HI Point Reyes - Hostel

My husband and I stayed at Limantour Lodge in November, 2023. It was an excellent experience. Everything (furniture, bedding, towels, paint job, kitchen supplies) was brand new, clean, and so very comfortable for us. The setting is beautiful. It is a short drive to the national seashore and the cute little town of Point Reyes Station which has lots of shops and good restaurants. Our host, Ra, was gracious and helpful. We highly recommend a stay at Limantour Lodge!

This lodge was really bought by a private party and just recently opened. I visited here 8 years ago when it was Point Reyes Hostel. I loved it then and I really like it now but a few kinks need to be refined which I am sure will happen. I stayed in the main lodge last time in a room with 6 beds. This time I was in a bunk house with I think 10 bunk beds and one bathroom with two toilets, two sinks and two showers. There are two rooms like this in the bunk house and a nice lounge with six big couches. The first night I was the only one in the room so perfectly quiet and comfortable. There was no heat but I was prepared for that. There are nice sheets, towels, pillows and wool blankets. I suggest bringing your sleeping bag in winter and especially if you are on the top bunk which would be extremely difficult to make the bed. The kitchen is for your use and their is a dining area. There is another building which has 4 private family rooms and a kitchen. I was unable to go inside because they were occupied.

Point Reyes Hostel Stay Review I recently spent two nights in a dorm at this hostel, my first dorm experience since school days. The services are basic, which is typical for hostels. The dorm has its own living room with a fantastic mountain view. Plenty of parking is available, though there are no public restrooms for visitors. Wi-Fi is limited to the main lodge, but that was fine for me. The hostel is located at the coastal trailhead with numerous short trails. While there's no direct ocean view, the beach is just 2-3 miles away. The real highlight is the hostess - incredibly patient and helpful, always willing to accommodate guest requests like bed changes. The environment is tranquil, just what I wanted. The only downside was the dorm bed's comfort. I struggled to sleep well and would consider opting for a private room with a full-size bed next Tip: If you're planning to stay for 2-3 nights, bring along both cooked and uncooked food, as well as enough drinks to cover three meals a day. The nearest market is 7 miles away, so it's best to come prepared.

I am a Native Californian and have stayed at PRH a total of three times in my life...once in the 80s, once in the 90s, and again in 2014. That said, how the hell do the managers justify a nightly price tag of $150??? Back in the 80s 90s, I think it cost something like 15 bucks a night if it was that much...the place back then was just the single main cottage with a couple of rooms filled with bunk beds. Still, it was super fun and I have fond memories of the place. My stay in 2014 was my first experience with the additional outbuildings, and I seem to remember it cost ~$35 a night. I certainly didn't pay 150 FREAKING DOLLARS!!! This place is supposed to be a hostel, a H-O-S-T-E-L...honestly, I don't see anything in the photos here to suggest that a major upgrade has occurred such as a swimming pool, sauna, turndown, shuttles, room service, and fine dining as part of the amenities!! Are there no limits to greedy price gouging in California?? Are there no limits to discouraging low and middle income wage earners from taking much needed getaways?? I guess you don't think so, PRH managers!!!