Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
20 Jan 2025
Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 3 days
Feedback
39
Email verified
Badges (2)
Give the gift of Workaway
read more
Find your perfect host
Details
Description
We are a German-Chilean family running a small, independent Bed & Breakfast. We live, work and play in Punta Arenas and our surroundings in Southern Chilean Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego.
Originally, we started our business as a local tour operator focusing on adventure and nature travel, where we gained years of experience organizing and running tours throughout the Southern tip of Chile and Argentina.
Although we still have plenty of first-hand experience and inside knowledge when it comes to traveling in Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego, we now prefer to focus on our small hostel (currently 5 double rooms and 1 six-person dorm, hence 16 beds total) and share this knowledge in a different way than before - that especially includes way less e-mails/screen-time and way more face-to-face conversation!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers can learn how to run a hostel, how to navigate through Patagonia (tours, national parks, hiking activities) and many other aspects of living like a local.
Help
Your tasks include doing pretty much everything from help cleaning the beds/ rooms, bathrooms (although we have full time staff for cleaning), check-in & out to running the front desk. We organize tours and help our guests with information and tour planning. Non of this is particularly difficult, but requires dedication to the magical world of hostel life. This position is very fun and extremely rewarding, but hostel work is also challenging: you've got to have a smile on every single day! In return you get to immerse yourself in everything the hostel and Patagonia have to offer, and meet cool travelers from all over the world!
We are about creating a community, not really a business and prefer backpackers and travelers who are dynamic and know about the world as most of our guests do too.
Besides the normal tasks in the hostel there is a lot of other things to do in our house.
It's helpful if you:
- speak German and English and some Spanish would be useful too
- are open-minded and enjoy working with people
- have creative ideas
- have experience working in hostels
- knowledge in web pages, marketing and travel agency
Minimum stay should be 3 weeks - longer preferred.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: 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 have space for 1 volunteer in a very simple, warm and clean room in the backyard. We like to refer to it as the "cabaña", the cabin.
Free breakfast, lunch, laundry and Wi-Fi .
What else ...
On the free time, we will drive to the volunteers to discover the main atractions in town and surrounding.
We will also talk about the last trek at the end of the American Continent, a real adventure in Patagonia!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 949693992179
Feedback (24)
6 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Till) for host
I had an amazing time with Marisol, Tobias, Lukas and Emilia. I absolutely recommending staying there with this wonderful people and its homey atmosphere. You will not only have to do nice tasks but you also learn a lot. The schedule was really flexible, so I had time to explore the city and organizing my life.
I really enjoyed the interesting… read more
I really enjoyed the interesting… read more
12 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
¡Mis dos semanas!
Pasé dos semanas ayudando en el hermoso y familiar Hostal Magallanes.
El trabajo no es difícil ni mucho. Mis tareas consistían en limpiar y preparar la zona principal y las habitaciones después del desayuno, ¡pero también en registrar a los nuevos huéspedes!
Me gustó mucho el trabajo y me llevé bien con todo el mundo.
Echaré… read more
Pasé dos semanas ayudando en el hermoso y familiar Hostal Magallanes.
El trabajo no es difícil ni mucho. Mis tareas consistían en limpiar y preparar la zona principal y las habitaciones después del desayuno, ¡pero también en registrar a los nuevos huéspedes!
Me gustó mucho el trabajo y me llevé bien con todo el mundo.
Echaré… read more
6 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Matteo)
An easy-going, communicative, responsible, hard-working boy, always with a big smile. Very kind and respectful. You were a great help in the daily tasks at the hostel (such as cleaning, shopping, reception, check ins/outs, assisting guests). To be your first volunteer in a hostel, I have to say that your work was excellent! We really enjoyed… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Matteo) for host
100% recommend! Marisol, Tobias and Emilia are the best! Such a fun and warm team. I loved working and living with them, felt home since day one!
The work is easy to learn and you earn a lot experience of hostel life, surrounded of welcoming and helpful people. Your working schedule is always flexible, I even got 5 days of to do the trek to Cabo… read more
The work is easy to learn and you earn a lot experience of hostel life, surrounded of welcoming and helpful people. Your working schedule is always flexible, I even got 5 days of to do the trek to Cabo… read more
Photos
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
6 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Till) for host
I had an amazing time with Marisol, Tobias, Lukas and Emilia. I absolutely recommending staying there with this wonderful people and its homey atmosphere. You will not only have to do nice tasks but you also learn a lot. The schedule was really flexible, so I had time to explore the city and organizing my life.
I really enjoyed the interesting… read more
I really enjoyed the interesting… read more
12 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
¡Mis dos semanas!
Pasé dos semanas ayudando en el hermoso y familiar Hostal Magallanes.
El trabajo no es difícil ni mucho. Mis tareas consistían en limpiar y preparar la zona principal y las habitaciones después del desayuno, ¡pero también en registrar a los nuevos huéspedes!
Me gustó mucho el trabajo y me llevé bien con todo el mundo.
Echaré… read more
Pasé dos semanas ayudando en el hermoso y familiar Hostal Magallanes.
El trabajo no es difícil ni mucho. Mis tareas consistían en limpiar y preparar la zona principal y las habitaciones después del desayuno, ¡pero también en registrar a los nuevos huéspedes!
Me gustó mucho el trabajo y me llevé bien con todo el mundo.
Echaré… read more
6 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Matteo)
An easy-going, communicative, responsible, hard-working boy, always with a big smile. Very kind and respectful. You were a great help in the daily tasks at the hostel (such as cleaning, shopping, reception, check ins/outs, assisting guests). To be your first volunteer in a hostel, I have to say that your work was excellent! We really enjoyed… read more
(Excellent)
5 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Matteo) for host
100% recommend! Marisol, Tobias and Emilia are the best! Such a fun and warm team. I loved working and living with them, felt home since day one!
The work is easy to learn and you earn a lot experience of hostel life, surrounded of welcoming and helpful people. Your working schedule is always flexible, I even got 5 days of to do the trek to Cabo… read more
The work is easy to learn and you earn a lot experience of hostel life, surrounded of welcoming and helpful people. Your working schedule is always flexible, I even got 5 days of to do the trek to Cabo… read more
26 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Gurvan)
Una persona muy facil de llevar, agradable y siempre con una sonrisa. Gracias Gurvan por tu gran ayuda en el hostal.
Recomendado 120% para los proximos hosts. Mucha suerte!!
Recomendado 120% para los proximos hosts. Mucha suerte!!
(Excellent)
26 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sonja1967)
Positiva, dinamica, bien organizada, creativa...un placer de trabajar contigo Sonja!!! Siempre nos sorprendiste con un rico almuerzo y agradables conversaciones de sobremesa.
Muchas gracias por toda tu ayuda!!! Me hubiese gustado tenerte mas tiempo en hostal :)
Hasta siempre!!
Muchas gracias por toda tu ayuda!!! Me hubiese gustado tenerte mas tiempo en hostal :)
Hasta siempre!!
(Excellent)
4 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sonja1967) for host
My experience here was a great start to my trip in Chile.
The hostel is located in the center of Punta Arenas and there are many beautiful places to visit nearby: The national park, the lighthouse "Faro San Isidro", Isla maddalena to see penguins, the costanera to watch cormorants, Forte Bulness, the Nao Victoria open air museum and much… read more
The hostel is located in the center of Punta Arenas and there are many beautiful places to visit nearby: The national park, the lighthouse "Faro San Isidro", Isla maddalena to see penguins, the costanera to watch cormorants, Forte Bulness, the Nao Victoria open air museum and much… read more
25 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Heather)
I loved working with you and having you as part of the staff.
Always with a big smile ... responsible, hardworking, respectful, tolerant, sociable and open to developing new tasks.
A very professional person!
THANK YOU very much!!
You are an excellent and highly recommended volunteer, for all those who require your help.
My best wishes for… read more
Always with a big smile ... responsible, hardworking, respectful, tolerant, sociable and open to developing new tasks.
A very professional person!
THANK YOU very much!!
You are an excellent and highly recommended volunteer, for all those who require your help.
My best wishes for… read more
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Heather) for host
I had a wonderful time at Marisol's guesthouse. Punta Arenas is the beginning or ending hub of Patagonia, as most flights come and go from there. I was able to gather great information from guests on where to go, what to do or what not to do. Plus, Marisol is an expert on the area ;) Working there gave me time to save money and research, research,… read more
15 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Eduardo) for host
Por dónde comenzar? La primera sensación al llegar al Hospedaje, es la de hogar. Te sientes como en casa en un ambiente tranquilo y acogedor. Marisol ha sido una gran anfitriona, hemos compartido largas conversaciones, risas entre almuerzos . Tuve la suerte de compartir Navidad y Año Nuevo con su familia incluso!
Los dos meses transcurrieron muy… read more
Los dos meses transcurrieron muy… read more
16 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Gisela)
A very positive and happy lady and every single day with a big smile ... I love this attitude Gisela!!
Responsible, hardworking, respectful, tolerant, sociable and open to developing new tasks. A person full of charm!
THANK YOU very much for your help!
You are an excellent and highly recommended volunteer, for all those who require your… read more
Responsible, hardworking, respectful, tolerant, sociable and open to developing new tasks. A person full of charm!
THANK YOU very much for your help!
You are an excellent and highly recommended volunteer, for all those who require your… read more
(Excellent)
22 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Gisela) for host
Think of a small, cozy, spotless-clean hostel with all facilities,lovely hot showers,homemade bread and jam with an abundant breakfast,lots of good advice and travel tips,a staff member always happy to assist with a friendly smile and a lovely energy!
The guests there felt like home as soon as they arrived and so did we as volunteers.
I helped… read more
The guests there felt like home as soon as they arrived and so did we as volunteers.
I helped… read more
22 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host
First of all, Marisol is really kind and considerate. She really cares about the well being of the volunteers. It was really great to spend time with her, her children, her friends. We also talked and laughed a lot. We felt like family. About work, it was great. We worked to repair and mend the hostal. Marisol left us very free and she was very… read more
4 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Julien)
Sociable, respetuoso, amable, tolerante, inteligente, trabajador, divertido, honesto, responsable...en buen chileno te dire que eres "la raja" Julio!!!
Te integrastes muy bien y rapido al resto del staff y desarrollastes cada una de las tareas que se te enconmendo, como esperabamos. Para nosotros, sigues siendo nuestro cocinero estrella… read more
Te integrastes muy bien y rapido al resto del staff y desarrollastes cada una de las tareas que se te enconmendo, como esperabamos. Para nosotros, sigues siendo nuestro cocinero estrella… read more
(Excellent)
16 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host
Me quedé un mes en marzo con Marisol en su hospedaje. Habia un otro voluntario al mismo tiempo, y nos pasamos maravilloso. La raja poh! :)
El trabajo consistió en limpiar los baños y pasar el aspirador en la mañana y attender a los huéspedes, y también he cocinado buenos platitos por el almuerzo ! ;)
Marisol te da mucha flexibilidad para… read more
El trabajo consistió en limpiar los baños y pasar el aspirador en la mañana y attender a los huéspedes, y también he cocinado buenos platitos por el almuerzo ! ;)
Marisol te da mucha flexibilidad para… read more
16 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
Responsible, hardworking, respectful, sociable and open to developing new tasks. We had a very good time with you Anne :)
You are an excellent and highly recommended volunteer, for all those who require your help.
I loved working with you!!
You are an excellent and highly recommended volunteer, for all those who require your help.
I loved working with you!!
(Excellent)
16 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
This was my first workaway experience and also my first time in Chile and Southamerica and it was amazing! Marysol, Emilia, Emma the dog - actually the whole hostal family - was great. We had a super funny time, also with two other volunteers and I learned a lot more about working with international customers. I allready miss the atmosphere and… read more
16 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
Always with a big smile ... Responsible, hardworking, respectful, tolerant, sociable and open to developing new tasks. A boy full of charm!
Inspite you are now doing a new volunteer, you continue to help me when there is a problem in our system. For all your good disposition ... THANK YOU very much with all my heart!
You are an excellent and… read more
Inspite you are now doing a new volunteer, you continue to help me when there is a problem in our system. For all your good disposition ... THANK YOU very much with all my heart!
You are an excellent and… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
La raja!
Best Workaway ever! The environment is super chill and relaxed. Marisol, hte owner, is a great companion to chat with and she's super flexible.
Had a great stay and left broken-hearted after one month.
Super reccomended! 5 stars are not enough to describe this place!
Best Workaway ever! The environment is super chill and relaxed. Marisol, hte owner, is a great companion to chat with and she's super flexible.
Had a great stay and left broken-hearted after one month.
Super reccomended! 5 stars are not enough to describe this place!
28 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ieva) for host
I had the best time working and staying with Marisol :) She is very clear on what she expects from volunteers and super-friendly and interested in how her hostel team is doing. Most of the meals she spent together with us - volunteers, so we had a lot of nice conversations to get to know one another.
I spent here amazing 6 months. The… read more
I spent here amazing 6 months. The… read more
5 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gabriela) for host
I could give more stars to that experience if workaway allowed me. It was more than awesome experience! I started for a month and ended up staying for almost 5 months! The bed and breakfast is chill and with a great environment, we were always talking to guests and meeting new people, hearing stories and helping them with all Patagonia planning.… read more
26 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Etienne) for host
Que bonita experiencia !!! La Raja !!!!!! :)
Estuve aqui durante 1 mes y media.
El trabajo esta simple, hay que ayudar Emilia por la limpieza y hacer la recepcion. El trabajo empieza como a las 11h y depues es un trabajo de equipo. Entonces hay que arreglarse con los otros para tener tiempo libre pero en general no hay problema !
Marisol es una… read more
Estuve aqui durante 1 mes y media.
El trabajo esta simple, hay que ayudar Emilia por la limpieza y hacer la recepcion. El trabajo empieza como a las 11h y depues es un trabajo de equipo. Entonces hay que arreglarse con los otros para tener tiempo libre pero en general no hay problema !
Marisol es una… read more
9 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Juraj) for host
This workaway place is 5 stars! Marisol and Emilia are friendly and welcoming.
The work is not difficult, and explained well. I was mostly cleaning, but Marisol had "special missions", what included painting, fixing things in and outdoor.
Punta Arenas is a perfect town as a starting point to visit all the major spots in Patagonia. Marisol is very… read more
The work is not difficult, and explained well. I was mostly cleaning, but Marisol had "special missions", what included painting, fixing things in and outdoor.
Punta Arenas is a perfect town as a starting point to visit all the major spots in Patagonia. Marisol is very… read more
11 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host
Thank you Marisol, Lucas, Toby, owner family, Amelia , housekeeper, Eva, Ettiene, Gabi - volunteers.
This was an awesome experience for me with a fab team of volunteers and wonderful family owned B&B, including the best ever housekeeper.
Emma the dog also has a special place in my heart and my introduction to pisco sour has been an enjoyable local… read more
This was an awesome experience for me with a fab team of volunteers and wonderful family owned B&B, including the best ever housekeeper.
Emma the dog also has a special place in my heart and my introduction to pisco sour has been an enjoyable local… read more
29 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
it was a fantastic experience to work as a volunteer in Punta Arenas, i learned a lot and i enjoyed a lot working with Marisol and the other volunteers, it really was the best experience of my life and could also know the wonderful nature around the city of Punta Arenas.
17 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Oscar)
Jajajaja...Oscar, te dijimos que en Julio era el mes de la nieve!
Siii claaaro, lo pasamos muy bien como una familia que fuimos. Esa es la idea y con uds. todo se dio de manera muy facil. Tengo muy bonitos recuerdos de todos esos meses que compartimos en el hostal.
Aprendi mucho de ti Oscar, aunque no lo creas. Aprendi que en la vida hay que… read more
Siii claaaro, lo pasamos muy bien como una familia que fuimos. Esa es la idea y con uds. todo se dio de manera muy facil. Tengo muy bonitos recuerdos de todos esos meses que compartimos en el hostal.
Aprendi mucho de ti Oscar, aunque no lo creas. Aprendi que en la vida hay que… read more
(Very good)
15 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Oscar) for host
Me quedé casi 3 meses, nunca cayó la nieve!
Marisol, Emilia y todo el staff fue increible haber compartido tan buen tiempo como una gran familia!!
Va a ser de los mejores workaway en los que he estado un saludo y un fuerte abrazo a todos!
Marisol, Emilia y todo el staff fue increible haber compartido tan buen tiempo como una gran familia!!
Va a ser de los mejores workaway en los que he estado un saludo y un fuerte abrazo a todos!
17 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadine)
Nadine, tambien te extrañamos mucho al igual que al resto del "equipo". Seria la raja volvernos a ver :)
Eres una persona muy amable, tolerante, agradecida, cooperadoora, entusiasta, trabajadora, responsable...Eres el ideal de persona para ayudar en un hostel con altas expectativas profesionales!!!
Colegas del rubro, no duden en trabajar con… read more
Eres una persona muy amable, tolerante, agradecida, cooperadoora, entusiasta, trabajadora, responsable...Eres el ideal de persona para ayudar en un hostel con altas expectativas profesionales!!!
Colegas del rubro, no duden en trabajar con… read more
(Excellent)
15 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nadine) for host
Pasé un poco más que un mes como voluntaria aquí. Fue increíble... de verdad la raja ;)!! Realmente disfruté mi tiempo aprendiendo y haciendo las diferentes tareas en el hostal. Además me gustaba muchísimo de pasar tiempo con Marisol, Emilia, Emmiitaa y todos. Nunca voy a olvidar mi tiempo en Punta Arenas y tengo muchas memorias inolvidables.… read more
17 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mark)
Dear Mark,
I know the time runs very fast but we remenber you as a very special person still. I remenber you always smailing and with good humor.
We wish you all best and a lot of hugs from the "end of the word".
Marisol.
I know the time runs very fast but we remenber you as a very special person still. I remenber you always smailing and with good humor.
We wish you all best and a lot of hugs from the "end of the word".
Marisol.
(Very good)
7 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mark) for host
Such a great experience!!! After spending a few months in Chile, I finally got the chance to explore the Magallanes region..and it's one that I will never forget, thanks to Marisol and Sebastian!!
The work was the basic hostel stuff: cleaning, prepping beds, sitting at the front desk...but what was nice, was that you always felt like you were… read more
The work was the basic hostel stuff: cleaning, prepping beds, sitting at the front desk...but what was nice, was that you always felt like you were… read more
11 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ben)
Ben & Susan...we miss youuuu guysss!!!
Thanks a lot for your beautiful words and for your help in our hostel.
Anytime you went out to trek we throught it was the last time we would see you...but you get back once...twice..third time...and I'm wondering if there will be a fourth time??? Hahahaha (joke)
You are part of the family :) big hugs… read more
Thanks a lot for your beautiful words and for your help in our hostel.
Anytime you went out to trek we throught it was the last time we would see you...but you get back once...twice..third time...and I'm wondering if there will be a fourth time??? Hahahaha (joke)
You are part of the family :) big hugs… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host
My time with Sebastian and Marisol was wonderful. It was my first setup with Workaway, and also my first long-term trip abroad, but they were welcoming and also patient as I learned and became familiar with their hostel.
They are both very knowledgeable about things to do and see around Patagonia, and I felt like volunteering with them gave me… read more
They are both very knowledgeable about things to do and see around Patagonia, and I felt like volunteering with them gave me… read more
11 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (MARIBEL)
Maribel...una vez mas MUCHISIMAS GRACIAS por toda tu ayuda!! Llegastes justo cuando otros voluntarios estaba terminando tu estadia con nosotros y te conte que tendriamos un par de dias "duros" antes que otros voluntarios llegaran a ayudarnos....jajajaja nada de "duros" dias lo pasamos "la raja"!!
Gracias por tu bella amistad y lindos momentos… read more
Gracias por tu bella amistad y lindos momentos… read more
(Excellent)
30 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (MARIBEL) for host
Realizar mi voluntariado durante dos semanas en este hostal fue una experiencia increible. Sé que me llevo una amistad muy buena con Marisol porque pasamos momentos realmente buenos, riéndonos desde la mañana hasta la noche. Gracias por toda tu ayuda, confianza y por hacerme sentir en casa.
21 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Riley)
Thanks, Riley, for all your help!
Especially for watching the house and Emma, our dog, for a weekend. This allowed us, to go with our kids and grandma on a long overdue trip to visit family in Tierra del Fuego. This was a great gift and wouldn't have been possible without you!
Hope to see you again one day in Patagonia! ;-)
--Sebastian
Especially for watching the house and Emma, our dog, for a weekend. This allowed us, to go with our kids and grandma on a long overdue trip to visit family in Tierra del Fuego. This was a great gift and wouldn't have been possible without you!
Hope to see you again one day in Patagonia! ;-)
--Sebastian
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Riley) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I really enjoyed my time here. Sebastian, Marisol and Emilia are a wonderful team. I would definitely recommend volunteering here. Fantastic people, fantastic place.
Thanks for everything,
Riley
Thanks for everything,
Riley
16 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Julien)
Julien's tasks were mainly maintenance, some backyard cleaning and minor construction as well as helping with installing our container houses in the back yard. We especially enjoyed Julien's attention to detail.
He's a very nice, well behaved person, who's not shy of work at all. We highly recommend him to anyone out there with some tasks that… read more
He's a very nice, well behaved person, who's not shy of work at all. We highly recommend him to anyone out there with some tasks that… read more
(Excellent)
14 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host
Sébastien an Marisol are two very nice persons. They were so kind to me, cheerful and easygoing.
Il spent a really good time helping them!
Hope to se you again!
Saludos!
Tchus!
Il spent a really good time helping them!
Hope to se you again!
Saludos!
Tchus!
