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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
4 May 2025
Reply rate
70.8 %
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Description
We are a well-established hostel in Nicaragua which is founded BY BACKPACKERS - FOR BACKPACKERS! The Hostel lays on the shores of the Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua: a volcanic crater lake.
Volunteers are vital to our organization as they create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, independent of age, gender, solo or group traveller. We strive our guests to connect to each other and give them the best experience possible. We are on the look-out for friendly and outgoing volunteers who can entertain our guests by hosting variety of daily activities, promoting tours, and chatting with them, create a perfect setting for sharing their experience and making new friends. Once a week, we organize a Trivia Night Fundraiser to support a community project which facilitates high school education for youth of the Laguna de Apoyo.
This is an excellent opportunity to discover the beauties of Nicaragua, connect with people from all around the globe, and help a great cause!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Hospitality/Tourism
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our volunteers can practice their Spanish with locals and our staff, make friends from all over the world, help a local community project by hosting weekly Trivia Fundraisers, discover nearby colonial city of Granada, and stay at a volcanic crater lake!
Help
We are on the look-out for charismatic and energetic volunteers to entertain and interact with our hostel guests.
Social hosts' responsibilities include;
-Helping out with reception in the mornings
-Organizing the evening happy hour
-Promoting local tours and events
-Hosting social activities like ping pong tournaments and Trivia nights!
We are also looking for volunteers with any special skills! Let us know if you can:
- Teach Yoga
- Have experience sin UX/ SEO/ and Social media marketing
- Anything else!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
-Accommodation in our dorms
-3 staff meals per day
What else ...
We encourage our volunteers to visit the famous Isletas and take a Walking tour in Granada. The Laguna de Apoyo is a great place to kayak, swim, and hike!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 146932664264
Feedback (15)
22 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Emmy) for host
Being amongst the team was incredible. In the heart of such a heartwarming community, you truly get the time to get to know the people. I was so comfortable in the dorms( the bed was better than mine at home🫠). The food was always so good, big portions, warm, and three times a day. the work was fun. honestly. in the morning we would welcome people… read more
9 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Christina & Alexander) for host
We had an incredible time volunteering here in February ! We were the "social coordinators" for three weeks and it was probably the best part of our backpacking trip. Silvia was so kind and the entire staff were friendly and willing to help us with our spanish. If you are having any doubts about doing this workaway, stop thinking and DO IT! You… read more
25 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Christina & Alexander)
having christina and alex with us was a great experience! they are not only funny and nice people but also hardworking and reliable volunteers.
they were a big help and supported us with a lot of activities and daily tasks.
we definitely recommend them.
we will miss you guys!
safe travels
they were a big help and supported us with a lot of activities and daily tasks.
we definitely recommend them.
we will miss you guys!
safe travels
(Excellent
)
24 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kathleen & Jonas)
Kathleen and Jonas are really nice persons.. we recomend them 100% :) They are very responsable and Friendly. you will definitely love to have them as a part of your volunteer team!
Thank you so much guys for all your help! and you are always welcome to comeback
Thank you so much guys for all your help! and you are always welcome to comeback
(Excellent
)
21 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kathleen & Jonas) for host
We had an amazing time as volunteers at the hostel! Thanks Silvi for your great help during our stay. Laguna Apoyo is a truly magical place, very relaxed and so beautiful! Our work as volunteers was to welcome the day guests and organize some activities, such as trivia and pool tournament. All fun things really. Especially for couples or friends… read more
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22 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Emmy) for host
Being amongst the team was incredible. In the heart of such a heartwarming community, you truly get the time to get to know the people. I was so comfortable in the dorms( the bed was better than mine at home🫠). The food was always so good, big portions, warm, and three times a day. the work was fun. honestly. in the morning we would welcome people… read more
9 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Christina & Alexander) for host
We had an incredible time volunteering here in February ! We were the "social coordinators" for three weeks and it was probably the best part of our backpacking trip. Silvia was so kind and the entire staff were friendly and willing to help us with our spanish. If you are having any doubts about doing this workaway, stop thinking and DO IT! You… read more
25 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Christina & Alexander)
having christina and alex with us was a great experience! they are not only funny and nice people but also hardworking and reliable volunteers.
they were a big help and supported us with a lot of activities and daily tasks.
we definitely recommend them.
we will miss you guys!
safe travels
they were a big help and supported us with a lot of activities and daily tasks.
we definitely recommend them.
we will miss you guys!
safe travels
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kathleen & Jonas)
Kathleen and Jonas are really nice persons.. we recomend them 100% :) They are very responsable and Friendly. you will definitely love to have them as a part of your volunteer team!
Thank you so much guys for all your help! and you are always welcome to comeback
Thank you so much guys for all your help! and you are always welcome to comeback
(Excellent)
21 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kathleen & Jonas) for host
We had an amazing time as volunteers at the hostel! Thanks Silvi for your great help during our stay. Laguna Apoyo is a truly magical place, very relaxed and so beautiful! Our work as volunteers was to welcome the day guests and organize some activities, such as trivia and pool tournament. All fun things really. Especially for couples or friends… read more
20 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Manoela Porto)
Best decision ever! Manu is an incredible person, from the first moment we have been able to capture her beautiful energy. She is cool, energetic, has good ideas, very sociable and responsible. we were so lucky for the time that she stayed with us!
we definitely recommend it 💛
we definitely recommend it 💛
(Excellent)
6 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew & Anika)
We had a wonderful 3 months with Andrew and Anika! They brought an amazing energy to the hostel, They did an amazing job at promoting, organizing and doing activities with guests.e nthusiasm were a good fit for the hostel, exactly what we expected from a volunteer! We highly recommend Andrew and Ani as a Workawayer! We miss you guy!! :)
(Excellent)
1 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Andrew & Anika) for host
We loved our 3 month working at the hostel. The staff were super friendly and made us feel always comfortable and at home. The location is stunning and was a perfect place to discover Nicaragua and meet fellow travelers. We will remember our time there it was treuen special
24 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (enrecherchedubonheur)
Yassine is a very upbeat and social volunteer, with a keen sense to connect with people. He is the the definition of a social butterfly in the way he buzzes around--always spreading a smile. He helped a lot in our bar and will take initiative because it seems fun for him to do so. For example, one time he spontaneously hosted a game night at the… read more
(Excellent)
23 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (enrecherchedubonheur) for host
It is exactly that : a paradise. As soon as you step in you can feel the relaxed ambiance and how friendly everyone is, especially the boys working the bar and the ladies in the kitchen. You will never want to leave! They often have fun activities in the evening like Laguna beats and you meet lots and lots of really interesting people at this… read more
1 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Nancy)
We had a wonderful 4 months with Nancy! She brought an unparalleled energy and wealth of travel knowledge that she shared with all who met her. Nancy has a very lively spirit and loves to teach. She trained many new volunteers and led nightly activities. Nancy is rarely seen without a smile on her face. She will be missed in the Laguna but we know… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ziv)
Ziv was a wonderful volunteer who we wish was still working with us!! He brought an amazing energy to the hostel and went above and beyond to brainstorm new ideas to improve connections between guests and staff. We are so glad to have been able to share time and learn from him...Ziv come back and see us!!!!!!
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Maarten) for host
First and probably best workaway ever.
Good people taking care of you and a nice accomodation is what you get for doing a fun job.
Good people taking care of you and a nice accomodation is what you get for doing a fun job.
15 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Maarten)
Maarten was the best social organizer and party promoter in recorded history! His good character added a lot of value to our hostel, and his enthusiasm promoting and running social events in our hostel will be greatly missed! I highly recommend Maarten to anyone looking for a dependable, fun, and all around awesome guy! Thanks Maarten, you're… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alanna)
Alana was great!! She did an amazing job at promoting, organizing and doing activities with guests. Her enthusiasm and outgoing personality was a good fit for the hostel, exactly what we were expecting from a volunteer! We highly recommend Alana as a Workawayer!
(Excellent)
1 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)
Katharina and Gaia were great! We really appreciated their friendliness in our hostel. They brought charisma and good vibes, and really helped our guests have a good time at the hostel. Thanks again, you'll always be welcome here!
The Team
The Team
(Excellent)
21 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nicole & Gijs) for host
We spent a beautiful three weeks in December sharing our time between this lovely hostel on the volcanic lake and the nearby sister hostel in downtown Granada. The scenery was super tranquil, the people generally friendly, and our hosts (who were in Europe, at the time), were very generous with accommodating volunteers (3 full meals, + bar… read more
12 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna)
Thank you Hanna and Mackie!!
Thank you for your help during your stay.
Its been a pleasure to have you as a part of our team.
The Staff.
Thank you for your help during your stay.
Its been a pleasure to have you as a part of our team.
The Staff.
(Excellent)
12 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Hanna) for host
We loved our time at Laguna de Apoyo! The staff is amazing, the hostel is beautiful, and the job is fun. We even got to take super affordable Spanish lessons from an amazing teacher and then practice our Spanish with the staff. If you are looking for an opportunity to work with incredible local Nicaraguans, relax in a beautiful laguna, and meet… read more
26 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Harriet & Nick) for host
Well, what can we say?! This was the best possible introduction to Workaway that we could have asked for. As soon as we arrived, we knew that we had made a fantastic choice. Our work was varied, fun and engaging and we made so many new friends with guests passing through - many of whom we've bumped into again on our travels through Central… read more
6 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Harriet & Nick)
This lovely and funny couple, Harri and Nick, stayed with us for one month. We are sad to see them leave, because we would love for them to stay even longer. I can highly recommend future hosts to work with Harri and Nick, and I promise you will not regret it. You will have volunteers that are dedicated and passionate.
It’s been a pleasure to… read more
It’s been a pleasure to… read more
(Excellent)
14 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Filip) for host
What outstanding experience! I spent one month here and it was one of the best moments during my 6 months trip in central America. I significantly improved my Spanish with free lessons offered by the hostel. I had opportunity to speak with local people , backpackers and tourist from all over the world.The hostel is located in natural reserve so if… read more
6 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrian & Bogdan)
I’m not sure where to begin to describe Bogdan & Adrian and their time with us. I will first say that I recommend any host to work with them and that you would be lucky to have Bogdan & Adrian as volunteers. They stayed with us for 3 months and then came back to help us even more! Which we are really happy for!
They have done their tasks… read more
They have done their tasks… read more
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Abdel & Ana)
It was a pleasure having Abdel as a part of our team and we would love for him to stay much longer!!
Abdel is a positive, hard working and service minded person. He did his tasks perfectly from day one and always helped when it was needed. He did an excellent job with the guests at the hostel and with the children at the community project,… read more
Abdel is a positive, hard working and service minded person. He did his tasks perfectly from day one and always helped when it was needed. He did an excellent job with the guests at the hostel and with the children at the community project,… read more
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Abdel & Ana) for host
This was in a few words the best volunteering experience I've had so far! From the welcoming by Anni and Gabo, the working conditions, sharing with other two great volunteers, the super nice employees at the hostel... It went perfectly well and I was really sad when I left! I'll miss it!
Being able to socialize with the guests, and also… read more
Being able to socialize with the guests, and also… read more
8 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
We were very happy to have Marta and Max as a part of our team and would love for them to stay longer with us!
They are an easy going, service minded and fun couple. Marta is always happy and bubbly and did a great job to make everyone feel welcome and included. Max is an excellent public speaker, which were perfect for our weekly Trivia Nights,… read more
They are an easy going, service minded and fun couple. Marta is always happy and bubbly and did a great job to make everyone feel welcome and included. Max is an excellent public speaker, which were perfect for our weekly Trivia Nights,… read more
(Excellent)
21 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
In all honesty, we would need a whole week just to write how great staying herewas ! In case you were wondering this is actually the PARADISE! We spent there three weeks in February-March and from the moment we stepped in we were warmly welcomed by Anni, the volunteer coordinator. During our stay Anni (& Gabo) always made sure that everything was… read more
10 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marietta) for host
I stayed hete for about three weeks over January and it was just great. It is an amazing place, the people i worked with were super fun and happy all the time and the work didn’t really feel like work because it was mostly socializing with people and make them have a good time. I would definitely come back and as a volunteer!! Thanks for the great… read more
2 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marietta)
Marietta stayed with us for 3 weeks. She did an excellent job with the tourist and created a good ambiance in our bar. She is easygoing, social and a quick learner. She adapts fast and handled last minute changes like a champ! She was a great host for our weekly Trivia Nights! I recommend working with Marietta for future host and she will always… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Wojciech)
Artur and Wojciech was supposed to stay for two weeks, but ended up staying one month! These two funny and easy going polish guys live up to their country’s reputation, they work efficient. They are fast learners and adapt quickly to the environment. It was a pleasure having them as workawayer’s because they have initiative and work independently.… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Artur)
Artur and Wojciech was supposed to stay for two weeks, but ended up staying one month! These two funny and easy going polish guys live up to their country’s reputation, they work efficient. They are fast learners and adapt quickly to the environment. It was a pleasure having them as workawayer’s because they have initiative and work independently.… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Artur) for host
Volunteering with the hostel was the best experience in my life so far! The people, atmosphere, lake and social part of the job made it really hard to leave.
More than that Anni convinced me to stay one week longer volunteering I'm Granada in their other hostel.
All the parties, board games (especially catan) will stay in my memories forever.
If… read more
More than that Anni convinced me to stay one week longer volunteering I'm Granada in their other hostel.
All the parties, board games (especially catan) will stay in my memories forever.
If… read more
8 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mathieu & Giulia) for host
Volunteering in the hostel was an amazing experience! All people we met will be in our hearts forever. Mateo and Julia are amazing hosts, not only because they have our same names :P they are always smiling and concerned that everything was going well. You can feel free to ask them any questions and to talk about your ideas, they are really… read more
7 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathieu & Giulia)
Giulia and Mat stayed with us for one month and we really enjoyed their company and work. They are both loving people and kind to the people around them. Giulia had yoga lessons every morning and Mat always organised morning runs, this in addition to the work they already had on their schedule. They have been great with our guests and we really… read more
(Excellent)
5 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Samuel)
Hannah & Sam stayed with us for one month, and they are one lovely couple. They did an excellent job with our tourists and were great co-workers.
They are service minded and social people, who can easily work with all kinds of people, young or old. We would love them to stay longer with us, but the next adventure awaits them! Enjoy the rest of… read more
They are service minded and social people, who can easily work with all kinds of people, young or old. We would love them to stay longer with us, but the next adventure awaits them! Enjoy the rest of… read more
(Excellent)
2 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Patrick )
Patrick and Antja stayed with us for a couple of weeks and we found them really interesting people. Super crazy in the cool way of course and really easy going. Probably the best trivia hosts we ever had (Patrick has a booming voice for it). They helped us with the guest that stays for the day and the local NGO we work with. Really nice people… read more
(Excellent)
