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We are a sea view eco hotel in Koh Chang. We have a restaurant, glamping tents and rooms. We have a bunch of cats and a dog which were left or abandoned and rescued to stay with us, so now we are becoming a cat sanctuary and making it a pet friendly hotel. The location in the bay of Bang bao is a bit secluded, but with amazing seaviews and nature. It is not very far to the village of Bang bao. We have 22 rooms and 4 glamping tents. We have a good crew but need some help with the mailing, social media, contact and conversation with customers, hands on help in reception/hostel and maintenance . We have our local kitchen staff in place, so workaway will not be preparing or serving food or drinks to customers.
We have recently moved to this location, and have a whole bunch of creative buiding projects on the list, such as hanging bridge, floats to play in the sea, bamboo swings... We are one of the organizers of Trash hero on Koh chang and need help there as well.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
All thai staff live on the premises and love to hang around with the guests and co workers. Learn how to cook, live, and laugh with us and also how to take care of wild monkeys
Help
We are looking for a person to help with generally everything. We are a resort catering to all different levels of travellers and looking for helpers with good social skills, chat with our guests, give directions to activity etc...
Our staff works "all round" and we would like our work aways to do the same.
Next to that we need help in our DIY projects as making furniture of driftwood, bamboo bridges, human birdnest, etc.
Priority shall be given to those who may be here 1 month.
Thanks and Welcome!!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Thai: Fluent
Accommodation
Bed in room which has 2 beds per room, room with own bathroom.
What else ...
Koh Chang is a great island to spend some time, it is mountainous, has great beaches, beautiful nature and good night life. We are in a remote area and our guests like to spend their time hanging around the restaurant, garden beach....
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have quite a few digital nomads as guests. There is wifi in rooms and restaurant, most of the online workers love to sit in the restaurant, office with seaview, we have a few tables on the quiet side of restaurant specially for them.
Can possibly accept pets
we have about 20 cats, any pet getting along with the cats is welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 413973479794
Feedback (20)
4 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisette)
Lisette helped us all around the resort, she was great keeping customers informed and chat with them, giving info on the island activities etc. As well as being very helpful with the many tasks needed done around the place. Thank you for your assistance in our busiest time of the season :-)
(Excellent
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3 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa was planned in as workaway for a few weeks, but decided to stay longer. it is great to work with her, super friendly with our guests and helpful with a wide area of tasks. Thx Lisa for making our team better :-)
(Excellent
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13 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Manling) for host
Every day in Ko Chang is very happy. Our restaurant is near the sea and certainly it has a beautiful view. Every Staff treats me like family and I must say that I love everyone so so much. The food is very delicious. Here I also met the particularly funny and cute dogs pookie and jinge and a large group of cute cats.
I mainly work at the… read more
I mainly work at the… read more
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4 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisette)
Lisette helped us all around the resort, she was great keeping customers informed and chat with them, giving info on the island activities etc. As well as being very helpful with the many tasks needed done around the place. Thank you for your assistance in our busiest time of the season :-)
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa was planned in as workaway for a few weeks, but decided to stay longer. it is great to work with her, super friendly with our guests and helpful with a wide area of tasks. Thx Lisa for making our team better :-)
(Excellent)
13 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Manling) for host
Every day in Ko Chang is very happy. Our restaurant is near the sea and certainly it has a beautiful view. Every Staff treats me like family and I must say that I love everyone so so much. The food is very delicious. Here I also met the particularly funny and cute dogs pookie and jinge and a large group of cute cats.
I mainly work at the… read more
I mainly work at the… read more
9 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Filipe)
Filipe was a thriving force in our guesthouse, super communicative with the guests and helpful. He is always in a happy mood which gives a great vibe. Thanks for all your help, have a great trip and indeed lovely to see you again for a next visit
(Excellent)
8 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Filipe) for host
I have been for 3 weeks here, worked in the bar/restaurant. Very chill place, the staff is very nice, lots of fun. If you like animals it is a must to visit this place and help around. I will return for sure. Great experience, very gratefull
6 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Violaine)
Thank you so much Violaine for spending so much time at our place, we were thrilled when you decided to stay longer, feeling like one of the team! You were a great help in all, and great in communicating with our customers and helping with social media. We miss you :-)
Good luck on your next adventures and maybe see you again in k chang
kristel
Good luck on your next adventures and maybe see you again in k chang
kristel
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Violaine) for host
I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude and joy after an incredible 3 and a half months helping at the resort. It was more than just an experience; it was an adventure filled with discoveries, laughter, and extraordinary encounters.
Let's start with the bar and restaurant, the vibrant heart of the action. Welcoming guests with a… read more
Let's start with the bar and restaurant, the vibrant heart of the action. Welcoming guests with a… read more
30 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Shayna)
many thanks for your helping hands in our small resort. It was great working with Shayna, good customer contact and willing to learn new skills like cocktail mixing etc. A nice shiny presence is always appreciated by our guests :-)
(Excellent)
29 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Shayna) for host
This is a beautiful resort and it made working there easy!
I helped by taking restaurant orders, making cafe drinks and cocktails, as well as doing guest check ins. You are essentially a member of staff during your stay here. This means it can be a lot of work at times, and the staff relies on your teamwork and effort. I really enjoyed this and… read more
I helped by taking restaurant orders, making cafe drinks and cocktails, as well as doing guest check ins. You are essentially a member of staff during your stay here. This means it can be a lot of work at times, and the staff relies on your teamwork and effort. I really enjoyed this and… read more
23 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Maud)
It was lovely to work with Maud. She was great with the customers and even stayed on a bit longer when another workaway did not show up. She was very helpful and chatty with customers, even if English is not always easy :-)
Thanks Maud for the help, happy travels...
Thanks Maud for the help, happy travels...
(Excellent)
30 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Woralada)
Luuktan (or not sure how to write the name) was a dream workaway. She took on to her tasks like a lightning, and was helpful in every way possible. We were happy when she agreed to stay an extra month, I would hire her to stay forever without a doubt! Thank you for all your help and the big smile every day. We wish you good luck with your studies,… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Woralada) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I had a really amazing time here. I was meant to stay here 1 month but ended up staying for 2 months. Thank you Nueng for being my advisor during my stay and Kristel for the opportunity to volunteer here.
28 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Hanh) for host
If u looking for a great experience in Koh Chang this is the place to be.
I plan to stay 2 weeks and in the end I stay one lovely month. it was a wonderfull experience than I recommende as well/ also for the Diving and snorkering lovers / U can ask Kristel! she is also the owner of BB Diver ! amazing:))
I plan to stay 2 weeks and in the end I stay one lovely month. it was a wonderfull experience than I recommende as well/ also for the Diving and snorkering lovers / U can ask Kristel! she is also the owner of BB Diver ! amazing:))
28 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanh)
Hanh was a pleasure to work with, she is very active and social. She loved chatting with our guests and was a great help on busy days. Even on calm days Hanh would always come with suggestions or possible activities to improve on the guesthouse, which were very valuable input.
I would not hesitate to recommend Hanh if you are looking for a great… read more
I would not hesitate to recommend Hanh if you are looking for a great… read more
(Excellent)
28 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie & Nina)
We were very happy with the help of Sophie and Nina, they were quite new to workaway, but took quickly to the tasks in our small resort. Thank you for your help and enjoy your travels!
(Excellent)
1 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Lena was lovely to work with, she learned quite quickly how to act and take care of our guests.
Thanks a lot for your help :-)
Thanks a lot for your help :-)
(Excellent)
1 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host
This was my first Workaway experience, and I am so happy it was! The island and local area is beautiful with many things to do. I also found the work itself quite fun, and Mui and Nung were especially great :)) They were always willing to help me out when I was struggling and offered explanations when I didn't understand. It's definitely a special… read more
14 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Rodrigo)
Rodrigo came as "last minute" help, so we did not really have time to communicate before. Not knowing who to expect, we were very pleasantly surprised.
Rodrigo fitted in from day one, he was very flexible and extremely helpful. Very fluent in communication with our guests, and quick in learning the skills of checking in, helping in restaurant and… read more
Rodrigo fitted in from day one, he was very flexible and extremely helpful. Very fluent in communication with our guests, and quick in learning the skills of checking in, helping in restaurant and… read more
(Excellent)
14 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Rodrigo) for host
This was my first experience with workaway and for sure was wonderful I learned a lot and had a lovely time in the resort, with the cats, with the staff and for sure in Koh Chang island.
Was amazing work with Kristel, Mui, Nung, Tom and the others that i don't know how to write the names.
Thanks a lot for everything!
Was amazing work with Kristel, Mui, Nung, Tom and the others that i don't know how to write the names.
Thanks a lot for everything!
28 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kim) for host
This experience in the lovely and quiet hotel on the island Koh Chang was truly amazing. It was a very good stay to really gather a lot of skills working with customers and as a receptionist and waitress, because the other workers are so very accurate. The working hours were as described and the environment very nice. I would note that is for sure… read more
22 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kim)
Kim was so lovely to work with. She is a very active person, and quick in learning the skills needed. Our resort is small, so workaway help around with our rescue cats, check in, restaurant, a bit of everything.... and Kim did it all in a fast and efficient way.
most important is to chat with our guests and make them feel at home, which Kim did… read more
most important is to chat with our guests and make them feel at home, which Kim did… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Maggie)
Magie had confirmed to join our team, with bringing 2 friends along as workaway in january. However they never turned up, and did not answer any mails about their where abouts. This left us in a real pickle since we had not planned any other workaway having agreed to 3 girls coming at the same time.
(No show)
22 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Flora)
Flora only stayed a short time at our place, but it was very nice to have her around helping out. She is great with customers and very social.
(Excellent)
22 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sofia)
We had the best time every with Sofia, not only was she a great help on every aspect of the tasks, next to that she was great with our guests in communication and keeping them happy with info and a nice chat.
Our small resort had been empty for most of the covid lock down, so when Thailand open the borders with the Christmas holidays, we suddenly… read more
Our small resort had been empty for most of the covid lock down, so when Thailand open the borders with the Christmas holidays, we suddenly… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sofia) for host
I stayed for around 3 weeks at the cat resort and I loved it there! Not only did I learned how to mix the best cocktails and manage the reception, but I also experienced even more about Thai culture, met so many amazing people and was petting the cutest cats ever. Everyone was super welcoming and working with the staff makes you feel like working… read more
16 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Thanh Tâm)
Tammy was supernice to work with. She is very quick in learning how and what and most helpful... but mostly is very social and talkative with our guests, which is the main role of our workaway program. Outside of workaway hours Tammy was still around and always happy to talk with people or go on a little excursion with them.
I would surely… read more
I would surely… read more
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Thanh Tâm) for host
Hm how could i say? This is the best workaway that i’ve done. Kristel is actually sweet, kind and funny. Thanks Nung and Harry and BB team to have and help me for 2 weeks. You guys are such an amazing person . Last but not least, i miss those 15 cats so bad : lion, tiger, latte, panda, beach, carbo, charco, strong, shabu, yaya, mali, storm, holly,… read more
19 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (SARA)
Sara was great in entertaining and talking with our guests, which is the main part of out workaway tasks. Great help around the place and good company. Thank you for making here a nicer place when you were there!
Happy travels, hope to see you again one day
kristel BB
Happy travels, hope to see you again one day
kristel BB
(Excellent)
19 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Livia)
it was great to work with Livia, our workawayers are mostly helping with Englisch communication, chatting with customers, pointing them the way to all activities in K chang, helping with check in with our Thai staff etc.... Livia was a natural, very smooth talker and great company for anyone hanging around the guesthouse.
Welcome any time if you… read more
Welcome any time if you… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Livia) for host
I worked here for 1 Month in total, and it was the best experience ever! It was my first time doing Workaway, and it couldn’t have been better. Nung the Manager, is a real angel, she’s so kind and heart warming and she let you feel home from the second you arrive. Work was very easy! Mostly Checking guests in and out, and bar/restaurant work. It’s… read more
16 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I can't be more happy and thankful. The hostel is the coolest in Koh Chang and the people running the place are amazing. Kristel and Nung are very generous and gave me and other workawayers the chance to be part of the team despite it is (very) low season. Fortunately that allowed me to play a lot with the… read more
15 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Maria helped us during low season, which is not easy since it can be quite boring. But she is a sparkling person and did really good in entertaining our few guests and making sure they got the service needed. very good help in the hostel, with our cats and taking care of customer service.
It was great to work with her, if she would plan to come… read more
It was great to work with her, if she would plan to come… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kotryna)
Even though the workaway experience was quite short, it still was good and we had a ot of help from Kotryna in our hostel and customer reception. She is great with social media as well.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
(Excellent)
8 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nora) for host
I stayed in BB lonely beach for 2 weeks and it’s a lot of joy. Mostly I worked for the morning shift from 8am-1pm. Now is the low season for Koh Chang so actually the work is very simple and easy.
There are so many cats and for people who love the cats, it’s a heaven.
Thanks to Cindy, Nung and the whole BB team! They always answer to your need… read more
There are so many cats and for people who love the cats, it’s a heaven.
Thanks to Cindy, Nung and the whole BB team! They always answer to your need… read more
13 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Brianna) for host
What a pleasure to stay and enjoy the wonderful island life at BB! Each day was so much fun- playing with the cats, laughing with the other staff and workawayers, enjoying the breathtaking beach, and exploring the area around Lonely Beach! The work is very reasonable, the bed comfy, and the food delicious. I highly recommend this workaway, as it… read more
19 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
Super moment sur cette île, travail sympa, l'occasion de rencontrer plein de monde.
On se sent rapidement comme une famille. Ma meilleure expérience de workaway jusqu'à présent !
On se sent rapidement comme une famille. Ma meilleure expérience de workaway jusqu'à présent !
6 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mareike)
Being a bit late with my feedback because of holiday times full on.... Mareike was great to work with, good fun, very social and good talk with our guests. She was helful in every area, even when we were understaffed for over a week she did the extra help without even having to ask, Thank you a lot for being so flexible! I hope we made it up to… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mareike) for host
I had so much fun working at BB! The team is great, like a family, and I learnt a lot working in the restaurant/ bar/reception while having great time. It is also a perfect way to meet felow travellers. The location is great, only a few minutes walking distance from the beach, with other bars and restaurants close by. Kristel is very nice and… read more
16 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lezlie)
We had Lezlie here for quite a while, helping out in our yoga studio. It was a very pleasant time, Lezlie is easy to work with and very helpful with ideas. The yoga customers liked her sessions and she was always there punctual and in a good mood.
I can only recommend giving her more work away assigments.
Kristel
I can only recommend giving her more work away assigments.
Kristel
(Excellent)
29 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Eileen & Willem) for host
Just passing through for a few days, teaching yoga. Nice studio, nice people, nice food and a great location on Lonely beach.
28 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Natalie) for host
I had a great experience teaching yoga here during November and December 2015. The yoga space was beautiful and I taught classes at 10am every morning and could use the rest of the time to hand out flyers about the classes at nearby Lonely beach, and then explore the island, which by the way is beautiful! I had a lot of yoga students from Lonely… read more
14 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ailish)
I can say only one thing, wish Ailish could have stayed the whole season! She was good in organizing, great with customers and very active in helping our wherever needed while always bringing a smile to the boat.
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ailish) for host
This was the perfect workaway experience! Everything was handled so smoothly; I knew what was expected of me and exactly what the terms of my stay were from day 1. The whole team at BB were so welcoming and lovely, I felt like I had been accepted into part of a family rather than a workplace.
The work on the boat was so fun it hardly felt like… read more
The work on the boat was so fun it hardly felt like… read more
