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
(60 reviews)60

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

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!

4 days ago

Brazil

5

Minha experiencia no Longboard Paradise foi incrível, muito melhor do que eu imaginei. O lugar e incrível, a energia e as pessoas são surreais, pessoas que se tornaram família pra mim nos dois meses e meio que eu fiquei la, e que vou levar pra sempre comigo. O trabalho era tranquilo, seguindo o combinado, os hosts super compreensíveis e flexíveis quando necessário, o ambiente super divertido e acolhedor. Espero que todo mundo que passe pelo long tenha uma experiencia tao boa quanto a que eu tive!

26 days ago

Brazil

1

Foi muito bacana, conheci muita gente legal, pra quem quer praticar surf é perfeito, vale apena conhecer!

30 days ago

Germany

5

Longboards fue un hogar para mí! Conócete con otros huéspedes y el lugar parece al paraíso!
Lo recomiendo 💯

about 2 months ago

Brazil

5

Eu fiquei muito sentido de ter que ir embota do LongBoard, é um hostel com uma vibe surreal pra quem é curte essa pegada de praia, surf, skate, esse com toda certeza é o melhor hostel.
O hostel é muito cuidado, limpo organizado, a cozinha eu achei um pouco pequena para um hostel grande como esse, mas bem organizado.
O quarto dos voluntários é bom, o problema é por ser muito fechado, sem muita iluminação.
E os turnos de trabalha são muito tranquilos, sempre sobre tempo no dia para dar um rolê, surfar, ou ficar de boa.
Adorei a experiência!!!

2 months ago


Perfect for you if you're looking for

Business

Contact with nature

Beach

Party

Yoga / Meditation

Adventure Sports