the macarena beach family hostel

United States

5

I loved my month in Lagos! Tommy is such an amazing host and the macarena feels like a home away from home!!! You have more than enough time to explore Lagos and immerse yourself in nature.

30 days ago

Tommy tavares replied

thank youuuu amiga

Canada

5

Our time at the Macarena was truly the best month of our lives. Lagos is absolutely stunning and you're never short on a good time. Tommy is by far one of the best hosts out there! super welcoming and accommodating. The hostel has super great facilities and is well kept. If you ever have the chance to volunteer here I couldn't recommend it more. You will definitely fall in love right away!

about 2 months ago

Australia

5

Was a good time Tommy is a good man

3 months ago

Germany

4

I had a great time in Lagos, Tommy was nice, I had great colleagues and the hostel is well located. You work in shifts at the reception (11–12, 15–18, or 18–21). Every day from 12–15, you clean the WHOLE hostel, but often you finish earlier. You're not just helping, you're running the place!! You sleep with four people in a tiny storage room-> no space, no lockers, no real windows. I'd definitely ask for a picture of the room! The blankets are never changed and there are only two toilets for the whole hostel. Despite all that, I still had a good time :)

28 days ago

United States

3

Honest review:I've done two positions at hostels before this one and loved them Tommy expects you to be on the clock even when you are not on your shift. The whole hostel is run by volunteers, no staff - and he expects everything to be super professional. Duvet covers don't get replaced-so every customer sleeps in covers 3-4 weeks old Tommy might seem nice but he is very superficial and sometimes screams and threatens to have you fired and kick you out if you don't work properly Please be careful who you decide to work with. Lagos is an amazing city - you will end up meeting great ppl!

3 months ago

Tommy tavares replied

Okay, you stayed in my hostel for 4 weeks, and you were simply the worst volunteer who ever passed through my hostel. You were always late for your shift to start, you would ask to do a task, and the task was not done. I had to repeat the same thing 3 or 4 times, and there was always an excuse that something happened. Do not blame your responsibilities on the hostel owner when your work is not done. This job is to be a volunteer, and with responsibilities for sure. NO, you did not come here on v

Argentina

5

My experience at the 17 Hostel was absolutely amazing. I had a great time working as a volunteer there. Tommy and my other volunteers partners were open to conversations, respectful, warm and friendly with me at all time. I'm so happy to share my time in Lagos with you :) I also was able to discover around another beautiful places in the south of Portugal while I was there. Thanks for everything. And for making me feel welcomed into your hostel family :) Hope to see you soon.

8 months ago

Tommy tavares replied

obrigado voce e uma pessoa incrivel

Slovenia

5

It was my first time volunteering and I couldn't be happier with this experience. Tommy the host was so welcoming and I immediatelly felt like I'm part of their family. Working hours are reasonable and you have enough free time to explore the city. This is a very social hostel where it's really easy to meet people and I made so many good friendships and connections. Hostel is clean and cosy with a beautiful terrace with pool table, sauna and jacuzzi where everybody would hang out and have fun! I would reccomend this to everybody and I am so grateful for this experience! ❤️

8 months ago

Tommy tavares replied

thank you

Germany

5

Volunteering at the 17 hostel/macarena beach hostel was truly amazing! The work only takes a few hours each day it is not hard at all and if there is too much tasks for the day the host Tommy is always there to help you! Tommy and the volunteers made the time very special for me and made it feel like a family! I made a lot of good connections the guests because the hostel makes it very easy to meet new people while playing pool, having a chat in the kitchen or go out to some bars. The nature around lagos is just stunning! I really reccomend this hostel!

9 months ago

Tommy tavares replied

thank you

Argentina

5

Mi experiencia haciendo voluntariado en el hostel Macarena fue increible! Desde el primer momento me sentí bienvenida y como en casa. Tommy es muy generoso y siempre tiene una energía muy linda. Las tareas son muy sencillas y tenes mucho tiempo libre para conocer la ciudad que es hermosa y conocer gente! Obrigada por tanto, Tommy.

23 days ago

Spain

5

He hecho dos voluntariados y ambos han sido grandes experiencias, pero he de decir que este me ha marcado especialmente. Tommy el dueño del hostal hace que todo sea fácil, las tareas son MUY fáciles y las horas razonables, aunque ahí ponga 6 horas por día SIEMPRE son menos por lo que hay mucho tiempo libre. A menos de 10 minutos hay unas playas preciosas, todo el centro de lagos es acogedor y en un solo mes me he hecho amiga de los vecinos y la gente local. Los huéspedes son casi siempre amigables, el resto de voluntarios son cercanos y se forma un ambiente muy cálido. Volveré seguro❤️

4 months ago

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