Hostel Tamarindo, Costa Rica

5.0
(20 reviews)20

Learn Surfboards Repair in Costa Rica & Surf Every Day (♂️ & ♀️)

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High demand host
This host has received 34 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers
17 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals
12 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Arts
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

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Amount

US$ 25

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers
  • Materials for volunteer activities

Description

A USD 25 daily fee covers accommodation and basic hosting costs (water, electricity, and maintenance). In return, you'll receive 5 hours of hands-on surfboard repair training, learning materials, resins, fiberglass, sanding, shaping, and repair techniques to fix your own boards anywhere. Enjoy free daily use of 40+ surfboards, hostel bikes, and our space to train.

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Surf lessons
Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Surfboards
You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Oct
Nov
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Feb
Mar
Stay at least
3 weeks
Stay up to
7 weeks

The Experience

Join our surfboard repair workshop and learn professional repair techniques while living in a friendly hostel in Tamarindo. You'll work 5 hours a day alongside an experienced repairer, gaining hands-on skills with resins, fiberglass, sanding, and shaping. Enjoy free daily use of 40+ surfboards, hostel bikes, and our gym while improving your surfing and learning a valuable trade.

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 80 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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20 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 17 Meeting international travelers
  • 12 Meeting locals
  • 10 Practicing Spanish
  • 10 Immersing in the local culture
  • 7 Practicing English
  • 7 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 6 5. Gender equality
  • 4 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 3 17. Partnerships for the goals
Hailey

United States

5

I had such an amazing experience doing content for the hostel. The girls truly made the environment even better. Awesome surf vibe, awesome people. I felt super welcomed and cared for. Would definitely recommend and love to come back:)

5 days ago

Onni

Finland

5

I had very good experience with club33. The group is open and welcoming. Atmosphere is chill with surf first attitude. The place is growing and already has good facilities for training and working out . I worked at the ding repair shop with out any previous experience from that area. The guys are passionate of their work and truly wants to teach you their skills. I stayed for one month, surfed pretty much everyday and left with bunch of knowledge about surf repair. Thank you!

18 days ago

Anita

Australia

5

I had a great experience at the hostel. My role was content creation for the surfboard repair workshop and the surfboard shop they have (Club33). The work was very flexible and i found it very interesting to learn a bit about surfboard repair. They have a lot to offer including, surfboards, surf skates, surfboard lessons, a gym and the new Soda restaurant that they recently opened! Thank you Juan for being so kind and understanding! And thanks to all the other volunteers for making me feel like I was at home :)

about 1 month ago

Alex

Australia

5

We had an amazing experience with club 33 and the hostel and couldn't recommend the experience enough. The whole team was so welcoming and we felt like apart of the family straight away. Our roles were content creation and working in the surfboard repair shop. The hours and workload were very fair and we learnt a lot from our time volunteering. They also organised some day trips and family dinners which were a lot of fun. Thank you so much Juan and the club 33 team for having us and sharing your knowledge and helping us create some lifelong memories and friends.

about 1 month ago

Matthew

United States

5

Working at Club 33 Ding Repair was one of the best experiences I could have asked for! The team is all so friendly and really make you feel apart of the family on day one. I'm so grateful I got to be apart of it! Working at ding repair was very engaging and was always fascinating. Juan and Gerardo are both very good teachers when it comes to instructing various tasks. The workplace environment is very chill and stress free which is a great atmosphere to learn in. I ended up extending my stay an extra 3 weeks because of how much I enjoyed it!

about 1 month ago

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