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Kazakhstan

5

I had a great time there, met new people, it was very interesting

6 days ago

Mexico

5

I stayed at the hostel for two weeks, and it truly felt like home! I met incredible people. The work was easy and flexible, giving me plenty of free time to explore and enjoy the city. Lucky, the host, is friendly and always willing to help. This hostel is perfect for socializing and meeting travelers from all over the world. There are always fun evening activities, bringing volunteers and guests together to create unforgettable memories. I had an amazing time and would highly recommend it.

6 months ago

Hungary

5

This was my first volunteering experience and it was a perfect choice. The host (Lucky) was very helpful and kind:)) everything went according to what was agreed upon. I had a lot of free time, but we also did activities together. Thank you for the wonderful experience, and I hope we meet again!!

11 months ago

Turkey

5

I did stay in the hostel Backpackers Hostel for 1 month and 3 days, it was a great experience. The host ''Lucky'' was so friendly and helpful from the beginning to end and he was explaining every details. We become like a family with other volunteers as well and we were doing nice activities together almost every day, such as ordering food to the hostel or go out together, party on Saturday night and so on. The job was mostly doing shift in the reception for 6 hour for 3 days of week so I had plenty of time to discover the area which was perfect. I definitely recommend this volunteer job!! :)

about 1 year ago

Czech Republic

5

I would recommend volunteering at the hostel. I felt welcome, there are some activities volunteers and guests can do together almost every day. The work wasn't really hard, there was not that many guests at that time so it was quite chill. Unawatuna is a nice town, there's a nice beach for beginner surfers, Turtle beach, some nice Cafés and bars but also local restaurants. The host is nice and friendly. Overall, I enjoyed my experience.

over 1 year ago

Italy

5

My stay in the hostel backpackers hostel was an amazing experience that I really recommend other volounteers. It was my first one with worldpackers and I am really happy. The tasks are easy and you don't need previous experience, you have lot of free time to explore the area which is very close to surf spots, beaches, temples and train/bus station to reach other cities in your free days. local people working in the staff are very kind and nice. As the host is very fast to response to new applications I suggest to new volounteers to text a lot about your expectation/needs before your stay

over 1 year ago

Austria

4

I had a very good experience in my 3 weeks in the hostel. The host Lucky is very friendly, helpful and tries to bring all the volunteers together as a team (eating out, party,..)There are no meals or discounts in restaurants, but the host cooked with us once. I was there during the off season and there weren't many guest. Unawatuna is a great town with a lot of things to do or day trips, I had a lot of free time and could see a lot. The facilities are ok. Overall I would recommend volunteering here

11 months ago

United Kingdom

3

My experience at the hostel was a very positive one. I enjoyed the location of the hostel and the other lovely volunteers I met. My role was as the yoga instructor which I enjoyed as it helped me build further experience with teaching large groups for the future. Due to unforeseen circumstances I had to leave a week earlier and Lucky was very accommodating and supportive. My personal experience of the hostel dorms and common area weren't great in terms of cleanliness and overall hygiene . However I am thankful for this opportunity to explore Unawatuna and to teach yoga.

over 1 year ago

Netherlands

2

My first 3 weeks in this hostel were really nice, I got along with the host very well, I liked the vibe in the hostel and the work was good. The host had one rule about not bring guests to parties outside of the town, which I completely understand. However, in the last week the host suddenly accused me from this, because 'he had a feeling'. His communication style was unprofessional at this moment, later the host made a contract with more rules for the volunteers, at this point I decided to leave the hostel. I think the host is a friendly person, so I hope he can work on his communication.

over 1 year ago

Lakshitha (Lucky) replied

Thanks for the review. Usually when guests are checking for a hostel we have hostels rules. So i have some terms and conditions for the volunteers as well. Is there anyone who don’t want agree for these conditions they can’t volunteer here.

Austria

2

The work was easy& the volunteers in the hostel were nice! They had group activities almost every evening. It's a very social hostel, I would recommend staying as a guest. As a volunteer I made a different experience. He was nice when everything goes his way but otherwise he was treating the volunteers rudely sometimes, so at the end 4 volunteers left in 3 days. I don't think that's a coincidence. At the end he designed an agreement which the volunteers should sign about his questionable rule. crazy…

over 1 year ago

Lakshitha (Lucky) replied

Yes i do have some agreement with volunteers otherwise they can do anything like this. This is your first experience and you left without saying anything. The paid guests are not check our early because they like the hostel and vibe here. I already have more than five people now so it's not big problem for me volunteers are leaving because there lot's of people who want to get experience. Also as host i help to you lot with many things. So i don't recommend people who are leaving without saying anything also try make problems for the host and to the hostels. Good luck for your next experience. I even can't say thanks to you because you of what you did.

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