Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings - page 2

We were amazed at the amount of excellent, quality work accomplished on our olive and ponds estate during a much shortened stay by Louise and Chris. 750m of tricky edges trimmed neatly, low hanging olive branches pruned up, three hedges trimmed neatly, firewood stacked, windows sparkling. Louise is strong and steady. Chris is the fastest person I have ever seen working the outdoors expanses of the property. He achieved a great deal. We are very pleased they both came to help us at a time when some chores were a bit overdue. We wish them well in their travels.

Annissa and Colibry are amazing! It was a lovely experience sharing these days with them. They’re kind, cheerful, always helping with a smile, great with our dogs, and they cook delicious food.

Dylan came to us for 2 weeks and just fitted right into the family life as if he had always been there. He is super respectful and responsible and fun to have around. He bonded with our dog Disco so easily and due to his expat upbringing, found it very easy to integrate culturally and get along with the other Workawayers living in Vancouver who are still part of our broad Workaway family. Dylan is really great company and we love having him stay.

I am very grateful to Merrilee, Pamela (and Marco :)) for welcoming me into their home for a week, I had a wonderful time! Even during busier moments, Merrilee always checked in with me and made sure I felt comfortable and supported, which is why I felt truly welcome and well taken care of from the beginning. I slept in the bus, which was very cozy and comfortable. The food was delicious, and there was a great balance between work and free time. Painting the bus was a fun project, and I really appreciated the trust and independence I was given while working. I also learned a lot about ecological living and environmentally conscious practices, which was very interesting! Overall, it was an amazing first Workaway experience in Esperance. Thank you so much, Merrilee and Pamela! I would definitely recommend staying here. Isabelle

It was my first time doing volunteer work and it has been one of the most rewarding experience of my life ! All the teachers are always willing to support you. The director Sophan, is very kind and supportive, and the best chef of Cambodia ! He always was attentive if the volunteers need anything. Dont hesitate to come to this school and support the proyect !

I was lucky enough to spend 5 weeks with Giulia, Luigi and their family, and it is an experience I will never forget. I met so many amazing people and made amazing memories. Firstly the food alone is worth staying at the farm, Giulia and the kitchen team treated us to amazing meals and more everyday. Luigi made sure to call me shortly before I arrived to outline the work and what was expected, so there was no surprises. The work was sometimes tough but very rewarding; I stayed from September into October 2025 so took part in the grape harvest and wine making which felt like a once in a lifetime event. The farm itself is in the beautiful Tuscan hills and we all had plenty of free time to explore nearby towns, and Florence is easily accessible by train. I could not recommend the farm enough, and I would love to return in the future

We had a great time at Damon’s. He created such an inspiring space, both nature and community wise. It was the perfect start of our adventures in NZ . We had a lot of fun, interesting conversations, nature, good food. Hope to see you again!

Tuvimos la suerte de pasar dos semanas con Aldo, Mari y sus dos hijas en el aquí y solo tenemos palabras lindas y de agradecimiento para ellos. Desde el primer día nos hicieron sentir como en casa y se aseguraron de que estuvieramos cómodos en todo momento (la habitación tiene aire condicionado y ventilador, los voluntarios cuentan con un baño propio, ...). Mari nos preparó cada día desayuno, almuerzo y cena riquisimos, típicos de Colombia y cocinados con muchíiiisimo amor. Ella y Aldo fueron muy flexibles en todo momento con el trabajo y tuvieron mucha paciencia y ganas por enseñarnos a hacer cualquier cosa que no supiéramos. Las tareas son muy variadas e implican el trabajo en el campo y con los preciosos animales del hogar (patos, pollos, cerdos, gallinas, perros y gatos). Su pasión por el proyecto ecológico, comunitario y social que estan construyendo con tanto amor, consiguió que nosotros también connectaramos con sus objetivos. Son una familia valiente, inteligente, cariñosa, implicada con la comunidad, activa, tierna, trabajadora, consciente y amante de las personas y la naturaleza. Recomendamos al 100% y sin ninguna duda visitar este precioso lugar y la família que le ha dado forma. Gracias Mari y Aldo de todo corazón por convertiros en nuestra família estas Navidades. Os queremos mucho y deseamos volver a encontraros en un futuro. Siempre os recordaremos <3

Pasamos un mes lleno de colores en el hotel. Las tareas y el horario eran claros, bien organizados y agradables en el día a día. El lugar es realmente especial: la laguna justo al lado, la selva alrededor, los pájaros y los monos por todas partes; un entorno increíble para vivir y trabajar. El equipo nos recibió con mucha calidez y amabilidad, y muy pronto nos sentimos como en casa. La habitación es compartida; un poco más de privacidad sería apreciada. Además, el hotel está algo alejado de la ciudad, algo a tener en cuenta, aunque esto también forma parte de la tranquilidad del lugar. Un enorme agradecimiento a Arturo por haber creado este lugar, a Wilma en recepción por todas sus explicaciones, su paciencia y su supervisión, a Jacqueline, quien organizaba las tareas y siempre estaba disponible para ayudarnos, a Marce por su sonrisa, sus consejos y su gusto por hablar francés, a la tía Tere por sus almuerzos, a César, Zuriel y Adrien por su energía por las noches y sus platos deliciosos, a David por su disponibilidad y amabilidad, y por supuesto a las chicas y chicos de mantenimiento, siempre sonrientes. Fue una experiencia agradable y muy enriquecedora, que además nos permitió mejorar nuestro español.

What an amazing experience we had with Lila, JayaSri and Dami ! We were supposed to stay only for 2 weeks but we came back and already plan to come back a 3rd time ! They are so kind, open minded, generous, fun and inspiring ! They really are the best ! (and you will experienced the best food in Tasmania ! ) We really felt part of the family ! Thank you so much can't wait to see you again ! ❤️

I had the privilege to stay 1 month in December with Mateo and Margaux & loved every second of it! The first two weeks, the hostel was still closed and I could help a lot around the house - the tasks were always very diverse and doable for all skill levels :) Once the hostel opened, the shifts were allocated between the volunteers which gave some variety to the daily life. Mateo & Margaux have a very easy-going way how they treat people and it's easy to connect with them. They enjoy the little things which is lovely to observe. The food is amazing and also the dorm is very cozy, the capsule gives privacy and also allows some me-time. There is plenty of time to discover the surroundings (beach, paths, cities, etc) and there is also a lot of time to play with the dogs! It's a magical place and I felt very grateful and happy that I could spend a month in this beautiful, natural space with beautiful people.

Charlotte stayed with us about 2 weeks including over the xmas period and we loved hosting her. She is such a lovely sweet person. She is interested in everything so great to talk to, and her English is really good. She did a lot of things on the farm including learning to back a trailer full of hay, using the fire hose to water the hedges and swimming at the river with Tip the dog. The animals loved her especially Little the cat. She left everything tidy when she left and communicated about her plans etc to keep us in the loop. Would recommend to other hosts if you get the chance.

Ida and Sina are total Workaway angels :) They only stayed a week because we just had that availability, but they were willing to come anyway. They helped us with childcare, cleaning and yard work. They were positive and friendly, punctual and diligent every day. They also made sure to keep the common spaces like the kitchen clean and tidy without being asked. They are such great examples of young people who are already adults in the world :) thank you Ida and Sina!

It was so great having Clarice and Tom come to stay. We all had a great time and really had the chance to exchange stories and experiences share some lovely meals and laughs together (thanks Tom for sharing some of your favourite recipes!) I really appreciated that both Clarice and Tom showed genuine interest and care in my animals, and Tom was able to assist with various tasks around the house that had been on my to do list forever! I really enjoyed getting to know Clarice and Tom and can recommend them without reservation to other hosts.

Thank you so much for everything. I’m truly grateful that I was able to meet you and also get to know your wonderful friends. I’m from Japan, and this was my very first Workaway experience, but it was the perfect one to start with. Even though it was during the New Year holidays, you kindly welcomed me and even invited me to join your New Year’s party. My English is still limited, but you were very understanding and always listened carefully to what I wanted to say. Every day was fun and full of memorable moments. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Ernesto was a pleasure to host. He is so friendly and polite, and willing to do whatever is needed. He has a wonderful manner with children, treating them with respect and every interaction as a fun learning opportunity for them. Ernesto helped us out with exit cleaning, yard work and childcare, and was generous with his time. Thank you Ernesto!

I have only good things to say about Guillaume, Sandrine and the kids Robin and Malone. I was welcomed with smiles and laughter by the family who accomodated me so well, picking me up from the train station even though I missed my bus... and my train, and got there very late. They hosted me in their lovely and comfortable house which is in an absolutely beautiful area, a very cute village with lots of nature immediately surrounding it. They brought me out many times for hiking, and luge and exploring the beautiful nature and cities nearby in the Savoie region. Sandrine and Guillaume are amazing and so friendly and love to laugh and create connections and share stories about their amazing travels, and they are both speak very well in English! The boys are so cool and have so much energy and imagination, they love to play and tell stories and perform and talk. They are so bright and love to help around the house with cooking and baking and running errands! With them I have found friends that I hope I can stay in touch with for life, they inspired me and helped me in so many ways during my stay and I felt like a part of the family. I hope to return soon to stay again with them and see how much the boys have grown!

Bernardo stayed a few days with us and we really enjoyed hosting him. He's very polite and talkative, and was keen to chip in. He was great with the animals. My friends enjoyed meeting him and riding with him as well. I would recommend to other hosts, very easy to have around.

Lara stayed with us for about 2 weeks. She's very genuine, friendly, and was up for all of the jobs, which included a lot of detailed cleaning, yard work and cleaning out a big muddy shed, which was a huge job. She was organised and punctual, and liked playing with the kids, too. Thanks so much, Lara!

A very pleasant person, always willing to help with any task. He followed all our rules and easily handled our reception duties. Very respectful, fun, and always with a big smile :) For all these reasons, we nominated him as "Employee of the Month." It was a pleasure working with you and getting to know you. We miss you, Jarno!! We 100% recommend him for any hostel. Hugs and best wishes for 2026, Jarno!! Greetings, Marisol & Tobias.