There was a cockroach in our room - but that is very common in the central america so I don’t blame the hostel.

Really good location. In the room were only young gilrs like myself so I felt safe in the dorm-room.

Stayed in April 2025

Valentina was a super host very helpful, nice and friendly

Stayed in March 2025

Great location! Feels like a home. Andrew and Valentino are perfect people and they take care of us like their children. Amazing experience.

Stayed in March 2025

Little bit complicated to find the location of the hostel

Prefect location, close to the beach, the staff is very friendly, it’s clean

Stayed in February 2025

Excellent accommodation, very clean and tidy. Valentina and Andrew are wonderful people, always there for you, for all information, and you can see that they do this with love. Through them, I also took excursions, a transfer from the airport, and they also offer a local SIM card for the Internet. They speak English Spanish and Russian which is rare here, hardly anyone speaks English here. Location 3 minutes from the beach, 3 minutes from the supermarket where you can buy by card. Complete kitchen available if you want to prepare breakfast or something to eat. There is no noise from nearby cafes and traffic because the building is hidden by two large buildings, which gives you peace and quiet during the night. The beds are wide and comfortable, and the atmosphere is like you are at home. All recommendations for this nice place.

Stayed in February 2025

The general area of Bávolo. A resort-town where basically everything is overpriced.

The owners are so kind and helpful!

Stayed in January 2025

Needs more maintenance and more cleanliness.

4 bds only in the bedroom, good bed. Good people. Good value for money.

Stayed in December 2024

The vibe in the Hostel was really good, the owner are really friendly and helpful in every situation! Thanks a lot

Stayed in December 2024

It is clean, comfortable and feels like a home.

Stayed in December 2024

There is only one mixed dormitory with not much space for belongings. It would be great if the bunk beds had kind of curtains, for a minimum of privacy. It’s not allowed to drink water in the room (?!)

The location is good and it’s possible to use the kitchen.

Stayed in December 2024

The location is a little hidden and the roads in the surrounding area are not very good.

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 welcoming atmosphere.

Stayed in November 2024

You can't use tap water to cook you have to buy nways it's for your own good

The host is simply the best and the place is very very clean

Stayed in November 2024

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.

Stayed in August 2024

Can't think of anything!

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 to use the excellent WiFi connection. I would love to stay here again if I am back in Punta Cana on a solo trip.

Stayed in April 2024

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

Stayed in February 2024

-

Very clean and friendly hosts, great location near to the beach

Stayed in January 2024

No AC in the room, although fans are provided, not much negative feedback apart from that, they are super nice people.

Valentina and her partner are one of the best host for accommodation I had. Communication before checking was good, they always want to make sure that you are ok during the visit the country, they gave good tips for travelling around, shops supermarkets and affordable restaurants. On arrival Valentina advised very well on excursions, surroundings, things to do, I was so glad that I booked my excursions with them as they know the best companies at good price and is fun to go with other people who are also staying at GAVA Hostel, I strongly recommend booking all the excursions with them. The accommodation itself is a small flat, very cosy and easy to meet other travellers, kitchen with all you need, toilet and a good size bathroom, nice front garden, beds where comfortable, clean, the whole flat was plotless clean, the room was small but enough for 4 people, fans where provided, quiet to sleep at night, beach 5-10 minutes walk with nice disco bar. I asked for a lower bunk bed and was reserved by them, anything that they can do, to make your stay more comfortable they will do it, they asked If I needed anything during my stay to let them know, shower towels provided. Good location near the beach, near supermarkets and shops. I would stay here again if I come back to Punta Cana, affordable price for the area.

Stayed in November 2023

Absolutely nothing NOT to like.....Just GREAT place

WOW !!!.... Just....WOW !!!! . I've stayed at many hostels during all my travels, most of them Great !! But the personal attention and commitment shown by the 2 owners to ensure that my (and other guests') stay, tours and whatever more were met is of an exceptionally high level !!! It's a small hostel, which absolutely has its charms and the location near: * For me one of thé most picturesque palm tree filled beaches I've ever seen - only a 5 min. walk * Various super markets (closest = 3min. Walk, furthest = 7 min. Walk) * Various very affordable bars not only in town centre, but even better on that pristine beach within mentioned walking distances in a very safe area. No problem to walk alone around at night) I booked all my tours through GAVA and they even were so committed that they both walked me (and on other days the other hostel guests) to the early 6:30-tour pick-up location to be sure I got on the right bus !!! (I mean...just WOW !!) Additionally they were very eager to hear the experiences of the tour, so - if necessary - they could improve quality, expectation, service, etc. (....Just WOW !!) GAVA really thought of practical things such as that: * EVERY bed has an electrical socket prepared for most INTERNATIONAL plugs AND 2 USB-ports. * Easy and trustworthy lockers for personal items it's with their key, so you don't have to buy a padlock or something. * Beds AND cushions are very comfy. In fact...the moment you lay down, not sleeping is just NOT possible. * Even though the room sleeps 4, the wooden bunkbeds were of such good quality they make absolutely no sound and do no wobble when somebody gets in / out of bed so the others don't get woken up unnecessarily !! * Hostel is exceptionally clean and the owners make sure it stays that way !! Every time I came back from staying elsewhere in Dom Rep, there was only one place I wanted to go back to....GAVA !!

Stayed in November 2023

Thanks for everything, the best service ever

Stayed in September 2023

everything was fine

very homie, friendly quiet and clean

Stayed in June 2023

it was kind of hard to identify, the thing is that is located in a building but only one apartment is the hostel so that was kind of hard to find out

lovely place and the hosts were very very nice. It’s small hostel for honestly has all you need. I will definitely recommend this place. Also the location is great yo have the beach very near as well as restaurants and markets

Stayed in April 2023

Wasn't big room for 4 guests, luckily we were there only 3 and 2 guests per night.

Really close to the beach! And very friendly hosts!

Stayed in April 2023

Fellow travelers who leave worn clothing on the floor makes it difficult for hosts to clean the room and laundry is an eyesore. When the room was humid and minimally aerated, I became sick from a fellow traveler who was sick. Fans and keeping the door and windows open helped. For longer than 1 week stay, it would be great to have a scheduled 1 day shopping excursion or more information about local big grocery store shopping and transit.

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 currencies. However, using Pesos provides a better deal.

Stayed in March 2023

1 - The insistent flirting of the Dominicans. The worst of the Caribbean... 2 - Very rude airport staff !

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.

Stayed in November 2022