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Host is looking for help immediately
Host rating
80 %
Last replied
29 Mar 2026
Reply rate
70.6 %
Usually responds within 2 days
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Description
We are located in mid town, next to the bus station, near to shops and markets, and 70 meters away from the beach and surf points, you can enjoy surfing and beachfront, turtle and snakes farms, Weligama is very well known for surfing schools and yoga classes.
We are looking for preferably a female volunteer to help in Reception. (Female Dorms)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Sailing / Boating
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Meeting locals, know more about local food, experience the tropical lifestyle and hiking the jungles, Sri Lanka is a multi-ethnic and religious nation. One of the key elements identified in building social cohesion and harmony among the diverse communities, where you will get to know more about it
Help
Check in and check out guests, supervising the house keeping.
Answer and help the tourists inquiries
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Workawayer will stay in the hostel in a female dormitory, no food is provided, more than welcome to use our shared kitchen
What else ...
Relaxing on the beach, surfing and enjoying jungles walk out
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?
More than two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 625178918371
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
+8
Feedback (14)
26 Feb 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
Very positive, always ready to help. We really enjoyed our time together. Welcoming and understanding. We highly recommend her
(Excellent
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26 Feb 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola)
A very friendly and kind person. Very responsive and cooperative. Nice vibes and never fails to make you smile
(Excellent
)
24 Feb 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Maia)
very professional, responsive, self confident. I highly recommend Maia. wish you success in your life
(Excellent
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(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(4.8)
Communication:
(5.0)
26 Feb 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
Very positive, always ready to help. We really enjoyed our time together. Welcoming and understanding. We highly recommend her
(Excellent)
26 Feb 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola)
A very friendly and kind person. Very responsive and cooperative. Nice vibes and never fails to make you smile
(Excellent)
24 Feb 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Maia)
very professional, responsive, self confident. I highly recommend Maia. wish you success in your life
(Excellent)
21 Feb 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Petra)
It was a real pleasure hosting you! You were responsible, friendly, and always willing to help with a positive attitude. You completed your tasks efficiently and got along well with everyone. We truly appreciated your contribution and would happily host you again. Highly recommended!
(Excellent)
21 Feb 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Anastasiia)
It was a real pleasure hosting you! You were responsible, friendly, and always willing to help with a positive attitude. You completed your tasks efficiently and got along well with everyone. We truly appreciated your contribution and would happily host you again. Highly recommended
(Excellent)
21 Feb 2026
Left by Workawayer (Anastasiia) for host
This was my first experience at a workaway and it was amazing. I was very lucky to get into this particular hostel. Jay was very gentle and patient. I will never forget how amazing he cooks; sometimes he made dinner for us, and it was absolutely delicious!
21 Feb 2026
Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host
I had such a lovely experience staying and volunteering here. The atmosphere in the hostel was very relaxed, easygoing, and welcoming from the very beginning. It truly felt like a comfortable space where everyone could be themselves.
My host was incredibly friendly, supportive, and always willing to help with anything I needed. Communication was… read more
My host was incredibly friendly, supportive, and always willing to help with anything I needed. Communication was… read more
16 Feb 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena)
Magdalena was an absolute joy to have as part of our hostel team. From the very first day at reception, she brought a natural warmth and professionalism that made both guests and staff feel at ease.
She confidently handled check-ins and check-outs, always organized and attentive to detail. Whether managing administrative tasks behind the scenes or… read more
She confidently handled check-ins and check-outs, always organized and attentive to detail. Whether managing administrative tasks behind the scenes or… read more
(Excellent)
20 Feb 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Giulia)
Very productive, always on time and initiative! And very very responsive
(Excellent)
28 Jan 2026
Left by Workawayer (Aixa) for host
it's was a nice experience staying in this hostel in Weligama! the owner is really kind and the job is really easy! also he is very flexible!
the location is excellent, next to the bus station and two minutes from the beach !
thank u for a really good experience!
the location is excellent, next to the bus station and two minutes from the beach !
thank u for a really good experience!
28 Jan 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Aixa)
She is so kind and polite. Very professional with a beautiful vibe. Always smiling and she always knows how to deal with any surprises at the hostel
(Excellent)
30 Dec 2025
Left by Workawayer (Lilly) for host
I had an absolutely amazing time during my stay at the hostel and truly couldn’t have wished for a better Workaway experience. From the very first day, I felt completely welcomed, supported, and at home.
J, the hostel owner, is an incredibly warm-hearted and caring person. He genuinely looks after the well-being of everyone, always makes sure… read more
J, the hostel owner, is an incredibly warm-hearted and caring person. He genuinely looks after the well-being of everyone, always makes sure… read more
2 Dec 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Lilly)
Lilly is one of a kind, so smart you don’t even need to tell her what to do! She always knows what she’s doing. Added allot to our hostel. Social and her beautiful smile is always there
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Geena)
GiGi positive vibes is the best. Always smiling ready to help under any circumstance. So quite and loves yoga. She is a plus to any hostel
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2025
Left by Workawayer (Geena) for host
Volunteering at Hostel in Weligama has been such a blessing! Jay (the owner) has been so welcoming since day one. The hostel is super clean, laid-back, comfortable, and has such a chill, friendly vibe. It's quickly turned into a secound home for me.
The location is perfect for exploring Weligama and there’s always something fun happening around.… read more
The location is perfect for exploring Weligama and there’s always something fun happening around.… read more
1 Dec 2025
Left by Workawayer (Aneta) for host
If you are looking for a chill island vibe, this is the place for you. I had an amazing time here, stayed for almost 3 weeks, then left to explore other parts of the island, but then came back for a few extra days. Jay is a very good host, always willing to help with anything, the work is very simple, everything is clear. During my stay, there… read more
18 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Aneta)
Aneta is one of a kind. So professional. Always on time. Dynamic and I highly recommend her. The best of the best
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Jadwiga)
Maria helped me allot in marketing my project on social media. She is so energetic and corporative. Highly recommend for any project that needs a nice push on social media
(Excellent)
1 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer (Salima) for host
Had such an amazing time here.. The vibes at this place are truly something special relaxed, friendly, and full of good energy. Jay is honestly the best host ever he’s always there when you need something, super caring, and makes sure everyone feels comfortable. I’m so grateful for his kindness and for everything he does to make this place feel… read more
30 Oct 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Salima)
Salima is a special person, very active, helpful and responsive, very responsible. We highly recommend her
(Excellent)
29 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Brindusa) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I have to say: it was amazing!! I was actually supposed to stay only 4 weeks but I ended up staying longer. And I would have stayed even longer if I didn't have to get back home due to the Corona situation.
I really felt I like I was at home there and it was very hard to leave. The work was nice, the other… read more
I really felt I like I was at home there and it was very hard to leave. The work was nice, the other… read more
25 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
What a life here! This place was such a great experience for me! Jay was super helpful with everything and took care about all the volunteers. I made the best decision that i choose this hostel. I will definitely come back if i have the chance. 😇
24 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna, or as she loved to be called Panni, is a wonderful person, fast learner, polite, trustworthy and intelligent. One of the best volunteers we had, although it wasn’t ling stay due to the world wide corona virus situation, but we would live to host her again, i wish you a very successful life panni, and hope to meet again
(Excellent)
15 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Mireia)
Mireia is one of the best volunteers we ever had, she is so polite, active and always on time, we wish her all the best in her life and we highly recommend her for any host, best of luck dear
(Excellent)
15 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Mireia) for host
Here you will find one of the best hostels in all Sri Lanka. Jay is such an amazing host, he is very friendly and he is there to help you if you need it. Really good vibes, there are also other volunteers so you can explore around with them. It’s a very cool and familiar place. I enjoyed my stay so much, it’s a pity I couldn’t stay longer. I would… read more
5 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Mehrnoosh) for host
Jay is coolest host that I met , I had a great time there. Perfect really relax , great people . Jay is a really welcoming and friendly host :)
He made me feel like part of the family Thanks again! Hope to see you again in the future
He made me feel like part of the family Thanks again! Hope to see you again in the future
3 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Mehrnoosh)
Noosha is an expert, very smart and wise, she is a well self trained person, she work allot on her skills and talents, one of the best volunteers we had in our hostel, good job dear and we hope to see you again
(Excellent)
3 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Martina)
martina has one of the most wonderful vibes we had in our place, she is always on time, and can deal with any situation in a wise way, we highly recommend her, i hope to see you soon martina, and thank you for all your help
(Excellent)
1 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Martina) for host
I was almost three weeks in this hostel and my experience was AMAZING, the vibes of the place are really nice. Jay, the owner he is super cool, I had a very nice time with him. I recommend this place a 100% percent, also I met some other volunteers there and they were super cool! I keep remember that days like a really good days.
7 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (KSENIYA) for host
Jay! You are the best host ever! Thank you so much for everything. I really feel myself like a part of your family. It's the best place in Sri Lanka for me. I will miss you so much!
8 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (KSENIYA)
Ksenya is a very quite person, works so smoothly, very fast learner and a value add person to any place she works for, we highly recommend her, a nice and polite women, we wish you Ksenya all the success in your life, and thank you for being a part of our story
(Excellent)
5 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Teresa) for host
Great vibes and people! I enjoyed my stay so much I decided to stay for over a month.
J is attentive and helpful, looked out for all my needs and requests. I’m so grateful for my time here it was absolutely amazing!
J is attentive and helpful, looked out for all my needs and requests. I’m so grateful for my time here it was absolutely amazing!
23 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Teresa)
Teresa is a very special person, she helped allot in our restaurant and she marketed our hostel in a wonderful way, we really highly recommend to higher Teresa, she is amazing
(Excellent)
23 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Patricia)
Patricia is a very professional person, she is a very good manager, with allot of hospitality experience and amazing knowledge, we highly recommend hiring Patricia, she will be always a plus to your property
(Excellent)
