Hostel La Fortuna, Costa Rica

5.0
(36 reviews)36

Help us at the reception and welcome our guests =)

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
31 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
23 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Administration
Help with booking systems and payments.
Night Shift
Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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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.
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 Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

The main task is reception work, greeting guests, handling payments, and guiding travelers to their rooms, as well as giving them a talk about the activities they can do in La Fortuna. When there is no check-in, we will ask you to maintain the order of the common areas and help us by folding sheets. It is very important to be kind to the guests and make them feel comfortable.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English and Intermediate Spanish
  • Between 20 and 30 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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36 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 31 Meeting international travelers
  • 23 Get in touch with nature
  • 18 Meeting locals
  • 17 Practicing English
  • 15 Immersing in the local culture
  • 14 Practicing Spanish
Adrianna

United States

5

I had such a great experience volunteering here overall! Ana was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout my stay. Jonathan was not as welcoming, and I did run into a few issues with him, but Ana was always quick to step in and resolve everything. Teaching yoga was easily one of the best parts, and I loved having the freedom to choose what I wanted to teach. La Fortuna is super walkable, and the tour discounts were amazing! My only downside was the volunteer room having na/C. It gets extremely hot, especially at night, and I couldn't imagine having all four beds filled.

about 1 month ago

Greta

Italy

5

I stayed at the hostel for two weeks and I loved it. La Fortuna is beautiful, and the hostel has a very good vibe. Analia is a super friendly and cool person! The hostel is very comfortable and really clean. There are plenty of bathrooms and showers, and a big kitchen where I cooked a lot of my meals. I shared a room with another volunteer; we became friends and spent a lot of time together. My schedule was perfect. I taught one yoga class in the morning and one at night, with one day off per week. I had a lot of free time during the day.

6 months ago

Barbora

Czech Republic

5

My time at the hostel was amazing. Ana was a perfect host! The reception work was explained very clearly, and if I had some questions, she always responded quickly. I got a schedule before each week, so I could plan beforehand. The hostel is also a really beautiful place. Very nice, clean, and well-organized. I appreciated that we had a small room for volunteers only. Overall, I truly felt like at home there and would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who wants to spend time in a beautiful friendly environment in an amazing place surrounded by nature. Thank you! ❤️

7 months ago

Frankie

United States

5

I absolutely loved my time at the hostel! Ana is absolutely wonderful, and everything was just as I expected. As a yoga teacher, I taught for two hours a day, 6 days a week, and felt that this was a great work exchange. The hostel is clean, in a great location close to La Fortuna center, and feels safe. Most guests only stay for a few days as most anything to do costs money, but I definitely think the town is worth a visit. Thank you so much to Ana for a great experience! :)

7 months ago

Mila

Germany

5

I really enjoyed my time volunteering at this hostel! Ana was an amazing host, super friendly and i felt welcome from the beginning 🫶🏼 The work was very easy and i still had a lot of free time. The hostel is in a good location, most things are walkable and there are many activities to do. La fortuna is a nice place to stay and it felt very safe. it was a great first volunteer experience for me and i would highly recommend it!

8 months ago

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Hosted by Analia

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