GAVA hostel
Residence GAVA hostel, Russia Street, opposite Avenida Alemania, Bavaro beach, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Why people book this hotel
“And the hosts are amazingly nice and helpful”
“- I felt very welcome by the lovely hosts Valentina & Andrew”
“3 min from the beach”
“- The location was perfect: 2-5 minutes from the stunning beach, bars, supermark…”
“- Superclean bedroom, livingroom, kitchen with utilities, bathroom and toilet”
“i appreciated the cleanliness and kindness of the hosts”
“- If you need to leave your luggage after check out time (11 am) they will allow…”
“I love the hospitality and the way the hosts went above and beyond to make us fe…”
“After looking around I can say is there a price is one of the best and super rel…”
“Good value for money”
“- Excellent Free Wifi Connection”
“The host was very cordial and I appreciated the ability to check in early to use…”
Overview
Located just 5 minutes' walk from Los Corales Beach, GAVA hostel offers a sun terrace on the roof, free public parking and free WiFi. Excursions along Saona Island can be arranged. GAVA hostel features private and shared dormitory rooms. There is a fully-equipped kitchen connected to the common lounge area, and the private rooms have an en-suite spacious bathroom, a fan, wardrobe and individual bedside tables with night lamps. The dormitory room come with shared bathroom, fans, personal lockers, window blocking sunlight and relaxing red lamp. Guests can find within a walking distance grocery stores, a bakery, pharmacy, a fresh produce market, restaurants and bars. The tour desk can provide guests with free maps of the city and information about key destinations. Palma Real Shopping Village is a 7-minute drive away, and Punta Cana International Airport can be reached in 20 minutes by car.
Traveller reviews
Alexandra
solo_traveller
April 15, 2026
3 min from the beach ! And the hosts are amazingly nice and helpful!!
Duygu
solo_traveller
April 2, 2026
“Everything was great , felt like home, 10/10 !!”
- The location was perfect: 2-5 minutes from the stunning beach, bars, supermarkets, restaurants and bank… - Very comfortable beds. - Excellent Free Wifi Connection. - Superclean bedroom, livingroom, kitchen with utilities, bathroom and toilet. - Hot water for shower available at all times + towels provided. - I felt very welcome by the lovely hosts Valentina & Andrew. - Quiet and peacefull area for a goodnight rest. - Lovely Garden.
Christine
solo_traveller
March 5, 2026
“Money hungry owners for whom you are an inconvenience.”
They were helpful in advising onward travel.
L
solo_traveller
January 24, 2026
“i was generally quite happy with the place and the people i met there.”
i appreciated the cleanliness and kindness of the hosts.
Victoria
solo_traveller
January 16, 2026
“Hostel is ok but seriously overrated and overpriced”
- If you need to leave your luggage after check out time (11 am) they will allow it (charging you by the hour) - Location was good - Bathrooms were clean
Khou Héliéna
solo_traveller
January 16, 2026
Me and my boydriend had an amazing stay at Gava hostel. The location is perfect if you want to enjoy the beach and relaxe. There are a lot of restaurants and options to eat. If you didn't plan anything, it will be fine, Valentina is here for you and you can book tours to explore outside of Punta Cana. I highly recommand Gava !
Corinne
solo_traveller
December 13, 2025
This is a great little hostel/homestay with access to anything you may need. Great option for backpackers visiting Punta Cana.
Carlos
solo_traveller
December 2, 2025
“i loved it.”
I love the hospitality and the way the hosts went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable! The place was close to the beach and close to very nice restaurants. And the day it is a dream place if you're coming close to the beach. The host also went above and beyond to give me a really good service and deal with the excursions! After looking around I can say is there a price is one of the best and super reliable! If I come back to Dominican Republic a hostel is definitely one of my favourite spots to stay. Small but charming!
YUKA
solo_traveller
October 29, 2025
“At home resort”
Felt like home and the room was very tidy. So close to the beach.
Fabienne
solo_traveller
April 30, 2025
Location is great just a few steps away from the beach. Hosts are very friendly and helpful and helped giving me directions, tips and set up tours. The place is clean and feels more like a home stay.
Matea
solo_traveller
April 11, 2025
Really good location. In the room were only young gilrs like myself so I felt safe in the dorm-room.
MFP
solo_traveller
January 4, 2025
The owners are so kind and helpful!
Andreas
solo_traveller
January 3, 2025
“Good value for money.”
4 bds only in the bedroom, good bed. Good people. Good value for money.
Dominik
solo_traveller
January 3, 2025
The vibe in the Hostel was really good, the owner are really friendly and helpful in every situation! Thanks a lot
Amanda
solo_traveller
December 25, 2024
“Felt like home. Amazing Hostel.”
It is clean, comfortable and feels like a home.
Adam
solo_traveller
December 1, 2024
“I had a great stay, very friendly and welcoming owners and a very clean and comfortable stay.”
The owners are amazing and friendly people and very helpful. They arranged transportation multiple times and were overall really great to communicate with and are lovely people. The hostel itself was very clean and comfortable and had a very welcoming atmosphere.
Diana
solo_traveller
November 19, 2024
“Excellent place”
The host is simply the best and the place is very very clean
Kavish
solo_traveller
September 2, 2024
Andrey and Valentina are lovely hosts who I had some great chats with and they helped organise and arrange everything. Hostel is close to the beach, nice kitchen and the place is clean.
Catherine
solo_traveller
April 20, 2024
Amazing location, steps away from places to grab food and 4 minute walk to the beach so you can save on transportation costs. One of the cleanest guesthouses I've stayed in. The host was very cordial and I appreciated the ability to check in early to use the excellent WiFi connection. I would love to stay here again if I am back in Punta Cana on a solo trip.
Andree02
solo_traveller
February 12, 2024
Vale and Andrew are amazing! The house is very welcoming and you'll feel home. There's everything you need. The area is plenty of restaurants and there's a supermarket too. I recommend booking the Excursions with them
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Games room, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Beachfront, Movie nights, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture, Beach
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
WiFi available in all areas, Adult only, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Garden
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Key card access, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shuttle service, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Currency exchange, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Airport shuttle, Laundry, ATM/cash machine on site, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Luggage storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Hotel Policies
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