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Racing Mackerel Hostel
We're a small hostel in the city center of historical Lagos. We would need help with the general upkeep of the apartment. We'll also need help with some reception duties. It isn't a lot of work so you can have free time to enjoy the beaches that are within walking distance, go surfing in nearby Sagres, or enjoy our small cobblestoned streets. Nightlife in Lagos is also a big draw! In the summer, the city is full of backpackers and young travellers looking for the laidback Portuguese lifestyle and they all know how to party.
As I said before, we're a small place. There's only me (Tiago) at the Hostel plus my staff team of 3 volunteers. We're a chilled out Hostel who love to spend time with each other and guests, going on adventures together on the beautiful beaches of Lagos or go out at some of the bars and just enjoying our lives. You can expect much of the same treatment as we'll quickly take you in and you'll be one of us. Between us all, we're fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish and always learning something new.
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About the experience in: Lagos, Portugal
Spain
Tiago was a great and fair host. He always was very attentive with guests. Realistic and flexible about the hours we worked. The only inconvenience in my stay was the room. It doesn't have the proper conditions to live in. He understand easily and offer a solution. I hope that next stays have that solved because for rest it was a centric and comfortable spot if you want to visit Lagos!
9 days ago
About the experience in: Lagos, Portugal
Portugal
O trabalho é tranquilo e o nosso Boss Tiago muito boa pessoa, mas se és uma pessoa que tem toque de limpeza não recomendo, hostel parecia que a tinha sido limpo há algum tempo, o quarto dos voluntários estava em estado bagunçado e o banheiro não tive coragem do usar, limpei mas mesmo assim a sujeira estava lá há algum tempo, mas de todo foi uma boa experiência
7 months ago
Tiago replied
As you know since you were the main cleaner the hostel is cleaned everyday, I am just one person trying to control all the staff if they do they part properly in which sometimes I can't because I have to deal with other matters of the hostel.
The room/WC for the volunteers being dirty, I tell the staff to btw yourselves clean regularly since you are the only ones using them, you are adults and I am not anyone parent to tell to clean your own room/WC unless it gets to a point I need to intervene
About the experience in: Lagos, Portugal
Germany
Tiago is a really nice host and always wants to make sure that you are having a good time. Everything was as described in the profile. I loved Lagos, it's a beautiful place!
7 months ago
About the experience in: Lagos, Portugal
United States
1000/10 experience. Truly was life-changing. I desperately needed this new adventure. I have learned so much and met hundreds of amazing people in the charming city of Lagos. I was so so sad to depart. I had 0 experience in the hostel world, and now with great leadership, I feel like an expert at reception and housekeeping duties. Tiago, the owner/boss truly became a brother to me. At times there were very minor problems with guests and amongst our team, but they all were great learning experiences and teachable moments. Can't wait to return to Portugal to see them again soon!
7 months ago
About the experience in: Lagos, Portugal
Germany
Such a great experience! Tiago is a welcoming and supportive host, the work is relaxed and easy and the hostel is close to the main town, the beach and the cliffs. 10/10- I can definitely recommend!
8 months ago