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Gaia Residence

3.0 star property

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43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, first-run films
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Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View | Bathroom
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Calle las Palmas #1, Urbanizacion Buenave, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata, 57000
  • Malecón De Puerto Plata
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Playa Dorada Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Playa Dorada
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Puerto Plata (POP-Gregorio Luperon Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, first-run films

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, first-run films

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, first-run films

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, first-run films

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, first-run films

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Puerto Plata

Located in Puerto Plata, Gaia Residence is a 4-minute drive from Malecón De Puerto Plata and 6 minutes from Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Playa Dorada Golf Course and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Playa Dorada.

What's nearby

  • Malecón De Puerto Plata - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Embassy of the United States Dominican Republic - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Playa Dorada Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Playa Dorada - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Gregorio Luperon Intl. Airport (POP) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mercado Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sakura Restaurante Japonés - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Iberostar Costa Dorada Lobby Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Locanda - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪MAURO’S - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Gaia Residence

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and beach bars
Gaia Residence offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and first-run movies.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and tour/ticket assistance. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).
At Gaia Residence, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge, the poolside bar, or one of 2 beach bars. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
Gaia Residence has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of DOP 1,000; reservation required

Things to do

  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • First-run films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: DOP 15
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 18 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: DOP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: DOP 1000
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 18 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Gaia Residence Hotel
Gaia Residence Puerto Plata
Gaia Residence Hotel Puerto Plata

Gaia Residence Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jürg Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Suite 5 Gaia Residenz

Wir haben es sehr genossen im Gaia , einziger Minuspunkt war das der Schreibtisch als Möbel für den Fernseher benutzt wurde und daher schlecht zu gebrauchen war. Suite 5
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxed & rested

What a lovely hotel. Owners on site, great communication from the start. Amazing breakfast. Recommendations for restaurants, activities, taxi service given. Room felt just like home. Super spacious, comfortable, modern decor, great AC + fan, sofa to watch movie on TV wt streaming apps & fast Wifi. Felt well rested. Restaurants, grocery store and more in walking distance. Super secure, in gated neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sayra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful place to stay, hosts were friendly & welcoming, food was amazing, bed was super comfortable- highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Scarleth

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

andre

Great stay. Great staff. Very safe and everyone was so friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

SEAN ALLEN CROSBY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Puerto Plata

It was a very comfortable stay and I would like to thank our hosts for their hospitality. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who is traveling to Puerto Plata.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this property was so clean and everybody was so nice. Breakfast was delicious. The room was clean and the property was easy to get to. They even send us through WhatsApp places where we could go visit and place where we could go to eat when I go back to Puerto Plata, I will be definitely staying in Gaia Residence.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful hotel and room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

The hosts were so so nice and helpful! I would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

KP

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gangadhar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Marina and her husband was great, staff is good. So welcoming place. I will definitely staying here again. Only the road is not up to mark. Overall best place.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lianela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was so clean and the staff very kind. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value for money

Excellent service, bedroom, bed, breakfast, in a quiet neighborhood. I would recommend to family and friends
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Marina the hostess was charming and knew English. The room was spacious, nicely decorated, and clean. The breakfast was tasty and plentiful. Truly a great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great costumer service, clean property, excellent room. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gaia - Awesome stay!

This little gem is awesome! It's a family owned business. Has all the amenities, private pool, free breakfast & WIFI, Netflix, Flat screen TV, maid service excellent, food excellent. Quiet and relaxing in a great location in gated area. A must for anyone! I will be back! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Korey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chanthal

Stayed 10 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in May 2021