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GAVA hostel features private and shared dormitory rooms. There is a fully-equipped kitchen connected to the common lounge area, and the private rooms have an en-suite spacious bathroom, a fan, wardrobe and individual bedside tables with night lamps. The dormitory room come with shared bathroom, fans, personal lockers, window blocking sunlight and relaxing red lamp.

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 !!

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8.1
Very good
69 reviews
Price from
€ 27
per night

Set in Punta Cana, 4.8 km from Cocotal Golf and Country Club, Hotel Punto4 offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. Located around 6.1 km from Punta Blanca, the hostel with free WiFi is also 6.4 km away from Cana Bay Golf Club. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

Quiet, great staff, great price, secured parking

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6.3
Review score
350 reviews
Price from
€ 16
per night

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, bar and free WiFi, Bavaro Hostel is set in Punta Cana, 2.1 km from Bavaro Beach and 1.9 km from Cocotal Golf and Country Club. The property is around 4.7 km from Barcelo Golf Bavaro, 10 km from Punta Blanca and 11 km from Cana Bay Golf Club. The accommodation offers karaoke and a shared kitchen.

staff were nice, at least the people who worked at the restaurant. I am not even sure who worked in the hostel itself

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5.7
Review score
13 reviews
Price from
€ 34
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Punta Cana

  • Avg. price/night: € 69.25
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,605 reviews
    Great service, even late at night at arrival, comfortable room, warm water, cleen sheets. Close to the airport and great location near the main bus stations for travel further to Santo Domingo. Bladimir has been extra helpful and accomodating, helping us with transfer to the bus station. We felt very safe and comfortable and would gladly choose it again.
    Dagmar
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    Very spacious, confortable, all facilities you need for a perfect holiday, clean, safe, in a great location. The beach is superb. Very serious host, quick responses to all our needs, offering al kind of tourism services.
    Petru
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 40.86
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 204 reviews
    The hostel has a great location. 7 mins walk to the beach There are a couple of restaurants and bars close by (apart from the ones on the beach). The girl in the reception could guide us well and the customer service was good! They have parking lots, practical!
    Andrea
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 60.14
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 135 reviews
    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.)
    Sara
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 68.91
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 42 reviews
    Great location! good breakfast at the nearest cafe. Safe and quiet place for two girls )
    S
    Sophia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 46.12
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 533 reviews
    Very nice, helpful and welcoming hosts. The Hostel is in a safe and calm area and was the perfect place to be for the first two nights in the Dominican Republic.
    Daniel
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 32.47
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 462 reviews
    Absolutely exceptional in every regard. Great location and great price. I liked everything about my stay there. The place is its own little oasis (with high level of privacy), clean and cozy and very close to the beach. I felt very safe there. The owner (Bianny) and the property manager (Angel) are very nice, and super friendly. Once again, I felt very comfortable and can not wait to go there again...
    Dominik
    Solo traveller
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
    Great location and great price. I liked everything about my stay. The place is its own little oasis, very close to Bibijagua beach (about 200 meters)! I felt very safe there. Franklin, the property manager, is a decent guy with a good knowledge of the world and politics! He's super friendly and down to earth. Once again I felt very comfortable and can't wait to go back there.
    Dominik
    Solo traveller
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews
    Cute apartment right in Bavaro. Great location with a large supermarket 2 minutes away. Comfortable home setting with well appointed furnishings. Safe area with parking. Hosts were amazing and so helpful. Would definitely recommend this place.
    Imran
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 60.14
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 135 reviews
    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.
    Balazs
    Solo traveller

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