Help us during the night and enjoy the day in Albufeira, Portugal!

Brazil

5

The hostel is an extremely well located on the beautiful and famous beach of Albufeira...only a few minutes away and you are on the beach...Organised, clean and very well decorated...comfort in the rooms of the volunteers and a lovely dog Sumy complete your experience! Many thanks Roy and Aline for the opportunity at OTH Albufeira!

about 4 years ago

Germany

3

Despite having many restrictions due to the covid, the experience in general terms was good, especially cause the cultural exchange. I was able to practice my English and my Portuguese, while doing my tasks at the Reception. I try to keep the good things from each place I go, and from here I take the people I met and the friends I made.

about 4 years ago

Brazil

4

My experience was really good! Definitely the most beautiful, clean and cozy hostel I've ever been to. I was lucky to meet a lot of international travelers, practice languages and start a friendship with the others volunteers. However, the job requires a lot of commitment and energy. But after 8 hours of work, you will be rewarded with a beautiful beach just 5 min walking. I would highly recommend the hostel if you have no problem following rules (there are severel to guests and staff). Thank you Roy and Aline for the opportunity

about 4 years ago

Argentina

3

My experience was overall good! :) The facilities of the Hostel are really amazing, it is one of the most beautiful hostel I have ever been for sure and Albufeira is breathtaking. You will have long hours of work but this is compensated by 2 days off per 2 days worked. The hostel is always perfectly clean and it is one of the most important focus in the daily tasks. Many rules are established in that sense, for volunteers and guests. If you are 100% committed to the work, are responsible and feel comfortable with hard work and rules, this is the perfect place! You will never forget Albufeira!

about 4 years ago

Roy replied

I agree with almost everything you write, except the "hard work" part. During your 8 hour shift you sat at least 5 hours on your private computer or on your phone and were not working for us. I had no problem with it, because this year there is almost nothing to do because we have much less tourists, but if you consider working here "hard work" then you truly never worked hard in your life.

Brazil

5

What can I say? I was at the hostel the previous year as a guest and the atmosphere is so good that I went back to work and the result was one of the best summers of my life. The fact that it was after the quarantine only made things more intense: interactions with guests, the family that the staff became and the relationship with the owners. So many wonderful days at the beach, friendships, great memories. Thanks so much Roy, Aline (and Sunny!) for this unique experience. I wish u all the best for this place and I will definitely be back asap! NO PASA NADA! Com amor, Beto

almost 5 years ago

Italy

5

The place was just amazing! Great vibes, amazing people and lovely food... I'll come back to you, for sure :DD Thank you so much guys, It was great!

almost 6 years ago

Germany

5

What a pleasure to stay in this lovely hostel. I had to work 2 days, 2 days off...the morning shift is quiet hard. It always depends on the beds you have to change. šŸ˜ The staff have their own garden with swimmingpool. Which gives you a place to recover. Roy is an amazing host. He is generous, easy going and a beautiful soul. Aline, Roys girlfriend cokked every evening a delicious dinner for us. Even for my as a vegetarian! I loved it. Sunny, the hosteldog made my day every morning. Aline & Roy thanks for your trust, your hospitality and of course for the TABIOCA! šŸ˜‰

almost 6 years ago

Germany

5

What a pleasure to stay in this lovely hostel. I had to work 2 days, 2 days off...the morning shift is quiet hard. It always depends on the beds you have to change.:-). The staff have their own garden with swimmingpool. Which gives you a place to recover. Roy is an amazing host. He is generous, easy going and a beautiful soul. Aline, Roys girlfriend cokked every evening a delicious dinner for us. Even for my as a vegetarian! I loved it And not to forget Sunny, the hosteldog made my day every morning. Aline & Roy thanks for your trust, your hospitality and of course for the TABIOCA!

almost 6 years ago

Brazil

4

I spent 1 month in Albufeira and I got to know wonderful landscapes in the city and enjoyed the hostel with the most Zen decoration I have ever seen in my life. Besides the hostel is stunning, the area of the volunteers is wonderful to relax and there is still Sunny, the dog who makes any day perfect. Roy made me feel at home with his sympathy and love in treating people and Aline is really creative and cooks very well. Although we had some communication problems, I learned to be more organized with her. And I thank both of them for understanding when I needed to leave earlier. You were great!

about 6 years ago

Spain

1

Very disappointing. To sum: 1. No concern or respect for the comfort of the volunteer, especially for night shift. Host will blame you for sleeping during the day and not respect your switched sleeping pattern. 2. Bad atmosphere by host and a worker who is permanent cleaner for accommodation, with bad and bossy manners in general. 3. Staff room is small with 7 beds, no bathroom and far from the one shared with guests. 4. Nobody will adapt to English if you don't speak Portuguese, which is plain bad manners. 5. Not laid back at all, resembles a military camp, orders, reprimands in free time.

about 6 years ago

Roy replied

Hey Pavel. IĀ“m sorry that you feel that way. IĀ“m sure that this was not a good match from beginning. We respect all of our staff. That means that if the other staff members complain about you sleeping all day every day, even if you didnĀ“t work and you closing the door and the curtains 24/7, so there is never day light or fresh air coming in, then sorry we have to find a solution. You basically didnĀ“t leave the room, but others have the right too, to use their space. About speaking mostly portuguese. You speak fluent spanish and I asked you if you mind us speaking portuguese for example at dinner. You said you it is ok and you wanted to learn portuguese. With you everyone spoke english or spanish.
I really hope that you can see the world abit more positive and you will see that your experiences will be better too. Try to self-reflect abit more. Negativity breads negative response. Still, all the best to you.

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