Longboard Paradise Hostel

At Longboard Paradise, you don’t just volunteer — you become part of a vibrant international surf family 🌊💛

We’re more than a place to stay. We’re a hostel, hotel, and surf club, all in one. With two unique houses, we offer something for every vibe:
🏡 One space is perfect for digital nomads and travelers looking for peace, privacy, and comfort.
🏄‍♀️ The other is where the fun happens — surf lessons, beach days, parties, live music, and a global backpacker crew full of stories and energy.

If you're looking for a place where you can meet people from around the world, connect with nature, work with purpose, and soak in the best of the beach lifestyle, this is your spot. Plus, we’re just steps away from some of the best surf in Rio 🏖️

Come for the waves, stay for the community!

At Longboard Paradise, we keep things simple: respect, kindness, and good vibes always. Our team is made up of passionate locals and travelers who fell in love with this place and never left. From surf instructors to receptionists, cleaners to content creators — we’re a diverse mix of personalities, but we all share the same mission: create unforgettable experiences for our guests and our volunteers. As a volunteer, you'll be welcomed with open arms, trained with care, and supported every step of the way. We believe in open communication, mutual help, and enjoying the ride — on land or on a board 😉 We value your time, your talents, and your energy. And we can’t wait to see how you’ll leave your mark on Longboard.

Top Host
This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.

Reviews

5.0
(64 reviews)64

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Brazil

5

Já estou morrendo de saudades! A família Longboard é sensacional. Do pessoal da limpeza até os instrutores se surf, a vibe das pessoas que trabalham no Long faz a experiência ser ainda melhor. A Sol é um anjo, sempre muito atenciosa e preocupada com o bem estar da equipe. Conheci pessoas do mundo todo e construí novos laços que quero levar pra vida!! Logo logo to de volta!!!

5 days ago

Brazil

5

Longboard é um lugar incrível! De frente para o mar, hostel limpo, organizado, equipe gente boa demais. Foi uma experiência maravilhosa! Tudo que é combinado, é cumprido. Os hóspedes são sempre nessa vibe boa também. Só agradecer por poder ter feito parte desse lugar ❤️

8 days ago

France, Metropolitan

5

Really good experience!!

13 days ago

Argentina

5

Minha experiência no Longboard Paradise foi incrível. É uma equipe linda, onde a comunicação é clara, a boa energia é constante e o lugar é maravilhoso. Fui muito feliz e voltaria com prazer. Todos os funcionários são uns amores. Muito agradecida 🙏🏼✨🥹

19 days ago

Germany

5

My favorite volunteering experience ever! I had such a great time at longboard paradise! I loved the overall vibe of the hostel. The team is super nice and was very welcoming. The tasks were super easy and I was very flexible with the activities I had to organize. The working hours were also less than stated on Worldpackers. I’d love to come back to Recreio when going back to Rio. I already miss it!

about 2 months ago


Perfect for you if you're looking for

Business

Contact with nature

Beach

Party

Yoga / Meditation

Adventure Sports