Hostel Montañita, Ecuador

4.5
(46 reviews)46

We need your help with basic tasks while you enjoy the beach!

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
37 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
35 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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.
Administration
Help with booking systems and payments.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
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.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
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.
Discounts on Parties
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
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 Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Pub Crawls
Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
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
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Availability

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Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

At the moment we are changing our management team and not yet in the high season, so the work is pretty chilled! We need basic help with cleaning the rooms and bathrooms, with some painting and helping us in the reception. We are looking for people that are open to receive and give new ideas and that are no in a rush, we work like a team, not like chef and employee. It would be great to have you here to help our place to get back on track ;)

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
  • Over 18 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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46 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 37 Meeting international travelers
  • 35 Get in touch with nature
  • 26 Meeting locals
  • 26 Practicing English
  • 20 Immersing in the local culture
  • 13 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 16 14. Life below water
  • 14 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 9 5. Gender equality
Juliana

Colombia

5

The hostel is in a great spot, about a 20-minute walk from Montañita. It's a super chill place to be out in nature. The facilities are good, you get unforgettable sunsets, and it's just steps from the beach. The shifts are well-organized too. Just a heads-up, the restaurant isn't running anymore, so tasks are split between the bar, reception, and keeping the common areas clean. The hosts are friendly, there's a kitchen ready for volunteers, and plenty of spots to eat and shops nearby.

3 months ago

Alejandra

Ecuador

5

My experience in the hostel has been amazing, the place is beautiful and they have a great pool too, and the team is great. I would totally recommend it!

3 months ago

daniel

Colombia

5

Beautiful experience!

The place is peaceful and I can say that I saw the most amazing sunset ever. Task were sometimes chill, sometimes overwhelming ( depending on the season ) there are some yoga lessons that I took for free, in overall I can say that it was worth it!!

Thank you guys for everything!

7 months ago

Liv

United States

5

My time at the hostel has flown by in the blink of an eye! The team here made me feel like part of the family from the first day I arrived. In exchange for your help with the bar and housekeeping, you can wake up to the sound of the ocean and watch the most beautiful sunsets every night. The location offers shelter from the craziness of Montañita, but close enough for a 20 minute walk or 3 minute taxi. Pablo and Flor are incredible people and I am so grateful to have been welcomed here. If I could stay forever, I would.

8 months ago

Kylie

Canada

5

I absolutely loved my stay at the hostel. The owners were so welcoming and made sure I was comfortable right away. There was a schedule sent for the week with shifts shared equally between volunteers, which was extremely helpful to plan activities in advance. As well, the hostel is located directly on the beach, so getting to enjoy sunrises and sunsets while being a 10 second walk from the ocean was definitely a highlight for me. Overall it was an amazing experience were I felt welcomed and respected with is a super chill atmosphere! 100% recommend! Thank you the hostel!

8 months ago

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