contact the hostel as different policies apply.

Hostelling International is a member based organization.

Children may be allowed under specific circumstances and additional costs may apply. Children must be supervised at all times. Please contact the property for further information.

Please note: Government-issued photo ID is required to check in.

Please note: Pets are not permitted in the hostel.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform HI Point Montara Lighthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of US$500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.