Reservations
The Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel welcomes walk-in guests whenever possible but advance reservations are highly recommended, especially March through October. Reservations are also recommended for families or other travelers who want private accommodations or who have special needs.
Reserve online
Click on the link above and you will be directed to the Hostelling International USA website for online reservations. Please note that private rooms cannot be booked online. For private room reservations, please book by phone or fax.
Please also note that HI-USA requires a 5% deposit and a $3 booking fee for online reservations.
Reserve by phone
(650) 728-7177
Or call the toll-free HI-USA reservation line at (888) 464-4872, and dial #153 to be connected to the hostel.
Please call during office hours, 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. daily.
Reserve by fax
(650) 728-7058
When making your reservation, please provide:
- Your date(s) of stay
- Number of adults and children (including ages) in your party
- Full name of each guest
- Gender of each guest (for dorm bed reservations only)
- Credit card information
- Email address and phone number for confirmation
Hours
Reservation and reception hours are 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
The hostel is open daily year-round.
We are located on California State Parks land. Day visitors are welcome to explore the site from 9:30 a.m. to sunset, but please stop by the hostel office before visiting the grounds.
Please note: Daytime access to the hostel and grounds may be restricted due to group rentals or special events.
Check-in/Check-out
Check-in hours are 3:30 - 10:30 p.m.
If you are delayed or cannot arrive during check-in hours, please call prior to 10 p.m.
Check-out hours are 7:30 - 11 a.m.
If you require early check-out (5:30 - 7:30 a.m.), please inform us upon check-in.
Adults must provide a valid government-issued picture identification card (passport, driver's license, or state or military ID card) to stay at the Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel.
Payment
We accept cash, travelers checks, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB.
A credit card is required to make a reservation, but during the check-in process you may choose to pay for your accommodations with cash or travelers checks instead.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel or change your reservation, at least 48 hours advance notice is required. If a cancellation is made without 48 hours notice, or if you do not arrive on the reserved date, your credit card will be charged for one night’s accommodation per person, and any additional nights reserved will be cancelled. (For groups, a different cancellation policy applies.)