Hotel La Cruz, Costa Rica

5.0
(23 reviews)23

Help us as a receptionist and bartender in our resort

Top Host
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Connect with international travelers
18 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
16 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
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.
Administration
Help with booking systems and payments.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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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.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Surf lessons
Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

We are also a kiteboarding school, because this windy bay is very nice to teach and practice this sport! The volunteering job is: receiving guests (check in and out), receiving clients payments, checking the reservation platforms, prepare basic food, natural drinks & coffees. Help the chef cutting vegetables and fruits, maintain clean the food service area. You'll get free food & accommodation in exchange of 5 hours per day with 1 day off x week

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English and Intermediate Spanish
  • Between 18 and 35 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
  • Be from outside Costa Rica

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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23 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hotel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 18 Meeting international travelers
  • 16 Get in touch with nature
  • 15 Immersing in the local culture
  • 13 Meeting locals
  • 12 Practicing Spanish
  • 11 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 9 3. Good health and well-being
  • 7 15. Life on land

United Kingdom

5

I had the most amazing time at Bluedream. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. The hours were great and accommodating. Joselline and Nicola were so kind and helpful. I struggled with my Spanish and Joselline and Nicola was so happy to help and teach me when needed. I enjoyed the job and meeting new people coming in and spending my free time with the other volunteers and kite instructors. I had a great 4 weeks with everyone, will greatly miss this place🥹. Definitely reccomend to everyone to come and volunteer here!

about 2 months ago


Nicola replied

we have been so happy to have you here! Good luck with everything :)

Germany

5

Very nice place to stay in and just chill. The hosts were really caring and nice. If u kitesurf it's definitely for u, otherwise it's just chilling on the beach and hanging out with people :)

3 months ago

United Kingdom

5

Joselyn and Nicola were lovely, Joselyn was a great manager and always helped me with my Spanish, and Nicola was an amazing kite teacher. the hotel and facilities are great, and the vibes at the hotel were great: very friendly, social and relaxed. I had so much fun learning to kite and making friends with the instructors and guests. The only thing I would say to others is that it is pretty hard to get around without a car, but if you want to spend your day on the kite beach it isn't a problem. Overall volunteering at bluedream was an amazing experience and I would definitely come back.

5 months ago


Nicola replied

we are really happy you had a good time and we enjoyed sharing time with you, take care :)

Austria

5

It was my first worldpackers experience and it was really perfect. Joselyne and Nicola are such nice people and made sure I arrived safely and checked up on me all the time. The work is also fun and the other staff is really nice as well. I felt really really welcomed since my first day there and even though there isn't that much to do in the area around La Cruz it is a really nice experience that I would 100% recommend. Thank you so much Joselyne and Nicola :)

6 months ago


Nicola replied

we are very happy you had a nice time with us and we enjoyed sharing time with you, take care :)

Austria

5

I had a great time in the hotel, Joselyn, Nicola, Ingrid and Maria are greating a home far away from home and helping patiently with learning spanish! With the bike you can check out a new beach every day, perfect if you want to connect with the nature.🌊

6 months ago


Nicola replied

we are really happy you had a good time and we enjoyed sharing time with you, take care :)

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