Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace Resort - All Inclusive
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It was our 8th year in Viva Palace! Resort improving every year! Friendly staff always smiling, making your stay comfortable. Benjamin and Besaida The Best bartenders at the pool bar ! Thank you so much for all your special care!🍹
Very well maintained resort, nice long stretch of beach, with a coral reef inside the massive swimming areas. Gorgeous turquoise waters, nice deep sand. Food was good, not excellent, but we always found something to enjoy. The only disappointment was the lack of interesting alcoholic drinks at the bars. Many other resorts have fresh fruit to blend into authentic drinks, but this resort simply had syrups and standard liquors. The grounds were exceptionally well groomed, and the staff was friendly. The snorkeling was great right off the beach, with dozens of different fish, including multi colored squid which were awesome. One six foot long barracuda quietly held court in an outer section for a day, which was cool as well. He was massive. Go off the resort to the left of the beach to the local shacks and bar at the public beach next door. Great prices and nice folks.
Food is ok, nothing fancy. Entertainment ok. lots of shadow on the beach - which is good. Beach a little rocky.
Overall like the hotel. However, if you bring children the restaurants that can be booked do not have any children specific menu items.
We enjoyed our week on a wonderful beach with warm, blue water and gorgeous sunsets. The buffets were plentiful, the restaurants enjoyable in atmosphere and food. The room staff and desk attendants were helpful and polite. This is our second stay, we do plan to return.
Feels like in Italy! 7 th time there. Still love it! A lot of improvement. Good job.
Hotel met our expectations. Staff is very helpful and friendly ! Thanks a lot !
In general everything was wonderful but evening entertainment was really poor.
Hotel was the most beautiful I have been to. The staff was always with a smile.
Check in was easy and enjoyable. The view from the ocean front room was fantastic. The beach was clean and spacious, the drinks well made, and the food was well above average. We enjoyed the variety and quality of the buffets.
The staff was a little unhelpful at times. The amenities need a little updating.
The drive to the hotel was far. Luckily, we found a wonderful cab driver that was willing to take us around. The hotel was very nice...staff were accommodating. Restaurants were good but, the drinks were blah. Remember please book excursions thru the hotel for safety reasons.
Nice resort, food is good, beach is nice, rooms are fine, The only thing is that being an italian resort, if you don`t speak italian, you will be waiting for your services, expect from that everything was fine, we had a nice vacation
My husband and I were looking for a relaxing getaway and the Dominican Republic was the perfect place. This was a first time traveling to the Dominican Republic and we were satisfied. The Viva Wyndham provided a great balance between relaxation and activities. Please note that Viva Wyndham is connected to Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach so you get to share in all the amenities of that resort. The rooms were basic providing two beds, bathrooms, and a closet. We did not locate the stocked fridge until later in our trip (it was located in our closet, which was new to us). The rooms were appropriate for us because we spent most of our time traveling around the rest of the resort. Food was decent. The buffets provided a large assortment which should meet many people's needs. The restaurants for reserved dinners were amazing. I highly recommend the Italian dinner. There are several activities throughout the resort. During the day you can lay by the beach or pool. On some locations of the beach, the staff entertains and gets travelers involved with activities such as volleyball, water aerobics, dancing and more! We had a get time learning the resorts dance! There are several mini shops that you can get various items from. At night, entertainment is provided. Local artists come out and sign, staff put on amazing shows at the theater, and after the shows the DJ comes out for the night life party. We were pretty impressed. The day we left, we were already talking about the next time we could come back. We do recommend brushing up on Spanish (just the minimal stuff). Also, when you arrive at the resort, take a walk around and check out everything! We were amazed at how large the resort was and how much there was to do!
We were looking to get away to somewhere warm for family spring break and headed to Dominican Republic's best deal at the time Viva Wyndham. We had an awesome time and have lots of great professional photos of us taken by the onsite photographers to remember it. We got lucky and had a great ocean front room. We could walk out of our room straight to the beach. It was never too busy for us to dine where we wanted. My daughter (age 10) loved it there. She wasn't into the kids club activities but made a friend who didn't speak English but they managed to communicate well and play. The kids in the kids club seemed to be having a great time. The food was a daily buffet with nightly themes and we all managed to find things we enjoyed daily. The package also included 2 a la carte restaurants which were good for a change of pace. The drinks were never too strong so we had way too many. We had daily snacks of french fries and mojitos and lemonade. We danced poolside with the entertainment staff. It was a great experience and given the price compared to all other trips during the time of year, it was much better than we expected.
This was my second time at this resort. Its absolutely great for the price. My favorite thing here is the beach. Plenty of food choices. No complaints.
i have to say that i am reading all these reviews and alot of them arent so good, this hotel is AMAZING, the food is amazing, obviously the rooms are not 5 stars but they are around 3-4 comfy and beautiful. the people are soo soo nice there omg its incredible, everyone is happy, super hot clubs inside, cheap store prices, everyone is awesome in there, do not got anywhere else, go to wyndham!
Food could definitely be better. Not many options to choose from and the quality was poor. Buffet was very small and this resort brings in a lot of people. As far as service, it was either very good or bad. Some staff members looked tired and annoyed. Others always had a huge smile on their faces. Would probably return but not in the near future.
We are disappointed by the services offered and that were not met. The free internet is not working and is not provided in the rooms. Many services and meals are extra unannounced. The personal attention is aggressive and unprofessional. When requesting bedding had to claim for a day and repeatedly to reply. Poor service in general.
Location: convenient/inconvenient depends on which airport--about 15 min. drive from La Romana airport, about 1 hr. from Punta Cana airport, about 1.5 hrs. from Santo Domingo airport Lobby: easy check-in/check-out--concierges are multi-lingual, make a la carte restaurant reservations at guest services, travel agents' desks, "free Wi-Fi"--horrible signal and only works on/off for small tasks Room: standard room pretty small for four adults, shower only half covered by glass wall so bathroom floor was constantly flooded, not enough towels--received two towels per day for a room with four adults, "comforter" = thin sheet of fabric Pools: four lovely clean pools--three lively & one quiet (two deepest pools only about 5ft.) Restaurants: six free a la cartes (one with surcharge)--can only make three reservations for a week's stay, three buffets (one only opened for lunch), two day time snack bars, one overnight pizzeria Bars: six bars (in each of the two lobbies and by each of the four pools)--drinks varied by bartender on shift Service: some servers/bartenders were definitely nicer than others (as expected) but good overall--we always tipped $1-$2USD at the bars and buffets and $5USD at the a la cartes which seemed pretty uncommon amongst the European visitors (majority of the clientele there) Shopping: two shopping areas within the resort, larger one in the center of Beach and Palace sides and smaller one on Palace side; shopping outside of resort seems to be the same price if not higher (before haggling) as in the resort Excursions: trips offered included Saona Island, Catalina Island, Santo Domingo, Dune Buggees, Horseback Riding, Swim with Dolphins, Ziplining, etc. (typically offered by your assigned travel agent)--we did the Catalina trip where we were picked up via bus from resort, pit stop at a small shopping area, took catamaran to Catalina Island, spent a few hours on island (banana boat, wing ride, snorkeling, lunch buffet), catamaran back to port, bus to Casa de Campo for site seeing and shopping, bus back to resort--wasn't worth the $110 in our opinion but Catalina Island is really beautiful! Entertainment: animation crew spent days at the pools giving dance lessons and nights dancing away on stage in the theater then at the after party on the pool deck by the theater--the theater shows were always great!
Hotel highlights
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free parking
- Onsite dining
- Spa
Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace Resort - All Inclusive places you next to Dominicus Beach and within a few miles (5 km) of other popular attractions like Bayahibe Beach. This 3.5-star resort welcomes guests with 330 rooms and conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free self parking. It's on the beach and also within the region of Catalina Island National Park and Saona Island.
Dining
Relish the international cuisine at La Yuca, one of 9 onsite restaurants. Get an energy boost at the coffee shop/café, or grab a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
All of Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace Resort - All Inclusive's 330 air-conditioned rooms provide free minibar items, free bottled water, and phones. Guests can expect to find WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels. Other standard amenities include hair dryers and ironing boards.
Property features
Guests of Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace Resort - All Inclusive enjoy a full-service spa, karaoke, and an outdoor pool. A stay here includes free parking. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this all-inclusive resort include a fitness center, a sauna, and outdoor tennis courts.
Guest reviews for Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace Resort - All Inclusive
nice place to be!🌞
Everyone
It was our 8th year in Viva Palace! Resort improving every year! Friendly staff always smiling, making your stay comfortable. Benjamin and Besaida The Best bartenders at the pool bar ! Thank you so much for all your special care!🍹
great snorkeling
Everyone
Very well maintained resort, nice long stretch of beach, with a coral reef inside the massive swimming areas. Gorgeous turquoise waters, nice deep sand. Food was good, not excellent, but we always found something to enjoy. The only disappointment was the lack of interesting alcoholic drinks at the bars. Many other resorts have fresh fruit to blend into authentic drinks, but this resort simply had syrups and standard liquors. The grounds were exceptionally well groomed, and the staff was friendly. The snorkeling was great right off the beach, with dozens of different fish, including multi colored squid which were awesome. One six foot long barracuda quietly held court in an outer section for a day, which was cool as well. He was massive. Go off the resort to the left of the beach to the local shacks and bar at the public beach next door. Great prices and nice folks.
Review comment
Jennifer Tavarez responded on Apr 9, 2018
Dear Customer We sincerely appreciate your positive review about your vacation at Viva Wyndham Dominicus. We are even more thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us. Kind Regards Customer Care
Everyone
Food is ok, nothing fancy. Entertainment ok. lots of shadow on the beach - which is good. Beach a little rocky.
Review comment
Jennifer Tavarez responded on Feb 27, 2018
Dear Guest Thank you for your comments regarding your experience in our property. Will be a pleasure to receive you again in Viva Wyndham Dominicus. Kind regards Customer care
Everyone
Overall like the hotel. However, if you bring children the restaurants that can be booked do not have any children specific menu items.
Review comment
Jennifer Tavarez responded on Feb 9, 2018
Dear guest. Thank your visit. We took note of your comment in order to improve our services. Best Regards. Customer care
great location, relaxing beach!
Couples
We enjoyed our week on a wonderful beach with warm, blue water and gorgeous sunsets. The buffets were plentiful, the restaurants enjoyable in atmosphere and food. The room staff and desk attendants were helpful and polite. This is our second stay, we do plan to return.
Review comment
Jennifer Tavarez responded on Dec 23, 2017
Dear Guest, We appreciate your valuable feedback about the stay you had at our property. We are glad to know that you had a great first trip to Dominican Republic. Please do not forget that we will be pleased to welcome you back at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Best regards, Customer care Team
still love it!
Everyone
Feels like in Italy! 7 th time there. Still love it! A lot of improvement. Good job.
Review comment
Jennifer Tavarez responded on May 8, 2017
Dear customer, Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you at Viva Wyndham Dominicus. We are glad to know that you had the chance to enjoy your vacation at our resort. It is a pleasure to know that our services and facilities met with your expectations. Again thank you for recommending Viva Wyndham Dominicus Best regards, Customer care
excellent trip for money, very good stuff and maintance ! beach is great !
Couples
Hotel met our expectations. Staff is very helpful and friendly ! Thanks a lot !
family vacation
Families
In general everything was wonderful but evening entertainment was really poor.
paradise
Families
Hotel was the most beautiful I have been to. The staff was always with a smile.
fantastic resort getaway
Couples
Check in was easy and enjoyable. The view from the ocean front room was fantastic. The beach was clean and spacious, the drinks well made, and the food was well above average. We enjoyed the variety and quality of the buffets.
Dear customer, Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you at Viva Wyndham Dominicus. We are glad to know that you had the chance to enjoy your vacation at our resort for a 8th time. We look forward to welcoming you back and thank you for your review. Kind regards, Customer Care