The WiFi in my room was sometimes quite spotty and the window didn't fully close so it could be quite noisy. If you can't find the location for a pick up or anything, just tell them EcoHostal.

It's a great place. The location is great with many food places around and a grocery store as well and a bank is next door. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was just big enough for one person and had an AC that worked very well. Many outlets as well and a mirror. Private bathroom was next door and you got a key for it, all clean. Security was great, too. I would come back!

Stayed in March 2025

This is a very simple and authentic property. Everything needed is conveniently located, and you really get an awesome island vibe. Highly recommend.

Stayed in March 2025

Very good and convenient location ,5min walking to the beach ,a lot of facilities around , amazing service(shout out to Martin ). Also a great place for meeting new Peoples & Friends and having fun together.

Stayed in January 2025

The room is somehow either a bit two small or poorly arranged as there was not enough space to open my suitcase properly.

Decent accommodation, pretty good given the price range (in relation to Punta Cana prices). Everything was there and worked well. The host was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in December 2024

Just the room was faced to the main road so our nights were extremly noisy.

The whole acommodation was very clean. Boris was very nice and helpful. Just the room was faced to the main road so our nights were extremly noisy.

Stayed in February 2024

The room is a bit small

Clean and well maintained facilities. Good location near restaurants and supermarket

Stayed in December 2023

My only complaint is the cleanliness and if other people were showering at the same time the water would get cold.

Boris was super super nice, fair, honest and accommodated all my requests! Location is very good Room was spacious. I was traveling solo and I do recommend this hostel! The beach is pretty but dirty, sadly.

Stayed in December 2023

Love this hostel! It’s only a 10min walk to the beach.The availability of a private room and the space to socialise was great. It’s family run and they make you feel super comfortable as a solo female traveler. They are so helpful with booking excursions (which are much cheaper than the prices you get anywhere else.)

Stayed in October 2023

The advert is slightly rosy - there is no television, for example. Yes, the hostel is 500m from the beach as the crow flies, but only if you can fly over the building site between the hostel and the beach. In reality, you have to walk down the road and turn right. You should also be aware that there are building works going on opposite the hostel as of 2023 and it is located on a fairly busy road. Due to the heat, the windows need to be open most of the time so make sure you have some earplugs and you will be fine.

The important thing to note for visitors is that Ecohostal and Arthostal are the same business but on different floors - Ecohostel is shared dorms on the top of the building and Arthostal is much more comfortable single rooms on the first floor. Arthostal is equipped with a good kitchen and has a small lounge. The staff are very friendly when they are around and the rooms are secured with electronic locks and two additional keys into the entrance. I had no concerns about break-ins. I would also like to say that for a hostel charging under £20 a night, it was very clean and I saw the cleaner at work every day. Please note the wifi and phone signal are strong. Taxi drivers can find it slightly difficult to find Plaza Artistico so either show them a map or direct them to the very large resort just opposite the hostel. I wanted to ensure I wrote this review because for personal reasons, I had to cut my intended trip of a week short after a couple of days and take an emergency next day flight back to the UK. Boris, the hostel owner, was extremely kind about accommodating this and cancelled my remaining booking without issue. I have no hesitation about recommending this hostel to anyone looking for a budget stay in Punta Cana. Hostels in this price bracket can be quite variable and I think this is top notch.

Stayed in February 2023

Great place and great hosts! Highly recommended

Stayed in January 2023

nothing stands out

My room was small but comfortable and it’s an excellent value for a location so close to the beach. The store downstairs is convenient and there’s a grocery store & laundry were just down the street! Boris is a very helpful & considerate host!

Stayed in November 2022

Need to change the cutlery and modernise a bit

Friendly owner, nice terrace, close to the beach, good value for money

Stayed in June 2022

Clean, quiet in walking distance to the market and restaurants and beach.

Stayed in May 2022

ants in the kitchen, it was difficult to keep food (specially fruits) there

7 minutes walk from the beach, Roof terrace which was perfect when outside was hot

Stayed in May 2022

No planned outtings as a hostel, but there are private tours the hostel can connect you to.

Cleanliness

Stayed in May 2022

Everything perfect

Stayed in April 2022

María was really friendly.

Stayed in March 2022

the room is really small

nicely located, close to the bars, at 10 min from the beach

Stayed in December 2023

The place is very rustic and for what it is, 50 € per night isn't really justified in my opinion. The supposedly "private" bathroom was outside of the bedroom and we weren't able to lock it from the outside. Located on a loud street so always noisy at night. The communication with the owner was good at first, but at check-out wasn't nice at all anymore. No "goodbye", "safe travels", nothing. Just opened the door for us without a word and left. Quite rude. He also said he would be available on Whatsapp for questions but didn't answer with any helpful information. When we asked which beaches nearby are public, he answered that all of them are and that's simply not true. We figured it out ourselves in the end. Really not a nice hostel with good vibes.

It was okay for max. 2 nights. We could store our luggage in a safe at reception after check-out.

Stayed in November 2023

No card payment, and the fridge didn't work but possibly just wasn't on I wasn't there long enough to really mind it.

Good size apartment near to the beach, host was patient with me as I didn't have cash and allowed me to pay a bit later after getting cash

Stayed in March 2023

Very low water pressure in the shower and almost none in the sink. Paid a $6 electicity fee and the ac wasnt working ( i didnt need it but fee was high for a fan)

The bed was very comfortable. My room had two windows , a ceiling fan and box fan. Internet was good enough to watch netflix without issues.

Stayed in November 2022

Friendly host, everything was functional and comfortable, no bad location about 12 minutes walking from the beach.

Stayed in August 2022

no breakfast and not have to much plates.

this building have this hostel, cigar shop, small market and souvenir shop (avoid the souvenir shop). second fllor found this hostel, simple flat. nice big kitchen. two bathrooms, in the room enough more persone,have private small safe, 2 huge electric fans. upster havea terace to view and to smoke.

Stayed in June 2022

The room I reserved was very small. There were three beds but hardly any space beside the beds. Even for 1 person it is a very small room. There wasn't a TV though that was promised in the description. The nearest road to the beach is closed so one had to walk about 20 minutes to the beach. For me no problem but in the description is mentioned just 5 minutes. Maybe that might be changed.

Nice kitchen to prepare your own food and drinks. All was clean and in good condition. Owners were very polite and pleasant to talk with and helpfull. I enjoyed it to stay in this place though the room was smaller then expected.

Stayed in May 2022