Guest House Perhentian Islands, Malaysia

5.0
(34 reviews)34

Help in a beachside boutique retreat surrounded by nature in Malaysia

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
28 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.
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

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

Welcome to our project, a boutique retreat run by a family in the beautiful Perhentian Islands of Malaysia. Situated between the lush jungle and the crystalline sea, our retreat offers a unique experience for travellers in search of tranquillity and natural beauty. We operate nine guest villas, a beach bar and a small restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner, providing a warm and relaxing atmosphere for our visitors.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Between 22 and 32 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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34 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 31 Meeting international travelers
  • 28 Get in touch with nature
  • 22 Meeting locals
  • 13 Immersing in the local culture
  • 12 Practicing English
  • 12 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 20 14. Life below water
  • 18 15. Life on land
  • 12 3. Good health and well-being
will

United Kingdom

5

We had an amazing stay at the guest house. Erica, Atol and Kieran and great hosts and are very welcoming and will give you clear tasks with times and days all laid out. The job itself is great, working on a beachside bar making drinks for people from all over the world. The island itself has some amazing coral surrounding it with plenty of spots to relax. It's not a place if you want a fast passed life. It's island life. The boys that work there (Yamin, Jazz, Santai and Moonah) are a great laugh and will always give you a hand if you need anything at all. We will be back.

10 days ago

Eve

United Kingdom

5

Erica and Atol were great hosts; super friendly and very supportive! The bar work was easy to pick up and the hours allowed for a lot of free time during the day. All the staff here at the guest house are very friendly and absolutely made our time here very special. Thank you so much for a lovely stay :)

11 days ago

Anna

United Kingdom

5

I could not recommend this volunteering enough. Erica and Atord are the BEST hosts and look after you completely from start to finish and they want to make your stay the best it can be. You work 3/4hours ish every night other than a Monday where the restaurant is closed. The work is taking orders, serving food and clearing plates. The chefs and Munna are a dream to work with and will look after you and can't do enough for you. You have all day to explore, whether that is snorkelling, walking around the island or more. The island has so much to offer and is a beautiful place that you call home

26 days ago

Taylor

Australia

5

When I saw this Worldpackers I thought it was as incredible as it looks! Erica, Attol and Kieran are amazing hosts that make you feel like family immediately. All the staff are so kind and make you feel at home. The working hours are perfect 6-10pm!! I even got my open water course done before work. The food the chefs cook is wonderful. I saved so much money while being here. The island itself is beautiful. 4 weeks here wasn't enough! I can't thank you enough Erica for such an incredible stay. I don't want to leave! I will be back next year! x

about 1 month ago

Katie

Australia

5

Volunteering at the guest house stock was such a lovely experience! Erica and Atord take such good care of the volunteers and genuinely treat you like a part of the family. Working in the restaurant was really fun and only 4 hours a night, so you have your whole day to explore the island. I felt really looked after and the food is the best on the island without a doubt. The island is slow paced but the days fly by. Thankyou so much for such an amazing experience!!

3 months ago

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Hosted by Erica

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