Come help one of the most unique hostels in Colombia, South America

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Last activity
01/01/2021
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2021

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We are an Australian backpackers hostel in Santa Marta, Colombia. We are located in one of the most exclusive suburbs of Santa Marta in a historic mansion. We have a chilled out atmosphere, great staff and a great property.

This is a great place to volunteer. Our staff have a great time and most people always stay a little longer than they plan to. If you're a night time person and like a little party this is the place for you!

Please STATE THE DATES you wish to help in your message. We prefer a one month minimum stay.

Please do not apply months in advance as we can not plan that far ahead due to the nature of our volunteers obviously being on the move all the time. generally 4 - 6 weeks in advance is good.

Unfortunately we don't accept COUPLES.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Help
We always have lots of tasks to do, watering the plants and garden, general cleaning, reception work, running erands etc. We are looking for volunteers with good people skills and that are genuinely interested in growing our business and joining in the experience of making the best hostel in Colombia. We work hard but we also have lots of fun, its a great balance and an awesome lifestyle!

Please STATE THE DATES you wish to volunteer in the message title- we receive a lot of volunteer requests and this will help us to get back to you sooner :) Thank you for your interest!

We require a minimum 3-4 week stay. Unfortunately we don't accept couples.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
Please contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We provide dormitory style accommodation.
What else ...
An experience you won't forget at this mind blowing hostel!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
can be very welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
32

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Feedback left by and about host (14)

06/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Dalma) for host

Bit of a belated feedback, but here it comes haha.
I had a really good time volunteering here last November for 2 weeks!! The volunteering task was working at the bar. There were also two other volunteers with me at the same time, which was really nice, and it was also easy to hang out with the guest too. The building itself is amazing, it's so… read more

(Excellent )

02/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Valentina & Joao) for host

Great place to do workaway. Good location, great facilities and a layback actitude that allows you to develop your work and enjoy the stay in the great city of Santa Marta. Ah, not forgetting that you will spend your time in a ex-cartel house... :D

Thanks for everything, Gabriel and hope to see you again...

(Excellent )

01/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Valentina & Joao)

These guys were fantastic. Very responsible, honest and hard working. And they made us a kick-ass video

(Excellent )

17/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Brittany)

Brittany was a fantastic volunteer. Very punctual, very professional and extremely easy going. She integrated seamlessly into our tean and business and was loved by our customers. We'd love to have her back.

(Excellent )

22/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Brittany) for host

I absolutely loved volunteering for Gabe. The hostel is amazing- with a huge pool and tons of different places to relax. The location is perfect - you get two days off each week and are so close to beaches as well the mountains. I had so much fun volunteering behind the bar. I've met some of my best friends through this work away experience… read more

(Excellent )

04/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)

Lauren was amazing. As a worker she was flawless, on time, hard working, honest and fun to work with. She became part of our little family and we'd love to have her back.

(Excellent )

04/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Lauren) for host

I spent 8 weeks volunteering behind the bar and it was the best 8weeks of my trip! The owner Gabe is awesome, easy going and a lot of fun. All the staff are super friendly and all become great friends.
Everything In this hostel is amazing , I truely had the best time working (if you call having fun every night work) I highly recommend it here .… read more

(Excellent )

11/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host

I spent just over 4 weeks here, and it wasn't easy for me to finally walk out the door. All the local staff were a joy to be around, and the owner Gabe does a great job! I had a blast working behind the bar, and there was always somewhere you could find some peace and quiet if you needed. I've seen a lot of the other hostels in the Santa Marta… read more

(Excellent )

12/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host

I can only echo the other reviews left here -- This hostel is an absolutely wonderful place to work and stay! My month there flew by all too quickly, and I will always treasure the experience of bartending in the best hostel in Santa Marta. Gabe, the owner, is a riot and a great guy to boot, and what he's done with the place in just a few years is… read more

(Excellent )

04/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Emmy) for host

This is an awesome hostel to work at! It's super chilled out but also party enough to be fun, and a great place to first learn bartending basics if you've never done it before as I hadn't. The owner, Gabe, and staff are all really nice and while volunteers will come and go there's sure to be some great ones there. Santa Marta is also great because… read more

(Excellent )

02/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Alexa) for host

I could not speak more highly of my time here. I planned on working for only a month but ended up working nearly two because I just did not want to leave. I came back two more times after I finished working because I enjoyed being there so much. Shifts go by quickly and dont even feel like work because you are basically just chilling with the… read more

(Excellent )

01/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Matias)

Matias was grow worker, very responsible, very polite and would highly recommend him to other workaway businesses.

(Excellent )

09/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host

I volunteered at this hostel for the entire month of November 2014 and I can`t speak highly enough of my time there.

The owner Gabe is a really great guy and is always available to help you out along with all the awesome staff. The kitchen staff and cleaners are all local Colombians so you can speak Spanish daily with them and this gives the… read more

(Excellent )

26/02/2013

Left by Workawayer (Angracia) for host

I spent 4 weeks at the hostel, and absolutely loved every second of it! The Building is great; lots of space, a great swimming pool, a fine bar, a big and well equiped kitchen. The atmosphere is very relaxing and all the time there is a warm summer breeze… Jardin, the neigbourhood where The hostel is situated is a very safe place and there is a… read more

(Excellent )

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