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
(70 reviews)70

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Brazil

4

Vivi 1 mês intenso de muito aprendizado no Longboard: é um hostel grande, com processos claros e um fluxo constante de hóspedes. Por ser uma operação maior, tem menos flexibilidade em alguns aspectos - como na carga horária de trabalho, que varia constantemente. Pode ser difícil para quem quer conciliar com outros trabalhos. Foi uma experiência cansativa, mas conheci pessoas incríveis e aprendi muito, diariamente!

20 days ago

Colombia

3

Demasiado lindo el lugar 💛. Súper limpio, frente a la playa, podés surfear cuando quieras, las clases están a mitad de precio y te dan 100 reales por semana. Todos son muy queridos y vas a practicar mucho portugués porque hay muchos brasileños. El hostal es tranquilo, algo lejos del centro, pero ideal para descansar. Sol, la coordinadora, es un amor y siempre está pendiente. Solo diría que los turnos nocturnos y horarios partidos pueden ser un poco pesados si sos como yo y se te descuadra la energía si cambia el ritmo de sueño.

about 2 months ago

France

5

My stay at the Longboard Paradise hostel was wonderful, full of great encounters, the team integrated me straight away and helped me a lot to improve my Portuguese. The work there is not very complicated and allows you to meet and talk with people ! Life there is very pleasant. There is a dormitory for volunteers, toilets, shower, changing room and kitchen everything is clean and modern. And the hostel is as close as possible to the ocean, it is literally in front. It is very pleasant to be able to surf there every day ! In short, I recommend this experience to everyone !

about 2 months ago

Argentina

5

Mi experiencia en Longboard Paradise fue súper enriquecedora. Mis tareas como voluntaria consistieron en organizar actividades y trilhas para los huéspedes y conectar con ellos. Se respeto todo lo hablado previamente. Recreio es un lugar increíble para poder conectar con la cultura local de Brasil, surfear y tener una vida cerca del mar. Lo que más voy a extrañar es a todo el equipo y las personas que hacen del hostel un hogar. GRACIASSS!!!!!!

3 months ago

Brazil

5

A melhor escolha que eu poderia ter! Amei meu 1° voluntario e com certeza vou voltar para o longbord uma família incrível que criei com pessoas muito especiais! Obrigada por tudo longbord

3 months ago


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