Viva V Samana by Wyndham: the worst resort I've been to

the reception area very small nothing but a long hallway . The staff in reception very oncoperative and rude you go and ask for change and they never have any or tell you to come back at at certain time and the same thing no change and they will not change canadian money. They have two public washrooms cleaned once a day not very clean and never having tissue. The buffet restaurant has very little choice in food and always cold. The rooms cleaned not before 4 and the shower never cleaned in the  [... read more]2 weeks we were there. The first 3 days the fridge was never stocked and when we called there answer was it's not the cleaning that fill the fridge which was incorrect because it was the cleaning staff which we saw. The staff barely speak english you have a hard time communicating with them. It rained the whole time we were there my husband was covered in bug bites.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Cabarete's Only All Inclusive

This is an extremely well cared & beautiful property. The beach is fantastic,stretching about 2 miles to the left & 1 mile to the right of the resort. It seems to cater to European travelers (mostly German,Swiss & Swedish.) Most had limited or no English which makes it hard to interact. There is only 1 Bar.(Long Lines). This could be eliminated by putting the Beer taps facing the guests to pour their own,freeing up the bar staff for the complicated drinks.Decent buffet-too many sausages & NO  [... read more]BACON Lots of bars & good restaurants 10 minute walk down the beach. Cab rides to those same bars are $7 U.S.- ridiculous & most of the cabbies don't even know the restaurant names or locations. If you are in groups walk.

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Paradise!!

Modern rooms. Tranquil environment. Super beach. Friendly staff. Great food.In the middle of the jungle with palm trees on the beach. Enough loungers for everyone. Small enough to get to know other guests and staff.

Viva Maya by Wyndham: Viva windham maya

Food was great. Never a lack of food and variety. 24 hour restaurant and bar had wide variety not just nachos and buns. Pork roast, rice chicken fries burgers hot dogs fruit vegetables you name it. Very clean. Lots for kids. Ocean is wonderful. Adult only pool is quiet and a little piece of heaven. Plenary of purified water at all bars. Staff are not in your face for tips all the time. Close to lots of shops and restaurants

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Loved this place!

We just returned from this zen paradise and are already planning a return visit. We have travelled extensively and been to many Caribbean islands and resorts and Viva Wyndham Samaná is in our top 3 experiences of all time. Being only 20mins from the Samaná Airport makes it even better, no long transfer after the long flight(s). Despite it being so wonderful I am unfortunately prone to bug bites - sand fleas/flies - whatever. I brought deet from home (Canada) - don’t bother - buy the  [... read more]stuff from the lobby shop (Deporte). It works. The beach, food and staff are all wonderful. Wifi is good throughout the resort but can drop at the beach. Rooms are basic, but comfortable. We booked a Vibe room which had a nice patio at ground level with 2 chairs and a lounge bed. Also had a small plunge pool that we never used. There is good water pressure in shower and the AC worked great. You get a 25% off voucher for the spa with booking the vibe rooms. I had a massage at the spa and the pressure was VERY firm, almost painful. I know I have a lot of knots in my back but I stated at least twice that I wanted a relaxing treatment. Unfortunately, it was not. The ocean is beautiful but can be quite rough some days. This makes for fun boogie boarding or fun watching waves - whatever your preference. Although we are from the East Coast of Canada and are used to a vigorous surf it was still pretty rough for us to swim a couple of days. We saw green, yellow, and red flags up during our 7 day visit. We walked on the beach in both directions for 20-30 mins. There are calmer waters for swimming to the right of the resort facing the ocean, and good snorkeling about 20 mins to the right, around the bend. We spent one afternoon at the pool and although we are not “pool people” it was pretty nice. A very chill vibe with cocktail service as well. Memorable staff include Santo at the beach restaurant, Yinginfyns (sp?), Victor, Yvonne, and Sammy at the beach bar, Jordan, Choolate and Carlos from the entertainment crew, Carlos at the breakfast omelette station, all breakfast servers, Juan and Marisela at Fusion, and housekeeping was excellent. I can’t remember all the names of the staff but everyone was so helpful and friendly. Please, please, TIP for the amazing service the crew at this resort provides. They deserve it!! Bring small bills from home as it isn’t easy to get change once you’re there. There are 3 a la carte restaurants. The ones that are open each eve are posted on a sign at the Guest Services desk in the lobby. Some yummy dishes we had at the restaurants include the minestrone soup, seafood risotto, chicken entree with apples, and tiramisu at the Mediterranean. The spring roll and chow mein appetizers, plus the salmon and chicken entrees at Fusion. Carlos makes amazing omelettes at breakfast and the fresh fruit is delicious - papaya especially. The pizza and the fried chicken for lunch at the beach restaurant were awesome and they will make a pizza with your preferred toppings if you ask. We did not visit the seafood a la carte restaurant. For drinks - Caipirinhas are to die for and the pina coladas, melon balls and Cuba libres are also tasty. The white wine is horrible (IMO) but I must admit I am a bit of a wine snob. I do prefer white over red at home. At this resort, however, I drank the house red with dinner since it was much better than the white. I’m not sure if they change up the house wines or not but while we were there the brand was “Joyeux” something. Friday night entertainment in the lobby is fun. Starts off with a local jazz entertainer then proceeds into a bit of a dance fiesta with the recreation crew. It’s white night on Fridays so bring something white to wear. We didn’t realize this til we were there. Overall we would have no hesitation recommending this resort for a peaceful, adults only getaway. Please remember to tip the hard working staff.

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Cozy resort on great beach location

This is a small adults only resort located on amazing beach. Rooms and grounds are immaculate. Every room has a view. The buffet restaurant has limited options but they are fresh and well prepared. The a la carte restaurants lack sophistication, however all food was well prepared, they lacked finesse. Vibe rooms with plunge pools are fantastic. The additional terrace space includes a lounge where you can relax on return from the beach, or enjoy after dinner drinks while still listening to e [... read more]vening entertainment from the plaza. As my vibe room was not available on my first night, the resort offered a free massage as compensation in their intimate spa. Spa experience was excellent and professional. Overall, an intimate resort for total relaxation.

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: If you want peace and quiet with little crowds....

Viva Wyndham Samana is the resort for you. Only 144 rooms. Everything within walking distance. Beautiful beaches, clean property. Basic but clean rooms. Main floor rooms have a small 'pool' included, worth the extra. They have a few activities, but not the place to go for nightlife, or shows. Food is alright but not outstanding. Staff is friendly. If you are looking for a place to get away from it all, read, or walk the beach without the rush of having to get up at dawn to get a prime spo [... read more]t on the beach, this is a good resort to choose. We would go back again.

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Would go back in a heart beat

Cant say enough about this small, quiet relaxing resort. Rooms were clean with a great bathroom. Bright clean shower, with lots of hot water and pressure. Even with plenty food in tolerances I never went hungry. Only issues with food is never hot enough temperature wise. Staff were warm and friendly. Grounds were immaculate. No shortage of beds, loungers or chairs. Loved the hammocks down by the beach. Loved the fact it was small and quaint. Loved the peacefulness of it all.  [... read more] No loud parties or drunks. Everyone was there to have a good time and relax. Will go back for sure.

Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach: Amazing resort

Without doubt one of the favorite resortI stayed during my time in dominicun republic . Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by the staff and general manager, our names were mentioned on the board . The staff was extremely friendly, the restaurant very flexible (appreciate this!) and the restaurant supervisor deserves a special thanks.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Freat

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Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Great Resort

Beautiful resort, great beach, ocean rough. Red wine was terrible, white wine ok. Food was ok. Everything was close by. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Every day there was something to do such as darts, Bo chi ball. We spent a lot of time in the pool which was great, just the right temperature.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Great Resort

Loved our recent week at Windham Tangerine, amazing pool, have been to many resorts and the staff at this one is the best we've ever encountered, service with a smile at all times. The ocean was a little rough but beautiful just the same, great for taking long walks. The only complaint we had was the red wine was very poor quality, so we just switched to white which was much better, although every time we went to the bar for white wine they had to search for a wine opener, would suggest they pu [... read more]rchase one for the bar area it would save a lot of time. Tried all 3 a la carte restaurants & they were all very good.

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Viva Wyndham

The grounds were immaculate at all times.Never once heard a leaf blower, all raking was done manually. Tile pathways around pool and other area's were very slippery with even the slightest amount of water. outdoor beds tended to be damp most of the time, sheets were not changed after overnight rain. Towels frequently in short supply Beach area was very clean waiters at the beach only came around if you tipped them ( we learned that pretty fast). Re: WestJet: On our return trip, there was n [... read more]o information send to us regarding boarding passes. I was shocked that they would have my girlfriend and I sitting 12 rows apart, there were around 8 empty seats on the plane, they could and should have done better, a real disappointment, especially since I picked this resort because of WestJet, I did not want to fly with AirTransat because of their resent incidents of having people sitting on planes forever, and I did not pick AC because of their louse connections and airport layovers. I ended up buying plus seats, which were a good choice, but it was not part of the plan

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Beautiful Resort

Myself and 3 girls who travel together for girls trip were here from Sept.29 -Oct 6/17.The Resort was small but absolutely beautiful.The workers and entertainers were awesome.We made some great friends while we were there.The buffet was small, the food needs abit more variety I think.The beach and pool area was beautiful.Overall we had a great trip again.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Amazing holiday

The resort was small very clean comfy beds and amazing staff from Jose at the front desk to the wait staff and bartenders. Buffett wasn't the best but the restaurant food was amazing. We need some items to be fixed but it was done within 20 mins of our call to front desk.

Viva Azteca by Wyndham: Boring Resort

My husband and I stayed at the Wyndham Azteca resort this August. We quickly wished we went somewhere else. Although the staff gave excellent service, the resort itself had too many downfalls. First we were given the wrong room, then the toilet was broken. Next the shower handle broke off in my hand , the blow dryer holder fell off the wall, the power shorted out when my husband was ironing a shirt and i was blow drying my hair. The walls are so thin we could hear the conversations in the next  [... read more]room. The only air conditioning in the resort was in our room. The pool closed at 8 pm. There is no disco. No dancing. No nightlife. We were in bed every night at 9. The Tv had only 1 English channel. The only good thing was the excursions and staff. The hotel needs to be redone. And they need to hire someone to liven up the place. It was very relaxing because there was nothing to do. The pool was ok, but no swim up bar. The ocean was close and worth the visit.

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Second time better than the first!

This is a small adults only resort directly on Coson beach. This was our second visit within a year and we were very impressed that many of the staff remembered us. No reservations are required for any of the a la carted (3), free wifi throughout the resort as well as being able to change towels whenever you like. Food and drinks are top notch. The beach is beautiful and you can walk for miles in either way. We are already planning our third trip for next summer!

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Vacances

Very nice family trip. Place, hotel end staf very profesionel. Vanderfoul place for maide surfing et kitering its amazing. I loved stay 14 days in this hotel, end visiting Cabarete with my family. Probably retourned next year.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Customer service needs lots of work

Viva Wyndham Tangerine is a small, cozy resort with outside buildings and grounds that were always well kept. Renovations to the rooms were poorly done and made them look dirty, especially the bathroom. Food was good, though nothing to write home about. Selection was very repetitive despite apparently having daily themes at the buffet. Italian a la carte was not great, but the Mexican a la carte was really good. We did not try the 3rd a la carte as the menu did not appeal to anyone in our fa [... read more]mily. Above all, the biggest drawback of this resort, in my opinion, is the customer service, or lack thereof. An important part of our vacation experience is the connections we normally make with the people that work at the hotel and at this location we did not connect with anyone because no one even made an effort to talk with us despite me speaking Spanish.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Nice resort - we go there mostly to kitesurf and surf.

We also really enjoy being able to walk to the village by the beach - nice to get out of the resort. Would also highly recommend a trip to Damajagua, the Teleferico and old town in Puerto Plato ( check out El Bergantin restaurant in the old Ladies Club) and Monkey Jungle. One wish only - beach resto is so beautiful for lunch but needs a little more for their menu - maybe just a pasta or tortilla bar...