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Hey there, fellow adventurers! We’re a family that decided to exchange the mountains for the ocean, and now we’re running a beachfront surf hostel in the vibrant little community of Las Tunas, Ecuador. We’re nestled along the Pacific coast, with the gorgeous tropical rainforest mountains setting the scene. Our hostel is a laid-back spot for travelers, and you’ll be part of our family, which also includes our adorable wolfdog, Lobito, and our four charming cats: Cash, Sol, Chapito, and Güero.
We’re on the lookout for friendly, motivated, and trustworthy volunteers who can commit to at least a month. Your enthusiasm and positive vibes are essential for making sure our guests have a great experience.
Here’s what you’ll be up to:
- Customer Service & Guest Relations: You’ll be welcoming guests, taking care of the check-in and check-out process, handing out keys, and helping out with daily activities like yoga and surf lessons. Plus, you’ll be the go-to person for info about WiFi, local tips, and hostel guidelines.
- Hostel Maintenance: Keeping the reception area, common spaces, and accommodations (including dorms, suites, and tiny homes) neat and ready for our guests to enjoy.
Hours: You’ll help a max of 24 hours a week.
Time Off: You’ll have three whole days off each week to go out and explore!
What you’ll receive:
- We provide a comfy and friendly living space so you’ll have plenty of energy for surfing and adventuring! You’ll get a nice bed in a shared room for volunteers or staff at the hostel, which is clean, secure, air-conditioned, and comes with shared bathroom facilities and lockers.
- You’ll have full access to our communal kitchen to whip up your own meals. It’s a great way to save some cash and connect with other travelers and volunteers over shared meals!
- The hostel is right in front of an awesome surf spot! You’ll get free, unlimited access to our surfboards (for all skill levels) and kayaks.
- We’ve got high-speed, reliable Wi-Fi available throughout both buildings and in common areas.
- Dedicated Workspace: For anyone who needs to concentrate, we offer a special co-working area designed specifically for digital nomads and remote workers.
- We've got an amazing pool and jacuzzi area for you to enjoy!
Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, and we’re lucky to be surrounded by it every day. Imagine waking up to a serene, friendly, and naturally beautiful setting just outside your door. Join us on local hikes to discover hidden beaches, waterfalls, and other towns and communities!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Interests
Charity work
Art & design
Plant care
Fitness
Nature
Photography
Drawing & painting
Books
Animals
Outdoor activities
Water sports
Hiking
Yoga / Wellness
Team sports
Beach
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
- Improve Your Spanish: Chat with our family, staff, and friendly locals in our small Ecuadorian community every day to really boost your Spanish skills.
- Surf Culture: Immerse yourself in Ecuador's Pacific surf culture. You’ll discover local surf spots, get a feel for ocean conditions, and enjoy the laid-back lifestyle that revolves around the ocean.
- Hostel Management: Get hands-on experience in hospitality and tourism by learning how to run a beachfront hostel and organise guest activities.
- Coastal Living & Nature: Experience life amid the rich biodiversity of the Machalilla region. You'll get to know the local environment and traditional coastal activities.
- Explore the Region: It’s easy to catch an affordable bus or taxi to popular spots like Los Frailes Beach and Isla de la Plata—especially amazing during Humpback Whale Season.
Help
We have a fantastic team of four volunteers, so the workload at our hostel is pretty manageable and straightforward. That means your shifts can be productive, leaving you with plenty of time to enjoy our amazing location.
Your daily tasks will revolve around being a part of this community:
- Socializing with Guests: You'll want to be friendly and approachable, making sure guests feel welcome and well-informed.
- General Tidiness: Pitching in with the regular routines to keep the hostel organized and ready for our guests.
- Team Support: Running small errands if needed and lending a hand to other team members.
We really value balance and fun here. Just come ready to help efficiently for a few hours every day, then you can spend the rest of your time surfing, relaxing, and soaking up the beauty of Las Tunas.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
-Room: You will be staying in a comfortable, air conditioned shared volunteer dorm room.
-Storage & Security: Personal lockers are provided for your valuables.
-Shared Facilities: You will have access to clean, shared bathrooms and a fully equipped communal kitchen.
-Equipment: You'll have free and unlimited access to all of our facilities, surfboards, kayaks and other water sports equipment.
-Pools & Relaxation: Enjoy our swimming pool and the relaxing jacuzzi.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We offer a special co-working area with high-speed, reliable Wi-Fi designed for digital nomads and remote workers.
Can possibly accept pets
We are 100% pet friendly and we welcome everyone travelling with their furry family members. The only one rule, they have to be friendly with our pets.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Lobito
Cash
Guero
Sol
Chapito
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In the beginning, Nidia organized my ride from the airport to the hostel so I could feel safe arriving which I appreciated a lot.
The hostel itself is stunning with various beautiful hangout areas. My favorite hangout spot were the hammocks on the terrace… read more
The tasks were clear, well-organized, and easy to follow, making the work really enjoyable. A huge shoutout to Nidia and Iva—they are incredibly… read more
Its a really nice place close to the beach in a small Village.
Nidia and Jay where always friendly and easy to Talk with. :) the Work was fair and Not too much, it included doing breakfast in the morning for the guests and other volunteers, cleaning, doing Check in and Check Out, Looking after the property,… read more
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In the beginning, Nidia organized my ride from the airport to the hostel so I could feel safe arriving which I appreciated a lot.
The hostel itself is stunning with various beautiful hangout areas. My favorite hangout spot were the hammocks on the terrace… read more
The tasks were clear, well-organized, and easy to follow, making the work really enjoyable. A huge shoutout to Nidia and Iva—they are incredibly… read more
Its a really nice place close to the beach in a small Village.
Nidia and Jay where always friendly and easy to Talk with. :) the Work was fair and Not too much, it included doing breakfast in the morning for the guests and other volunteers, cleaning, doing Check in and Check Out, Looking after the property,… read more
I volunteered there for 2.5 weeks and the experience was awesome!! Such nice people every single one of them, you feel the relaxed vibe, good balance between work and time for surf and chill. The location is great!! just in front of the wave!! the volunteer room is very comfortable, and the internet… read more
In case you need some more action you can go and Party in Puerto Lopez or Montanita.
The surfboards you can use are good and there are Kajaks you can use too. A good… read more
Nidia, Jason and as well Chris are really nice, friendly and welcoming people, trying to Help with everything and made my stay really enjoyable. One of the best things I'lI guess is the free use of Surfboards and Kayaks as well the wonderful sight from the big House and the fact you're… read more
As a volunteer you are responsible for cleaning the house, watering gardens and taking care… read more
The house… read more
