You get what you paid for

Quiet hotel, entertainment non existent, so not noisy at night, food is decent (no stomach issues), buffet style, no a la carte restaurants, presentation is lacking, but quality is good, alcohol options are very limited, rooms are good, AC works well, one time power was off but they fixed it fast, safe is separate charge $2 per day for the lock, staff works around the clock, always on time, keeping place clean and well maintained, there are ongoing repairs on the ground but they are not disrupti [... read more]ng, the beach is sand but it is partially destroyed and seaweed in the sea makes it less enjoyable than it could be, it was raining every day, massage $50, it is a good idea to bring sunscreen and burn reliefs and other meds with you as options to buy are limited and prices are steep.

False Rating :(

This hotel advertised being a four star but it was more like a one star. The dining hall was not enclosed so it was hot. The food was not covered so there were flies on it especially the fruit. I ended up getting sick and I’m still sick now. The beach had algae all over so it was hard to swim or we couldn’t swim at all. We couldn’t even walked in/near the algea because of the many flies and garage in it. Clearly the place is run down. We saw men fixing the roof when we arrived. The pool had chi [... read more]pped paint and looked cheap. The toilet paper holder kept dropping down. The shower water was rarely hot. We were very disappointed for the money we paid and couldn’t relax. Because I got sick I was scared to drink the water. The overall feeling we got is that this resort gave up and will close down soon. I believe we should be reimbursed somewhat because we paid for a higher quality service and got less. When we tried to talk to the staff about the beach they just passed us off the the manager who wasn’t even there. Had the beach been swimammbe and the the food been healthy I would’ve dealt with the rest of the problems, but having a lingering illness due to this hotel’s unsanitarianess is unacceptable. Flies all over food is unacceptable and not if four star service:

Amazing Resort

All good rooms pools restaurants Beach and staff perfect helpful Amazing DJ team All together everything was good Tracey dealing was very good We need the customer service like ke this highly appreciated for service

Good resort

The grounds are well maintained, food was very good, lots of variety, we did have a few issues with the room, but the staff took care of everything. It’s an old resort and it needs some upgrades. The staff is very friendly, no complaints about that.

Amazing resort!

VIK Arena Blanca did not disappoint! Beautiful resort, clean and safe! Plenty of space on the beach, even with the erosion. Anyone who complains about the lack of beach should just sit back and revel in the beauty and tranquility of the ocean. Stunning views. There was no pressure, at this resort, to partake in anything other than what you wanted to. We had an oceanfront room and my oh my it was spectacular. If I had one complaint it would be a bit of a lack of communication. Eg; we did not kn [... read more]ow where to reserve our spot for the Friday night steak & lobster dinner. Sign was posted to make a reservation but didn't say where, and not one of the staff we asked knew where we should go. As well, we were not told about the "energy saver" re A/C, in the room (have to put your room key in the slot for it to work properly) Found out the very last day from a post on FB! So all in all a fabulous vacation, they just need a bit more communication Also, fantastic friendly staff!

Great resort

Very clean. Had to switch rooms the first night because air conditioner didn’t work properly. Staff around resort excellent. The speciality restaurant served great food. The buffet typical for dominion republic. Theatre entertainment was awful sorry staff but needs an update. Suggest announcing and more activities around the pools.

Nice resort

Beautiful grounds, nice beach. Not much in the way of night life, just their Dominican shows. So if you like the more quieter resorts, this is perfect. Food was great. They switch up the food at the buffet each night, surprised one night that they even had sushi. Would definitely go back again.

Great resort!

Resort is a little outdated and need of minor repairs, granted a hurricane was just through in late fall, but still could use a face lift. Lobby chairs, plastic and some people did not feel safe sitting on them. Beach area was a disaster, but again hurricane damage. Pools, not bad but one was closed, not sure why but the one that was open was good. Great place if you are there to relax and not do much. The usual excursions but pricy. Food was excellent! Never had a bad meal. Great staff e [... read more]ager to help, but language barrier is there.

Ok Resort

We just spent 9 days at Vik hotel Arena Blanca. It was a group trip for a birthday. The hotel is is older and tired. Definitely needs some updates. Our room had very little air conditioning. The food was ok. Stir fry every night in the the buffet was the best and so was the chef working there. He was extremely nice and very helpful. Entertainment staff were great as well. As for the rest of the staff I found them not to be very friendly. Walking the beach was very nice.

3 star for sure

We did enjoy ourselves but the beach was seriously eroded in front of hotel Vik and Cayena. The food was good and we didn't do the A la Carte restaurant. The rooms were plain and mini bar had only water. There is a 2 USD a day for safe and the wifi was weak in the room but good in the lounge area. The one pool operating was never too busy. The bartender at the lounge was wonderful. We always found a palapa to sit under , the vender's were polite. The cleaning ladies did a nice job with the roo [... read more]m and were prompt to get supplies when requested. It was a relaxing week with great weather the Bavaro Beach was beautiful.

Amazing resort!

quiet and beautiful view of the ocean. very friendly staff. i took my mother with me who is in her 70’s and we had a very relaxing and comfortable stay. good was good. due to low occupancy they closed a few ala carrés and had a rotating menu at only 1 restaurant. it wasn’t a problem for us because the buffet was good.

Don't do it

No AC for 2 days. Fake alcohol. Unfriendly staff. Food that will give you the runs. Very old. Seaweed was all over the sand and in the water. Every 5 minutes you will be bothered on the beach to buy something. Just don't do it. Worst resort I ever been to.

Girls Annual Get Away

This was our first visit to VIK, we had a great time, no expectations, the salt water pool was to die for, the food was great, rooms were good, clean, staff was super friendly. The beach was beautiful.

Great Resort

Food was really good and it was nice not to have to make reservations for the rotating ''À la carte'' restaurants (Mexican, Seafood and Italian). Buffet also had a nice selection and the food was great! Grounds are very well kept, public bathrooms were immaculate all over the resort. Rooms were well maintained, great maid service everyday. Water and toilet paper replenished everyday. If you are looking for a ''party place'' this resort is not for you. Although there were shows nightly, it  [... read more]was low key and average. But this is place is great for relaxation to recharge your batteries. Like the fact that it is on the ''smaller'' size, everything within easy walking distance. The beach is this section has been somewhat eroded but still beautiful. This is no fault of the resort. With all the ''open air spaces'' (lobby, theater, dining facilities) we didn't feel that masks were required anywhere. Hand sanitizers were readily available all over.

A piece of peace

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay The weather, ocean, pool, food and accommodations were fantastic The people were so helpful The place screams peace and quiet The gardens the cleanliness and restaurants/bars were excellent!

You Get What You Pay For

The resort is not running at what it once did, only 1 a-la-cart (they used to have 3). The buffet had limited selection. The rooms are not updated, and our plumbing was an issue, the patio doors don’t close in the room either. Night life is okay, the entertainment staff really work hard and did a great job. This resort was at one time very beautiful, just a little rundown now. Security was always present, which was nice.

Would not go back (but clean)

This hotel was listed a a 3.5 star but it felt like a 1.5 star it was very small which we expected but it i did not enjoy it here i found my self wanting to go home the beach was great expect for the sea weed which was due to climate change so i understand that has nothing to due with the resort the pools were great as well and the staff was nice the beach chairs and pool chairs were very uncomfortable it felt like they had not been replaced since the resort opened The food was OK it there was t [... read more]hree restaurants but i did have this issue were i kept finding hair in my food my significant other did not have this problem. the bathroom in the room was nice and clean the only Issue I had in the bathroom was that after one - two minutes there was no more hot water or even warm water. The tv in a room did not work the screen was just grey we didn't even bother to complain as we weren't gonna use it the bed was very very bad when u layed down the whole middle sunk it was so hard to sleep on we woke up multiple times a night the pillows we had as well were very very hard it felt like they were made out of cement. the air was very cold so that was nice. are biggest issue beside the chairs and bed was a trip central representative never showed up we were told he would meet us at four the second day after arrival and he would talk pick up time and offer us excursions we messaged him and he sent us the pick up time but he never showed up or explain any excursions options so we had to go online and book our excursions online through a third party which was disappointing as a trip central traveller. over all i would not go back

Very nice and clean resort

Our second time in this resort, always have a great time here although it could use some updates resort is well maintained. Food is always good, staff are helpful and friendly beach is stunning except the seaweeds. Our favourite was the guy at the omelette station very funny and friendly loves to fist bump. Lobby needs more tables and chairs as we often had to stand and wait up for a spot to sit on. Overall had a great stay we will be back again for sure.

Good resort

We had sach a good time in this resort, lots of fan. People was very nice and approached. Entertainment team was wery good and nice. Good food, and coffee. Specially man baked pizza every day. AC and fridge did not work in our room. Only thing that we didn’t like was sea grass. A lots of sea grass and bulldozers on the beach.

Wonderful resort

I loved the fact that I had an ocean view room and it was close to the beach . The grounds were well kept and there were so many beautiful flowers. There was a wide selection of food at the buffet and there were clearly labelled. I was able to sample and try new dishes