Hotel Panajachel, Guatemala

4.5
(15 reviews)15

Help us at our hostel in Antigua Guatemala and its volcanoes

Connect with the locals
10 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture
7 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

27h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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What you get

1

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.
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.
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Help us with some of our hostel tasks, such as cleaning and occasionally preparing breakfast. To greet and assist our guests from their arrival and during their stay at the hostel. In exchange you will receive breakfast and lodging, and in your free time you can explore the beautiful city of Antigua, its volcanoes such as Acatenango and Fuego, and its surroundings such as Hobbitenango and nearby villages with beautiful views and nature.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
  • Over 21 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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15 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hotel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 10 Meeting locals
  • 7 Immersing in the local culture
  • 6 Practicing Spanish
  • 6 Meeting international travelers
  • 5 Developing social awareness
  • 3 Practicing English
Joy

Germany

4

The host is amazing. Yader is welcoming you with open arms and shows you his town and work with passion. The accommodation is really great and comfortable and you have a lot of privacy during the day. I went there in off season so it wasn't much to do where I could help the staff. Therefore I had a lot of time improving my Spanish and exploring the area. The tasks and working hours were good and easy for everyone. You get free breakfast and dinner and the food is delicious :)

about 1 year ago

Sophie

Germany

5

I felt welcome from the start. The whole team was nice to me. I couldn't have imagined a better first project. Great experience! Also the food was great and my room was nice and comfortable.

over 2 years ago

Ceasar

United States

5

I couldn't have asked for a better first experience as a hostel volunteer! I arrived just in time for semana santa, the busiest week in Antigua, and besides being able to enjoy the celebrations outside for half the day, I got to work with and meet Zully and Natalya, the inspiration behind hostal the hotel.

over 3 years ago

Aeyrn

United States

3

This was my first Worldpackers & I really enjoyed the previous manager Cesar he was amazing. The owner did kind of expect us both to be around outside agreed upon hours which was strange - he doesn't live on the property. for girls interested - just know this is a very male dominated hostel - atleast it was when i was staying there. I ended up leaving my volunteer early because i was very uncomfortable with the older male guests as a young solo traveler. Also the bathroom is kinda gross but the hostel is centrally located in Antigua which is nice - you're right in the middle of everything :)

over 3 years ago

Ayleen

Germany

5

Yader is such a welcoming person and he really wants to make you feel at home. He is really kind and even with the language barrier it was'nt a problem. I got to practise my spanish with him as well, since he is so patient and helping.

over 4 years ago

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