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Surfcamp Arara has been considered one of the best hostels in Brazil.

Our private rooms have private bathroom, fan, fridge and air conditioning that works from 22pm to 10am hours

Our dormitories are spacious and have private bathroom fan and air conditioning that works from 22pm to 10am hours

Surfcamp Arara has the best combination of facilities that you can find in Pipa. Our leisure area includes a swimming pool, pool table, board games, barbecue area, and Book Exchange. Our facilities include free WI FI, kitchen for guest use and mini market. We are also the safest hostel in Pipa, with 24 hours reception, security cameras and lockers in all dorms.

Our surf school is one of the pioneers in pipe, with classrooms every day and for all levels.
We also have all the options for walks and a tourist balcony at our reception, you will find all the information you need to enjoy all that Pipa has to offer, learning how to get to all the beaches and beautiful spots by yourself without spending a lot of money.

We have promotional prices for longer stays and offers available at the hostel.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 11:00

Taxes Included

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Facilities

Free Breakfast
Free City Maps
Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
Free Security Lockers
Free Luggage Storage
Bicycle Parking
Airport Transfers

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Reviews

6.8Good(221)

Value for Money
6.0
Security
8.7
Atmosphere
6.0
Cleanliness
7.3
Staff
5.3
Location
8.7
Facilities
5.3

Summary of traveller reviews

Surfcamp Arara in Pipa is praised for its excellent location, friendly and helpful staff, and great surf lessons. Guests enjoy the amazing breakfast and the social atmosphere, making it ideal for solo travellers and surfers. Some recent reviews mention that mattresses could be improved.

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Stayed in Jul 2026

4.6

Alyssa

Female, 18-24, USA

For some reason, the listing on hostelworld is more expensive than if you book directly on the website. I wouldn't recommend staying here unless you pay to do the surfing lessons (which are more expensive than other options), because otherwise the staff will not interact with you. Additionally, the owners use the hostel as their personal grounds meaning that they host parties with their friends and children taking over the pool and common spaces, and disregarding quiet hours.

Stayed in Jan 2026

8.3

Nadja

Female, 41+, Denmark

The bathroom by our dorm was in a poor condition, the door, the sink, toilet. After a shower even the floor outside the shower is wet, as the water doesn’t run to the drain. The hostel is nice, but overpriced compared to other options in Pipa. Breakfast was okay, but not always being refilled. Bathroom and dorm were cleaned every day.

Stayed in Nov 2025

8.3

Emma

Female, 31-40, England

Nice hostel overall but a bit pricey for what you get (& in comparison to other hostels in Pipa). Staff are nice but everything was very disorganised - in terms of reservations & also if you want to book surf lessons through them. I’d recommend looking for surf lessons elsewhere where it’s cheaper but also just as good, if not better. Dorms are clean but bathrooms could be better. I met loads of great people in my dorm so had loads of fun but overall the hostel vibes could be more sociable

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Location

Rua Arara, 105, Pipa, Brazil

0.4km from city centre

About Pipa

Renowned for having some of Brazil’s best beaches (quite a claim in a country with a world-famous coastline) Pipa is a spectacular spot for sun, sand and surf. Once a serene fishing village, Pipa was discovered by the surfing community and now welcomes a mix of local and international visitors to this sun-kissed corner of Brazil’s northeast coast. You can explore deserted white-sand beaches with swaying palms, lush vegetation and pink cliffs – a slice of tropical paradise.

In a place where natural beauty is everywhere, you can connect with the wildlife in a Pipa hostel surrounded by rainforest – expect occasional visits from iguanas and small monkeys. There are places with swimming pools, communal chill-out areas, free breakfasts and barbecues, while some hostels in Pipa offer extras like yoga classes, films and jungle parties. Or you can try somewhere that simply invites guests to swing in a hammock in the breeze off the ocean.

Praça do Pescador (Fisherman's Square) is Pipa’s main square; overlooking Praia do Centro, the main beach, it's close to shops and restaurants and is a good place to get your bearings. If you can’t wait to feel the sand between your toes, you can head down to Praia do Centro and paddle in the shallow water. Praia do Amor (Love Beach), named for the heart shape its natural pools form at low tide, is one of the main spots for surfing, with places to rent surfboards and hit the waves.

Take a boat trip to discover the other beaches along the shore and for a view of the tropical landscape you’ve been unwinding in. Back on land, a beach buggy trip or sandboarding down dunes will get the adrenaline pumping. Close to town, the Santuário Ecológico de Pipa has 16 walking trails through native Mata Atlântica rainforest; between January and June, you'll be able to see turtles and their hatchlings.

You can explore Pipa’s compact centre and its closest beaches on foot, or hire a dune buggy for a quicker tour of the sands. The nearest international airport is Aeroporto de Natal, 75km away. The airport receives flights from all over Brazil and direct flights from Lisbon in Portugal. It's about a one-hour drive to Pipa from the airport, with taxis and shared shuttle services available. It's also possible to reach Pipa via bus, with several buses a day departing from Natal.

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