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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
20 May 2024
Reply rate
94.3 %
Usually responds within 5 days
Feedback
29
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Description
A new generation of backpackers in Cape Town.
We are constantly looking to improve and give our guests the best possible South African experience.
We are a funky design hostel that provides the very best accommodation at affordable rates for the budget conscious traveller. For the last 13 years we have been in the business of accommodation and some of our hostels have been in the top 3 of best hostels of whole continent Africa.
We are looking for energetic motivated individuals who can work in a team, be responsible and be able to represent our brand.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
By joining our team you get a chance to work with our multicultural staff and experience Cape Town as a local. We also give our Workawayers the opportunity to explore the rest of South Africa should they want to take some time off to see the rest of the country. Come and join us and maybe end up like some our Workawayers by leaving with a bit of our local languages and cultures like Afrikaans and Xhosa
The accommodation is for free and you also get free breakfast. Besides that, you will get a lot of new friends.
Help
• Reception work, front desk, managing bookings, emails, selling tours
• Organising hostel nights / days (gatherings, and various others)
• General guests relations
• Social Media management *️️️️️️
• Work 4 days, get 3 days off.
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Xhosa: Fluent
Accommodation
Private room for the volunteers were you sleep with two or three other volunteers, including a private bathroom.
What else ...
We require a minimum stay of 2 months
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 7 hours a day, maximum 4 days a week, but most likely you will work less than this.
Host ref number: 459522844664
Feedback (23)
24 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)
Alex it was an absolute pleasure, a great asset to our team. He is an extremely hard worker and his involvement with guests has been fantastic to the team. Alex is a professional but super friendly demeanor and made friends with just about everyone he assisted. I recommend considering Alex for any position he may apply for you will not regret it… read more
(Excellent
)
24 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
I had the best time at the hostel. I spent 2 months working at reception and would really recommend it to anyone. The work is fairly simple and is quiet interesting as you get to know how a hostel is run. The manager is super kind and was always encouraging at work, which made the work really enjoyable. I met so many people during the 2 months and… read more
1 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob)
Jake was a joy to have at the reception and he will be missed a lot.
He was always energetic, in a good mood and ready to help with any tasks even if they were not part of his job. He is a hardworking person that we definitely enjoyed having here.
I would really recommend Jake to anyone and I wish him the best with all future endeavors… read more
He was always energetic, in a good mood and ready to help with any tasks even if they were not part of his job. He is a hardworking person that we definitely enjoyed having here.
I would really recommend Jake to anyone and I wish him the best with all future endeavors… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jacob) for host
Volunteering in Cape Town for two months at Hostel was a great experience!
Being a receptionist at the backpackers hostel was very different to all my other photography and videography voluntary work.
Cape Town was my last destination before coming back home to France after a year of travelling; it was the best way to end my travels, I met so… read more
Being a receptionist at the backpackers hostel was very different to all my other photography and videography voluntary work.
Cape Town was my last destination before coming back home to France after a year of travelling; it was the best way to end my travels, I met so… read more
14 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
awesome place to stay. probably one of the best hosts, teams, locations, accommodations and memories here. unlimited amount of things to explore close by. walking distance from anywhere you'd want to go in Cape Town. the hostel has so many places you can go and visit with other members of your team or people who stay at the hostel (about 100… read more
23 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (James)
James was an absolute pleasure to have. He was a fast learner and was even helping at the reception on his very first day already. He is friendly and always leaves everyone with a smile on their faces after talking to him. We wish him the best with all future endeavors and would love to have him back one day.
(Excellent
)
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24 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)
Alex it was an absolute pleasure, a great asset to our team. He is an extremely hard worker and his involvement with guests has been fantastic to the team. Alex is a professional but super friendly demeanor and made friends with just about everyone he assisted. I recommend considering Alex for any position he may apply for you will not regret it… read more
(Excellent
)
24 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
I had the best time at the hostel. I spent 2 months working at reception and would really recommend it to anyone. The work is fairly simple and is quiet interesting as you get to know how a hostel is run. The manager is super kind and was always encouraging at work, which made the work really enjoyable. I met so many people during the 2 months and… read more
1 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob)
Jake was a joy to have at the reception and he will be missed a lot.
He was always energetic, in a good mood and ready to help with any tasks even if they were not part of his job. He is a hardworking person that we definitely enjoyed having here.
I would really recommend Jake to anyone and I wish him the best with all future endeavors… read more
He was always energetic, in a good mood and ready to help with any tasks even if they were not part of his job. He is a hardworking person that we definitely enjoyed having here.
I would really recommend Jake to anyone and I wish him the best with all future endeavors… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jacob) for host
Volunteering in Cape Town for two months at Hostel was a great experience!
Being a receptionist at the backpackers hostel was very different to all my other photography and videography voluntary work.
Cape Town was my last destination before coming back home to France after a year of travelling; it was the best way to end my travels, I met so… read more
Being a receptionist at the backpackers hostel was very different to all my other photography and videography voluntary work.
Cape Town was my last destination before coming back home to France after a year of travelling; it was the best way to end my travels, I met so… read more
14 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
awesome place to stay. probably one of the best hosts, teams, locations, accommodations and memories here. unlimited amount of things to explore close by. walking distance from anywhere you'd want to go in Cape Town. the hostel has so many places you can go and visit with other members of your team or people who stay at the hostel (about 100… read more
23 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (James)
James was an absolute pleasure to have. He was a fast learner and was even helping at the reception on his very first day already. He is friendly and always leaves everyone with a smile on their faces after talking to him. We wish him the best with all future endeavors and would love to have him back one day.
(Excellent
)
7 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Silka)
Silka was a wonderful addition to the team.
From the start, she and her energy were welcomed and seemed to make everything better.
The guests being checked in by her created a wonderful first experience in the hostel and as a team member, she was speedy on learning the job and handling a dynamic of situations where she maintained her best self… read more
From the start, she and her energy were welcomed and seemed to make everything better.
The guests being checked in by her created a wonderful first experience in the hostel and as a team member, she was speedy on learning the job and handling a dynamic of situations where she maintained her best self… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Matéo) for host
Such a real Quality Time !
I've spend 10 weeks as a Workawayer at this place and it was the best thing that could have happened to me ! I had 2 major objectives when I arrived : improve my english and being immerged. How can I say that I did it and so much more than excepected.
I met a lot of people, guests and interns, and also the manager Tim… read more
I've spend 10 weeks as a Workawayer at this place and it was the best thing that could have happened to me ! I had 2 major objectives when I arrived : improve my english and being immerged. How can I say that I did it and so much more than excepected.
I met a lot of people, guests and interns, and also the manager Tim… read more
5 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Elise) for host
Just amazing
I went to South Africa for 2 months, looking for a great place to stay and work, to meet friends from all over the world in a great atmosphere. This hostel is the best place in Cape Town. The manager Tim is great and really helpful. The tasks are easy and you have plenty of time to discover the beautiful city of Cape Town.
I met a… read more
I went to South Africa for 2 months, looking for a great place to stay and work, to meet friends from all over the world in a great atmosphere. This hostel is the best place in Cape Town. The manager Tim is great and really helpful. The tasks are easy and you have plenty of time to discover the beautiful city of Cape Town.
I met a… read more
28 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Marcel) for host
It was a very good experience for me at here, only people who would like to have a great experience in the beautiful Cape Town. I had a lot of fun and great experiences. I can recommend the hostel for 💯%
7 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kane) for host
Had an amazing time in here. Was there for 3 months from Jan to April, and saw a lot, learnt a lot, discovered a lot. Tim, James, the housekeeping staff, and all my other interns were super fun to be around with. While the working hours are longer than other workaways, there are numerous (hidden??) benefits, from free nights in other backpackers,… read more
6 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host
AP is a great place to work in Cape Town. I have learned a lot during my stay. They make sure to teach enough so you can do the work right, but they also highly encourage you to use your own talents and get involved by providing new ideas to use at the hostel.
Everyone is very friendly, not only the staff but the guests also, I now have friends… read more
Everyone is very friendly, not only the staff but the guests also, I now have friends… read more
3 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana)
Ana has been an absolute asset to our team. Her hard work and involvement with guests has been fantastic to the team and is a big part of our continued success. She maintains the professional but super friendly demeanor that is needed for hospitality while being a great team player.
(Excellent
)
9 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jules) for host
I spend two months here. The only thing I would like to tell is that instead of reading feedbacks, you should better click on this little "contact" button, because it will lead you to Hapiness! To me, this experience made me discover a lovely place, with a lovely staff, lovely guests, in a gorgeous city where you always have something to do!
I… read more
I… read more
11 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (lasvegashill) for host
I joined for a work exchange in December 2014 through February 2015 and had a fantastic time. The hostel itself is award-winning and deservedly so. It's a great space -- clean, modern, fun and social, and ideally located in Green Point midway between the city center and Cape Town's best beaches.
Our fellow interns were a wonderful mix of people… read more
Our fellow interns were a wonderful mix of people… read more
4 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Gretchen) for host
Most amazing experience!!!
The owners have worked hard to make this not only an incredible place to stay, but also to work. They treat their interns like they would family and therefore, the staff work together seamlessly to create a vibe that other hostels cannot rival.
It is located conveniently, very close to the Waterfront and walking… read more
The owners have worked hard to make this not only an incredible place to stay, but also to work. They treat their interns like they would family and therefore, the staff work together seamlessly to create a vibe that other hostels cannot rival.
It is located conveniently, very close to the Waterfront and walking… read more
5 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
BEST PLACE TO STAY, WORK AND LIVE!
Had the best time ever here! The owners, the manager, the other interns, staff and of course the guests are lovely - I couldn't stop smiling any time during my two months there. Since I worked either in the morning or in the evening I had basically a half day off every day, In addition to that we got two or… read more
Had the best time ever here! The owners, the manager, the other interns, staff and of course the guests are lovely - I couldn't stop smiling any time during my two months there. Since I worked either in the morning or in the evening I had basically a half day off every day, In addition to that we got two or… read more
8 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
One year ago i worked in this hostel and it was the best experience of my life! Tim and James are incredible hosts! The atmosphere in this hostel, the people you meet and the working experience and the BRAAI nights make me miss this place so much!I will come back for sure!! Jules
2 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Jasmin) for host
Thanks the three of you!
Was the perfect experience!
I will definitely come back!
Was the perfect experience!
I will definitely come back!
6 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Catia) for host
The hostel is amazing, one of the best that I've been. The staff, colleagues and security guards, are super cool. Really nice people. Working 8 hours per day (basically 3p.m to 11p.m) didn't leave much time to enjoy the city. Too many hours for a workaway project. Anyways, it was nice to meet all the wonderful people.
23 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (Eleanor) for host
Had the most fantastic time being an 'Intern' for Tim, James and Dennis. They are kind, fun, flexible and happy to help or give you advice at any time. They are also incredibly generous and good to the ALL the people working for them. Whether that be from the funny, chatty kitchen/cleaning ladies, to the maintenance men, you as an intern or the… read more
3 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (Reilly) for host
Most amazing volunteer experience! Tim & James are incredibly good people and will be more than willing to meet you half way if you are committed to the work. Everyone at the hostel is friendly & chilled. I learned a lot by working here, and made some amazing life-long friends! The hours seemed demanding some times, but the rewards are worth it!… read more
24 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Jessica & Mike) for host
We can't say thank you enough to the guys for everything. This was more than a job or a hostel, it was a home. We were lucky enough to work there for three months and it wasn't nearly enough (which is why we're both going back).
If you can handle the work and put the time in, James, Tim and Dennis and the hostel give it back to you two… read more
If you can handle the work and put the time in, James, Tim and Dennis and the hostel give it back to you two… read more
18 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Céline) for host
James, Denis, Tim, many thanks!
I had such a great time in your AWESOME hostel!!!!! Activities-Food-Accomodation-Drinks-PEOPLE...!!!!!! I had the time of my life, and I'm sur to comeback some day in AP!!!
Thank you for being amazing!
Yours sincerely,
Celine
I had such a great time in your AWESOME hostel!!!!! Activities-Food-Accomodation-Drinks-PEOPLE...!!!!!! I had the time of my life, and I'm sur to comeback some day in AP!!!
Thank you for being amazing!
Yours sincerely,
Celine
22 Oct 2013
Left by Workawayer (Thessa) for host
The time at this Backpackers was amazing!
I loved to work with the guests, at the reception, bar and all around the hostel. It never actually felt like work, having so much fun with organising events. It was a pleasure to be an intern, helping Tim and James. There is a great atmosphere in the house & the Wednesday Braai is unique and delicious… read more
I loved to work with the guests, at the reception, bar and all around the hostel. It never actually felt like work, having so much fun with organising events. It was a pleasure to be an intern, helping Tim and James. There is a great atmosphere in the house & the Wednesday Braai is unique and delicious… read more
3 Oct 2013
Left by Workawayer (Emma & Daniel) for host
Wow what an amazing experience! A huge thank you to the owners Tim, James, Denis and Charles who are all so friendly,welcoming and flexible. The hostel is fantastic, definitely the best I've ever stayed in. Will miss you guys so much, we wished we could stay longer!
We will defiantly love to come again and see what the hostel will be like after… read more
We will defiantly love to come again and see what the hostel will be like after… read more
5 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (Astrid90) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I truly wouldn’t want to miss it. I worked for Tim and James for about six weeks during March and April.
Everybody was quite helpful and we had a lot of fun.
Work is usually devided in two shifts which gives you flexibility with your time off. It's mostly reception desk jobs including a lot of contact… read more
Everybody was quite helpful and we had a lot of fun.
Work is usually devided in two shifts which gives you flexibility with your time off. It's mostly reception desk jobs including a lot of contact… read more
19 Feb 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (dieMaggie)
Maggi was really a great addition to our team. We did not expect her to work with us for as long as she did! At the end Maggi left only because she had to leave the country. She was a valuable team member who we could reply on without a doubt!
We would certainly be lucky if more Workways like Maggi helped us!
We would certainly be lucky if more Workways like Maggi helped us!
(Excellent
)
28 Mar 2012
Left by Workawayer (dieMaggie) for host
I had a wonderful time and it were a pleasure to work for Tim and James! They're friendly and flexible, and create a warm and inviting atmosphere in the hostel. They have loads of recommendations on things to do in the area. The accommodation was clean with plenty of room in the Lounge, Kitchen, Bar and Pool area to hang out. I would definitely… read more
