Name: HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel
Address: 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA 94060, United States of America, 210 Pigeon Point Road, California, CA 94060, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $45 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

Beachfront

HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel

210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA 94060, United States of America – Excellent location – show map

Hosteling International at Pigeon Point Lighthouse is whole house exclusive. This oceanfront Pescadero hostel offers free WiFi in all rooms. Located on a peninsula, this hostel provides free parking. Pescadero State Beach is 6.2 mi away. All beds in each room provide fresh linens at HI - Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel. All guests have access to the shared bathrooms, living room, and kitchen. San Francisco International Airport is 1 hours’ drive away. Half Moon Bay is 22 mi away from HI - Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

Private Family Room

6 bunk beds

Bed in Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

1 bunk bed

Bed in Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

1 bunk bed

Private Double Room

1 full bed

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

1 bunk bed

Private 3-Person Room

1 twin bed

and

1 full bed

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.6

Facilities

8.4

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Value for money

8.7

Location

9.8

Free Wifi

High score for Pescadero

Guests who stayed here loved

Neva
United States of America
“It was wonderful as they have a low light policy at night and you can see a sky full of stars! Meeting travelers from around the world was great fun and sometimes a game board was brought out to liven up things. The female only dorm was very...”
Stuart
United States of America
“The location was nicely secluded along the pacific coast highway. Amazing views all around (270 degrees), watching the ocean waves crash on the shore below, and several sea lions jumping out of the water and playing. The room was decent, no...”
David
United States of America
“Staff is all top flight, better than at the finest hotels. Setting is amazing. Had a magical time!”
Melissa
United States of America
“Amazing views and history. We stayed in the seal house and were lucky to be the only guests there that night so we had the whole place to ourselves. The couches were very comfortable and the common areas were spacious. Beds pretty comfortable,...”
Dawn
United States of America
“I have never stayed at a Hostel before. It blew my expectations in every way. I will definitely come back and explore other options in my area. I could not be happier.”
Fun2bfit
United States of America
“Everything was so well organized, and it was so easy to check in and out. it was comfortable and clean. I really liked waking up and looking out the window and seeing the ocean! it's a great location 😁”
Anita
United States of America
“i've always love lighthouses... and this location & the sceneries are just breathtaking... facility is really clean.... especially for a hostel... we paid just $10/head for a hot tub session, and the stars above were just amazing....”
Mayumi
United States of America
“Great location. The dormitory-style room was great for kids. Nice kitchen.”
L
Leza
United States of America
“it's all great. i love thr little library of books aboit lighthouses”
Snezana
Serbia
“Very nice place, clean and well-maintained, although too expensive (at least for the European understanding of shared room prices). I travel by bicycle and I didn't want to leave it in a garage that stays unlocked at night. The manager found a way...”

Managed by Jeff Parry, General Manger

Company review score: 8.8Based on 59,752 reviews from 19 properties

19 managed properties

Company info

I started working at Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel in 1997 and became General Manger in 2003. I have a degree in Cultural Anthropology and have worked as a Naturalist at Pigeon Point for children. I enjoy photography, astronomy and surfing.

Property info

Hostelling International is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational membership organization. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on three side from a promontory cliff top site, each house built in 1960 is the old USCG family housing units before automation. Each house has a large living room with sofas and chairs, the large kitchen has an ocean view, refrigerator, oven, stove, microwave, coffee maker, pots, pans, dishes, silverware and cookware. The bed rooms are bunk beds with twin sized single memory foam mattresses. Organic cotton sheets are provided and made by guests. One small room has full sized double bed for couples. Central forced air heating. Hot water, low flow showers. Wi-Fi is free. Cell phone service is also not always reliable. This is a great get away in a very rural area that is fantastic for coastal access, wildlife viewing and a dark sky location for excellent stargazing.

Neighborhood info

Pigeon Point is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on 3 sides and is in a California State Historic Park. Whale watching, tide-pooling, bird watching, kayaking, hiking, touring Ano Nuevo State Reserve, visiting the small town of Pescadero with it's 3rd generation family restaurant Duarte's Tavern. You can also visit Harley Goat Farm to see the kids.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

House rules
HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:30 to 22:30

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out

From 07:30 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Family rooms have a minimum of 4-6 people. Anyone who books for less or shows up for less then HIUSA has the right to move that party under 4 to a shared dormitory accommodations.

"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" This is information that is important for the guest to see before making a booking and should be added, thank you.

Please note: Towel rental is available for a small fee at this hostel. Please contact hostel for details.

Please note: There is a 14 night maximum stay per year, consecutive or nonconsecutive dates.

Hot tub is scheduled, has extra fee and is 2 person minimum and 4 person maximum. It is not guaranteed for the overnight.

Guests will receive a rental agreement, which must be signed and returned directly to the property prior to arrival.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Check-in at HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Hiking
- Beachfront
- Beach
Yes, HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel is popular with guests booking family stays.
The nearest beach is 150 feet from HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel on this page.
Room options at HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel include:
- Family
- Bed in Dorm
- Double
- Triple
The prices at HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel is 4.3 miles from the center of Pescadero. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.