Praia do Rosa · Imbituba/SC

Where Praia do Rosa meets Lagoa de Ibiraquera.

Family hostel with camping, dorms and private suites — between SC's best surf and the kitesurf paradise. On-site parking included.

  • Hostelling International

    Official HI Hostel Brasil member

  • Cadastur

    Active tourism license

  • Booking

    9.5/10

  • Google

    4.9 / 5

Why here?

The bay and the lagoon, in one address.

Le Club des plus belles baies du monde ranked Praia do Rosa among the most beautiful bays on Earth. The Guardian called it one of the 10 beaches you need to know. Surfers say it's the best wave in southern Brazil. The right whales? They come here to give birth every year between July and November. Are you really just coming to sleep?

  • Praia do Rosa

    Consistent surf, right whales and an award-winning bay — 1.5 km from the hostel.

  • Lagoa de Ibiraquera

    Kitesurf, windsurf and iconic sunsets — 400 m from the hostel.

  • Surfland Brasil

    Wavegarden 12 minutes away. 1,000 perfect waves per hour.

Where to sleep

Five formats. Same family welcoming you.

From camping to private suites, all with shared kitchen, AC and parking included.

Mixed Shared Dorm

8–10Single and couple bunks. Individual lockers with key.

Bunks, AC and individual locker. For travelers who want to meet people.

Best for

  • Backpackers
  • Solo travelers
  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Personal locker
  • Shared bathroom
  • Equipped kitchen
  • Parking included

Inside the hostel

Space to rest, space to hang out.

24h shared kitchen, open-air lounge, rooftop BBQ, ample parking. It all fits — because it was designed to.

No need to change out of flip-flops

Craft burgers and cold beer — one floor down.

Surfed? Walked? Hiked the trail? Good food and even better conversations are waiting at our gastrobar. No need to change out of flip-flops.

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Craft burger with beer served on a rustic table

Things to do during the day

Multiple rhythms in one day.

Surf in the morning, lagoon in the afternoon, whales between them. This region was made for travelers who don't pick just one.

Reading the swell...
  • Surf Praia do Rosa

    Consistent waves year-round. Spots for all levels — beginner to advanced.

    1.5 km from the hostel

  • Spot Right Whales

    Mothers and calves come from Antarctica to give birth here. Peak July-September. Visible from shore or boat tours.

    1.5 km from the hostel

  • Kitesurf the Lagoon

    Ibiraquera lagoon 400m away. Steady wind, shallow water — beginner paradise and advanced reference.

    400 m from the hostel

  • Surfland Brasil — Wavegarden

    Perfect-wave pool 12 minutes away. First Wavegarden in South America. Booked sessions.

    6.5 km from the hostel

  • Lookout Trail

    30 minutes uphill, 360° view of bay and lagoon at the top. Wear sneakers.

    1.6 km from the hostel

  • Natural Pools

    Low-tide access only. 10-min trail from Praia Vermelha. Crystal water between rocks.

    2.8 km from the hostel

  • Praia do Rosa Dining

    Town restaurants blend seafood, Italian and contemporary cuisine. Reserve in summer.

    1.2 km from the hostel

  • Sunset on the Dunes

    Climb the dunes 1h before sunset. Bay, lagoon and forest in a single frame.

    2.5 km from the hostel

When to visit

Every month has its reason.

January for summer, August for whales, April for surf — the regional calendar laid out so you can choose.

Whale sighting probability

Peak in August and September. Mothers arrive to give birth between July and November.

Who's behind it

The Rosa Surf family.

We're a family in love with travel. In 2018 we built this place with a simple idea: welcome people from all over the world the way we welcome relatives. Every guest is one of us. Make yourself at home.

Seu Luiz, Andressa & the Rosa Surf team

What guests say

A stay that brings people back.

Real reviews from Booking and Google. Unedited.

Review 1 of 6
  • Spacious, comfortable and full of hospitality! I loved everything, especially meeting incredible people like Andressa and Luiz. Hope to come back soon!

    Coelho

    Booking

  • Has everything you need for an amazing stay at Rosinha. Great location, good structure, leisure within the hostel and space to rest.

    Angelica

    Booking

  • The hostel is wonderful! I felt very safe. The staff are excellent and so is the entire structure.

    Caigara

    Booking

  • My experience at the hostel was incredible! Just thanking Seu Luiz, Andressa and Ana for the service — they are blessed people who keep that place alive. No words for the structure, all very well organized and tidy, plus this hostel has everything and you can tell the team wants it to grow more and more! I'll be back, thanks for the moments.

    Caio Santos

    Google

  • Excellent experience at Rosa Surf Hostel. Very good accommodations, wonderful service from the staff. I've stayed at the hostel twice and plan to return. Highly recommend.

    Valéria Barros

    Google

  • We stayed in the private suites for 3 people, excellent accommodation! Everything clean, organized, quiet and very welcoming atmosphere! Great place to stay!

    Eliabe Martins

    Google

    Before booking

    Questions that always come up.

    Praia do Rosa · Imbituba/SC

    Where we are — and how to get here.

    Map: OpenStreetMap & CARTO

    Address

    R. 41248, 90-98 - Ibiraquera, Imbituba - SC, 88780-000

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    Spots in the region(20)

    • Rosa Surf Hostel

      Town & shops

      You are here. Family-run, on-site parking, 5 stay formats.

      Distância
      0 m
    • Ibiraquera Lagoon

      Lagoons

      Glassy water for kitesurf, windsurf and SUP. Iconic sunset.

      Distância
      400 m
      De carro
      1 min by car
      A pé
      5 min on foot
    • Praia do Rosa Town Center

      Town & shops

      Shops, restaurants and bars in a walkable cluster.

      Distância
      1.2 km
      De carro
      4 min by car
      A pé
      15 min on foot
    • Praia do Rosa (North)

      Beaches

      The award-winning bay — listed among the world's most beautiful. Surf, whales, forest.

      Distância
      1.5 km
      De carro
      5 min by car
      A pé
      18 min on foot
    • Praia do Rosa (South)

      Beaches

      More waves, fewer people. Southern tip of the bay with rocky formations.

      Distância
      2.0 km
      De carro
      6 min by car
      A pé
      25 min on foot
    • Praia Vermelha (Red Beach)

      Beaches

      Reddish sand — rare on the Santa Catarina coast. Photogenic, secluded.

      Distância
      2.7 km
      De carro
      8 min by car
    • Praia do Rosa Natural Pools

      Lagoons

      Accessible at low tide via a 10min trail. Crystal water between rocks.

      Distância
      2.8 km
      De carro
      8 min by car
      A pé
      35 min on foot
    • Praia do Ouvidor

      Beaches

      Consistent surf and dunes separating the beach from the road. Beautiful walk.

      Distância
      3.2 km
      De carro
      8 min by car
    • Praia do Luz

      Beaches

      Quiet beach ideal for families. Calmer sea, white sand.

      Distância
      3.8 km
      De carro
      10 min by car
    • Praia da Ferrugem

      Beaches

      Good surf + young crowd. Beachfront bars and summer festivals.

      Distância
      7.5 km
      De carro
      15 min by car
    • Surfland Brasil

      Surf

      Wavegarden wave pool — first in South America. 1000 waves per hour.

      Distância
      6.5 km
      De carro
      12 min by car
      Open site
    • Praia do Rosa Lookout

      Trails & lookouts

      360° view of the bay. Short trail (30min) with moderate incline.

      Distância
      1.6 km
      De carro
      5 min by car
      A pé
      30 min on foot
    • Praia do Rosa Dunes

      Trails & lookouts

      Epic sunset from the dunes, overlooking both bay and lagoon.

      Distância
      2.5 km
      De carro
      7 min by car
    • Garopaba Town

      Town & shops

      Azorean charm, historic church, town square and regional restaurants.

      Distância
      10.0 km
      De carro
      18 min by car
    • Imbituba Town

      Town & shops

      Home to Projeto Baleia Franca. Visitor center, exhibits and research.

      Distância
      14.0 km
      De carro
      22 min by car
    • Imbituba Bus Station

      Transport

      Interstate and regional lines. Connections to São Paulo, Curitiba, Florianópolis.

      Distância
      4.6 km
      De carro
      8 min by car
    • Hercílio Luz Airport (FLN)

      Transport

      Florianópolis international airport. Daily flights to major capitals.

      Distância
      92.0 km
      De carro
      80 min by car
    • Praia da Silveira

      Beaches

      Environmental reserve. Consistent surf, low-key infrastructure, preserved landscape.

      Distância
      7.0 km
      De carro
      14 min by car
    • Praia da Barra (Garopaba)

      Beaches

      Beachfront restaurants, sea turtles at Tamar project and river mouth.

      Distância
      9.0 km
      De carro
      17 min by car
    • Rodoil Gas Station

      Transport

      Closest gas station to the hostel. 24h convenience store and landmark.

      Distância
      1.0 km
      De carro
      3 min by car

    Let's go?

    Your next trip starts on a porch.

    Bed, tent or suite. Family that welcomes. Whales, lagoon, surf — and the most epic sunset on the southern Brazilian coast.

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