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Gava Hostel

2.0 star property

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Sports facility
Living area
Interior entrance
Exterior
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Los Corales, Playa Bavaro, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000
  • Place, Los Corales Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cocotal Golf and Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cortecito Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Punta Cana

At Gava Hostel, you'll be 18.8 km (11.7 mi) from Macao Beach. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Bávaro hostel include Los Corales Beach and within 30 minutes you'll find Cocotal Golf and Country Club.
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What's nearby

  • Los Corales Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Aromas Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cocotal Golf and Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cortecito Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Fun Republic - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Riveira - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Grill - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪La Bruja Chupadora BBQ & Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Citrus Restaurant & Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪villa blanca beach club - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Gava Hostel

As a guest of Gava Hostel, you'll find a library, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Gava Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Punta Cana hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Gava Hostel offers 3 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer and fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Punta Cana hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board 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

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 30 per person, per stay

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per person (one way)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

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 cash deposit 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
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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 cash deposit 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. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Gava Hostel Punta Cana
Gava Punta Cana
Gava Hostel Punta Cana
Gava Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Gava Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Punta Cana

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Gava Hostel?

Yep, Gava Hostel has an uncovered self car park for USD 15 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Gava Hostel?

Yep, Gava Hostel is a short 8-minute walk from Los Corales Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and parasailing. You can also find water sports equipment and motor boats.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gava Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gava Hostel?

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

Are pets allowed at Gava Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gava Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Positive experience!

Valentina and Andrey are the greatest hosts. They are very caring and always make sure you’re comfortable and taken care of. The hostal is located in a convenient area that’s walking distance to the beach, markets and restaurants. The place has established pretty clear and reasonable rules that ensure the cohabitation with other guests is harmonic and respectful. Just be aware that specific spot of Punta Cana is slowly developing and there is a lot of construction sites in the surroundings areas making it look a bit sketchy and inconvenient to walk after rainy days. That’d be the only down side. Overall a positive experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had such a great time at Gava! Valentina and Andrew were both so sweet, and they gave me such great tips for what to do and where to go. The hostel was very clean; you can tell they put a lot of effort into keeping the area tidy! The hostel itself is basically a room off of the main apartment with 4 beds in it, and all common spaces (kitchen, living room, bathrooms, etc.) are shared, which is great for connecting with new people. Individual lockers are available for keeping valuables stored, which was great. Would definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an absolute great time at Gava! Valentina and Andrew were very warm and welcoming hosts, and their hostel is quite cute. Strongly recommend staying here, especially since it’s so conveniently located next to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I want to thank Gava Homestel because they treated me so nice. I felt very safe and comfortable. The location was amazing and if i had to visit again Punta Cana, i would choose this homstel 100 times.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gava hostel was great! They were so friendly and accommodating. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place near the beach. Nice little hostel, clean and cozy, helpful staff. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harolyn

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

Would definitely recommend!

Such a lovely stay, so well attended to. A great location right by the beach and near town, met some really lovely people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GAVA is the best hostel I've ever been! Great staff, they are always happy to help, the hostel is very clean and safe. My vacation was great from the moment arriving at Punta Cana airport, because GAVA organized a transfer for me to the hostel, at the airport I was met by a personal driver with a sign with my name. When I arrived at the hostel, during check-in, I was able to buy an excursion to Samana to see whales, and the next day I went on an excursion in the morning, and spent my first day in the Dominican Republic unforgettably, I visited a private island, saw a waterfall in the jungle, and most importantly, I caught the whales. Thank you guys for recommending me to go on this excursion. I recommend GAVA to everyone, and I will definitely come back here again! Until next time!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Cheap, clean, quiet, friendly place by the beach

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disfruté mucho las dos noche que pasé en GAVA, la atención de Valentina y Andrew fue excelente. Espero volver pronto.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

The coziest place in punta cana

That's more a family house than a proper hostel because it's an apartment. However, it's the coziest place in Punta Cana! The owners are a young, lovely and friendly couple from Russia. Very nice people that made us feel at home. The room is small but with everything that you will need. There are 2 bunk beds, comfortable mattress with light white curtains in each bed and also private light and plug to charge your phone. Each person has a small locker but also a big wardrobe where can keep your luggage. There are also a big mirror in the room and 2 fans. The restroom is just next door with good size. They provide one tower for no extra cost. They also provided a hairdryer if needed. The kitchen is small but you can find everything you need to prepare your meals. The only thing that was missing was a filter, so was necessary to buy a bottle of water. The building is simple but in a great location, few blocks from the beach (kind of 5/10min walking). Its a safe neighbourhood. Many restaurants, grocery stores, and everything that you need. The excursions also pick you up like 5 min from there, so Gava hostel is in a perfect location. The beach in that area (Bavaro) is beautiful, with some tourists but not extremely crowded. Blue and clear water. Valentina and Andrew are amazing!! They were always very helpful with everything that we needed. They also sell tours and help us with all information about where to go. I feel I was lucky and gain new friends for life!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janine

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

Muito bom!

O Gava não é bem um hostel. Os proprietários têm um apartamento e "alugam" as camas para os hóspedes. A minha estadia foi ótima. O local é limpo, a cozinha é bem equipada, a Localização é boa em El Cortecito, os anfitriões fazem de tudo para nos ajudar. Recomendo a todos!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 min. zu Fuß zum Strand, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Restaurants um die Ecke, sehr nettes hilfreiches Personal, die beiden wohnen mit in der Wohnung die das Hostel ist, sie haben einen super lieben Hund, von dem man aber nichts mitbekommt, wenn man nicht möchte, Ich habe den Wäscheservice genutzt, der zwar in meinen Augen teuer war, aber genau wie der Flughafentransfer super geklappt hat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicola, Dubai

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

Amazing location and friendly enviroment

It's very clean and well organized, the owners are amazing and welcoming, you can ask them for anything and they will help you. Fun and relax it's easy to find.