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Greetings and thank you for your interest in volunteering at our hostel.
We are located in Unawatuna, in the south coast of Sri Lanka, within close proximity to the historic city of Galle and the world renowned Unawatuna beach.
We established this hostel in September 2017 and ever since we have had many travellers from around the globe visiting us. Our journey has been enriched with all the experiences that we shared with each and every traveller that has stayed with us over the years.
Our vision is "To Create an Unforgettable Experience of a Lifetime for Each of Our Guests". To achieve this vision, our team always goes out of the way to treat every guest as part of a family, organise activities to bring everyone together in a light-hearted and fun filled atmosphere, as well as maintain utmost professionalism in carrying out their duties. We expect all our volunteers to live up to these values.
Our regular staff includes a property manager, as well as kitchen and housekeeping staff. All housekeeping and kitchen duties will be taken care of by the regular staff. Tasks expected from the volunteers are some reception shifts, managing social media, socialising with guests as well as organising events.
We aim to have 3-5 volunteers at a time, and each volunteer will be expected to contribute a maximum of 20 hours of work per week. Every day we prepare breakfast and dinner which will be available to all volunteers at a 50% discount. Volunteers will be provided free shared accommodation in a dorm room.
When you message us please copy and paste the subject "Hi, I am looking forward to becoming a part of your hostel family" . Messages without the subject mentioned may not receive a response. This is done to ensure that you have taken the time to read our description as that shows us how keen you are to truly be a part of this project.
If you end up volunteering with us, our promise to you is that it would be an experience you would never forget ;)
Looking forward to hearing from you
Rajiv
Hostel owner
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Proyectos artísticos
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Hostelería/turismo
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda informática
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Volunteers will get training and hands on experience in organising events and in carrying out front desk operations in a backpacker hostel which will be invaluable for those who wish to volunteer in similar places in future as well as for travellers who have ambitions in starting a career in the hospitality industry
In addition, they will continuously meet and interact with backpackers from all over the world, and have the opportunity to share stories, explore activities in the surrounding area, and make friendships that last.
The hostel itself is located in a quiet, tranquil neighbourhood surrounded by nature which enriches the living experience. The town of Unawatuna is home to many scenic beaches, tourist hotspots, temples and other attractions. Galle, which is 10km away from the hostel is a bustling city and contains within it a picturesque dutch fort from the colonial era which is classified now as a UNESCO heritage site.
In addition, volunteers can plan trips and explore the island during their off days as most places within Sri Lanka can be reached within a few hours. While each volunteer will have a roster, they will have some off days. In addition, they can always exchange shifts with other volunteers if they need to get away for a few extra days exploring the island.
Surfing, diving, whale watching, beach parties and a lot more awaits you to make your experience worthwhile
Ayuda
The type of help expected from volunteers can be broadly fitted into following categories
- Organising events
We strive to organise around 3 events per week. Examples of the types of events would be quiz nights, karaoke nights, drinking games, BBQ nights, board game nights, pub crawls etc. Each event will have a volunteer in charge of organising it and carrying it through, while some events would be organised by more than one volunteer. The duration of the event will be counted towards weekly work hours for volunteers (which will not exceed 20 hours per week, per volunteer).
- Reception shifts
Reception shifts will involve typical front desk duties such as checking in guests, entering purchases onto the property management system, collecting payments and checking out guests . Reception shifts will count towards the weekly work hours for volunteers (which will not exceed 20 hours per week, per volunteer). A short training on how to use the property management system and how to carry out a shift will be provided before you start.
Other:
In addition to the types of work listed above we would really appreciate if you could take interesting photos during your stay and forward some of them to the hostel mobile or email so that we can use it as promotional content in our social media. On certain instances selected volunteers may be given the responsibility of managing our presence on social media platforms.
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Inglés: Fluido
Alojamiento
Each volunteer will be allocated a bed in a shared dormitory rooms. Rooms will have a fan, charging sockets for phones and washrooms. Towels and bed linen will be provided. Laundry services are available at a charge.
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Most attractions in the surrounding area can be reached by a walk or a short Tuk Tuk ride. If volunteers wish to rent scooters we can make arrangements for them with a local supplier at a special discounted price. Selected surf schools will also provide free surf boards to our volunteers in return for taking guests with them to surf there
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
20 hours per week
Número de referencia de anfitrión: 126466427318
Comentarios (32)
5 sept 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Lydia & Darren ) para el anfitrión
We had the most amazing experience at the hostel. This was our first Workaway experience and wow, what a lucky start! Rajiv, Ukku and Kasun have an amazing property and made us feel at home for our 1 month stay. Ukku's food and Rajiv's hospitality were some of the many highlights of our stay here.
Regarding the work, we mainly manned the… read more
Regarding the work, we mainly manned the… read more
31 jul 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Karam & Kiran) para el anfitrión
My friend and I had a wonderful time Workawaying here! Rajiv, Ukku, and Kusun were incredibly welcoming and so fun to hang out with during our ~2 weeks.
We stayed during the off-season so socially, Unawatuna was a bit quieter than usual. However, we got to thoroughly enjoy the surf and natural beauty of the area. We rented a scooter from Ukku… read more
We stayed during the off-season so socially, Unawatuna was a bit quieter than usual. However, we got to thoroughly enjoy the surf and natural beauty of the area. We rented a scooter from Ukku… read more
16 jul 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Camilo) para el anfitrión
Maravilloso lugar para descansar y compartir con la comunidad y viajeros, muy bonito, comodo y el manager y su staff excelentes personas. Muy practico para los que quieren viajar por un tiempo largo en Srilanka y poder planear su viaje.
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(5.0)
Intercambio cultural:
(4.9)
Comunicación:
(5.0)
5 sept 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Lydia & Darren ) para el anfitrión
We had the most amazing experience at the hostel. This was our first Workaway experience and wow, what a lucky start! Rajiv, Ukku and Kasun have an amazing property and made us feel at home for our 1 month stay. Ukku's food and Rajiv's hospitality were some of the many highlights of our stay here.
Regarding the work, we mainly manned the… read more
Regarding the work, we mainly manned the… read more
31 jul 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Karam & Kiran) para el anfitrión
My friend and I had a wonderful time Workawaying here! Rajiv, Ukku, and Kusun were incredibly welcoming and so fun to hang out with during our ~2 weeks.
We stayed during the off-season so socially, Unawatuna was a bit quieter than usual. However, we got to thoroughly enjoy the surf and natural beauty of the area. We rented a scooter from Ukku… read more
We stayed during the off-season so socially, Unawatuna was a bit quieter than usual. However, we got to thoroughly enjoy the surf and natural beauty of the area. We rented a scooter from Ukku… read more
16 jul 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Camilo) para el anfitrión
Maravilloso lugar para descansar y compartir con la comunidad y viajeros, muy bonito, comodo y el manager y su staff excelentes personas. Muy practico para los que quieren viajar por un tiempo largo en Srilanka y poder planear su viaje.
19 may 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Maede)
Maddy was a delight to host. She was always energetic , enthusiastic and good natured and she spread positive vibes from the minute she walked into our hostel. She was very quick to grasp the property management system and the procedures for other work assigned to her. During her volunteer stint she helped us with reception duties and took part in… read more
(Excelente
)
5 may 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Maede) para el anfitrión
Rajiv is a guy with a big smile and a big heart! he has the whole things you should have as a host. He cares about his guests and he behaves with the volunteers like the guests. He was trying to make a good time for everyone in the hostel. I had a problem with my room and he changed my room and gave me a guest room. the hostel is located in a… read more
8 may 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Linda) para el anfitrión
I volunteered in the hostel for two weeks and could have stayed much longer! After some time of traveling in Asia I just felt like finding a home for some time. Everyone at the hostel was just so friendly and nice. Rajiv, the owner, is very kind and welcoming, always in for a good conversation or playing some cards. Ukku, the kitchen chef, served… read more
5 may 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Anna)
Anna stayed with us for just a week but she truly made an impression. She’s one of those rare ppl you meet in life that reminds you that the world is still a good place with honest , kind hearted , good people around . She’s smart and responsible , and learnt our system quite fast. She is very caring and attentive , and always spread good vibes… read more
(Excelente
)
29 abr 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Vince)
Vince joined our team for a few weeks during which he got involved in some reception shifts and taking part in some activities with guests . He is good natured and fun to have around , and was always responsible. He was keen to make sure that the guests felt at home and he always made an effort to connect and interact with them and make sure they… read more
(Excelente
)
29 abr 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alida Maria)
Alida volunteered with us for just over a couple of weeks and during that time she truly became an integral part of our hostel family. She connected really well with the local staff as well as other volunteers and guests , and in addition to the work assigned to her which included reception shifts and taking care of guests , she always loved to… read more
(Excelente
)
29 abr 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mariana)
Mariana volunteered at our hostel for just 3 days as she was at the end of her trip when we got in touch . But she really made that short time count by drawing an amazing artwork on our front wall. She is really passionate about her art and her love for painting can clearly be seen through what she creates. In addition to being a brilliant artist… read more
(Excelente
)
28 abr 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Mariana) para el anfitrión
Sadly only stayed 3 days painting a wall in this amazing hostel! Rajiv was the best host a volunteer could have! Gave me the freedom to create and really appreciated my work, felt really at home! The best hostel I've volunteer so far, wish I could have stayed more time! Everyone was super friendly, the cook was the funniest person and always made… read more
21 abr 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Valentina)
Tina volunteered with us for a few weeks and during that time she became very much a part of our hostel family . She fitted right in , and was very easy to work with. She’s good natured and could always be counted on to
complete the tasks assigned to her in a responsible manner. Her bubbly personality and easy going attitude contributed towards… read more
complete the tasks assigned to her in a responsible manner. Her bubbly personality and easy going attitude contributed towards… read more
(Excelente
)
20 abr 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Valentina) para el anfitrión
I stayed for 2 weeks at the hostel and had a great first workaway experience.
the staff is really nice and welcomend me directly as part of the Team. You just have to work a few hours per week and have enough time to explore the closer citys on your day off.
i really miss ukkus ( the chef) food, it was delicious and he even showed us how to cook… read more
the staff is really nice and welcomend me directly as part of the Team. You just have to work a few hours per week and have enough time to explore the closer citys on your day off.
i really miss ukkus ( the chef) food, it was delicious and he even showed us how to cook… read more
7 mar 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Wojciech ) para el anfitrión
I played a lot of chess at the hostel, as well as a bit of carrom. There's a fair bit of things to do in the area, primarily focused around the beach. Whether it's renting a surfboard, which I never did, visiting the many beaches, purchasing seafood from the fish stands, or joining organized events like a billiards or chess night, finding a… read more
22 feb 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Wojciech )
Wojciech volunteered at our hostel for 3 weeks in January and it was a pleasure to host him. He made himself familiar with the systems and processes quite quickly and executed the tasks assigned to him with utmost accuracy. He’s responsible , dedicated and was always around to give a helping hand even when he’s not on shift. His gentle mannerisms… read more
(Excelente
)
20 feb 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Tina)
Tina volunteered with us for a couple of weeks at our hostel and it was a pleasure to host her . She is the kind of person who always lights up the space she’s in with her presence and she made our hostel an even more homely and welcoming place for our guests as well as us , through spreading good vibes She’s meticulous and professional when it… read more
(Excelente
)
17 feb 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ann Sofie)
Anne Sophie (or”Fie” as we called her) was volunteering with us for a few weeks and we definitely had a positive experience with her . She was always fun to have around and was really good with making the guests feel at home . She took great responsibility in executing tasks assigned to her and always had a smile on her face and a spring in her… read more
(Excelente
)
5 feb 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Ann Sofie) para el anfitrión
I spent three weeks in this hostel during my trip to Unawatuna, and I do not regret a single minute. The people at the hostel are so kind and are always ready to help you weather it is figuring out the bus system, learning Sinhala, nearby attractions, cooking classes etc. The work is flexible and you have lots of time to explore the amazing… read more
16 dic 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Florence & Ellie)
Florence volunteered with us for a couple of weeks and it was a great experience for us to host her . She’s dedicated and responsible and handled the tasks given to her such as reception duties and organizing activities , with dedication and passion . We were sad to see her go and would live to see her again one day .
Highly recommended
Highly recommended
(Excelente
)
13 dic 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Florence & Ellie) para el anfitrión
I spent two weeks here and had the best time becoming a part of the family. I volunteered whilst here and spent three days a week checking in guests, managing bookings and making sure they had fun! The work was straightforward and enjoyable, and Lucky and Rajiv were so helpful and kind throughout our stay. I made a lot of friends while staying at… read more
12 dic 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lily)
Lilly Volunteered at our hostel for two weeks. From the moment she came in she fitted right in and became a part of our hostel family. She handled the tasks given to her with dedication and offered to do some paintings as well but unfortunately there wasn’t enough time for that . From what I saw of her previous drawings , she’s an exceptionally… read more
(Excelente
)
25 may 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Linnea & Amalie)
Where can I even start ? These two were simply Rockstars !! From the day that they came in they fitted right in with the vibe of the hostel, and truly became a part of our hostel family. They were quite meticulous when it came to performing their duties such as reception work and organising activities (especially if it involved a lot of drinking )… read more
(Excelente
)
3 may 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Julien)
Julien volunteered at our hostel with two of his friends who he was travelling together with, Florian and Jean. They did a great job in terms of working in the reception, socialising with guests, helping the cook and helped to keep up the overall atmosphere of the hostel friendly, welcoming and fun. Julien especially went out of his way to help in… read more
(Excelente
)
1 may 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Julien) para el anfitrión
This was my first workaway and I've done it with two friends of mine. Rajiv and the staff have welcomed us the best way possible and it was such a wonderful time we had at the hostel with the others volunteers, helping with the reception. Big up to uku, who is the craziest and funniest cook ever, thanks for everything!
4 mar 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Laura)
Laura volunteered with us for almost two weeks. She was a fast learner who grasped a good working knowledge of our property management system as well as our processes after a short training. She was highly committed and dedicated and took her responsibility very seriously . She also went out of her way to propose changes to existing processes with… read more
(Excelente
)
4 mar 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Laura) para el anfitrión
This was the best workaway experience I could ever ask for. Rajiv is the best and makes you feel at home the second you enter the hostel. The work is easy and fun and everyone is so chilled and friendly, staff and guests, you make new friends every day. I spent 10 days there and already miss the the family. There is so much to do around the area,… read more
26 ene 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Amy)
Amy got in touch with us a few months before she started volunteering with us and from the very first communication onwards I knew that she is someone quite organised and responsible. From the day that she got to our hostel, she brought in her amazing vibe and her sparkling personality was contagious. She was always very keen in contributing to… read more
(Excelente
)
31 dic 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Amy) para el anfitrión
Loved this place, made me feel so welcome from the moment I got there. Really friendly staff. Always something going on. Food is really tasty (breakfast and dinner). If you have any dramas smashed phone/swallowed card at ATM, then they always help out and never leave you hanging. Highly recommend!
1 nov 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Gabriella & Simone) para el anfitrión
Despite the hostel was still in the reopening phase, it was a great experience to volunteer here. Rajiv is kind and openminded and will always try to help you to the best of his abilities. Uku cooks the nicest (very Sri Lankian) food and will also help you with anhthing you might need. Working hours were very flexible and it was easy to… read more
1 nov 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Gabriella & Simone)
Gabriela volunteered with us for just over a month. She did a lot of paintings on the walls as the hostel was getting ready to reopen. She’s very talented and has a lot of passion for painting. She has left her mark at the hostel by painting some amazing artwork on our walls. Gaby , as we called her, is a very kind and caring person who is a bit… read more
(Excelente
)
24 may 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Daniel) para el anfitrión
I don't even know where to start this one! It was something special something very EPIC!
I was planning to do a few weeks to get some experience in working hostels then I ended up staying 3 months. Everything was perfect. Lovely and super helpful staff they were always flexible if I wanted to do something like a day trip or day off. I had good… read more
I was planning to do a few weeks to get some experience in working hostels then I ended up staying 3 months. Everything was perfect. Lovely and super helpful staff they were always flexible if I wanted to do something like a day trip or day off. I had good… read more
8 may 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Dominika) para el anfitrión
This was my first workaway experience and safely I can say this is gonna be one of the best. This place felt just like a big house full of friends. Tasks were easy and pretty pleasant :) I really enjoyed my time and honestly this was my best memory of Sri Lanka :) So much fun and great people :) Probably the most chilled out place in the South… read more
19 mar 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Pauline) para el anfitrión
I splent one month here, the house is so beautiful, an old local architecture in the nature but close to all the facilities and beaches. I enjoyed a lot the work there, basically doing check in and out of the guests, chating with them and organizing their time in Unawatuna. I had a lot of free time to explore around and surf everyday. Thank you… read more
25 feb 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Johanna) para el anfitrión
I had the best time volunteering in this place! The atmosphere in the hostel is super relaxed and fun, the staff, especially the boss Rajiv, is very outgoing and welcoming and there was often something fun going on in the evening with the guests. Work at the reception is easy, the hours are flexible and you get a lot of time to explore the area,… read more
11 feb 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Johanna)
Johanna was an always friendly, helpful and outgoing person, who came along with the guests perfectly. She was very flexible and reliable with everything and did a lot of painting in our hostel, which is beautiful. As well she did a lot of reception shifts, more then she would have need to do and managed all tasks we asked her to do. You would… read more
(Excelente
)
24 feb 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Denis) para el anfitrión
I had an amazing time working in Weligama.
The work is simple and easy, and you can chill most of the time, or maybe play some carron with the guests, (or trying to beat Laki, the owner)
I met only great people there.
It was a great first experience using workaway.
The work is simple and easy, and you can chill most of the time, or maybe play some carron with the guests, (or trying to beat Laki, the owner)
I met only great people there.
It was a great first experience using workaway.
19 feb 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Markus)
One of my best volunteers ever! He was great in teaching yoga, got a lot of good feedback for that. He also got along with guests perfectly, everyone really liked him. He took a lot of responsibility, spend a lot of time and afford in the time he was here. A really lovely guy overall, always friendly, helpful and charming. Everyone who rejects him… read more
(Excelente
)
19 feb 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Markus) para el anfitrión
This place became home within no time. It was a real nice experience, where you can get some responsibility if you want. You can have a party everyday and chill out as well. It’s not too big so you know everybody. And the owner is the best man. A lot of guests just get stucked here, I think that speaks for its own. The work is a lot of fun and… read more
10 feb 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Armando) para el anfitrión
I had a great experience here, one of the best so far! The atmosphere is super chilled, everyone is friendly and you can feel at home as soon as you step into the hostel. I’ll definitely go back for a visit (hopefully soon). Until then, all the best you guys!
3 feb 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Armando)
Armando is a charming person who always tries to help with everything. he was a good helpfull person with guests, system and so on. we really sad that we had to let him go. one of the best volunteers we ever had. wish him all the best. hope to see him again at one day
(Excelente
)
21 ene 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Deniz) para el anfitrión
I had a wonderful stay, both Unawatuna and Weligama
The work was easy, mostly having fun with guest. The team is awesome and always ready to help. You can discover around and specially learn or go to surf!!
I just stayed 2-3 weeks on both Hostel but it was my best time in Sri Lanka, miss all the team already!
The work was easy, mostly having fun with guest. The team is awesome and always ready to help. You can discover around and specially learn or go to surf!!
I just stayed 2-3 weeks on both Hostel but it was my best time in Sri Lanka, miss all the team already!
20 ene 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Deniz)
Deniz was an always friendly, helpful person, on whom you could rely on the hole time. He got perfectly along with all the guests and learned everything very quickly. Furthermore, he looked for opportunities to help wherever he could. I wish every workawayer would be that good. I would take him as a worker every time again. I would highly… read more
(Excelente
)
20 ene 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Anna)
Anna is a great photographer; her pictures are really beautiful. She always tried to capture everything what was worth to take pictures of. She also tried to work for other places in her time off. But it is even more than that, she was happy to help with everything around, doesn’t matter if it was work with guests or do reception. I would highly… read more
(Excelente
)
29 dic 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (SARA) para el anfitrión
This was my first workaway experience, and it was really greaaaat!!! I loved this place, I met a lot of amazing people. The work is simple (manage booking, help with guests, chat, etc.) I had a good amount of free time. I had a room (with my locker) with other crazy workawayers, while the food is not provide. The big boss Rajiv is really chill and… read more
16 dic 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (SARA)
Sara was a really special person, she had always good jokes with the guests and within a really good connection. Her skills with the computer and all systems in the house. she helped everywhere she could and spend a lot of her time here. I can just highly recommend her to any hostel or business. I would love to work with her any time again!
(Excelente
)
8 nov 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jonathan)
Johny is a super helpful person who did everything well as instructed. He also made sure that all the operations were running smoothly. Thank you mate for being with us for a month. Hoping to see you again.
(Excelente
)
9 ene 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Xavier)
A new generation of top 10 workawayer!
Xavi was absolutely great as a team member during the 6 weeks he stayed with us. As usually I will split my feedback the professional and personal.
Professional: Xavi assisted us here with the typical accommodation tasks getting a good knowledge of the basic and more technical tasks in the reception.… read more
Xavi was absolutely great as a team member during the 6 weeks he stayed with us. As usually I will split my feedback the professional and personal.
Professional: Xavi assisted us here with the typical accommodation tasks getting a good knowledge of the basic and more technical tasks in the reception.… read more
(Excelente
)
9 ene 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Joseph & Janna)
Pepe is the perfect team player needs. But why?
My apologies for the time that has taken me to write a feedback for such an amazing person. Pepe (Joseph) stayed with us for one month between 2017 (Xmas period) and January 2018.
First, thanks to his scientific background, he has a pretty well-structured mind which allowed him to get easily the… read more
My apologies for the time that has taken me to write a feedback for such an amazing person. Pepe (Joseph) stayed with us for one month between 2017 (Xmas period) and January 2018.
First, thanks to his scientific background, he has a pretty well-structured mind which allowed him to get easily the… read more
(Excelente
)
15 dic 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ivana)
I just have one word to describe Ivana: BRILLIANT
Ivana joined us during 6 weeks, especially in the more difficult moment as we were setting up our second hostel, so most of our efforts were focused on it, without missing the operations in the first property in Unawatuna, where she worked most of the time.
As usual, I will split my feedback in… read more
Ivana joined us during 6 weeks, especially in the more difficult moment as we were setting up our second hostel, so most of our efforts were focused on it, without missing the operations in the first property in Unawatuna, where she worked most of the time.
As usual, I will split my feedback in… read more
(Excelente
)
18 nov 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Alen) para el anfitrión
Unique and beautiful experience,
Fun and learning experience,
Exciting and recharging experience.
I believe all of us in the hostel family enjoyed and learned a lot. We made strong friendship bonds among volunteers (Jolie & Edgar & Ana) as well as with devoted managers (Miguel & Rajiv). I also what to express great appreciation to local staff… read more
Fun and learning experience,
Exciting and recharging experience.
I believe all of us in the hostel family enjoyed and learned a lot. We made strong friendship bonds among volunteers (Jolie & Edgar & Ana) as well as with devoted managers (Miguel & Rajiv). I also what to express great appreciation to local staff… read more
17 sept 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alen)
Legend !
Was a great experience to work with Alen. Besides his amazing and caring personality, he helped out us to improve the place during a change period in the company. Coming up with great feedbacks in any field, Alen is a great team player that understand what a business needs, and mostly, what a hostel needs.
Funny, smart, committed and… read more
Was a great experience to work with Alen. Besides his amazing and caring personality, he helped out us to improve the place during a change period in the company. Coming up with great feedbacks in any field, Alen is a great team player that understand what a business needs, and mostly, what a hostel needs.
Funny, smart, committed and… read more
(Excelente
)
18 oct 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Ana ) para el anfitrión
Amazing place to be… My time here was not that long, but the week I stayed was perfect. I helped, learned, met great people and enjoyed a lot! Is 1000% recommended if you really commit with your duty and let you go with the flow :)
In simple words… place totally recommended for people interested in learn and develop their hospitality skills… this… read more
In simple words… place totally recommended for people interested in learn and develop their hospitality skills… this… read more
17 sept 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ana )
Brilliant!
Ana helped us out during a few days and we cannot be more thankful. She took the tasks with responsibility, super keen to learn, to make her best and giving extra care with her friendly and outgoing personality with all the team and our guests.
Specifically, she helped out as follows:
- Frontdesk shifts, managing our property… read more
Ana helped us out during a few days and we cannot be more thankful. She took the tasks with responsibility, super keen to learn, to make her best and giving extra care with her friendly and outgoing personality with all the team and our guests.
Specifically, she helped out as follows:
- Frontdesk shifts, managing our property… read more
(Excelente
)
1 sept 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Julie & Edgar )
Julie and Edgar are the best volunteer couple you can ask for. Always proactive and ready for helping in anything is required.
Moreover, they make it with a smile and a positive attitude. Friendly, open, respectful and well behave are adjectives that describe them.
Responsible in both cleaning and reception/guest tasks, as well as professional.… read more
Moreover, they make it with a smile and a positive attitude. Friendly, open, respectful and well behave are adjectives that describe them.
Responsible in both cleaning and reception/guest tasks, as well as professional.… read more
(Excelente
)
6 ago 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Nathan) para el anfitrión
Its taken me a while to write this but I was with the hostel back in April.
This was my first workaway experience and i cpuldnt be mote happy with it. The whole hostel Mansion is unbelievably cool, very laid back and chill vibe. Its built in such a way that brings everyone together so that all the guests and staff are just like a big… read more
This was my first workaway experience and i cpuldnt be mote happy with it. The whole hostel Mansion is unbelievably cool, very laid back and chill vibe. Its built in such a way that brings everyone together so that all the guests and staff are just like a big… read more
5 may 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nathan)
It was a pleasure to work, live, party and surf with Nathan! Amazing proactive attitude, super keen to learn and to give his very best in every moment, always spreading good vibes to everybody. Good at dealing with pressure and
Here he helped out managing shifts at the reception, with our PMS Cloudbeds and controlling income and expenses with an… read more
Here he helped out managing shifts at the reception, with our PMS Cloudbeds and controlling income and expenses with an… read more
(Excelente
)
22 jul 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Emilie)
Emilie has been more than a volunteer, she has become a friend. Part of the hostel family. Her positive vibes and her laugh helped to create the perfect atmosphere at the hostel. Just the volunteer you would love to have. Hard worker, good with people and trustful.
Thank you very much Emilie, hope to see you soon!!
Thank you very much Emilie, hope to see you soon!!
(Excelente
)
29 may 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Leroy)
Was a pleasure to work with Leroy. He took with responsibility every single task assigned and was by far one of our best team players - mate :) Always smiley, helpful and caring, Leroy was an amazing host who always made sure our guests were feeling as at home, and also always helpful and caring with the team.
His main role here involved in… read more
His main role here involved in… read more
(Excelente
)
20 may 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Leroy) para el anfitrión
I’ve stayed at this cool hostel for nearly two months and would have stayed longer. Miguel is a good guy with a Spanish temper. Don’t think you can just come to stay for free. If that’s not the case than I would recommend this place by heart.
The food is good, both the chefs are amazing and the atmosphere is superb. Nights of drinking are common… read more
The food is good, both the chefs are amazing and the atmosphere is superb. Nights of drinking are common… read more
5 may 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Duverger Sorroche)
Gardenia stayed at the hostel with us for 1 month and set the bar pretty high! I can imagine that she makes it wherever she goes. Super keen to learn, full of good vibes and enjoying what she was doing, she took with amazing responsibility the tasks and having in mind her age and that did not ever have an accommodation experience she successfully… read more
(Excelente
)
4 abr 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ariane)
We loved having Arianne here. She has an open-minded and chill attitude and she took seriously the tasks here ;) Her help was more than welcome.
She mainly helped out doing reception shifts (managing our PMS and Excel documents for expenses) and with housekeeping tasks when needed :) Was a pleasure to work with her, always responsible, reliable… read more
She mainly helped out doing reception shifts (managing our PMS and Excel documents for expenses) and with housekeeping tasks when needed :) Was a pleasure to work with her, always responsible, reliable… read more
(Excelente
)
23 mar 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Leonardo & Fanny)
My next feedback go for Leo and Fanny, my family and friends during the last months. As a couple, they are unstoppable and they well know now how an accommodation, in our case, a hostel, work. Leo in the manegement level and Fanny in the operational one. As will a bit long I ll describe with Fanny and then with Leo.
Fanny joined us at the end of… read more
Fanny joined us at the end of… read more
(Excelente
)
19 mar 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Stephanie)
Top number 1 pisu kela!
Working with Stephanie is being simply amazing. She stayed here for 18 days. Her description in WA is short in comparison what you ll find in the reality. It s 100 % goals and business oriented person, team player and leader. She is well versed in multitasks and could help as her description says in (without… read more
Working with Stephanie is being simply amazing. She stayed here for 18 days. Her description in WA is short in comparison what you ll find in the reality. It s 100 % goals and business oriented person, team player and leader. She is well versed in multitasks and could help as her description says in (without… read more
(Excelente
)
23 feb 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ani)
Ani not has made an amazing job but also became a friend and member of our family. And personally, she became part of the family. And moreover, she became my personal assistant with a rank of different tasks.
From the operational point of view Ani managed here:
- Property Management System: named Cloudbeds, she managed further than the basics of… read more
From the operational point of view Ani managed here:
- Property Management System: named Cloudbeds, she managed further than the basics of… read more
(Excelente
)
7 feb 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Ani) para el anfitrión
I spent in Sri Lanka two months and The Hostel became my second house, and the guys in my Sri Lankan family!
If you love meet people, help travelers and learn about turisim or marketing, feel at home... this is your place!
Miguel, the manager, is the smarters and entusiashtic person i ever met! He is always ready to help you, to teach you and… read more
If you love meet people, help travelers and learn about turisim or marketing, feel at home... this is your place!
Miguel, the manager, is the smarters and entusiashtic person i ever met! He is always ready to help you, to teach you and… read more
13 feb 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Zima)
Amazing experience!
Wooow! What can I see about Zima?! Potential hosts, check this feedback out :) I ll divide it into 2 parts, professional and personal.
As a professional, Zima joined us for 2 weeks and bearing in mind the short period she worked here she set the bar as high as nobody has done before! Was crazy seeing how fast she got the hang… read more
Wooow! What can I see about Zima?! Potential hosts, check this feedback out :) I ll divide it into 2 parts, professional and personal.
As a professional, Zima joined us for 2 weeks and bearing in mind the short period she worked here she set the bar as high as nobody has done before! Was crazy seeing how fast she got the hang… read more
(Excelente
)
4 ene 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Aaron)
Simply amazing!! Aaron helped out in my hostel basically with content :) Good memories! My description shows his skills and how he understood the needs of what i needed (before a short description about my background)
- I worked in marketing online mainly with SEO, analytics and content. What I needed was the help of a native English speaker to… read more
- I worked in marketing online mainly with SEO, analytics and content. What I needed was the help of a native English speaker to… read more
(Excelente
)
28 dic 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Luis & Monica)
My best review so far goes for this amazing couple, Monica and Beto!
Their background as ingeniers, designers and interior designers was a perk for our hostel, but also their availability for mutitasking, for teamworking, for undertstanding the deadline we had and of course to manage the deco project on their own.
I must remark their amazing… read more
Their background as ingeniers, designers and interior designers was a perk for our hostel, but also their availability for mutitasking, for teamworking, for undertstanding the deadline we had and of course to manage the deco project on their own.
I must remark their amazing… read more
(Excelente
)
13 dic 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lucia)
Lucia was the first volunteer that passed through our hostel. Her departure was kind of sad for the team..
Regarding her personality, she was always plenty of energies, a big smile, and transmitting good vibes and motivating the team in those days in which we were reforming the building and dealing with the locals was kind of hard. As he speaks… read more
Regarding her personality, she was always plenty of energies, a big smile, and transmitting good vibes and motivating the team in those days in which we were reforming the building and dealing with the locals was kind of hard. As he speaks… read more
(Excelente
)
6 nov 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Edu) para el anfitrión
After travelling around all Sri Lanka, In my opinion the south could be the best place to live in the country. I felt like I stepped in to my home sweet home since the first day. I spend in the Hostel a bit more than I was expecting in the beginning, because I felt so comfortable with the place, duties and people. I had the chance to get involved… read more
2 nov 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Edu)
My best feedback goes for Edu ! During the time he spent here with us, he helped out here as if it was his own house, carrying out a lot of different tasks. His responsibility and good vibes made a real pleasure to work with him. He also helped out with photographies, designs and tons of different tasks.
We improved our surfing skills together… read more
We improved our surfing skills together… read more
(Excelente
)
24 oct 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Salina) para el anfitrión
I spend 10 days volunteering at this hostel and if youre thinking about going here, do it!! Its such a nice place in beautiful surroundings, i even saw monkeys in the trees just outside the front door!! The owner Rajiv and the manager Miguel is the nicest persons, and theyll really try to make your stay pleasant :-) The chores are not that hard… read more
18 oct 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Salina)
Salina is such a responsible person and took the job so serious some times, even when I asked her to chill on the sofa. Hilarious person always interesting to talk with and always with a smile. Thanks for everything Salina and wish you all the best after your gap year. Hope that your trip helps you to know the best step to make in your life!
(Excelente
)
23 oct 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Karan) para el anfitrión
This was my first workaway and I don't know if I'll ever find anything better than this. Miguel and Rajiv have managed to create a home away from home for backpackers and volunteers. It didn't feel like I was working because we were all one big family.
I also got to improve my Spanish thanks to the number of Spanish speakers at the hostel.
I… read more
I also got to improve my Spanish thanks to the number of Spanish speakers at the hostel.
I… read more
18 oct 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Karan)
Que pasa tio!!!
Karan brought his best vibes to the hostel and unwilling he created with me, the team and the rest of guests a live still. Basically we made our job and then we went surfing every single day. Amazing Karan! Pretty responsible and caring, best dancer and hilarious person, one of these kind of person who you don t easily forget.… read more
Karan brought his best vibes to the hostel and unwilling he created with me, the team and the rest of guests a live still. Basically we made our job and then we went surfing every single day. Amazing Karan! Pretty responsible and caring, best dancer and hilarious person, one of these kind of person who you don t easily forget.… read more
(Excelente
)
18 oct 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Grace)
Working with Grace was as funny as professional ! She displayed here her professional experience helping out in a lot in different fields, pretty attentive to details and always bringing her best vibes to our team ! Gresita filipina we are going to miss you here. Wish you all the best and feel more than welcome :)
(Excelente
)
14 oct 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Grace) para el anfitrión
When the moment i arrived Sri lanka, i immediately took the train and travelled to Unawatuna. I didn’t know anything and thanks to Miguel because he wasn’t bothered at all to pick me up where the bus dropped me.I’ve volunteered for almost three weeks here and i can say i had the best experienced ever with a very cool Manager Miguel. He was so… read more
