Hostel Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

5.0
(35 reviews)35

Welcome our guests and live memorable days in Costa Rica! :)

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
33 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals
26 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

21h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Administration
Help with booking systems and payments.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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What you get

4

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.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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 Pubs
Get discounts at nearby pubs.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
2 months

The Experience

Greeting guests, doing check ins and check outs, taking payments and deposits, making copies of ID, handling the booking systems, answering questions and needs, answering phone and emails, helping out the rest of the hostel team, keeping the office, reception and common areas clean.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English and Intermediate Spanish
  • Between 18 and 70 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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35 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 33 Meeting international travelers
  • 26 Meeting locals
  • 24 Get in touch with nature
  • 24 Practicing English
  • 22 Immersing in the local culture
  • 18 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 12 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 10 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 7 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 7 15. Life on land
  • 3 3. Good health and well-being
  • 3 13. Climate action
  • 2 2. Zero hunger
  • 2 7. Affordable and clean energy
  • 2 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 2 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 2 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • 1 1. No poverty
  • 1 4. Quality education
  • 1 14. Life below water
  • 1 17. Partnerships for the goals
Dory

United States

5

Lidia and Briton were the most amazing hosts. They were kind, generous, and genuinely cared about each individual volunteer. They created an environment that encouraged volunteers to explore on their own, be part of the hostel community, and immerse themselves in the local culture. The work was simple and easy to learn and the hours of the job and the amount of days off provided plenty of time to explore. I will always have a love for the hostel, the hostel Waves Cantina, and all the amazing employees and guests.

3 months ago


Lydia replied

Muchas gracias, Dory!! Ya te extrañamos!

Valentina

Colombia

5

I had an amazing experience at the hostel Waves. Lydia and Bryton are the best, so fun, caring, and welcoming. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience. The entire staff at the hostel is incredible and made me feel at home from start. Trivia Nights hosted by Bryton were definitely the highlight of every week! I recommend this volunteer experience 100%. Thank you, the hostel Team, for everything. I will miss you all so much!

4 months ago


Lydia replied

We had so much fun with you!! Thank you and enjoy the rest of your trip :-D

Matthew

United States

5

I don't know where to begin - the experience at the hostel was extremely beautiful from the environment you're around to the culture and surroundings you're in! Lydia and Bryton are world class and extremely amazing people, much love and appreciation to them so much! The connection created between the volunteers is something very special that is cherished! The work to exchange is great and everything was as described, trivia night is a great time, and movie night too! Always a home away from home, recommend this volunteer/opportunity ten out of ten times!!

6 months ago

lily

United States

5

I couldn't recommend this opportunity more! From the start, I felt genuinely welcomed and at home. The work at reception was very fair and exactly as described. The setting is amazing—you're in the perfect spot between Cocles and Puerto Viejo, surrounded by nature, and right at the beach, but even more special are Lydia, Bryton, their family, the staff, and the volunteers they bring in. The people (and cats) I was lucky enough to meet made my time the much more unforgettable. I'm really grateful for my time at Tastydayz and would happily come back 💛

7 months ago


Lydia replied

Aww we miss you! Thank you for the lovely review!! You are welcome back here anytime :-) Enjoy your trip!!!

Orlando

United States

5

My time at the hostel was great. The whole team was very warm, welcoming, and helpful throughout the entire process from start to finish. I originally planned to only stay 3 weeks, but loved it so much that I extended to stay longer. I absolutely would recommend it to anyone looking to volunteer at a hostel in the Caribbean and definitely will make my way back someday soon. Thank you again Lydia, Bryton, and the whole the hostel team! Nos vemos!

7 months ago


Lydia replied

Thank you so much, Orlando! We'll be happy to have you back here if you are ever in the area again :-) Keep in touch!

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