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4 May 2026
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Hello, I’m José, owner of a hostal in Pichilemu, located right in the city center. I invite you to become part of our great team, led by a manager and made up of 6 to 7 volunteers.
Here, you will discover an amazing group of people who bring this beautiful project to life, created in 2012. In our hostel, you can feel at home, surrounded by a warm atmosphere and a great team always willing to help you with anything you need.
Our space is primarily geared towards young students and travelers exploring Chile, with whom you can share unforgettable moments.
At the hostel, we value respect, teamwork, and friendship above all else. The feedback from those who have visited us is our best introduction. If you decide to come, you can be sure you’ll take away unique memories from your time in Pichilemu.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Interests
History
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Photography
Music
Culture
Cycling
Yoga / Wellness
Sailing / Boating
Adventure sports
Dancing
Nature
Water sports
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Pichilemu is famous for surfing, but it's also known for its tranquility and natural beauty. It's a small town, and everything is close by. If you want to surf here, it's very easy and safe. There are several surf schools where you can rent equipment and take lessons with an instructor. We can recommend some surf schools with the most affordable prices.
Help
At the hostel, you will be assigned a cleaning area each week, which may include: kitchen/dining area, terraces, bathrooms, rooms, or hallways. The workday is a maximum of 3 hours per day.
The usual working hours are from 08:00 to 11:00. In the case of room cleaning, the shift starts at 11:00 and ends at 14:00, although you may also finish earlier if there are few check-outs. If you finish your daily work in less than 3 hours, you are free from the moment you leave everything in order.
We do not offer financial compensation or meals, but you will have full access to the hostel as if it were your own home, as well as a fully equipped kitchen where you can prepare your meals at any time you prefer (until 22:30).
Every Sunday, tasks are reorganized for the following week, so you will rotate through the different areas. In addition, the team itself will be responsible for training and guiding you in each of them.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
If you are a woman, we offer a room for female volunteers, and if you are a man, a room for male volunteers.
What else ...
We're 4 blocks from Pichilemu's main street (Anibal Pinto) and 7 blocks from the main beach. The bus from Santiago passes by our street (Santa Maria). You can get off at a bus stop just two blocks away; it's very easy to find.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 289526652583
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26 Apr 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Pol)
Pol estuvo colaborando en nuestro hostal durante más de tres semanas en el verano de 2026. Se trata de una persona cercana, agradable, atenta y siempre dispuesta a ayudar en cualquier momento. Respetó las normas del hostal y supuso una valiosa aportación para nuestro equipo.
Se integró rápidamente con el grupo de voluntarios, compartiendo… read more
Se integró rápidamente con el grupo de voluntarios, compartiendo… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Apr 2026
Left by Workawayer (Pol) for host
La verdad es que mi experiencia como voluntario aquí fue increíble. Estuve tres semanas y desde el principio me sentí súper cómodo, como en casa. Se crea un ambiente muy cercano, con gente muy buena onda, y es muy fácil conectar tanto con los huéspedes como con los demás voluntarios. Al final terminas compartiendo un montón de momentos,… read more
20 Apr 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Joe & Lucy Bartholomew)
Joe and Lucy helped with the daily tasks at our hostel for two weeks. They are a lovely couple—friendly, approachable, and always willing to help. They quickly integrated into the volunteer team and adapted easily to the house rules. They shared many enjoyable moments with the other volunteers as well as with our guests. Without a doubt, they left… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Apr 2026
Left by Workawayer (Joe & Lucy Bartholomew) for host
My boyfriend and I volunteered at the hostel for about two weeks. We originally were guests at the hostel but loved it so much we wanted to stay longer. There are many other volunteers which made it a welcoming community. There were activities to do together like a bilingual meet up in pichilemu, yoga, watching films and of course surfing. Joe and… read more
11 Apr 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Achil)
Achil helped us at our hostel for three weeks. It was a wonderful experience having him on our staff. He's a very sociable, friendly, and kind person, always willing to help with anything. He quickly integrated into the group of volunteers and shared wonderful days with many guests who stayed at our hostel during that time. We hope he does very… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Mar 2026
Left by Workawayer (Achil) for host
What an amazing stay!! I stayed there volunteering for 3 weeks and this was such an awesome experience. All guests, volunteers, Jona and Jose were great people and I really enjoyed spending time, discussing and learning from them ! The work required is really correct and allows you to fully enjoy Pichilemu as it doesn't take much time every day.… read more
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26 Apr 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Pol)
Pol estuvo colaborando en nuestro hostal durante más de tres semanas en el verano de 2026. Se trata de una persona cercana, agradable, atenta y siempre dispuesta a ayudar en cualquier momento. Respetó las normas del hostal y supuso una valiosa aportación para nuestro equipo.
Se integró rápidamente con el grupo de voluntarios, compartiendo… read more
Se integró rápidamente con el grupo de voluntarios, compartiendo… read more
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2026
Left by Workawayer (Pol) for host
La verdad es que mi experiencia como voluntario aquí fue increíble. Estuve tres semanas y desde el principio me sentí súper cómodo, como en casa. Se crea un ambiente muy cercano, con gente muy buena onda, y es muy fácil conectar tanto con los huéspedes como con los demás voluntarios. Al final terminas compartiendo un montón de momentos,… read more
20 Apr 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Joe & Lucy Bartholomew)
Joe and Lucy helped with the daily tasks at our hostel for two weeks. They are a lovely couple—friendly, approachable, and always willing to help. They quickly integrated into the volunteer team and adapted easily to the house rules. They shared many enjoyable moments with the other volunteers as well as with our guests. Without a doubt, they left… read more
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2026
Left by Workawayer (Joe & Lucy Bartholomew) for host
My boyfriend and I volunteered at the hostel for about two weeks. We originally were guests at the hostel but loved it so much we wanted to stay longer. There are many other volunteers which made it a welcoming community. There were activities to do together like a bilingual meet up in pichilemu, yoga, watching films and of course surfing. Joe and… read more
11 Apr 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Achil)
Achil helped us at our hostel for three weeks. It was a wonderful experience having him on our staff. He's a very sociable, friendly, and kind person, always willing to help with anything. He quickly integrated into the group of volunteers and shared wonderful days with many guests who stayed at our hostel during that time. We hope he does very… read more
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2026
Left by Workawayer (Achil) for host
What an amazing stay!! I stayed there volunteering for 3 weeks and this was such an awesome experience. All guests, volunteers, Jona and Jose were great people and I really enjoyed spending time, discussing and learning from them ! The work required is really correct and allows you to fully enjoy Pichilemu as it doesn't take much time every day.… read more
27 Mar 2026
Left by Workawayer (Beatriz) for host
Tuve una experiencia increíble en Hostal, donde me quedé durante seis meses y 20 días como voluntaria, y que terminó sintiéndose como un segundo hogar.
Mis tareas principales eran de aseo, sencillas y bien organizadas, lo que hacía que el trabajo fuera llevadero y justo. Pero más allá de eso, lo que realmente hizo especial esta experiencia fue el… read more
Mis tareas principales eran de aseo, sencillas y bien organizadas, lo que hacía que el trabajo fuera llevadero y justo. Pero más allá de eso, lo que realmente hizo especial esta experiencia fue el… read more
25 Mar 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Beatriz)
Having Beatriz on our hostel staff was a wonderful experience. She's a very friendly, sociable, and cheerful person, always willing to help and share with others. She came for a month but stayed for six. She really enjoyed the tranquility of our city and being close to the sea. We shared many great moments together that will remain in our… read more
(Excellent)
13 Mar 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)
Clara estuvo ayudando en nuestro hostal por 3 semanas. Fue una linda experiencia haberla tenido entre nuestro Staff porque es una persona muy simpatica, amable, creativa, amistosa, comunicativa. Compartio muchos lindos momentos junto a sus compañeros y tambien junto a los pasajeros del hostal. Todos los dias la vimos con mucho animo y energia… read more
(Excellent)
12 Mar 2026
Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host
¡Me iba por casualidad, en el último minuto… y volveré planeando mi viaje lo antes posible para poder quedarme allí el mayor tiempo posible!
Y decir que este es el caso de todos los voluntarios y huéspedes del hostal habla por sí mismo... los otros comentarios ya describen muy bien las maravillas de este lugar…
Les estoy tan agradecida de haberme… read more
Y decir que este es el caso de todos los voluntarios y huéspedes del hostal habla por sí mismo... los otros comentarios ya describen muy bien las maravillas de este lugar…
Les estoy tan agradecida de haberme… read more
1 Mar 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Femke)
Femke helped us at our hostel in Pichilemu for more than a month. She is a calm, sociable, friendly, and trustworthy person. She was always willing to help and collaborate with everything. She easily integrated into the work team and shared many joyful moments with us. We hope everything goes very well for her, and if she ever wants to come back,… read more
(Excellent)
1 Mar 2026
Left by Workawayer (Femke) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I honestly couldn’t have wished for a better one. From the first day, the hostel felt much more like a family than a business. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming, and they really made me feel at home.
Even though I didn’t speak Spanish, I never felt left out. They always made an effort to include… read more
Even though I didn’t speak Spanish, I never felt left out. They always made an effort to include… read more
25 Feb 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Jack)
Jack stayed for almost two months at our hostel as a volunteer. He is a very active and motivated person, always willing to help. Every day he cooked delicious food and shared it with the people at the hostel. He also went to the beach to surf. He is a cheerful and very communicative person who made many friends at this place. We hope he returns… read more
(Excellent)
25 Feb 2026
Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host
The hostel is "Bacan"! (awesome to us gringos). The manager Jona is a great singer, always playing music making the atmosphere incredible. I felt completely at home here. The staff are incredible, the guests are great, and it’s the perfect place to meet, bond, and enjoy the famous waves of Pichilemu 🤙
21 Feb 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Federico)
Fede estuvo un mes en nuestro hostal y debemos decir que fue una gran experiencia. Es una persona muy amable, amistosa, alegre. Siempre dispuesta a ayudar cuando se le necesita. Se integro rapidamente al staff de voluntarios de nuestro hostal participando de muchas actividades. Ademas fue siempre atento con los pasajeros de hostal, ayudandolos a… read more
(Excellent)
20 Feb 2026
Left by Workawayer (Federico) for host
I stayed for a month and had a great time with all the hostel staff. The atmosphere is peaceful and safe, there's a lot of sharing, and you quickly feel at home.
It's a kind of community :)
The work is light but you have to take care of the hostel as if it were your own home, keep it clean and have an eye for detail. Thank you, Jose, for making… read more
It's a kind of community :)
The work is light but you have to take care of the hostel as if it were your own home, keep it clean and have an eye for detail. Thank you, Jose, for making… read more
2 Jan 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Tim)
Timothy "Tim Kiwi" is a very kind, friendly, and warm-hearted person who integrated seamlessly into our hostel’s volunteer group from the very first day. Having him with us for almost three weeks was a truly pleasant experience, and we hope he will return in the future. He will always be more than welcome here.
(Excellent)
2 Jan 2026
Left by Workawayer (Tim) for host
I had an amazing experience here. The listing really undersells how special this place is. It is a very homely and social hostel where everyone quickly becomes friends, and most guests or volunteers end up extending their stay. This is largely thanks to Jonah, who is an incredible facilitator.
There were regular social activities like barbecues,… read more
There were regular social activities like barbecues,… read more
22 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
It was a pleasure having Sarah as part of our volunteer team. She is a very friendly and respectful person, always willing to help with everything. She had a great relationship with both her colleagues and the guests. We hope everything goes well for her and that she can return to our hostel someday
(Excellent)
22 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
The experience in the Hostel was so nice! the work was easy to do and i ha a wonderful time there enjoying Pichilemu. And i meet wonderf people. Thank you so much!
29 Oct 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
We had excellent communication with Hannah even before she arrived; she always responded to our messages. It was a wonderful experience having her in our volunteer group. She's a friendly person, always willing to help. She's cheerful and always smiling. She made many friends here and always participated in activities. She has a lot of energy and… read more
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
I started my volunteering journey at this Hostel, and I couldn’t have chosen a better place! They welcomed me with open arms, and I immediately felt at home. The hosts are absolutely amazing people who always have an open ear for you and help you whenever they can. The tasks were easy and just as described in the profile.
I can definitely… read more
I can definitely… read more
7 Oct 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Nele Aislinn)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show)
7 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Jed)
Jed estuvo 3 semanas ayudandonos en nuestro hostel en Pichilemu, Chile. Fue una gran experiencia haberlo tenido entre nuestros voluntarios. Jed es un chico que siempre esta con una sonrisa, es alegre y muy amistoso. Siempre esta atento a cualquier necesidad para ayudar. Esperamos que algun dia pueda regresar. Estamos muy agradecidos que nos haya… read more
(Excellent)
7 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Jed) for host
Wow, que puedo decir. En un año de viaje, este 3 semanas estuvo unos de los mejores del viaje! Directamente cuando llegué me sentí muy comodo en el hostel. El dueno, Jose y todos los otros voluntarios estan re re amables y hay un muy buena onda en el hostel.
Estuvé aqui en la temporada baja asi que los tareas estuvieron facil. Los fin de semanas… read more
Estuvé aqui en la temporada baja asi que los tareas estuvieron facil. Los fin de semanas… read more
2 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Matej)
The experience with Matej was excellent. He is a very helpful, attentive, communicative and friendly guy. He only came for three weeks but stayed two months helping us. Here he made many friends who will miss him. We hope to meet again one day.
(Excellent)
1 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Matej) for host
I came for a few weeks and stayed a few months. This place is very dangerous because it is occupied by a loving family of the greatest volunteers the world has ever seen. You cannot leave this place without your heart tearing apart. You get awesme atmosphere, party, surf, a new family for the price of working about one hour every day. I cannot… read more
17 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host
El hostal mejor del mundo! Primera vez en Chile y si o si voy a regresar a Pichilemu. Atmosfera es muy buena onda, perfecta para conocer nuevas personas. El trabajo es bien organizado por todos los voluntarios. Gracias por todos!
1 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Julian) for host
Voluntaring at this hostel was a really fun time! The hostel has an amazing atmosphere and you will feel like home very quickly. The work is easy and well organized. Originally I planned to stay there for 3 weeks but as I liked it very much I stayed for over a month. I definitely recommend this amazing place! Thank you for everything 🫶
5 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Tobia)
Tobia estuvo 4 semanas ayudandonos en nuestro hostal en Pichilemu. Es un chico muy amable, simpatico, servicial, comunicativo, alegre y respetuoso. Juntos pasamos muchos momentos divertidos, con muchos juegos, asados y bailes. Hizo gran amistad en todo este tiempo y fue triste el momento de su partida. Pero sabemos que esta la posibilidad de… read more
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tobia) for host
Yo estuve 4 semanas en el hostal y disfruté muchísimo el tiempo allí. El trabajo es muy tranquilo y super organizado. El hostal es un lugar hermoso por todo lo que tiene (terraza, parrilla por asados, hamacas, ping pong, taka taka y mucho más), pero especialmente por el grupo de personas que trabajan allí que hacen que este lugar sea… read more
3 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Shey)
Shey and his friend Joseph were helping us for two weeks. We were very lucky to have them in our hostel. They are two very nice and helpful guys. Very friendly and cordial. We wanted them to stay here but they had to continue their journey. They left many friends in our hostel and we look forward to meeting them again one day. We hope they have a… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host
Estuve un mes y medio en la hostal y disfruté mucho cada día, muy buena onda con todos los compañeros del hostal, con la gente que pasa por ahi también. Además el hostal está muy bien mantenido, se ve que el dueño es una persona preocupada por eso, además que siempre está dispuesto a ayudar y preguntar si se necesitan cosas en la hostal.… read more
24 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin)
Martin estuvo 6 semanas ayudandonos en nuestro hostal de Pichilemu. Fue una grata experiencia. Martin es una chico amable, y servicial. El tiempo que estuvo ayudandonos compartio con todos los demas voluntarios con quienes hizo gran amistad. Durante todo el tiempo Martin respeto las reglas del hostal y fue muy atento con todos los huespedes.… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Laia) for host
Echo mucho de menos mis días en Pichilemu, y eso es en un 90% gracias a las amistades que he hecho en este hostal :) Me ha encantado compartir este tiempo, estuve 3 semanas en diciembre pero me hubiera quedado meses. Las personas, la vibra, el lugar. ¡Os echo de menos! Hubieron días muy tranquilos y también días de carreteo, días de sol y calor y… read more
27 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Laia)
Laia llegó a principios de Diciembre a ayudarnos en nuestro Hostal en Pichilemu-Chile. Se quedo 3 semanas y fue una maravillosa experiencia. Ella es muy amistosa y activa en los quehaceres, se adaptó rápidamente al lugar y fue de gran ayuda. Todos en nuestro hostal la extrañaremos esperando algún día nos vuelva a visitar. Le deseamos exito en su… read more
(Excellent)
22 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrea & Adams) for host
We stayed at the hostel for two weeks during the Christmas holidays. They were very welcoming and chill. We helped them with general cleaning on the terrace, bathrooms and rooms. We had flexibility to choose when to do our tasks. The job was easy and not many hours, although we really had to deep clean, since it needed it. We had a room with two… read more
27 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alessia)
Alessia was helping us for two weeks in our place in Pichilemu (Chile) and we are very grateful for her support. It was very nice to have her on our staff. She is a friendly, sociable person and very willing to help in whatever is needed. Thank you very much for all your help Alessia. see you soon.
(Excellent)
2 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniela)
We thank Daniela for the help in our hostel in Pichilemu, Chile. It was a pleasant experience having her these days when we needed a hand in cleaning and order. We hope that she does very well on her trip to the south of Chile and that we will see each other again later :)
(Excellent)
2 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Diego & Sofia)
Diego came to help us for a little over two months. It was a great experience having him among our staff. He is a very mature boy for his age, a lover of nature and sports. He has a very good treatment and is helpful. He is very neat and clean. He was a great host of gatherings within the hostel and a good barbecue organizer. It was a pleasure to… read more
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle-Elaine & Milena)
Michelle and Milena were very responsible and nice people, they helped in my hostel in the morning, with the kitchen and garbage for a week and more :) and enjoyed with other people in the hostel. They were always very nice whit everyone. Thanks for everything :)
(Very good)
