Helping us to run our hostel make our guest feel welcome,

United Kingdom

5

I had the best time ever! Working alongside locals was the best way to immerse myself in Khmer culture. Rosa, ron cola and Kendall were amazing people to work with and made me feel welcome and part of a family ❤️ the food was great, the dogs were so cute and the guests were all like a family to us too, I recommend volunteering here, they truly take care of you. Swimming all day in the river and playing beer pong, whilst working behind the bar and doing check ins. Best life ever! Thanks again for such a great experience everyone 🩷🩷🩷🩷 love futooo

over 1 year ago

johny replied

Hey Millie
We're thrilled to hear that you had an incredible time! Working alongside the locals provided you with a wonderful opportunity to fully immerse yourself in Khmer culture. Rosa, Ron Cola, and Kendall were absolutely amazing to work with - they made you feel welcome and like a part of their family ❤️
Thank you once again for sharing such a fantastic experience with us. Sending you lots of love 🩷🩷🩷🩷 - We hope to welcome you back soon.

Luxembourg

5

I really loved and enjoyed my time at the hostel and can only recommend it to anyone, looking for a chill, social but also local experience. You get to spend a lot of time in nature and with the animals !! Which wad really nice but if you don't like that, I wouldn't recommend it. In addition, the food is amazing and you get plenty of free time after or before working behind the bar/reception, which also doesn't include any too complex tasks & if you ever struggle everyone is happy to help. Big thank you to everyone for making my first volunteering so special !!

over 1 year ago

johny replied

Thank you so much Elsa for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you loved your time at Yellow Sun and enjoyed the chill, social, and local experience. It's wonderful that you appreciated the time spent in nature with the animals.

We're glad to hear you enjoyed the amazing food and found the tasks behind the bar/reception to be not too complex. We strive to create a supportive environment, and we're delighted that you felt everyone was happy to help when needed.

A big thank you to you as well for making your first volunteering experience with us so special! We truly appreciate your contribution.

Best wishes,

Mexico

5

The hostel was my first experience with Worldpackers and it couldn't be more perfect💗 I felt welcomed since the first day I got here, I met some amazing people and I even found love💗 so it's a 5 star⭐️ experience for me. the hostel is about living in the present while you share experiences with both locals and foreigners and create memories together. The job was very chill and everyone is always happy to help and assist you with any doubt you have. Thanks to Day'Ron, Kendall, Tak, Rin Tuey, Pro, Elsa and Johnny for this 2 weeks 🫶🏼

almost 2 years ago

United States

5

The hostel is amazing, the vibe is perfect to enjoy the river and all Kampot has to offer. The staff is great and you'll get to be with locals and some foreign volunteers that really create a work family. I couldn't recommend this volunteer experience more and you won't want to leave

almost 2 years ago

johny replied

Thanks for soaking up the Yellow Sun magic, local connections, and that unforgettable vibe. We miss you already! Come back and add to the sunshine anytime! ☀️take care kendal

Antarctica

5

I have worked at couple hostels but the hostel was my favorite! All the people I worked with are all amazing they are organized but still with the relax beach vibe (river vibe) volunteers get to use kayaks when ever and the river is perfect for morning swims mid day swims and night swims! I pretty much lived and worked in my swim suit! Ohhh and the food! So so delicious! I am going to miss the other workers the most tho! Thank you day'Ron and Emilia for making my volunteering the best love you all!!!<333

almost 2 years ago

johny replied

Dear Lihnea,

Thank you for your amazing review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that Yellow Sun Hostel stands out as your favorite among the hostels you've worked at. It's fantastic that you found the people you worked with to be amazing and that they managed to strike the perfect balance between organization and a relaxed beach vibe.

We're delighted that our volunteers had the chance to enjoy kayaking and the river for refreshing swims at any time of the day. It sounds like you truly embraced the beach lifestyle by living and working in your swimsuit!

We're also touched that you enjoyed our delicious food and that Day’Ron and Emilia left a lasting positive impression on you. We'll make sure to pass on your kind words to them.

Thank you once again for your dedication and for making your volunteering experience memorable. We'll miss you too, and you're always welcome back at Yellow Sun Hostel!

Warm regards,
Yellow Sun

P.S.
All the animals miss you and send their love!!

Canada

5

Volunteering at the hostel has been so much fun! Everyone is super friendly and welcoming. The work is straightforward and easy, mainly bartending, making coffee/smoothies, checking people in, and taking food orders. It's so easy to meet other travellers and make friends. Highly recommend this host. Shoutout to Day'Ron and Emilia for making this experience so good :)

about 2 years ago

johny replied

Hey Danika,
Thank you for your kind review! It was great to have you here and we miss you!! I would absolutely recommend Danika as a volunteer. She is a very efficient worker and she picked everything up very quickly. It was a pleasure to have you work for us and we hope you will come back one day!

United Kingdom

5

I loved my time at the hostel! The best part was the people, travellers & locals, everyone here was amazing & I made some really good friends. This hostel is such a beautiful chilled place, right on the river with some of the best sunset views in Kampot. The work itself was super easy and laid back, pretty much just bar work, checking people in, general tidying of the social area & chatting to guests. the hostel is a simple, relaxed hostel, so the accommodation is super basic, don't expect A/C lol. Only negative is volunteers arrange their dorm themselves (could be more organised).

about 2 years ago

johny replied

Hi Lauren,
Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad that you had a good experience here. Thank you also for being a great volunteer. It was a pleasure to have you here. Lots of hugs from the staff!!!

Indonesia

5

It was my first volunteering, and the experience was all that I wished for! It was perfect and memorable. I loved each and every day of my stay, and i will return if destiny allows. For someone who expects great facilities, this is not a place for you. the hostel offers basic facilities for stay but within the nature, I don't think one could ask for more. The host has always been supportive, and hears you out if you have any suggestions or issues. Working shifts are given accordingly and food is yummy! You get to learn how to makes cocktails and socialise with the customers. I loved my stay!

over 2 years ago

johny replied

thank you for been help us out. it been great to had you here with us. you are really good work fast learner and very friendly. we hope to meet you again. good luck with your journey

Germany

4

The overall experience was great. Nice people, nice location… The only thing I really didn't like was the room for the staff. I didn't feel very comfortable

over 1 year ago

johny replied

Hey Fekine
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you had a great overall experience and enjoyed the company of the friendly people and the beautiful location.

We appreciate your honesty regarding the staff room. We apologize if it didn't meet your expectations and made you feel uncomfortable. We'll certainly take this into consideration and explore ways to improve the comfort and ambiance of the staff room in the future.

Thank you again for volunteering with us and providing valuable feedback. Your insights will help us enhance the experience for future volunteers. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide an even better experience next time.

Canada

4

Overall this is a good opportunity. The work itself is easy and the hostel does have a great vibe. If you're looking for a place to chill and meet other travelers, this is the right place ! Things to keep in mind : - The hostel is quite far from the city. If you don't rent a motorbike, it can be costly to go out. - Come with an open mind because the boundaries are not always respected and the lack of communication can be confusing/frustrating - You will work at least 36 hours a week not 30 (maybe the description has changed now) - Get a SIM card, the wifi doesn't work in the dorm !

over 2 years ago

johny replied

Thank you for your feedback. We did say it work 6 hours a day. 6 day a week. and our hostel it not to far from town it only 5km from town of kampot. Our place it hostel chill and lively at night time. Good to meet new people traveler. It said on our profile. We only take 4 volunteer minimum. Morning shift and evening shift. And we always had local staff helping out all the time. And any questions or issues just tell us we would fix it out. Anyway thanks for your feedback.

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