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Description
We are a new, boutique, luxury hotel just outside the small surf/dive town of Santa Catalina Panama. We have 9 units total, 2 beachfronts, 2 garden casitas, 1 treehouse and The Bellwoods Inn with 4 private rooms. We also have a beachfront pool, restaurant and yoga deck on 2.5 acres of jungle and beach. We are looking for creative, energetic and proactive team members to help us with the day to day of the hotel. These activities include help with marketing and social media, reception, event/retreat planning/coordinating, yoga teacher/massage therapist is a plus as well as musician/entertainer
Bii-lingual in Spanish/English in a great bonus
If you think you would be a good fit please DM us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about the biodiversity and culture of Panama while learning and honing many different skills around building, operating and marketing a hotel on a large jungle/beach property. Our goal is for our workawayers to work closely with our local staff and friends to exchange learning experiences and skill sets to benefit individuals on both sides.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for people to help us in many areas around the hotel. These activities include but are not limited to help with marketing and social media, reception, event/retreat planning/coordinating, yoga teacher/massage therapists, photography and content collection and creation. You will be working closely with our local friends, staff and service providers giving you ample opportunity to learn about the local culture and town.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
What is Included?
Room and Board - Private (couples) or Shared (single travellers) accommodation with a ceiling and floor fan.
Bathrooms - Private bathroom
Sheets & Bathroom Towels provided
Private and shared kitchen and communal space for volunteers & employees.
Access to laundry
Wi-Fi
3 meals per day (food provided, volunteers cook for themselves), discounts in out restaurant.
Drinks - Coffee, tea, juice, water
What is Not Included?
Alcohol, Soda/Pop, Snacks
Sunscreen, Bugspray
Beach towels
What is Expected?
5 hours of help per day for 5 days per week (see help required above for more information).
Proper attire (once we open, hotel logo shirts will be provided)
Personable, polite, respectful attitude
Keeping yourself, your room, and shared spaces clean (to be done on personal time, not during help hours)
Volunteer space is your living quarters, owners house is off limits.
No loud music
What else ...
On your time off you can explore our full 6 acre grounds and surrounding beaches and jungle or head into the town of Santa Catalina or the surrounding beaches and waterfalls.
A driver's license that is valid in Panama is a plus as are Spanish language skills. These are not a necessity.
We are looking for a minimum 3 month commitment due to the training required.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fibre optic wifi in the main areas
Can possibly accept pets
small pets may be accepted
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
The hotel is a luxury hotel and its really beautiful ( the prettyest in santa catalina), it is around 20 minutes from the town and its easy to get there by bus or by ride. I personally didn't had the need to go all the time to town, they had everything I needed. Anthea and Ryan are very… read more
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The hotel is a luxury hotel and its really beautiful ( the prettyest in santa catalina), it is around 20 minutes from the town and its easy to get there by bus or by ride. I personally didn't had the need to go all the time to town, they had everything I needed. Anthea and Ryan are very… read more
I was supposed to stay for one month and I stayed longer. The place is beautiful, people are great, the environment is nice. I am grateful with everyone for making me feel at home and appreciated. The owners are amazing people and their kids are growing up in the best place. The managers… read more
