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United States
This Hostel feels like a home. Further than other hostels compared to the beach/downtown but definitely worth it. Only a 20-25 minute walk to the beach and downtown is before that. I would recommend this hostel to someone that wants a quieter hostel so after they go out they can come back to peace.
7 months ago
New Zealand
Volunteering at Oasis Hostel was my first worldpackers experience. The owners and Esme are very welcoming and friendly, forever grateful for their hospitality and kindness. The work is simple and structured with clear outlines of tasks to be completed. I don't speak spanish but everyone was helpful and patient with me. Overall I had a great time and met the loveliest people! Gracias!
7 months ago
Mexico
I liked the experience, all the employees were real nice and informative about the area. The hostal was big and the terraza at the top was great. I ended up getting attached to this place. I would volunteer again and the malecon and beach are fun to go too
8 months ago
Austria
Volunteering at the hostel was a really special experience for me. It's a family-run hostel, and from the first day they truly made me feel at home. The vibe is very relaxed, chill, and local, more than a typical hostel. With guests from Spanish-speaking countries as well as Canada and the USA, I was naturally encouraged to learn and practice Spanish every day. The location is great — about a 20-minute walk to the beach along the river, and the bus station is very close. Being there over the holidays was extra special thanks to a family-style dinner organized by the owners.
9 months ago
United States
As this was my 9th volunteer experience, it felt a bit limited for more experienced volunteers, which is why I'm giving it 4 stars. The owners are a very sweet older couple, the environment is super calm with an older crowd (around 50s–60s), and the work is clearly structured. Shifts are 5 hours a day, 5 days a week (2.5 hours cleaning + 2.5 hours front desk), with free breakfast. The main drawback is that although the position says English “or” Spanish, all training and main management/leadership communication was in Spanish, which made learning tasks and procedures a bit more challenging.
9 months ago
Canada
Meeting the hostel's family was a great experience I will always remember. Thanks for everything and surely, I will return. I got to learn a lot about the local culture and was lucky enough to be there during Independence Day- celebrating with the hosts was one of my favourite evenings in all of my stay. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to practice their Spanish all the while meeting welcoming people!
about 1 year ago
Italy
Volunteering at the hostel was a really good first experience! The working hours were agreed upon first and the tasks were really easy. The host and family were welcoming and friendly, there was a great atmosphere!! The place is really nice and well organized. The only drawback I can think of is the lack of other volunteers (at least in my experience) which made the experience a bit lonelier! Based on the time of the year there could be less tourists, so it can be less work to do but also harder to find and meet new people!
over 1 year ago
We truly enjoyed having you here! During the low season, we've typically kept just one volunteer on staff due to fewer guests. However, we've decided to change this policy to allow for more interaction among volunteers, even in the quieter months
United States
The hostel was great, it was my first volunteering experience. I felt very safe in Puerto Vallarta and met the best people. They were very patient with me as I do not speak spanish. The tasks are easy and the days are lovely! It honestly felt like a fever dream the experience was amazing!
over 1 year ago
Japan
I helped the breakfast and front desk.
During my stay, I had the opportunity to speak both English and Spanish with about half of the customers being Mexican and the other half from the U.S., Canada, and other countries.
The tasks were really easy.
10 months ago
United Kingdom
I wish I could recommend this place but I can't. If you want a calm, collaborative and fun environment to volunteer in. Do not come here. I came here during slow season, living accommodation was terrible. They put us in the hottest room in the hostel with no ventilation and no fan. It was so hot and humid in the room that my back pack molded over twice. Working with the manager was very taxing and honestly dangerous. She will blame you for the things she does not get done on her shift or other people's shift even though they have cameras to verify. Ultimately it became unsafe and I had to go.
about 1 year ago
