Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

5.0
(38 reviews)38

🍸Come help us at our hostel BAR in Santa Marta, Colombia!

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with international travelers
34 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English
28 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Bartending
Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.
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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.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Discounts on Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Support
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Availability

Nov
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Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

Join our vibrant hostel team in Santa Marta as a bar volunteer! We seek a fluent Spanish and English speaker with excellent interpersonal skills. Your role will include serving drinks, engaging with guests, and ensuring a lively atmosphere. Located 5 minutes from the city center, our hostel is perfect for exploring Tayrona Park, Palomino, and Minca. Enjoy Santa Marta's beaches, nightlife, and culture in your free time.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English and Intermediate Spanish
  • Between 18 and 45 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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38 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 34 Meeting international travelers
  • 28 Practicing English
  • 23 Immersing in the local culture
  • 18 Meeting locals
  • 12 Practicing Spanish
  • 10 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 11 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 5 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 4 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 2 13. Climate action
  • 2 15. Life on land
Beatriz

Brazil

5

My stay at the hostel was very pleasant; the shared room is comfortable, they provide breakfast and dinner, and there is a shared kitchen. Working at the bar/kitchen is quite relaxed most days, and basically, we just need to wash dishes and take orders (5 hours per day and 2 days off). The hostel is well-located, and you can take the bus to most nearby activities. I recommend it! P.S. Santa Marta is VERY HOT.

about 2 months ago

Kayla

Mexico

5

The hostel was an amazing place to volunteer at! I worked as a bartender and the work was pretty relaxed but engaging as you get to socialize with other travelers. Some of the most fun I had was socializing with Luis the chef there and other volunteers! Luis made my stay there and the meals he cooked for us were delicioso!! Accommodation was great and hours were just right. I still had plenty of time to explore. Location is pretty central but still out of the center 5-7 min walk which was perfect for me. I would recommend this hostal for volunteering 👍

4 months ago

Eliezer

United States

5

My time at the hostel was really wonderful. I truly enjoyed volunteering here. The host, Pau, was very kind and flexible with the hours, which made everything feel comfortable and easy. He was also very open to my ideas when it came to creating content, and that made the experience even more enjoyable. Communication with him was always smooth and clear. The work itself was fun and meaningful, and I appreciated being able to contribute in a creative way. The staff were all very friendly and kind to me during my stay, which made me feel very welcomed. Overall atmosphere was warm and positive!

8 months ago

Thomas

Belgium

5

The hostel is a great place to spend time in and around. The tasks are simple and you get the liberty of working together with other volunteers as well as with an amazing team in the kitchen and the reception. Guests are mostly laid back and open to have a chat whenever. There are also Colombian guests at times so you definitely get the opportunity to practice your Spanish. Sidenote: if you're big and will spend a longer period there, do inquire to have a solid matrass as that was the only thing that took some sleep and energy during a few nights! The only downside.

about 1 year ago

Iara Pilar

Argentina

5

My experience at the hostel was much more than volunteering; it was an opportunity to feel at home, to meet beautiful people and to take memories that I will cherish with great affection. I want to heartfeltly thank the entire hostel family for welcoming me, for their warmth, their good energy and for making me feel part of something lovely during my stay. Sometimes when you travel you come across places that end up being much more than what you imagined, and for me, the hostel was one of them. I recommend this experience from the heart!!! Thank you, the hostel 💕🫶🏻

7 days ago

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Hosted by Pau

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