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Oportocean Hostel
Oportocean Hostel gives ours guests the opportunity not only to enjoy the beautiful beaches of the nothern shore but also to discover the beautiful city of Porto as well as its culture and traditions.
Located at only 800 meters from the beach and close to the City Park and the Hospital Pedro Hispano's metro station, it allows our guests to enroll in a varied range of activities as surfing, walking and cicling.
Our Hostel has currently 4 staff members beside the volunteers. One being the owner, other 2 working at the reception (one girl from Brazil and a guy from Iran) and one lady who cleans the private rooms sides. The Hostel has a very friendly and welcoming vibe and it feels almost like home due to its relaxed ambient. Ours guests can expect to be treated with much respect and be received with a warmth welcoming. The Oportocean Family is growing day after day we hope it continues growing. So far it has been an amazing journey getting to know people from all over the world and we hope to meet many more.
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About the experience in: Matosinhos, Portugal
Germany
I had a great time at Oportocean Hostel! The whole team was super kind, welcoming and flexible with the schedule. I always felt supported and comfortable, it truly felt like a little family. The only thing that felt a bit uncomfortable was that a supervisor came into the room twice to check if we were doing the tasks. I understand the intention, but it felt a bit unexpected. Still, I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend it to other volunteers, I’d love to come back someday!
28 days ago
João replied
Hi Bianca.
We also really enjoyed having you with us, and yes, you are like family.
Come visit us again someday.
Regarding your comment on WP about supervisors, I'd like to clarify that we don't have supervisors here other than the reception staff: me, Fabio, and Heitor.
And Ms. Nazaré. The only person who may have come in to see you is the Hostel Manager, but it's more than normal for him to check is property and not to keep an eye on you.
Kisses.
About the experience in: Matosinhos, Portugal
Argentina
Excelente atención por parte de Marcia, Nazaré y Heitor. Las tareas son cansadoras y exigentes, más que una experiencia de voluntariado, es un trabajo a cambio de un lugar donde dormir. A veces excedes el horario acordado, lo cual es retribuido pero depende quien esté en recepción. El recepcionista Fábio y Junior (no voluntario) son groseros, compartes cuarto con ellos quienes en lugar de decir las cosas que les molestan de frente para solucionarlo prefieren ir y decírselo a otros con la excusa de que es lo que “dicen los huéspedes” , generando un ambiente no agradable y poco comunicativo
2 months ago
About the experience in: Matosinhos, Portugal
Germany
Overall it was a good experience. The hostel has a good location, the task were easy and most of the personal was friendly. You share the room with other volunteers but also with two people who live there permanently. Sometimes this was a bit problematic but we always came to solutions. In the end it was just as agreed before and if you are ok with the conditions it is worth a try.
4 months ago
About the experience in: Matosinhos, Portugal
Germany
I had a very good time at Oportocean! The work, communication and people were good.The work hours were very respected but the work could get very tiring. The hostel is very good located! The sleeping Situation could be better. You sleep with the volunteers and two men that also work&live there in a room. The room has no door so it can be a bit loud during nighttime.
All in all ,I had a very good time, especially because I was there with a good friend. But I think that the work is too much compared for what you get (sleeping situation and breakfast)
Thank You for the good time!
4 months ago
About the experience in: Matosinhos, Portugal
Germany
In general, the experience was good. Marcia was always very nice and helpful. The room you sleep in needs improvements. The tasks are very repetitive and get boring over time. But I met other very nice volunteers.
4 months ago