Want to avoid last-minute ATM runs. Do most hostels in Montserrat take card payments at check-in
Booked a bed at Checkin Montserrat and paid with AmEx at the front desk-worked just fine. Then I tried paying the caretaker of a tiny homestay deeper in the region-no card reader, just a friendly smile and cash. That mix worked great-card when available, cash when needed.
My stay at Checkin Montserrat was super convenient-I paid with Mastercard right at check-in, and walked out to hike trails without any cash fuss. That said, when I booked a quaint lodge deeper into the hills, they only took cash. Lesson learned: card works at central, reputable lodgings-and cash keeps you flexible elsewhere.
In Montserrat, the situation is more mixed. A calm, mid-range place like Checkin Montserrat in Collbató welcomes Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and cash-check-in was seamless. But smaller hostel-style stays near the monastery or rural spruces might still prefer cash. Plan with both: card for established places, cash on hand if you're exploring remote guesthouses.