GAVA hostel

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Free WiFi

9.5

Property highlights

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

  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Daily housekeeping

Situated in the best rated area in Punta Cana, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9

Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Yuka
Japan Japan
“Felt like home and the room was very tidy. So close to the beach.”
Fabienne
Canada 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.”
Matea
Croatia Croatia
“Really good location. In the room were only young gilrs like myself so I felt safe in the dorm-room.”
Andreas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“4 bds only in the bedroom, good bed. Good people. Good value for money.”
Dominik
Germany Germany
“The vibe in the Hostel was really good, the owner are really friendly and helpful in every situation! Thanks a lot”
Adam
South Africa South Africa
“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...”
Diana
Kenya Kenya
“The host is simply the best and the place is very very clean”
Kavish
Netherlands 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 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 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”

Property surroundings

House rules

GAVA hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 21:00 and 07:00
Refundable damage deposit
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.