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Gaia Residence

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and beach bars

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43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, first-run films
Reception
Poolside bar
Front of property
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Calle las Palmas #1, Urbanizacion Buenave, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata, 57000
  • Place, Long Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lorilar Ranch
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Cosita Rica Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Puerto Plata (POP-Gregorio Luperon Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, first-run films

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, first-run films

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, first-run films

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, first-run films

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, first-run films

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Puerto Plata

A family-friendly stay in Puerto Plata awaits you at Gaia Residence. You'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Malecón De Puerto Plata and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Playa Dorada Golf Course. Highlights at this hotel include 2 beach bars, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Puerto Plata hotel include Fun City and Playa Dorada.

What's nearby

  • Long Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lorilar Ranch - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cosita Rica Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Camacho Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Isabel De Torres National Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Plata (POP-Gregorio Luperon Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ibero bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Zona Acapella - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Esso Tiger Market - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Big Lee’s Beach Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Gaia Residence

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and beach bars
Gaia Residence offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 beach bars, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The family-friendly Gaia Residence also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Puerto Plata hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Gaia Residence offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and first-run films.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of DOP 1,000; reservation required

Things to do

  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • First-run films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: DOP 15
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 18 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Gaia Residence

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: DOP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: DOP 1000
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 18 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, mobile payments and PayPal. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Gaia Residence Hotel
Gaia Residence Puerto Plata
Gaia Residence Hotel Puerto Plata

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Gaia Residence?

Yep, Gaia Residence is a short 19-minute walk from Cosita Rica Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, surfing and snorkelling. You can also find boat tours.

Does Gaia Residence have a pool?

Gaia Residence has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from January to December).

What makes Gaia Residence a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Gaia Residence.

Is Gaia Residence family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Gaia Residence is a hit with families.

Does Gaia Residence serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gaia Residence?

No, Gaia Residence does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gaia Residence?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gaia Residence?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gaia Residence?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Gaia Residence?

There is a golf course next to Gaia Residence.

Reviews

Gaia Residence Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First timer

Great service and accommodation
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Osvaldo

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Coustomer service make you feel af home
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely little hidden gem, slightly off the beaten path, but close enough to the heart of Puerto Plata to still be convenient. The hotel is bright and welcoming, and the rooms are spacious, comfortable, and clean. The area is safe and walkable to shopping and numerous dining options, and the beach is a 25 minute walk away. The owners are wonderful people who genuinely care about the comfort of their guests. They provided lots of great information about the area, and they were very responsive to our needs and requests during our stay. To top it all off, they serve a delicious daily breakfast. We can't recommend Gaia Residence highly enough!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jürg Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Suite 5 Gaia Residenz

Wir haben es sehr genossen im Gaia , einziger Minuspunkt war das der Schreibtisch als Möbel für den Fernseher benutzt wurde und daher schlecht zu gebrauchen war. Suite 5
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxed & rested

What a lovely hotel. Owners on site, great communication from the start. Amazing breakfast. Recommendations for restaurants, activities, taxi service given. Room felt just like home. Super spacious, comfortable, modern decor, great AC + fan, sofa to watch movie on TV wt streaming apps & fast Wifi. Felt well rested. Restaurants, grocery store and more in walking distance. Super secure, in gated neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sayra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful place to stay, hosts were friendly & welcoming, food was amazing, bed was super comfortable- highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Scarleth

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

andre

Great stay. Great staff. Very safe and everyone was so friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

SEAN ALLEN CROSBY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Puerto Plata

It was a very comfortable stay and I would like to thank our hosts for their hospitality. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who is traveling to Puerto Plata.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this property was so clean and everybody was so nice. Breakfast was delicious. The room was clean and the property was easy to get to. They even send us through WhatsApp places where we could go visit and place where we could go to eat when I go back to Puerto Plata, I will be definitely staying in Gaia Residence.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful hotel and room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

The hosts were so so nice and helpful! I would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

KP

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gangadhar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Marina and her husband was great, staff is good. So welcoming place. I will definitely staying here again. Only the road is not up to mark. Overall best place.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lianela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was so clean and the staff very kind. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value for money

Excellent service, bedroom, bed, breakfast, in a quiet neighborhood. I would recommend to family and friends
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Marina the hostess was charming and knew English. The room was spacious, nicely decorated, and clean. The breakfast was tasty and plentiful. Truly a great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great costumer service, clean property, excellent room. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gaia - Awesome stay!

This little gem is awesome! It's a family owned business. Has all the amenities, private pool, free breakfast & WIFI, Netflix, Flat screen TV, maid service excellent, food excellent. Quiet and relaxing in a great location in gated area. A must for anyone! I will be back! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021