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The Driftwood Surfer, Beachfront Hostel, Bar & Restaurant
If you like life at the beach, surfing every day, having drinks by the pool, socializing with people from all over the world, spending your free time kayaking, or paddleboarding, or simply reading a book in a hammock, this is the place for you.
We are a party hostel so we try to keep things lively and fun. There are responsibilities that need to be met, but our focus is on maintaining a positive mood around so expect a light atmosphere, make sure to bring your sense of humor and your party pants.
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About the experience in: El Paredon, Guatemala
United Kingdom
Driftwood was truly one of my best experiences to date. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. It suits everyone, if you enjoy the water, and a party it’s perfect. Not many places provide 3 meals a day, and with the discounts on top of this you’re so well fed. The partner hostel network is also incredible. Will 100% return 💖
5 months ago
About the experience in: El Paredon, Guatemala
Norway
I had an amazing month at the Driftwood. I made friends for life, and memories that I will cherish forever. It is quite a few hours of work a week, but the work is very easy and most of the time very fun. The managers and owners will listen to you if you have anything you need help with or anything that needs to be fixed.
You work and live in an absolute paradise, right on the beach.
I would say it is definetly a big advangtage to know spanish, as the kitchen ladies only speak spanish and some guests only speak spanish. The managers can help you translate if avaliable, or google translate.
5 months ago
Rusty replied
If you need someone that gonna give the extra mile Connie is your girl. She was an amazing volunteer that helped above and beyond. Very organized, hard working and always with a great attitude. Definetly recommend her.
About the experience in: El Paredon, Guatemala
Italy
The work is hard and exhausting (36h a week). Food is good when there is.
If you are coming be aware that you'll have to sleep near rat excrement, bugs and other animals, and use a toilet that hasn't been cleaned in ages.
I also had problems communicating with the person in charge, after explaining my problems communication was impossible even regarding other topics.
6 months ago
About the experience in: El Paredon, Guatemala
United States
I had the best time volunteering at Driftwood and made great friends! This is a good place to go if you are looking to work hard but also party a lot.
The work is demanding (6hrs 6days/wk) and it’s mostly bar/restaurant but you also might be asked to do other DIY tasks. It can be busy but you are usually on shift with 2-3 others so it can be fun as well. It is a mix of day and night shifts. You don’t have to cook or make any beds.
The hostel hosts events each night, so if you like to party this is a great place. It’s easy to make friends and socialize. Overall I definitely recommend :)
7 months ago
About the experience in: El Paredon, Guatemala
Australia
Driftwood hostel is a hell of a lot of fun, everyone is super welcoming and make you feel part of the family, you will party A LOT in your time here and your liver may hate you at the end of the month but you will make great memories. 6 hours a day 6 days a week is a lot but the work is easy and fun. They will feed you extremely well, free surfboards, ridiculously good discounts on alcohol and surf lessons. The accomodation is far from the best but I still 100 % recommend driftwood if you want to have a super fun month on the beach. I will definitely miss the place and the people ❤️
9 months ago