Ratings based on 124 Verified Reviews
4.4 Room cleanliness
4.6 Service & staff
4.2 Room comfort
4.3 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 27 Feb 2020 on Hotels
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!
Comment from Hotel Management
6 Mar 2020 by HI-Point Montara Staff, Hotel Management
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay at Point Montara, it looks like you were able to take some lovely pictures!
by A verified traveler
Posted 11 Dec 2019 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
11 Dec 2019 by HI-Point Montara, Hotel Management
thanks for the 10/10 review!
by A verified traveler
Posted 10 Dec 2019 on Orbitz
Comment from Hotel Management
11 Dec 2019 by HI-Point Montara, Hotel Management
thanks for the review!
by A verified traveler from Inglewood
Posted 2 Dec 2019 on Travelocity
Could have used a more pwerful heater. Pretty cold in the "Tool Shed" at night.
Comment from Hotel Management
8 Dec 2019 by Hostel Staff, Hotel Management
We appreciate you taking the time to review us, It has been unseasonably cold out here recently, so it's a good idea to bundle up for cold nights and if there's anything we can do to please let us know! The Tool Room is in the oldest part of the hostel and sits right on the bluff overlooking the ocean, definitely a heating challenge. Thank you for the feedback
by A verified traveler
Posted 2 Nov 2019
Comment from Hotel Management
11 Dec 2019 by HI-Point Montara, Hotel Management
Thanks for the 5/5 review!
by A verified traveler
Million dollar views; cozy interior and amenities
Posted 31 Oct 2019 on Hotelshis 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!
Comment from Hotel Management
8 Dec 2019 by Hostel Staff, Hotel Management
Hello Douglas, Thank you for the great review. Sorry for the late response, somehow missed it back in October. We are so glad you got through our challenging blackouts by PG&E. Sounds like you had a great stay despite the lack of full electricity. We hope you continue to explore hostels as an overnight alternative to hotels and motels and certainly come see us again!
by A verified traveler from santa fe, NM
Posted 25 Oct 2019
wonderful place to stay. fresh ocean breeze and comfortable atmosphere
Comment from Hotel Management
30 Oct 2019 by HI-Point Montara, Hotel Management
Thanks for the five stars! We're so happy you have a good time!
by A verified traveler
Posted 5 Oct 2019
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.
Comment from Hotel Management
30 Oct 2019 by HI-Point Montara, Hotel Management
Thanks for letting us know about your stay, Ken! We would love to have you back again some time!
by A verified traveler
Great
Posted 3 Oct 2019 on HotelsNice, relaxing place
Comment from Hotel Management
30 Oct 2019 by HI-Point Montara, Hotel Management
Thanks for the review, Matthew! Looks like you got to enjoy a beautiful sunset with us.
by A verified traveler
Posted 28 Sep 2019
Ocean location and view is great! Bed was comfortable.
Comment from Hotel Management
30 Oct 2019 by HI-Point Montara, Hotel Management
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay!
