Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Good 3-Star Resort

PROS: 1. The best part about this resort was the beach! Waves were rough (kids enjoyed). You can walk along the beach for quite a distance, especially on the one side past the rocks. 2. Close to a town to buy souvenirs. 3. Kite surfing. 4. Lunch buffet was the best meal (pasta, rice, beans, soup, bread). Mexican and Italian restaurants were better than the dinner buffet. CONS: 1. Rooster crowing repeatedly every morning before 7:00 am. 2. FOOD. At breakfast, the omelettes are always r [... read more]unny and not cooked through. All of the desserts and pastries were no good. Snack bar is the same everyday. 3. DRINKS. Tried many of them but they aren’t that good. 4. Rooms need maintenance. Our room only had hot water between 4:00-6:00 pm. Bathroom doorknob was broken. Air conditioner was loud. Two water bottles for three people. 5. Poor/little entertainment. 6. Location of the resort is far from excursions near Puerto Plata. Be prepared for more than 1 hour travel times. RECOGNITION & GRATITUDE: -Clarivar Perez (sp?) – sweetest housekeeper for block 23! -Ralfina the bartender - very good to us and the kids. Friendly and makes the best drinks! Café Café server – hard worker! RECOMMEND -Waterfall and Monkeyland excursion (snorkelling was disappointing) OVERALL We knew what we were getting into for the price and from other reviews. It’s a 3 to 3.5 star hotel. You will enjoy if you know what to expect. We still had a good time. Weather was fantastic. We did not have locals on the weekend and they never ran out of food which we were worried about.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Great value for a relaxing week

Viva Heavens was a great stay with good accommodations and decent food. The beach was nice and not too far away, with various activities set up like beach volleyball. The buffet had some variety between the days to keep things fresh, but the bookable restaurants were a bit lacking and didn't serve anything super special. There wasn't a huge jump in quality between the buffet and the restaurants. The rooms were fairly sized, but could use some work. Many of the rooms lacked properly locking wi [... read more]ndows and balcony doors. This is especially concerning if you are on the first floor. Mosquitos around the resort were also problematic and we were thankful that we brought mosquito repellent. In the evening, loud music from the pool area can go on until after midnight. Some of the rooms are facing the pool area and are impacted directly by this. The resort is a short distance away from downtown Puerto Plata and the attractions there. A guided tour of the city takes an afternoon and is one of many excursions that are offered for an extra price. I would recommend taking the city tour as it's a great way to see the hustle and bustle of the Dominican outside of the Playa Dorada resort area. Overall, the resort was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. It was a great value for a relaxing week in the Dominican Republic.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Great Vaca

We had a great stay at Viva Heavens, love that it is a smaller resort with plenty to do, beautiful beach at the ocean, turquoise water and great rooms. The food was really good. Accommodates vegan and vegetarian and everything else. Everyone was so polite and kind.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Animation Team was Amazing!

We were very happy to stay at Viva Wyndham. It was my partners first resort experience and the animation team made it such an enjoyable experience for him. They truly take their job seriously while having a blast doing it. They are all incredibly talented and we will never forget them! Thank you guys!

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Loved it!

My 14 year old daughter and I went to this resort on New Yers Eve. Check in was very easy, staff at the front desk were amazing. Got to our room and was shocked as it was a very nice and big room. We proceed to go explore the resort (it was 11pm) and they had a huge tent so for NYE and very classy! Fireworks along with champagne, it was very well done. Food was good (maybe a little more variety would be nice). Joel and Omar at the bar were fantastic, Esme and Valentina amazing entertainment. Ove [... read more]rall, I would definitely go back.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Great Small Resort

We had a fabulous time. The weather was great, the beach was busy but beautiful. It is the kite surfing beach. The rooms were dated but for the purpose of sleep, they were just right. The buffet and al a cart were okay. The Mexican and Italian were fantastic. The buffet had regular local foods but it was also Americanized. The pool was well maintained and the grounds were clean. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The entertainment was just enough and kept you busy if you so chose to. Th [... read more]ere is only one bar. So this did get a little busy at certain times of the day. Overall I would recommend if you like small resorts.

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: not the same

Second visit. First was in 2017 when the hotel was new. We loved it on first visit but disappointed this time. The beach is still fantastic and the food was great but the rooms have been neglected and the hotel became noisy with all the evening entertainment. Service is random and chaotic. I would agree with 4-star rating six years ago but now is rather 3-star.

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Great quaint adults only resort

It was our first time at this resort and found it very nice, quiet and relaxing. It's a small resort where everything is easy and quick to get to. Our room was 3301 which is right by the buffet, lobby and lobby bar. The room was a newer room and it was one of the best rooms we've ever had in all our years of traveling (23 yrs). The beach was very nice, the water was not calm at all that week (like in some pics we've seen online where the water was very calm and clear). There were som [... read more]e crazy waves which made it fun but you always had to be on guard or you'd get hit and knocked over and in no time you'd be under water so there was no relaxing in the water. It has a great beach to walk long distance on. It rained 4 days out of the full 6 days we were there and our last 2 full days, my husband got sick from the food. His second day being sick he went to the medical center on the resort. They hooked him up to IV fluids with meds, did blood work, urine and fecal tests to make sure he was ok to fly back home. All tests came back negative so they figured it was something he ate. We believe it was the Caesar salad from one of the a-la-carte restaurants we ate at the night before he got sick. We ate the same food except for that. The medical staff were awesome and very knowledgeable. They would come to our room and check on the IV, change it and give him more meds (thank you Dr. Ana Santos and nurse Luisa). The food is so-so, you don't go hungry and neither do the cats. If you don't like animals around you when eating, this place may not be for you. The buffet and the one outdoor a-la-carte restaurant has cats that hang out around the tables. We are not pool people so can't really comment about the pool. We would most likely return to this resort at some point.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Viva Tangerine was quite nice!

A beautiful resort right on the ocean. Multiple pools with ample lounge chairs/sunbeds/table seating. Lots of loungers on the beach in a beautiful semi-shaded palm grove too. Great buffet & a variety a la carte options . Tennis/beach v-ball/table tennis/ foosball/board games all available. Drawbacks? Good Wifi, but limited to common areas/pool deck. Nothing in rooms. Not a lot of hot water. Shower early in the day. Only one main bar continuously open. Line-ups occurred at peak times in the day.  [... read more]Bring your own Yeti to fill. Their glasses are quite small!

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Not child friendly yet

The club was too loud and ran too late. There was also no policy for noises after midnight. We traveled with an infant and a four year old. The noise kept them up until they passed out from tiredness. The room was too cold that our family ended up catching a cold two days into our stay. Our washroom floor was always wet from the humidity. Room service did not change our sheets even when we placed the sign from the washroom onto the bed. The children’s play room was too dark and looked very shabb [... read more]y that our kids cried to leave when we entered it. The beach had a lot of seaweed on the sand. We were okay to eat the food but our kids would rather starve themselves than eat it. Mainly because food was a bit too salty. We’ve been to surrounding countries like Mexico, Cuba, Jamaica, etc. However, in comparison, this is rated the lowest for resorts we have stayed at. The staff didn’t seem too friendly, there were no smiles and they would only greet if customer greeted them first. Not once did the waiters/waitresses checked up on us to see if we needed refills on coffee or drinks. We had to wave them over. Last thing to add was that when we first arrived, the transfer bus for westjet had us waiting on the bus for two hours to wait for their other travelers. Our kids were thirsty and hungry and sleepy after over twelve hours for travel and waiting. The experience was brutal.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Disappointed

This was our 4th visit to this hotel and sadly we will not be returning. It used to be adult only but now it is accepting families and is very busy on weekends with locals who take over the pool. Rooms are very tired and we were moved 3 times during our 10 day stay. The staff are amazing and were sympathetic to our issues. We were upgraded to a suite at no extra cost but even then, the electricity went out in our room twice. I had to go to guest services to request a hairdryer for the room. Fo [... read more]od at the buffet is hit and miss with not much of a change daily. Mexican restaurant is great! The hotel grounds are very well maintained but the beach was a disgrace. Strong waves brought in plastic bottles galore and broken plastic cups etc. but this was not cleaned up during the final 3 days of our stay. I had recommended this hotel in the past but won't now.

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Relaxers Palace

Well groomed and maintain grounds. Food top notch too many choices for a 3 day stay. Rooms ok and clean not a cramped space. Uncrowded hotel with lots of land and beachfront land and chairs.to go with it.

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: RELAXING

EXTREMLY WELL MAINTAINED RESORT, CLOSE TO SAMANA AIRPORT WITH CONFIDENT AND, WELCOMING STAFF WORKING AS A TEAM TO INSURE THEIR EFFORTS ARE REWARDED FOR BY THE PAYING CUSTOMER. ROUGH BUT BEAUTIFUL BEACH

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Hotel has changed.

Have been coming here for eight years. Booked for fall vacation. Told 2 weeks after I booked that it had been changed to a family resort and no longer an adults only. Good luck with that. Will never book again with Wyndham resorts.

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Would Recommend this Resort!

Stayed at this resort November 2023 and it was well worth the money. The resort was very clean and well cared for. Long beach and beautiful clear blue water! Food was good as far as quantity and variety. Restaurants always available. We stayed in the Vibe room which was clean, sheets changed every 3 days or upon request. We had problems with getting English TV stations which never was resolved before we left. Also it was advertised as ocean view but in reality “no” vibe room has ocean v [... read more]iew unless you are a Vive member. Staff was always friendly and willing to help. I would highly recommend and would go back!

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Viva Samana!

Luscious grounds with inviting loungers and cabanas. Lovely layout of resort. Excellent service; although Checkin could’ve been more organized. Excellent a la carte restaurants! Animation team is the highlight of the resort!

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Good times

2nd time at this resort had a great time bartenders are amazing place is clean food okay lots sun and good times. Locals can be a little overwhelming on the weekend with their kids but otherwise is a decent resort for the price.

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Amazing resort

This is a nice, clean ,quiet hotel with a beautiful public area, beautiful restaurant and a buffet where we enjoyed our meals. The entertainment is very good. The beach is gorgeous. We walked for hours along the beach.This is a best place to relax.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: The Best Experience

The staff was amazing. I have extreme dietary restrictions and the chef and kitchen staff went out of their way to make sure I had nice meals. The rooms were clean and the entertainment staff were absolutely adorable! I hope I can come back to visit again. Thank you

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Amazing Vacation

What a wonderful experience. The staff here is amazing. Shout out to Marie E at reception with her warm and friendly smile. Kan Kan, Wesley and Kimberly on the activities team are the best group of people you will meet. The wait staff were very attentive and accommodating to our special dietary needs. The rooms are comfortable, the a/c was cold and the showers hot. The grounds and the path to the beach are beautifully kept. The beach is incredible and my favorite place to be.