About this property
Beachfront Location: GAVA hostel in Punta Cana offers direct beachfront access and a lush garden. Guests enjoy stunning garden views and a serene setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with bidets, work desks, and free WiFi. Each ground-floor unit includes a balcony with garden views. Amenities and Services: The hostel provides private check-in and check-out, a lounge, shared kitchen, games room, and tour desk. Additional services include housekeeping and a paid shuttle. Nearby Attractions: Arena Gorda Beach is a 6-minute walk away, while Punta Cana International Airport lies 15 km from the property. Other attractions include Bavaro Adventure Park and Cana Bay Golf Club. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, clean rooms, and convenient location.
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Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Daily housekeeping
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Fabienne
Canada“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.” - Dominik
Germany“The vibe in the Hostel was really good, the owner are really friendly and helpful in every situation! Thanks a lot” - Diana
Kenya“The host is simply the best and the place is very very clean” - Kavish
Netherlands“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 Canada“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...”- Andree02
Italy“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” - Aishatou
Sweden“Very clean and friendly hosts, great location near to the beach” - Maria Canada“Gava Hostel is conveniently located, centrally, between the ocean, restaurants and local tourist shopping, a short distance walk from each. Currency exchange from American dollars to Dominican Pesos is available nearby. Businesses accept both...”
- Brigitte
France“Andrew and Valentina open their house to you and really give you space. Thank you for allowing us to visit Punta Cana with a reasonable rate.” - Ginny
Colombia“Es un lugar limpio y tranquilo. Los que atienden son amables y buenas personas. La playa está muy cerca. Hay restaurantes cerca.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests 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.
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.
Please inform GAVA hostel 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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
A damage deposit of US$30 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
