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Monkey Hut Cafe & Bed
Our place is well known for being a place where most travelers meet in Perhentian Island. We organize weekly activities to get everyone involved and socialize. where you can meet a lot of good and fun travelers.
We treat volunteers as part of our family, where we do everything together and no one will be excluded. We share our meal, we party together, we explore together.
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About the experience in: Besut, Malaysia
Spain
The location is amazing and waking up by the sea is wonderful. The facilities are basic, the mattress is quite comfortable. The vibe with other volunteers and staff really made my experience unforgettable. I developed skills as a bartender which I didn't have before and I'm very grateful for this. However, the shifts are quite long and I felt I was treated more like an employee than a volunteer. It's a great experience if you’re looking for a social atmosphere as Monkey Hut is one of the most popular places in the island.
6 days ago
About the experience in: Besut, Malaysia
Czech Republic
I love it so much. It's basically living and working on the beach. Place is unique. It's simple stay but enough.
19 days ago
About the experience in: Besut, Malaysia
France
It was my mistake to think that I was better than others, not taking care of previous review on this host, and that if the communication was the only problem, I could find a way.. Nope ! At my arrival, volunteers were counting days there. Welcome was great, everything changed after 3 days. We work at least 60 hours a week, and cannot use flexibility with host to ensure the processes (50%+ boring hours). Staff is smoking in the room, money and clothes have been missing, 100dB room 🙉food is way too spicy...Luckily there were 2 amazing volunteers, who didnt have my chance to be able to leave now
26 days ago
Hari replied
Hi thanks for the review. You stayed with us only for 4 days, and had problems with the staff here and island locals in just 4 days. Other volunteer did come to us and complain about being uncomfortable with you. Even got several complains from some establishment that you went during your stay on this island regarding your attitude. I'm sorry that u had bad 4 days experience here with us, which I highly doubt. And we can't keep you here if you keep on having trouble with everyone here. Thank you
About the experience in: Besut, Malaysia
United Kingdom
Great fun behind the bar, the staff, customers and other volunteers really made it fun. Some days are very fast-paced, but you get a lot of reward in return.
about 1 month ago
Hari replied
One crazy rescue diver loved by everyone!
About the experience in: Besut, Malaysia
Brazil
I had an enjoyable time at Monkey, I get the chance to improve some skills and gain new ones, spend time with locals and even learned couple words in malay. Since the working hours is just afternoon I had time to explore the island during the day. The island itself is amazing! The work can be tough if you’re not🤣 I really enjoyed it. I miss the team already and I hope to be back one day. If you’re a fancy/demanding person maybe its not for you, keep in mind that its a small and quite remote island so its a simple beach life, no ac but lots of fun and good vibes.
2 months ago
Hari replied
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