Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Not bad, Not Amazing!

First thing Air Transat switch plane going to Samana DR last minute and my row 1 seats turned into row 28, I am handicap due to a motor vehicle accident 5 years ago and a heart condition that I can not walk for long! informed Air Transat of this but they said "hey you can exit from the rear of the plane when it lands! The leg room was atrocious, my back was sore for 2 days after the flight down! The other thing is if you need internet this is NOT the place for you! I am a computer tech and know  [... read more]lots about networks and Wi-Fi and such the internet provided was right out of the stone age! 8 mb speed at best usually around 4 mb! The entertainment was lousy! They had low budget shows, usually 2 people one singing and one playing keyboard with a laptop with prerecorded backing tracks and most of the music was from 80's and 90's lounge lizard type of tunes! they did have a live band one night out of 2 week stay! food was medium to good but not a lot of variety from night to night! This is defiantly not a 5 star resort! 3.5 at best. Our HVac system in the room was leaking water on the floor so much we had to put a towel down to soak it up! The entire time we stayed the room had a strong smell of sewer gas lingering in the room! Also my wife and I were sneezing and coughing quite a lot! Someone suggested it might be a mold problem? All and all our expectations are not super high! So we had a good time but we definitely will not be returning to Viva Via Samana, and I thing we will avoid the Wyndham properties as well in general! They have a 2 tier setup regular which we were and club which is approximately 30 grand USD to join for 10 years. its a points system that I would not buy into! And would suggest anyone else to stay away from! The plane ride back was great had the same seats we were assigned when we booked the trip! 4J and 4K lots of room I believe it was an Air bus 320? Nice aircraft looked fairly new and engines were extremely quite! The other things I could mention were pool towels were ratty for the most part and had a lot of bleach stains and just looked old! most towels were not even that clean! Some had like a BO smell to them! I was also disappointed in the booze! it was very low quality although some times they had Stoli Vodka which we like Cointreau was either watered down or some fake stuff! Oddly enough they had Sambuca which I drank a lot of and reminded me of the Sambuca I drink @ home! They had some supply chain issues no bacon a few mornings and only peperoni for the pizzas on a rare occasion, cook said they didn't have any! Pizza was taste though. I don't generally eat pizza when I'm away! One night I had breaded veal and it was very good! and one afternoon they served empanada's only the one time though! They were soooo good! Again my review reflects some of the bad stuff as we tended to not forget that! I tried to make this as fair as possible! And the beach and pool were great, only complaint is clean the pool more often and do a better job of it! I also had a room on the ground floor with the plunge pool! Was half empty most of the time and full of insects stayed out of it most of the time, the reason I booked the plunge pool room is that I would be guaranteed a ground floor with my disability that was imperative! The building are 4 floors and no elevators unless you are a club member! Hotel was pretty clean and staff were great management were not quite as good as the regular working staff! I would suggest the overhaul there entertainment crew get more with the times seems right out of the 80's and 90's club med type of stuff!

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Fun week in Samana

Spent a beautiful week in Samana at the Viva V Wyndham All Inclusive. Mostly good reviews, but some not so good. The resort is beautiful. Gardens, Beach, Rooms, Restaurants, Entertainment, Staff all very good. We had a second floor room. 1st floor rooms had dehumidifiers running 24/7. The lounge chairs were very uncomfortable. The pool was small, not very deep and cloudy. Fix the lounge chairs and we would probably go back.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: WILL NOT RETURN

All public areas were in good order. We opted for an 'Amnesia Suite,' which was large, comfortable and always kept clean and tidy. Service provided by the maid was outstanding. Food at the main restaurant was OK, but lacking in variety. Other restaurants we visited were also OK but the menu at these 'premium' restaurants was not too different from the main buffet. There was only one bar, which was near the pool and not very convenient if you were near the main lobby area. NEGATIVES - There wer [... read more]e no steps or hand rail to access the pool. My wife and I are senior citizens and getting into the pool was too difficult for us. We found the beach was too far from the main complex. MAJOR NEGATIVE - The constand loud 'boom boom' of the music (if you can call it that) was too much. The noise was so loud, that we had difficulty getting to sleep until after 11.00 pm. Summary - generally disappointed.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Great resort!

The entire resort are is well maintained. Great walking trails, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the room was excellent. Air conditioning was great, food was good. I would recommend this resort.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: As advertised

The overall size for us was great. Everything was close and convenient. A quiet resort as well. No problem accessing good beach or pool seats, at least during our stay. An ideal location for people seeking a restful vacation. Food was satisfactory, but we found selection a bit limited. A couple of strange notes were no coffee at supper time, no bacon at breakfast. Coffee when available in morning was milk only, no cream.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: Loved every minute of it?

The resort is right downtown Cabarete( a 5 minute walk actually) a short drive from the airport, quick check in and our room was ready. We had issues finding our room as the buildings are not clearly numbered. But that hiccup was minor lol. The resort grounds are well manicured, staff is excellent in all areas of the resort. Food and drinks were great! Rooms are satisfactory , next time will book an ocean view to be close to the pool and ocean.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Love this resort

This resort was the smallest I’ve been to but it was my favourite. The rooms are clean, food was good but the entertainment staff and bar tenders etc make this place so special. ALL the staff are amazing. Can’t wait to return

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Bien

Petit resort près de l’aéroport. Tout est bien situe. Chambres sont à 2 min de la piscine, 2 min du buffet etc… Nous avons été capable d’avoir 4 restos à la carte dans la semaine. La plage est à 5min de marche et beau sentier pour si rendre. Longue plage ou on peut marcher. Serviette de plage disponible chaque matin.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: I’ll be back.

Been to dozens of resorts, this is the third time @Viva Tangerine Love the beach. Food was good, not pre covid good, but no resort has stepped it up fully yet. Only ate at the main dining room. All Service, esp dining and housekeeping was great, employees seem to truly care and enjoy their job, and people. (great bosses no doubt) Entertainment: I’ve see worse, but very few. During rainy days I watched customers complain as many of the “team” did nothing but talk to each other in a gro [... read more]up and ignore them to their great frustration. If you think being in-your-face flamboyant, compensates for lazy and rude, then you will be blind to the problem. All things considered, great value.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Amazing Resort

We just got back from a week at Heavens. I NEVER write reviews but I have to say this was a great vacation. The resort is small, very clean, the room was excellent, the food was good but it was the staff that exceeded all expectations. Jay and Mikeson beside the towel exchange were great. A huge shout out to the animation team especially Aladdin. Also, Hector the Protector on the beach offers great excursions at great prices. We will definitely be back!

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Some good, some not so good

The hotel grounds and location are wonderful. Some improvement is needed for the check in process, it was very slow. Also service in the buffet was very slow, need more staff or better training. Red wine was not drinkable.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Not good at all

The resort is bad, and the food is awful. They just want to sell you the time sharing with a new name (Pay over 67000$ and become a Viva club member!) Just don't go to that place. I don't recommend it at all.

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Amazing Resort

Very nice adult only resort- beautiful beach, lots of beach chairs and shade- rooms were very comfortable, comfy bed, lots of hot water, A/C , nice balcony We really enjoyed the food at the fusion and seafood restaurants. We used the gym everyday and good equipment and well maintained- yoga and acquafit every day We really loved the layout of this resort as close to ocean and pool and not to big. We have done a number of all inclusive resorts pre- pandemic and for the $ this is very great valu [... read more]e. Also super friendly staff- only a 25 min drive from airport- Highly recommend and will be back

Viva V Samana by Wyndham: Week in the sun

Loved this hotel. Staff were amazing. Food at buffet was typical. Restaurants were good. Rooms were nice and fridge stocked daily. Entertainment was good . Beach was amazing. Loved the dogs and cats roaming the resort. Was upset there was an injured cat but unable to get help from staff. It disappeared so assume they took it away.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: The VH Gran Ventana was a great experience

Our family had a great vacation. The staff were absolutely amazing and went above and beyond to make you feel at home and welcome. The food was very good, the rooms were very comfortable and clean and the beach and pool atmosphere were perfect. The hotel had great amenities but still felt small and quiet. I can’t say e ouch good things an out this place. I highly recommend this to anyone.

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham: March 2 wk. vacation

This was our 4th time at the Tangerine. They made a lot of positive renovations since our last visit. It’s a good place for couples and families, a nice pool for all ages, beautiful beach to walk, walking distance to Cabarete. The ocean waves are big, fun for teenagers and adults to body surf. You must keep an eye on kids playing in the ocean. Staff kept close watch on the surf. The buffet was very busy during Spring Break. The food was good. They have 3 restaurants available for dining with r [... read more]eservations. The rooms were comfortable. We walked to Cabarete several times for lunch on the beach or a beverage and shopping. There’s a lot of kite surfers and plenty of places to take lessons. The plus for me was the beach walking, relaxing at the beach and proximity to Cabarete on the beach. I also recommend checking out the Cabarete Coffee Company near the resort.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Good

The resort was a lot smaller than the pictures showed. Also it said adults only and there were a few kids. The food was ok. It was very clean. The serves were kind. The grounds were clean but the plants did not look healthy.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Not a 4 1/2 * Resort

Mini bar only has 1 SMALL bottle of water per person per day. So it’s a mini fridge not a mini bar. We asked for more water but were told NO outright. We ended up buying our water. Very very small resort. Food tasted good but selection was very limited. Desserts were awful. Only 3 kinds of fruits offered. Same ones everyday. Toiletries are a luxury I guess so bring your own. Rooms are spacious but outdated. AC was loud and constantly acting up. Beach was small and full of seaweed so we went to n [... read more]eighbouring resorts and used their beach. A la carte restaurants were good. Service staff were great. Pool needs chlorine and a good clean.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Very nice resort

This resort was very clean. The service staff were friendly and helpful. The activities were interesting. We would like to thank the entertainment staff for their hospitality especially Alladin, Izzy, Valentina and Gaby. They always interacted with us and kept us entertained. Also our maid Natalia she helped us with a clean room and good service. All in all we would return to this resort and recommend it to our friends. Thanks for a wonderful holiday.

Viva Heavens by Wyndham: Great stay at Viva Heavens

Hotel was way nicer than I expected. Pictures did not do it justice. Room was basic, but hotel staff were great especially the wait staff and entertainment crew. Shout out to Aladdin, Issa and Valentina!! They were wonderful and very talented. Would come back for sure.