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Last replied
23 Apr 2024
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Description
Build from scratch, without plan, the place is either the result and the manifestation of a crazy jump in the unknown. Located between dreams and reality, we are where the magic is happening. Any culture, anybody is concerned.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Happiness is our goal.
The place will be one of the most unusual you ever seen. The concept is new. It is more than an hostel. It is an experience.
Help
We are looking mainly for 5 different kinds of skills
1. Social skills.
We mean by social skills first loving being surrounded by others, playing and dynamism.
We want every day to be a new day for our guests. And activities, as simple as they could be, need often to be relayed, often organised and sometimes leaded. Even created.
Fun and pleasure is the goal. And if this way of helping doesn't sound like work for you, it might suits you really well. We are not looking for this 'work' somebody who takes it too seriously. We need somebody who does it quite naturally and would stay at least 3 weeks.
2. Artistic skills
Our place is definitively a creative place. But with its own story, character and logic, This place is made like an organism aiming to inspire and stimulate human creatures. If painting/drawing is your talent, you would need to like to create with constrains given by an environment. You would need to be before inspired by the place and what is already planned by the owners imagination.
If you got another talent than this one just tell us, we could be interested.
3. Computer skills.
We need to work on our promotion, visually, and to expend our reach.
An expert in exel and somebody able to do accounting are needed.
4. Somebody who travels with a wide angle camera and also somebody with instagram promotion skills
5. Somebody who has experience in management to help the at the building of our management tools. (Listings of tasks, distribution of tasks, organisation etc...)
It is still a really young hostel. So much has to be done!!!
If the place attracts you, tell us what you could bring, we are also opened to the unexpected.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Indonesian: Fluent
Accommodation
Bed in a fan dorm. Breakfast is included.
What else ...
Gili Meno is definitely the most beautiful of the 3 gilis. The environment is absolutely exeptional.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Digital nomads are welcome. You just need to be aware they the working times are counted only if if the task performed is not a sole social presence. Since cleaning or reception tasks are not legally performable by workawayers in Indonesia, somebody who aim to count strict hours will be expected to perform skilled specific tasks agreed in advance with us. In other terms, you would need to be able to offer a specific service answering specific needs of the hostel that other workawayers cannot do.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 117836351337
Feedback (26)
9 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Brenna) for host
I got to volunteer for 3 weeks, for me it was a very positive experience and so different from what the host reviews for me🤷♀️ I got to organize lots of fun activities daily like sunset boat rides and family dinners, and make great friendships with many guests, staff, and other volunteers. There was little communication and direction from the… read more
8 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Brenna)
Brenna been invited to the experience at the last minute for helping another volunteer to entertain the guests.
Apart few exceptions they both behaved as guests. Organizing close to nothing, not being available or helpful with the staff. They were nice though. But it was to the point that most of the guest would not notice through their stay that… read more
Apart few exceptions they both behaved as guests. Organizing close to nothing, not being available or helpful with the staff. They were nice though. But it was to the point that most of the guest would not notice through their stay that… read more
(Neutral
)
8 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Savannah )
We all agreeing here that Savannah been a very nice guest.
Unfortunately, she was supposed to volunteer.
Only getting pictures to be posted on the group was pretty impossible. She would stay all the time with the people she likes, and only them.
Unfortunately, she was supposed to volunteer.
Only getting pictures to be posted on the group was pretty impossible. She would stay all the time with the people she likes, and only them.
(Neutral
)
13 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Zakaria)
Zak is simply an amazing person.
He give his maximum to every aspect possible.
Extremely reliable, invested and generous.
We feel all glad to have met him. I just needed to go around the Gili's and Bali and met by chance several people knowing him by his outstanding qualities. This humble guy gets famous in a new area in just matter of… read more
He give his maximum to every aspect possible.
Extremely reliable, invested and generous.
We feel all glad to have met him. I just needed to go around the Gili's and Bali and met by chance several people knowing him by his outstanding qualities. This humble guy gets famous in a new area in just matter of… read more
(Excellent
)
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9 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Brenna) for host
I got to volunteer for 3 weeks, for me it was a very positive experience and so different from what the host reviews for me🤷♀️ I got to organize lots of fun activities daily like sunset boat rides and family dinners, and make great friendships with many guests, staff, and other volunteers. There was little communication and direction from the… read more
8 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Brenna)
Brenna been invited to the experience at the last minute for helping another volunteer to entertain the guests.
Apart few exceptions they both behaved as guests. Organizing close to nothing, not being available or helpful with the staff. They were nice though. But it was to the point that most of the guest would not notice through their stay that… read more
Apart few exceptions they both behaved as guests. Organizing close to nothing, not being available or helpful with the staff. They were nice though. But it was to the point that most of the guest would not notice through their stay that… read more
(Neutral
)
8 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Savannah )
We all agreeing here that Savannah been a very nice guest.
Unfortunately, she was supposed to volunteer.
Only getting pictures to be posted on the group was pretty impossible. She would stay all the time with the people she likes, and only them.
Unfortunately, she was supposed to volunteer.
Only getting pictures to be posted on the group was pretty impossible. She would stay all the time with the people she likes, and only them.
(Neutral
)
13 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Zakaria)
Zak is simply an amazing person.
He give his maximum to every aspect possible.
Extremely reliable, invested and generous.
We feel all glad to have met him. I just needed to go around the Gili's and Bali and met by chance several people knowing him by his outstanding qualities. This humble guy gets famous in a new area in just matter of… read more
He give his maximum to every aspect possible.
Extremely reliable, invested and generous.
We feel all glad to have met him. I just needed to go around the Gili's and Bali and met by chance several people knowing him by his outstanding qualities. This humble guy gets famous in a new area in just matter of… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Elin) for host
Having spent almost 3 weeks here is the best decision I have made on my travels in Asia and something I would recommend to everyone. This hostel is a vibrant and amazing place where everyone gets to be seen and heard, coming here truly brings out your inner child and a playfulness that at least I haven’t felt in years, which is something I will be… read more
4 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Elin)
Elin been one of our best volunteers here, if not the best...
She is extremely funny, sociable, available and imaginative.
She gives a lot of her positive energy on every occasion while never forgetting to add her special touch.
A rich person making everybody feeling been around her.
You would be very lucky to have her at your place.
She is extremely funny, sociable, available and imaginative.
She gives a lot of her positive energy on every occasion while never forgetting to add her special touch.
A rich person making everybody feeling been around her.
You would be very lucky to have her at your place.
(Excellent
)
26 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Río)
"We had the pleasure of working with Rio for 3 weeks . Rio was not only a fantastic volunteer but also a true asset to the hostel. He was always available and incredibly attentive to the well-being of all the guests. His positivity was infectious, and he had a remarkable ability to quickly understand and address the needs of both guests and staff.… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Phuong)
I had the pleasure of working with Phuong at the Hostel in Gili Meno. Phuong is an exceptional addition to our team, and I couldn't be more thrilled to share my experience working alongside her.
Phuong is a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who brings a positive energy to every task she undertakes. Her smile is infectious, and her motivation is… read more
Phuong is a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who brings a positive energy to every task she undertakes. Her smile is infectious, and her motivation is… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Phuong) for host
I stayed 4 weeks in total at this magical place and wish I could have stayed longer. I have met many awesome people, everyone there (staff, guess, friends of Sebastian and of course, the owner himself) has a good soul. We have created such special moment together!!
My first few days Sebastian wasn't there as he was on another island, but he kept… read more
My first few days Sebastian wasn't there as he was on another island, but he kept… read more
14 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tilman & Blanca) for host
I cannot describe how amazing this experience was! I enjoyed every minute and I feel so grateful for having this opportunity!
Together with another volunteer I was organizing daily activities for the guest like yoga classes, snorkeling/beach day, film night, family dinner, bonfire(+plancton) on the beach, karaoke or games night. Many guest keep… read more
Together with another volunteer I was organizing daily activities for the guest like yoga classes, snorkeling/beach day, film night, family dinner, bonfire(+plancton) on the beach, karaoke or games night. Many guest keep… read more
3 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Aspasia) for host
I had a wonderful time in this workaway! The owner Sebastien went on holidays a few days after I arrived. Dul was taking over his role and did an absolutely amazing job! during those few weeks I really felt like home.
I spent most of my working time with organising programs like bracelet workshops, yoga, snorkelling, game nights, plankton night… read more
I spent most of my working time with organising programs like bracelet workshops, yoga, snorkelling, game nights, plankton night… read more
7 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
It was an incredible experience and the group of volunteers felt like a family from the first day!! 😊❤️
The works was socializing with the guests and organize them some activities every day. So if you are a social person it's not a job at all.
The hostel is a dream place. We had our own room with AC. The island is the quietest one of three… read more
The works was socializing with the guests and organize them some activities every day. So if you are a social person it's not a job at all.
The hostel is a dream place. We had our own room with AC. The island is the quietest one of three… read more
17 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Mariam & Reuben)
It has been a delight having Mariam & Reuben as volunteer in The Hostel of Gili Meno. By all means, they were always willing for the least appealing duties and extra motivated to bring to the place their wide set of skills.
We strongly recommend them to any workaway host they will see fit to apply as they know how to make themselves very quickly… read more
We strongly recommend them to any workaway host they will see fit to apply as they know how to make themselves very quickly… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Mariam & Reuben) for host
What a hostel this is!! Sebastian has created a really vibrant place which just seems to attract fun people, so the atmosphere is fantastic and very social. This is unique, especially on Gili Meno, which is the sleepier of the islands around.
From a workaway point of view this is perfect for anyone who really wants to get involved with the daily… read more
From a workaway point of view this is perfect for anyone who really wants to get involved with the daily… read more
18 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Christopher) for host
Spent two weeks here and i have to say, that this place is really special, unique and full of energy! the owner sebastian creates space full of art, freedom and pleasure. thanks for your inspiration and for exchange of thoughts about life, community and hospitality.
i really not had just a workaway, it was a once in a lifetime experience. my… read more
i really not had just a workaway, it was a once in a lifetime experience. my… read more
14 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marina)
With a certain discretion contrasted by a little touch of clumbsiness, Marina is carrying an extreme sensibility with its consequent mesure of talent, intelligence and humour. She won t bother anybody with it but help you, and secretly let you enjoy delicate glimpses of brightness. A star who won t take any credit for her own light. I feel… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marina) for host
Volunteering at this hostel was a wonderful experience!
The work itself is easy. You’ll have to be in the hostel for 2 or 3 hours to welcome the new guests, give them a tour of this unique hostel and check them in. Apart from that you go snorkeling with them, join for workshops at brotherhood (also a good place for partying and live music;)), go… read more
The work itself is easy. You’ll have to be in the hostel for 2 or 3 hours to welcome the new guests, give them a tour of this unique hostel and check them in. Apart from that you go snorkeling with them, join for workshops at brotherhood (also a good place for partying and live music;)), go… read more
14 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Verity)
Verity been perfect! Dynamic, positive, invested, clever. She definitly helped the place to be where it is now, means much better than when she was with us and we were restarting a place suffering from 7 month closed after an earthquake. Thank you verity, kindness always go a long way.
(Excellent
)
26 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Verity) for host
THE BEST WORKAWAY! This hostel is really what you make of it. The space is so playful, colourful, creative and chilled. It was the definition of paradise for me. There is a real sense of community there. And my role was basically that, to create a community. This included taking guests snorkelling, putting on movie nights, going out for dinner,… read more
25 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Diogo) for host
The experience of volunteering in this hostel was unique and special, without any doubt it was my best workaway experience until now! The place has a really good atmosphere, and the structure of the hostel is a piece of art itself. I had a wonderful time showing around the guests and hanging out with them, organizing the quizz nights and… read more
18 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Diogo)
Really positive character who can bring magic to your place in many ways. Diogo keep the smile in any situation with a natural brightness.
Thank you very much
Thank you very much
(Excellent
)
25 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Louis) for host
My stay was my first workaway and it was an amazing experience! I felt directly at home in this Dreamworld, a place to relax, connect and have fun together. And this is also what the work was about, to entertain and show the guests around, as there is always something on on that little island. Furthermore Sebastien gave me the opportunity to be… read more
25 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura & Oscar)
Oskar stayed with us more than 3 weeks, from the first day to the end it has been perfect. He is the earnest person I ever met, always in good mood, carring for the guests all the time, easy going, energetic... He is a natural entertainer. We are so glad that he chose to come with us and hope he ll be back!
(Excellent
)
25 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Laura & Oscar) for host
My best workaway! So sad I discovered this place on my last month of travelling... I would have extended for shure! If you enjoy being with people, snorkeling, playing games and partying on live music, you don't have the feeling you are working at all! Had such a good time and experience! The local staff are so nice, although they are not fluent… read more
24 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Fayka & Job) for host
This was our first Workaway and it was great! Amazing people around, laid back vibe and the work is super flexible. Basically what we did: We checked the new-coming guests in, hang out with them and organised activities while making the guest feel like at home. It did not one time feel like work. Lots of pancakes, snorkelling, sunsets, workouts,… read more
8 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Juliana & Henrique) for host
The work is not exactly as described. Instead of working 4 or 5 hours a day, we work for many more hours, in a few days all day. We work 7 days a week and do not enjoy our rest days as combined. It is not a difficult job, but we were stuck in the hostel for as long as we would like. We would hope to be able to enjoy more of the island in times… read more
7 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliana & Henrique)
Henrique has a really professional attitude when it is about work. They probably look for a job, not a workaway. Regarding that aspect, they have a good sense of their responsabilities, but forgot to mention the lack of english of juliana. It made me obliged to adapt to it, ended up with one volunteer working for both.
They left before we agreed,… read more
They left before we agreed,… read more
(Good
)
7 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicholas & Marie-Alice)
Really available, conscientious, they gave more than asked. They dealt with the place in not the most easy situation. They cleaned the place all the time. Such a great help.
(Excellent
)
6 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nicholas & Marie-Alice) for host
What a place !!!
An amazingly built and well thought hostel which is like no other.
Lily and myself literally had to leave and i think it was good to leave as otherwise we would have gotten stuck there :D its literally that good !
1. In house Kitten
2. Seb and the local staff are super friendly ! If you have any ideas for anything seb is… read more
An amazingly built and well thought hostel which is like no other.
Lily and myself literally had to leave and i think it was good to leave as otherwise we would have gotten stuck there :D its literally that good !
1. In house Kitten
2. Seb and the local staff are super friendly ! If you have any ideas for anything seb is… read more
18 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Hajnalka) for host
It's about a unique hostel run buy a unique person!
One of the nicest workaway place I've ever stayed in! :sparkles:
A magical place with artsy vibes and super friendly staff, where you can easly get lost without noticing it!
The hostel by itself is a complex artwork! I was helping out Sebastian with finishing some small art details around the… read more
One of the nicest workaway place I've ever stayed in! :sparkles:
A magical place with artsy vibes and super friendly staff, where you can easly get lost without noticing it!
The hostel by itself is a complex artwork! I was helping out Sebastian with finishing some small art details around the… read more
8 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)
Absolutely perfect volunteer.
Extremely motivated he knew perfectly how to make himself helpful from the first second he stepped into the place. Really good in term of of communication with the guests, organised, understand fast and apply straightaway.
And the cherry on the cake, an amazing yoga teacher who adapt and cares only about the quality… read more
Extremely motivated he knew perfectly how to make himself helpful from the first second he stepped into the place. Really good in term of of communication with the guests, organised, understand fast and apply straightaway.
And the cherry on the cake, an amazing yoga teacher who adapt and cares only about the quality… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host
The following words can't accurately describe what an incredible workaway experience I had here and how happy I was during my stay.
The hostel is a magical place that can't help but awaken your inner child and bring to life feelings of joy, curiosity, fun and love. I spent my time here teaching a yoga class in the morning then helping out with… read more
The hostel is a magical place that can't help but awaken your inner child and bring to life feelings of joy, curiosity, fun and love. I spent my time here teaching a yoga class in the morning then helping out with… read more
26 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host
Have spend 10 days in the most amazing and crazy hostel I've ever been ... Well no, it's not an hostel it's a work of art. You feel more like living than volunteering: snorkeling and partying with the guests are part of the job. Thank you Sébastien
6 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Aurélie) for host
For my first experience as a volunteer I don’t think I could have found a better place,
Everything was there together to make It a magical and memorable moment, A place making childhood dreams a reality where people were nice and generous, lots of good vibes, quiet, where you could chill, offering many activities and entertainment if you want It… read more
Everything was there together to make It a magical and memorable moment, A place making childhood dreams a reality where people were nice and generous, lots of good vibes, quiet, where you could chill, offering many activities and entertainment if you want It… read more
30 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sara & Louis) for host
We had a really special time working here! A truly magical hostel that attracts great people - it really feels like a family. We loved the Island as well, it's very quiet, small and beautiful and you get to know the locals pretty quickly, which was lovely. The work itself varied and the and was a little out of date when we arrived but it's been… read more
20 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara & Louis)
Just the best helpers we had so far. And we had a lot of good ones. They came in a really specific situation, we couldn t make it without their help, we ve been blessed. They are hard workers, lovely, skilled, polyvalent, highly motivated, generous...
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
(Excellent
)
7 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Viktoria)
Vickie was awesomely awesome, enlighting the whole place. Realling carring towards people, close to the staff despite their lack of english, invested in her work, and overall she did absolutly beautiful designs, playfull and poetric, fitting perfectly with the place.
(Excellent
)
4 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Viktoria) for host
This place is amazing! I love how playful and easygoing it is.
It's a place where you can get lost easily and enjoy it.
Seb is an open and spontaneous person. After asking me what I like to do the most we quickly found wonderful thinks for me to do. But you should definitely be able to organize yourself! I was painting two weeks and making… read more
It's a place where you can get lost easily and enjoy it.
Seb is an open and spontaneous person. After asking me what I like to do the most we quickly found wonderful thinks for me to do. But you should definitely be able to organize yourself! I was painting two weeks and making… read more
20 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Aline)
Aline was super helpful, dynamic, full of initiatives, smart, really good with the customers.
(Excellent
)
2 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Aline) for host
Connect as a volunteer, stay as a friend, left as a family member.
I could only stayed a couple of weeks, but it definitely felt longer! The place represents by itself the creative spirit of its owner. I only met Sebastien on my last day, because he was away at this moment, and I've been dealing with the wonderful manager at this time, Michelle.… read more
I could only stayed a couple of weeks, but it definitely felt longer! The place represents by itself the creative spirit of its owner. I only met Sebastien on my last day, because he was away at this moment, and I've been dealing with the wonderful manager at this time, Michelle.… read more
23 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Niice007) for host
AMAZING Hostel! I never have seen anything like this before.
Thanks so much to Sebastian & Michelle, best Hosts ever!
I stayed for 2 weeks and became part of the family as soon as I arrived. My bed was in a dorm with fan and delicious pancakes served every morning including tea/coffee. There were so many other travellers and volunteers- it was… read more
Thanks so much to Sebastian & Michelle, best Hosts ever!
I stayed for 2 weeks and became part of the family as soon as I arrived. My bed was in a dorm with fan and delicious pancakes served every morning including tea/coffee. There were so many other travellers and volunteers- it was… read more
8 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Cristian & Cristina) for host
If you wanna have a crazy (good crazy) experience do not hesitate giving a hand to Sebastien. We stayed with him at his amazing hostel and it was incredible.
Sebastien is a super creative guy and like all the creatuve people he has a lots of ideas he need to put in place so you can be a great help for him if his requitements suits you. The… read more
Sebastien is a super creative guy and like all the creatuve people he has a lots of ideas he need to put in place so you can be a great help for him if his requitements suits you. The… read more
7 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Cécile & Théodora) for host
The perfect place to discover a new backpacker concept and Meno paradise!
Sebastien is an amazing owner! He does the best for you to pass a perfect stay and the work are interesting and cool (paint a giant Twister, organise a pool party in the hostel, work on pictures to illustrate the hostel concept ...)
The team is very kind and you going to… read more
Sebastien is an amazing owner! He does the best for you to pass a perfect stay and the work are interesting and cool (paint a giant Twister, organise a pool party in the hostel, work on pictures to illustrate the hostel concept ...)
The team is very kind and you going to… read more
