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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
29 Jun 2025
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Description
Hi my name is Mahesh. The hostel is located in weligama 5 min walk from surf part of the beach. There are 3 dorm rooms and 2 private rooms in the hostel.
I would like to have travelers with different ideas to help with this hostel to improve. We have lot of activities and events in the hostel. We need help with organize events, social help in the hostel, daily tasks . The hostel is in Weligama, Sri Lanka, an area which is famous for beginner surfers and surf lessons.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
you can experience the cooking in the hostel. Also I make home made kombucha for the market and you can learn about it too.
Help
help with the art work, help in every day work in the hostel, kombucha making
Marketing, Social Media, Instagram posting photos and videos
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Sinhalese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We can have 22 guests in the hostel. You can pick a bed in a dorm room.
Free water refills from water dispenser
Free family dinner on family dinner days
You can use the kitchen area for small cooking and make tea or coffee.
What else ...
Weligama beach is 5 min walk it's world famous for surf learning and beginner surfers. public transport is all day every 5 mins. there is buses to go to colombo,galle,matara even ella as well.
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?
Two
My animals / pets
browney
Host ref number: 872941479384
Feedback (34)
17 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Romane ) for host
Incredibile ! My experience was a real dream and I was very sad to leave, I would have extended if not for my flight.
Mahesh is the kindest person on earth and the work asked isn’t too hard. The hostel is a place where you feel like home with people from the entire world. Every day we would go surfing, have a wonderful break fast and do other… read more
Mahesh is the kindest person on earth and the work asked isn’t too hard. The hostel is a place where you feel like home with people from the entire world. Every day we would go surfing, have a wonderful break fast and do other… read more
20 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lucille & Eve) for host
This was my first experience as a volunteer and I couldn't found a better place to start. The place is so nice , you go surfing every day , the hostel is really chill and there is always the best people.
I stayed almost a month and it was the best experience I had.
Thank you Mahesh for making me feel like home. You are such an amazing person. I… read more
I stayed almost a month and it was the best experience I had.
Thank you Mahesh for making me feel like home. You are such an amazing person. I… read more
27 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Almut) for host
I stayed here for 2 weeks and had such a nice volunteer experience!! Mahesh is such a welcoming and funny guy and there is no way to not like him.
My work was easy and I was able to decide quite freely what I want to work on.
Even during off season, we (the whole hostel) did an activity every single day. And it was not because Mahesh wanted to… read more
My work was easy and I was able to decide quite freely what I want to work on.
Even during off season, we (the whole hostel) did an activity every single day. And it was not because Mahesh wanted to… read more
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(4.9)
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(5.0)
17 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Romane ) for host
Incredibile ! My experience was a real dream and I was very sad to leave, I would have extended if not for my flight.
Mahesh is the kindest person on earth and the work asked isn’t too hard. The hostel is a place where you feel like home with people from the entire world. Every day we would go surfing, have a wonderful break fast and do other… read more
Mahesh is the kindest person on earth and the work asked isn’t too hard. The hostel is a place where you feel like home with people from the entire world. Every day we would go surfing, have a wonderful break fast and do other… read more
20 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lucille & Eve) for host
This was my first experience as a volunteer and I couldn't found a better place to start. The place is so nice , you go surfing every day , the hostel is really chill and there is always the best people.
I stayed almost a month and it was the best experience I had.
Thank you Mahesh for making me feel like home. You are such an amazing person. I… read more
I stayed almost a month and it was the best experience I had.
Thank you Mahesh for making me feel like home. You are such an amazing person. I… read more
27 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Almut) for host
I stayed here for 2 weeks and had such a nice volunteer experience!! Mahesh is such a welcoming and funny guy and there is no way to not like him.
My work was easy and I was able to decide quite freely what I want to work on.
Even during off season, we (the whole hostel) did an activity every single day. And it was not because Mahesh wanted to… read more
My work was easy and I was able to decide quite freely what I want to work on.
Even during off season, we (the whole hostel) did an activity every single day. And it was not because Mahesh wanted to… read more
26 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Louise) for host
I volunteered at this hostel in april for almost three weeks and I really enjoyed it. The atmosphere in the hostel is so chill but so social at the same time and of course Mahesh is Amazzzing! He is really such a funny and kind person who has created such an special one of a kind hostel. The work is also really easy and doesn’t take a lot of… read more
28 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ella)
Ella is amazzzzing !! (Not the town btw). She was a great social host! She took people to parties, sunsets, surfing, etc. Also she helped with design work for Hostel material like flyers and posters. Beyond that, she is a kind hearted and empathetic person. We at WakeUp miss her very much and are eagerly awaiting her return.
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ella) for host
I spent almost a month staying in the hostel. My experience was unimaginable, the vibe in the hostel is so great and you become a part of the big hostel family immediately. Mahesh is the greatest host and the most beautiful person with endless happy energy and great ideas. The hostel work was fun and easy, and you also have a lot of time for… read more
26 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Livia) for host
Incredible and amazing experience!! 100% racommended
18 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Fabienne) for host
i worked there for 3 weeks and found a second home at maheshs place. i've learned a lot and met a lot of people while staying there! the work was easy and flexible. overall an amazing experience!
22 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anh & Ruby) for host
I absolutely loved my time here! Mahesh is so caring and funny and his warm and relaxed energy is reflected in the hostel. the work was minimal so there was lots of free time to enjoy the sun and surf. The perfect first work away experience.
Thankyou for having me :)
Thankyou for having me :)
22 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Elsa-Mae) for host
I had a wonderful time volunteering at the wakeup hostel🫶🏻 when i arrived i immediately noticed the chill and welcoming vibe. Mahesh is a kind soul who gets along with every guest. The everyday tasks were super doable and take around 1/1,5 ours per day. The hostel organizes many communal activities such as surfing and going to parties together… read more
10 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Isabella ) for host
Mahesh was an unreal host! He is super friendly and accomodating. He's very chilled out and always going above and beyond to make sure the guests have a great time. This hostel has such a family vibe to it and there's always something to do each day. I loved my stay, I helped out making Kombucha and with some cleaning and artwork aswell. I highly… read more
1 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Astrid) for host
I had the pleasure of staying and working at Mahesh's hostel, and I must say, he is a wonderful human being. From the moment I arrived, I felt completely at ease. The atmosphere he has created is very nice, and I loved every moment of my stay. Thank you, Mahesh, for your warmth and hospitality. I wish you all the best in your endeavors!
23 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Elisa) for host
Mahesh has the biggest heart!!! he's really really nice, always happy to show you around and go on adventures in the area during day and night. The hostel is perfect for solo travelers because it is very social and we always have dinners together. See you soon Mahesh!!
16 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Dominika) for host
this was truly an amazing workaway experience. i really liked this hostel, the vibes were great, we had a lot of fun, went on trips together, went surfing together etc. i was here before the season started so it wasn't busy at all. i helped with some cleaning, painting, ideas, kombucha, dogs, making a menu and signs in canva etc., a super nice… read more
15 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominika)
Dominica was amazzzzing !! She brings good vibes, she does nice artwork on the walls and she is good with manage the hostel without any help. We gonna really miss her and hope to see her again.
(Excellent)
4 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
This place in Sri Lanka had a feeling of home. I hadn't planned to return to that hostel, but I am glad i did. It felt like all the travellers and Mahesh were one big familie, enjoying activities such as watching movies, riding bicycles, watching sunsets, playing games und meditating together. I volunteeres for a week and did some organizing,… read more
10 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anke) for host
I already miss this place! This was the greatest first experience with Workaway one could ask for! Mahesh is one of the nicest, sweetest and funniest people I ever met while traveling, and I loved hanging out with him! The hostel is cozy, with a nice atmosphere and immediately felt like home. I did minimal work like cleaning and making some… read more
7 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
The hostel is the perfect place to relax enjoy Weligama, the work is super chill. It really feels like a little shared house. I made so many great connections here. Thank you Mahesh!!! :-)
16 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Barbora)
Barbora is an amzzzzzzzzing volunteer. she can make the hostel into a bright place. she helped with a lot of work in the hostel. specially making a kombucha promotional video, art work in the wall and every day tasks. she also did events like cocoa ceromancy on the beach which help to get people together. she is fast leaner, empathetic and… read more
(Excellent)
16 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Klervi)
Klervi did amazing work in the hostel. She help with kombucha selling in the hippie market, she also cooked tasty French Crêpes and showed how to make it as well. we all had amazing time in party, hippie market and bonfires on the beach, We will be missed a lot and hoping to see her again.
(Excellent)
27 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Klervi) for host
I LOVED this Workaway! Mahesh is an amazing person and very funny. It was a pleasure to volunteer with him. The hostel is very nice and I made a lot of friends there these three weeks. I shared a lot of time there between the evenings where we made meals and those where we went out to party. Can't wait to go back!
9 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
During jessi‘s stay in my hostel she helped me out with different duties there. She helped me with cleaning and preparing the rooms, hosting the guests, creating social media content and also with selling my selfmade kombucha on the local hippie-markets.
Jessi is such an open-minded, creative and lovely human, she got a quick connection to the… read more
Jessi is such an open-minded, creative and lovely human, she got a quick connection to the… read more
(Excellent)
31 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
Mahesh has such a big heart and an open mind ! He's always helpful and cares for the people in the hostel. With his hospitality he creates a welcoming and calm atmosphere in the hostel.
I really enjoyed my time in the hostel and I'm still coming back as a visitor 🙏🏼
I really enjoyed my time in the hostel and I'm still coming back as a visitor 🙏🏼
1 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rosa)
Rosa stayed in the hostel around a week and she helped a lot with work. She help with painting, kombucha selling in the market. She is a fast learner and also with guests had an amazing time. We will be missed a lot and hoping to see her again.
(Excellent)
18 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rosa) for host
I stayed at this beautiful hostel for one week and I had an amazing time!! Mahesh is such a sweet and positive person, always smiling and it was so much fun to be around him! I also loved the whole energy at the hostel and everybody was so open minded and kind. We did a lot of activities all together with the hostel like surfing, going to markets… read more
13 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mara) for host
I stayed with mahesh and Kim for one week only, but it sure was one of the best Workaway weeks I had so far.
Being there felt like staying with a family and I could not have asked for more. There was not much work and there was a lot of freedom regarding when and what to do. My job was to paint wooden cupboards as drawers under the bed. I also… read more
Being there felt like staying with a family and I could not have asked for more. There was not much work and there was a lot of freedom regarding when and what to do. My job was to paint wooden cupboards as drawers under the bed. I also… read more
17 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mara)
Mara stayed in the hostel around 10 days but felt like stayed in weeks. She help with painting, kombucha making and selling kombucha in hippie market and promotions it. She is fast worker and bring good vibes to the hostel.
(Excellent)
26 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Morane & Kaleb) for host
I had an amazing 3 weeks at the hostel ! Mahesh is the most chill and kind host you could meet. We had great times around rice and currys, karaokés, partying... As a workawayer here you just feel like a regular guest, there is a beautiful vibe in the group and we all joined for some activities. In the morning we would all go surfing together,… read more
18 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Morane & Kaleb)
Morane is a very nice girl, she liked to share the hostel life with every one. She is easy going and always optimistic!
She has good painting skills, we now have one of her creation on the wall. She is always ready to help with the hostel chores, thank youuu see you again Momo !
She has good painting skills, we now have one of her creation on the wall. She is always ready to help with the hostel chores, thank youuu see you again Momo !
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Duygu) for host
Ohh Mahesh is one of the best host I have ever been stayed... He is so chill and smiles all the time.. Easy going... We made a little genuine hippie market at the hostel... We really enjoyed that day😁 and for me the best host is who turn to be your friend after! So he is my friend now... And I'm so happy that he was the first person I met when I… read more
21 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Duygu)
Duygu did lot of work in the hostel. She painted a logo in the wall and help with organize a hippie market, promoting it on face book and Instagram. She is a fast worker and I'm so happy to have her in the hostel.
(Excellent)
21 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Luka-Sophie) for host
We had one of our best times in Maheshs hostel during our travels. He is such a lovely, funny and kind guy to be around and always up for chill activities and parties. Our tasks were keeping the hostel clean and making kombucha to sell at hippie markets. With the cute dogs Blackie and Brownie the hostel feels like a small family. There are… read more
13 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Luka-Sophie)
Anna and Luke did amazing job in the hostel. They stayed around 3 months and helped with every day hostel work. From morning breakfast to cleaning and making kombucha, sell them on hippie market also helped with guests night outs too. They are open minded and working hard and they know how to do everything. Wish them all the best and hope to see… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jule)
Jule help in the hostel with painting chairs and also with creative writing about hostel in the website. She is talented writer and hope to see her again. Thanks
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Trinity)
Trinity did so much help in the hostel. she did basic cleaning and gardening . she has been brilliant with guests and night outs. i wish all the best and hope you will come back here one day again. Cheers..!
(Excellent)
23 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Trinity) for host
I stayed here for about 2 weeks and provided basic cleaning and gardening for about 2 hours a day. Mahesh was super friendly and made his place like home. Every day, he always planned things for the hostel, like sunset surfing, parties, open mic night, etc. The hostel location is absolutely perfect. It's a short 5-minute walk to the beach with… read more
15 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ysanne) for host
My friend Dacia and I stayed at Mahesh's hostel for a week and had a great time! Very sociable environment at the hostel and Mahesh is very funny :) The work was not too hard and we also loved his dogs! Would definitely recommend
15 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ysanne)
Ysanne & Dacia worked hard when they stayed. they did cleaning and helping the guests in the hostel. wish them all the best
(Excellent)
25 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon & Iara)
Iara and Simon stayed with me for around two weeks.They were a great fit for my hostel and we had lots of fun together. They were great with the tasks I gave them and created a very good atmosphere with the other guests. During that time many of the guests extended their stay and we became a small little family. We went out surfing almost everyday… read more
(Excellent)
18 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Simon & Iara) for host
We stayed for almost two weeks but it felt like 2 months. It was such a great stay, got in contact with so many amazing people and became a little family.
Our day started with the morning cleaning programm like sweeping, making the beds, preparing the breakfast and helping with kambucha. All in all we worked 2 hours per day. After that we were… read more
Our day started with the morning cleaning programm like sweeping, making the beds, preparing the breakfast and helping with kambucha. All in all we worked 2 hours per day. After that we were… read more
30 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)
Amy done amazing job wall art paint in my hostel kitchen. she's fast professional creative person who make the kitchen beautiful again. thank you so much and hopefully see you again in weligama
(Excellent)
29 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host
Mahesh is such a good guy, so friendly, one of the nicest people ive met here. Bedroom and bed was super comfortable, fans were nice. I just accidentally letting the dog out! Apart from that great stay.
14 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Arthur)
Arthur did an amazing job with helping to run the hostel. he is a quick learner and make the best bonfire you can imagine
(Excellent)
28 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadiia)
Nadine was worked in the hostel for about 5 months. she was helping in the lock down time as well. she work hard and she make all the guests happy. its a great to have her here.
(Excellent)
28 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie & Baptiste)
Marie & Baptiste best workaways i ever got. they did an amazing work in the hostel. from there help hostel transform into unique chill place. Baptiste did a great work with building chill area with pallets and Marie paint amazing artwork in the kitchen. they both work hard, party hard. i will be missing them both.
(Excellent)
14 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host
I stayed here for a month, providing generally help with cleaning and cooking and occasionally washing the dogs Blackie and Brownie. I really enjoyed my time here because Mahesh is a really genuine and nice person! He loves trying to cook new dishes and watching movies, so this made for a really nice relaxed and home-like atmosphere! Because it's… read more
5 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)
Olivia stayed one month with hostel and helped with cooking/cleaning/bathing the dogs etc. She is an amazing fast worker. Wish her all the best !!
(Excellent)
15 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Mira Ronja)
Mira is an amazing and talented artist who always happy and make everyone smile all the time. she bring good vibe to the hostel.
(Excellent)
13 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Fiona) for host
My experience here was amazing. I was teaching a Yoga Class a day and also helped with cleaning and cooking traditional Sri Lankan dishes. The owner Mahesh is such a great and lovely guy. The Hostel is pretty new so Mahesh is very open for new ideas. The hostel vibe is really nice. Almost every day we all went for dinner together or cooked… read more
13 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Fiona)
Fiona did a great job with Cleaning, cooking and yoga teaching. She is an enigmatic, empathize person who likes to help everyone as she can. She bring this nice vibe to the hostel as well. We all missed her when she left. Wish you all the best with rest of the travelling.
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Chou)
Thanks for the paint you did with abstract art on walls. Wish you all the best with travelling.
(Excellent)
13 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sydney) for host
Thanks Mahesh! Mahesh is a lovely, genuine person who I greatly enjoyed getting to know throughout my stay. I painted a wall in the hostel during my stay and it was a wonderful experience. Hope to see you again!
13 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sydney)
Sydney did an amazing job with painting an artistic wall on it a surfer and waves and incredible scenary. Wish you all the best with you Sydney and looking forward to meeting you again.
(Excellent)
6 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marieke) for host
Hi Mahesh, this feedback comes a little bit late, but I still wanted to say "Thank you" for the amazing time I had at your place in weligama and for being such a kind host. The cooking, the painting, watching the movies, trying the Sri Lankan sweets, the Beautiful beach and Swimming and of Course going with Blackie& Brownie for a walk, I really… read more
17 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marieke)
hey Marieke
thanks for all the help you did on hostel. superb work on all the painting and hope to see you again !!
thanks for all the help you did on hostel. superb work on all the painting and hope to see you again !!
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (SteffiMarkus)
Markus & Stephanie did an amazing job in the hostel. they build a hammock stand in the garden also help with painting and cleaning. they both are skilled workers. hoping to see them again in weligama.all the best
(Excellent)
21 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (SteffiMarkus) for host
We had a wonderful time with the owner of this host, Mahesh. He was unbelievable friendly and open to us. During the time we went together to the beach, went swimming in the ocean and sat together the half night at the campfire and spoke about our cultures.
You find the hostel in a very calm street. When you sit in the garden you can watch a lot… read more
You find the hostel in a very calm street. When you sit in the garden you can watch a lot… read more
12 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Pauline)
pauline did amazing work as design a logo for the hostel. hope to see you again !!
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Tugce melis & Emre )
It was a pleasure meeting you both! Great work on all the gardening,cooking,painting and cleaning ... we spend one week in my hostel.we became really good friends. melis is so special friend for me anymore.i know we will meet again.it was great to have you here. Wish you all the best on the rest of your travels!
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Tugce melis & Emre ) for host
Maheshh is very very sweet,easygoing and open minded guy.we became really good friends.he will open his hostel in a short time and i know everybody love this hostel!this was my first workaway experience.i recommend him to everyone!i will miss you so much:))
21 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (kaitlynmagnus) for host
Mahesh is such an awesome guy! His two dogs (Browny and Blacky) are the cutest and so loving, it was hard to say goodbye! We had a great time cooking all together, and the nearby beach is great to practice surfing for beginners. We mainly helped painting and cleaning up a bit, can't wait for it to be finished up and crowded with guests!
11 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (kaitlynmagnus)
hey thanks for the help in the hostel. the dogs are already missing you. anyway enjoy ella. hope to see you again !!
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Birane & Constance)
It was a pleasure meeting you both! Great work on all the painting, gardening, and cleaning ... even though the time was short it was great to have you here. Wish you all the best on the rest of your travels!
(Excellent)
