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GAVA hostel

Name: GAVA hostel
Address: Residence GAVA hostel, Russia Street, opposite Avenida Alemania, Bavaro beach, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Punta Cana, 23000, DO
Rating: 8.8

Punta Cana · Residence GAVA hostel, Russia Street, opposite Avenida Alemania, Bavaro beach, 23000 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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WiFi available

Free WiFi

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Non-smoking rooms

Garden

Laundry

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Rooftop Sun Terrace and Free WiFiEnjoy the sun terrace with ocean views at GAVA hostel, just a short walk from Los Corales Beach. Benefit from free pu...

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Check-in

03:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Check-out

11:00 AM

Important information

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.

What guests say

Pros

Very friendly and helpful hosts (many positive comments)
Excellent location near beach, bars and shops
Clean rooms and comfortable beds
Free Wi‑Fi, hot water and towels provided
Quiet area with a pleasant garden

Cons

One guest reported strict rules, extra fees and poor communication
Restrictions on kitchen use; no microwave/oven for guests
Reported fridge odor and bathroom sensor issue
Curfew/noise restrictions and security deposit reported by a guest

Reviews

8.8

FabulousBased on 76 verified reviews

Score by category

Location9.6

Cleanliness9.0

Staff8.8

Value for money7.5

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Alexandra

Apr 15, 2026

10/10

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

Duygu

Apr 2, 2026

10/10

"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 +…

Nikoloz

Mar 16, 2026

10/10

Best experience I travel lot and first time I met so friendly hosts. Very clean and nearby beach and restorants. Best vibe, Super I am so happy.

Christine

Mar 5, 2026

3/10

"Money hungry owners for whom you are an inconvenience."

They were helpful in advising onward travel. I felt like an intruder in their small apartment; too many rules and regulations; unable to use the oven; no microwave available; not allowed to cook after 8 o’clock; not allowed to cook meat; not allowed to cook…

Jan 24, 2026

8/10

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

i appreciated the cleanliness and kindness of the hosts. i would have liked to make tea a little earlier that the kitchen allowed, say 730am. the bed was comfortable for me but the large men who slept on the top bunk did not seem comfortable…