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Last replied
25 Apr 2024
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Description
We are a four story backpacker hostel/ social hotel with a reggae cafe bar on the ground floor that cater to travelers here in Kota Kinabalu. We are looking for fun-loving people to help us in our quest to bring joy and happiness to all the travelers of Sabah! We currently have several local full-time staff that work at reception and as administrative assistants for backpacker relations, all of which love working with and interacting with travelers from around the world!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be able to meet people from all over the world daily and form lasting friendships that you will remember all your life. You will also be able to immerse yourself in the rich Sabahan culture that Kota Kinabalu has to offer. We also employ local staff from all around Malaysia that love to teach foreigners about the many different subcultures, customs and history of the magnificent island of Borneo. You will become part of our little family here as we host events and activities throughout Kota Kinabalu and surrounding areas with other backpackers that will have you interacting with many additional locals, all of which are excited to share their cultural background with you. We will make sure that you leave this experience with a vast knowledge of this area of Southeast Asia and with a newfound sense of belonging in our familly here, with memories you will keep for the rest of your days. Who knows? Maybe you will even depart from us speaking Malay, because everyone here is ready to teach you! We would in turn love to know about your country's history, languages and customs as well, as we find this world full of different people, from all walks of life, fascinating and love learning about every part of it!
Help
We would need assistance at our hostel with guest relations, such as checking in guests and taking them to do various activities around the area and also, if you're up for it 😉, helping with interacting with guests at our backpacker reggae cafe bar nightlife and events! There would also possibly be some very light housekeeping duties involved.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Malay: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I’m interested in learning a language and sharing mine.
Accommodation
You would have a free dormitory bed in our hostel, free shift drinks at our reggae cafe bar and backpacker events, Additionally, you would have a kitchen to cook your meals, free wifi, and a large hangout lounge area with Netflix and Xbox. There is also a shared workspace area for those of you who are working online and as digital nomads 🥳
What else ...
In your time off you may wander around the amazing and world-famous city of Kota Kinabalu, exploring the night markets and malls in the area. There are nice museums and delightful historical sites that are amazing to see as well. There is beautiful beaches to explore and island hopping adventures that await with wonderful clear waters for snorkeling. Mount Kinabalu is a short trip away, and one of the highest and most majestic mountains in Southeast Asia.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We love digital nomads!!!! We have a workspace area especially for you all!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (9)
Thank you so much for everything Alex and Zen. You were… read more
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Thank you so much for everything Alex and Zen. You were… read more
Alex and Zen really welcome me.
I had a lot of such fun with the events and all people.
I really recommend this place for Workaway.
I Hope to see you again one day 🥰
Zen and Alex are just great. They immediately welcomed me into their family and even though they had a family problem when I came, they made sure I was okay and if I needed anything.
Work consisted mostly of reception and cleaning duties, social media and helping with the events - promoting, a bit of bartending and just… read more
Where to begin with these two!
These were to of the absolute sweetest and most amazing people we have ever had the privilege of knowing.
They were just so incredible... Words cannot describe their passion and positivity towards everyone and everything that they came across and worked on. They were so happy to do anything that… read more
Where to start, you and your staff made me and Maggie feel at home right away. You welcomed us with open arms and smiles. The work was very enjoyable, from making drinks at your Cham Cham bar to helping at the beach event and doing housekeeping or reception. You never asked too much of us, and we always wanted to do more.… read more
unfortunately I only had time to stay for 10 days but these 10 days were very interesting being part of your hostel family, working with the locals and learning more about the culture.
Zhen his wife and all other girls who working in the hostel are really nice and always willing to help you in any way.
The most… read more
