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Lithuania

5

During my stay, Kelowna felt like my home! The city is perfect for those, who are tired of big cities, but still want to stay in the city and nature. The beaches are a 5-10min walk from the hostel and downtown is a 20 min. walk. There are a lot of hikes and wineries. The shifts during the day are not difficult usually you are the only person working on a shift, but there is a checklist to follow. The schedule is posted on Sundays, but if you have plans already, you can tell in advance and Alex is usually very flexible with it. Shifts are 5 hours long, but sometimes you da double shift.

2 months ago

Germany

4

I had a nice time at the KIH :) Alex, the current manager, and all the other staff members were really kind and welcoming. I stayed there for about 6 weeks in February and March which is a pretty slow season. The tasks were absolutely manageable and there was always someone around in case I had questions :) Kelowna has to offer some really beautiful nature and the next ski mountain is not far! It would probably be even better with a car to be more flexible and get around a bit more.

4 months ago

Germany

4

I had a good time at the hostel. The working hours were well divided, with a mixture of reception and cleaning duties. The location is good, 25 minute walk into town and only 5 mins to a nice beach/park. The hostel is ideal for those who like to socialise and have fun with the hostel people. It also offers enough space and time for yourself or for a second job in the city. One small downer was the high number of long-term guests, as I would have liked to meet more different people. Nevertheless, I can recommend the job at the hostel!

12 months ago

United States

4

I had a great time during my stay! The work was straightforward, and everyone was very welcoming and friendly. However, I did encounter some communication problems towards the end of my stay. I was too sick to complete a shift, and I was stunned by the negative reaction to my situation, despite offering a more than exceptional solution. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I would recommend it.

about 1 year ago

Germany

4

The people in the hostel were very nice, I had so much with them! There are a lot of freetime opportunities: TV, playstation, guitars, piano, many games... The work hours were perfect for having a lot of free time or time to work in another job. The housekeeping duties didn't felt like "hard work", it was more like cleaning my own home, what I would do anyway. A negative, but important thing I need to say: the sanitary facilities were so old, that the water of the sink in the laundry room and the water in the toilets was floating over several times a month. Needs to be fixed soon!

over 1 year ago

Brazil

5

KIH is not just a hostel. It's a magical place were you make friends for life and live amazing experiences! Ben is a really nice person and staff are very friendly , the hours of work are flexible. The city is so beautiful! You will definitely have lots of fun in Kelowna! Just go :)

almost 2 years ago

Netherlands

5

I may be young but I feel like I have peaked too soon by staying at this hostel! The host, Ben is an amazing human being who will make you feel welcomed from minute 1. All your potential queries and concerns you can tell him and as he assured from day 1 "We'll figure it out, like we always do". Everything you need is within walking distance and using transit isn't too complicated either. There are loads of fun people visiting and you will be able to connect well if you would like to :) If you are more of an intro-/ambivert and need some time to yourself, then that's fine! Overall, do apply!🌵

about 2 years ago

Mexico

5

I had the best month of my life staying at the hostel. From the very first day I arrived I felt welcomed, the guys (both the staff and guests) were extremely kind and helpful, and I feel I made friends with them for life. They certainly feel now like a second family to me, I'm gonna miss the place and the city so much! I'll definitely come back one day. In the meantime, I depart with so many warm and beautiful memories. Thank you all for the experience of a lifetime!

over 2 years ago

Alex replied

Thank you guys for amazing lovely reviews, means alot and of course I apreciate you all 100%...as far down as Rowan from UK..staff prior that I dont know lol but im sure thier awesome too.

If your reading these reviews, traveling or ready to travel and thinking of joining our team then please get in touch.

Ben
KIH
❤🌵

Brazil

5

Outstanding experience. Got to meet incredible staff and travelers from all around the globe. Had lots of experience that I will never forget. The city is great, the hostel is very well located and Ben, the manager is a one of a kind guy. This is really somewhere you feel like you're family. 100% recommended, learned a lot! Missed the place the very day I left.

over 2 years ago

Brazil

1

I didn't have this experience. The host accepted the application but doesn't have any dates for me. I've tried to talk to worldpackers support but I didn't received any answer.

almost 2 years ago

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