Come help in our lakeside lodge at Lake Atitlán in Guatemala

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with international travelers: 13 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice Spanish: 11 travelers recommend this host to practice Spanish

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What you offer

28h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

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What you get

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.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 30 days

The Experience

Our lodge is central to all the villages on Lake Atitlán. We are directly on the lake, great for swimming , clean water, we offer stand up paddle-boarding and tubes. We have a restaurant and a bar on the lake. Private Rooms and a shared room all with balconies and great views.We need 3/4 people to help at reception and the restaurant to help with the guests and perform work that the local village people are not yet able to do.

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Requirements

Fluent English and Beginner Spanish
Between 22 and 45 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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14 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hotel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

13 Meeting international travelers
11 Practicing Spanish
10 Get in touch with nature
9 Meeting locals
8 Immersing in the local culture
3 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 8. Decent work and economic growth
5 3. Good health and well-being
4 12. Responsible consumption and production

Cassi

United States

The hotel quickly became a home away from home. The location is absolutely beautiful and the work is very fair, leaving a lot of time for yoga, reading, swimming, hiking, paddle boarding, and exploring the lake. The volunteer room is cozy and has a lot of space to settle in. The food is healthy and fresh and 2 meals are provided on days that you work. There is a 2 month commitment, but the time truly flew by and I couldn't believe it was already time to leave. I had such a chilled and relaxing time at the lodge and I cant wait to return!

about 2 months ago

Ariane

Canada

This was my first volunteering experience and I am so glad I did it at the hotel! The work was fair, the team super nice, and the environment is just amazing. Highly recommend :)

3 months ago

Cornelia

Sweden

The hotel was everything I could have hoped for in a Workaway experience and more - my favorite spot around the lake. The accommodation was great, with a beautiful view of the surroundings (and the unreal sunrises). The work was well-organized, and what truly made my time special were all the people who made every moment enjoyable :) I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for something truly unique!

4 months ago

Fiona replied

Cornelia is a lovely woman. She has excellent customer service skills and a very positive attitude at all times.
She works great in a team and was very well liked and respected by all of our staff and guests.
She always performs every job to the highest degree with a cheerful manner.
She has a lot of experience in the restaurant and hotel industry, is a great allrounder.
We would highly recommend her.
She is extremely reliable and trustworthy. She will be a great asset to any business.

Rachel

United States

The hotel was my first world packers experience and it was truly one of the most magical times of my life. Working here I got to meet people that lived on the lake which made it easier to connect and form friends in the area. The work was simple and fun and the location made it easy to do stuff in the near by towns. I highly recommend volunteering here. My time at the hotel will never be forgotten and I am positive that I will be back here one day.

7 months ago

Kaliah

United States

The work is very easy, the food is delicious, everyone was super nice, it can be very relaxing to just swim, read, and tan on the deck. There is a 2 month minimum to be here. This is a very touristy place which I wasn't a fan of. You speak to the women cooking in Spanish but with everyone else it's in English. I had to leave early due to family reasons at home. My experience was just OK but you could absolutely love it like the other girls that were volunteering. This could be a hit or miss based on who you are and what you like.

about 1 month ago

Fiona replied

Kaliah showed little interest and left early, citing family issues—then traveled to Antigua. Her abrupt exit disrupted our team after we invested time training her. Her review was inaccurate. Maya Moon is tourist-focused but offers authentic hospitality and community. She made little effort to engage. Our team speaks Spanish and hosts Spanish speakers.

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