Have the best time in the Algarve while you help us :)

United Kingdom

5

I had a great time at the hostel. The hostel itself feels very clean and professional, the team were all very welcoming too. The tasks were overall as described, as were the hours. I worked reception and did the same hours everyday, which allowed for most of the afternoon and evening to enjoy exploring the beautiful Algarve. The only potential downside was occasionally having to check guests in outside of work hours if they arrived late, but I was happy to do this. Overall, I have a lot of respect for Ana and the business she is running. Thank you for having me! :)

27 days ago

New Zealand

5

I want to thank Ana, her family, and the permanent staff for the amazing experience I had with the hostel—it truly felt like a home away from home. Ana is a fantastic host, respectful of work hours, and often let us finish early a few days a week. She gave great tips on what to do in the Algarve and made sure we had what we needed. Volunteers get a weekly grocery budget, so you can cook your own meals. The shared space was cozy but had all the essentials. I already miss the other volunteers and staff. This was my first Worldpackers experience, and it has set the bar high. Obrigada!

about 1 month ago

United States

5

I spent 6 weeks at the hostel working in the cafe and really enjoyed it, the hours were as listed, the staff is lovely (honorable mention to Cleiton, the permanent staff in the cafe, he is so kind, patient, respectful and really cared for us all!) Ana was a great host, and really took us in as her own! She would always give recommendations, as well as invite us along to hangout with her friends! Ana is very understanding and as long as you can communicate anything you may think could be improved she is always right on it!! Truly a beautiful place with lovely people!

about 1 month ago

New Zealand

5

This was my first volunteering experience, and I absolutely loved my time at the hostel – I couldn't recommend it more! Anna, her dad, and all the permanent staff are just so lovely – you really feel like part of the team. The work was well-balanced, the hours were good, and I genuinely enjoyed the job. Anna always kept us in the loop about local events, gave great recommendations, and even took us along to some really fun activities in nearby towns. I would go back in a heartbeat. The other girls I volunteered with quickly became like family, which made the experience even more special <3

about 2 months ago

Netherlands

5

I stayed at the hostel & restaurant for 4 weeks. I had an amazing time. Ana helped me alot and is very fun. The hours and work is fair. Because i was there in the low season it was a bit too quite for me but the coworkers are very kind! The place is 45 min from the beach and 1 min from the centrum.

2 months ago

United States

5

I had a wonderful time at the hostel! It was such a great experience especially being hands-on in the restaurant and getting to learn more about Portuguese culture! Hours were fair and explained and allowed for much time to explore Portimão and surrounding areas as well! I recommend this stay to other volunteers and hope to visit again!

3 months ago

New Zealand

5

I had an amazing time at the hostel! You get a bed in a shared dorm with up to 6 other volunteers, with your own kitchen and bathroom, and you get given breakfast food to make yourself, and every morning you get lunch and dinner and can eat it whenever you like, and the food was amazing! All the permanant staff are friendly and kind, and the work is very easy to pick up. Portimao is a great city to explore the algarve, and you can do overnight trips on your days off. I made amazing friends with the other volunteers and had the best time :) Thank you Anna and Cleiton (and everyone else) :) xx

4 months ago

Netherlands

5

I had such an amazing time at the hostel!! :)) The communication with Ana was great, hours as agreed and the work not too difficult. The restaurant was quite calm because of low season. The other staff was absolutely lovely. I am now certified to give weather reports in full Portugese thanks to Cleiton and Carla haha :) The volunteers had their own kitchen, showers and toilet which was amazing. Carla's food is delicious and will be severly missed. There was enough free time to explore the Algarve with all the volunteers. We were even lucky enough to be there for Ana's birthday!! Obrigada! :)

4 months ago

Chile

5

My time here was amazing, Ana is a great host, she is always there if we needed anything. The job is fun and when the restaurant wasn't busy they would let me leave my shift early. The food was great, Carla is a great chef, me and the other volunteers always had plenty of food and Ana asked everyone when they got there if they had any dietary restrictions which I thought was very considerate. Volunteers had our own room with bunkbeds, private kitchen separate from the guests one, and our own bathroom with two showers and plenty of storage in there and in the bedroom, it was an ideal place.

4 months ago

Bermuda

5

I had such a lovely time volunteering here! Ana was incredibly helpful and accommodating, making me feel welcome from the start. The restaurant staff, including Scarlett, were amazing to work with—kind, friendly, and so helpful. The work was easy and enjoyable, and the restaurant and Hostel itself is a hidden gem in Portomaio—so beautifully designed and inviting. I'm truly grateful for this experience and the volunteers I met along the way. I highly recommend! Hope to see everyone again sometime in the future <3

5 months ago

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