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Colombia
The hostel is well located, with malls, restaurants and attractions within walking distance. The Malecón and Parque de los Novios are about 20 minutes away. It's a pretty place, with a nice Mexican restaurant and a yummy breakfast included. Unfortunately, my stay was cut short after finding several bedbugs in two different beds and cockroaches in the bathrooms. How the situation unfolded afterward simply made leaving feel like the best option.
about 1 month ago
France
The entire team at this hostel is exceptional, so expect to have a hard time leaving because of that. It's like being with family. And for people like me who are beginners in Spanish, don't worry, they try to speak slowly. The kitchen work isn't complicated, you just have to organize yourself and adapt because there can be very quiet moments as well as much faster ones. For the room, it's a shared room with the guests, so it all depends on these people, it can unfortunately be a bit noisy on certain night. I totally recommend you to volonteer here.
about 1 year ago
Portugal
I had a really great time at the hostel! The hostel is really god and central and you have a lot of space to relax and have fun. Juan was an amazing host and really made me feel like family, specially when I was going through hard times. I would definitely recommend to any volunteer!
over 1 year ago
Colombia
I had a very enriching experience in the hostel. the hostel was a great place to meet people from around the world and meet Santa Marta as a local. I also had the opportunity to visit the best tourist places around Santa Marta with Juan Carlos and the guests in the hostel. During my stay, I could use the facilities of the hostel including the kitchen, pool, TV room, workspace, and living room. Juan Carlos and his team were like family, very nice people, respectful, always willing to help, and understand my needs.
over 1 year ago
United States
This was my first volunteer experience with WorldPackers and it was absolutely amazing! The host and hostel staff were very kind, friendly and welcoming, I felt like we became a family by the end of it. The host and I had a language barrier but were able to use google translate to communicate effectively and it encouraged me to learn spanish even more. The hours and requirements were agreed upon on the first day & were balanced well so that I was able to experience life in Santa Marta as well as have time to get my tasks done. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience & I can't wait for the next!
over 1 year ago
United Kingdom
The hostel is a wonderful place to stay and explore Santa Marta and surrounding beaches.
over 1 year ago
New Zealand
Felt instantly welcomed at the hostel!! Wonderful staff and Juan is super nice☺️although it get super hot here and the aircon is off during the day, it gets pretty uncomfortable sometimes, but great location and people✨
about 1 year ago
Colombia
Santa Marta is a paradise on earth and staying at the hostel is an incredible experience because it is a cozy place with a unique energy that has the team. During my volunteering I lived with different people from different countries. Juan Carlos manages all the details so the hostel is clean, tidy and each member of the team knows what he has to do to make the tourist feel at home. It was my first experience living in a hostel and I will definitely come back.
over 1 year ago
Brazil
My time at the hostel was very relaxed. I stayed in the social media area, had plenty of freedom and only a few hours of work too, which allowed me to combine volunteering and really enjoy the region. I recommend it.
21 days ago
Colombia
It was a very beautiful and enriching experience. I felt very warmly welcomed by the hostel team and I greatly enjoyed sharing time and knowledge with other volunteers and guests. The tasks were clear and the schedules were respected. I also had the opportunity to get to know Santa Marta, its beaches, and to enjoy a new experience traveling alone. I take away very good memories. Special greetings to the reception girls, Nathalia, María and Sofi, and a hug for Kiki, Alejandra and Yole. They were very kind to me. Ahh, and for Yuma, the hostel's mascot.❤️
about 2 months ago
