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GAVA hostel

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

Friendly staff
14 mentions

And the hosts are amazingly nice and helpful

- I felt very welcome by the lovely hosts Valentina & Andrew

Great location
10 mentions

3 min from the beach

- The location was perfect: 2-5 minutes from the stunning beach, bars, supermark…

Clean rooms
9 mentions

- Superclean bedroom, livingroom, kitchen with utilities, bathroom and toilet

i appreciated the cleanliness and kindness of the hosts

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

- 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…

Good value
2 mentions

After looking around I can say is there a price is one of the best and super rel…

Good value for money

Free Wi‑Fi
2 mentions

- 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

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Alexandra

solo_traveller

April 15, 2026

10

3 min from the beach ! And the hosts are amazingly nice and helpful!!

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Duygu

solo_traveller

April 2, 2026

10

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.

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Christine

solo_traveller

March 5, 2026

3

Money hungry owners for whom you are an inconvenience.

They were helpful in advising onward travel.

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L

solo_traveller

January 24, 2026

8

i was generally quite happy with the place and the people i met there.

i appreciated the cleanliness and kindness of the hosts.

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Victoria

solo_traveller

January 16, 2026

5

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

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Khou Héliéna

solo_traveller

January 16, 2026

10

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 !

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Corinne

solo_traveller

December 13, 2025

6

This is a great little hostel/homestay with access to anything you may need. Great option for backpackers visiting Punta Cana.

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Carlos

solo_traveller

December 2, 2025

10

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!

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YUKA

solo_traveller

October 29, 2025

10

At home resort

Felt like home and the room was very tidy. So close to the beach.

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Fabienne

solo_traveller

April 30, 2025

10

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.

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Matea

solo_traveller

April 11, 2025

8

Really good location. In the room were only young gilrs like myself so I felt safe in the dorm-room.

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MFP

solo_traveller

January 4, 2025

8

The owners are so kind and helpful!

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Andreas

solo_traveller

January 3, 2025

8

Good value for money.

4 bds only in the bedroom, good bed. Good people. Good value for money.

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Dominik

solo_traveller

January 3, 2025

8

The vibe in the Hostel was really good, the owner are really friendly and helpful in every situation! Thanks a lot

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Amanda

solo_traveller

December 25, 2024

10

Felt like home. Amazing Hostel.

It is clean, comfortable and feels like a home.

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Adam

solo_traveller

December 1, 2024

10

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.

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Diana

solo_traveller

November 19, 2024

10

Excellent place

The host is simply the best and the place is very very clean

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Kavish

solo_traveller

September 2, 2024

10

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.

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Catherine

solo_traveller

April 20, 2024

9

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.

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Andree02

solo_traveller

February 12, 2024

10

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

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 21:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests are required to present a valid photo I.D. and sign a contract on arrival. For late check-in (from 21:00 pm - 00:00 am) or early check out (before 7:00 am) guest must contact the property in advance and pay additional charges $25. If late arrivals is planned, from 21:00 pm until 00:00 am (midnight), contact us directly only by written request and make an inquiry on the possible provision of this service. Check-in after 00:00 am (midnight) is not possible. Payment must be done only CASH in US Dollars. If you would like to pay in Dominican Peso or Euros, payment will be calculated with the hostel's exchange rate. Security Deposit $20 - Dorm and $40 - Private room is a guarantee for the safety of the hostel property, keys and compliance with all internal rules of the hostel. Deposit is refundable at the time of departure, at observance of the rules.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay. Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces. This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 8:48 AM

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