This was a very reasonably priced family vacation. We found the process at the airport very fast and easy. Taxis are definately the way to go, but be prepared to tip and tip and tip! We arrived at the hotel and very plesantly surprised to be greeted with a non alcoholic fruit punch drink-very refreshing. Two bellman took our bags... more

We (2 adults and 1 young child) stayed at the Viva Wyndham Playa Dorada from June 14-21, 2008. What can I say. We booked a very reasonable all-inclusive vacation package through West Jet. We weren't expecting much more than what we experienced, however, there may be some things that Viva could do to improve the whole 'Viva' experience which the... more

ok, here we go! i have just returned from this resort,having saved an obsene amount of money to travel. Firstly the flight over was an absolute joke! Thomas Cook who's staff were more interested in filing there nails as aposed to tending to the passengers really disapointed my wife and i. Food on the aircraft was laughable, and the on... more

My partner and I spent two weeks at this hotel, having read both good and bad reports we were unsure as to what to expect. Overall, it really depends what you are looking for. Yes, it is classed as a four star hotel, and for a third world country it is a four star hotel. Don't expect to compare this,... more

Me and my boyfriend travelled to the Dominican Republic with mixed views. We decided to stay in the viva wydnham hotel in the playa dorada resort. When we reached the hotel we were a bit worried when only us and 2 other people got off at the hotel, giving us the impression that it wasn't very good. We were welcomed... more

One night a couple of drunks started banging on my kids door and scared them to death.I asked them to leave but they refused and became violent and one of them hit me. I yelled for security but the guard just stared at me from the balcony. I called my husband on our two way radio and he cornered one... more

First of all apologies this review is a little late....I stayed here in the summer...but some of the negative reviews have prompted me to write an honest review! I think the first thing to note is that people do not realise how poor/economically deprived the dominican republic is....therefore the acomodation/food is NEVER going to exactly parallel British/American standards. However, viva... more

I stayed at the Wyndham Viva Playa Dorada property from April 22 through April 29. I have a good experiences vacationing at other Wyndham properties and expected to be pleased. I was NOT! I travelled with my husband and two young children. We have travelled to other localities and look forward to enjoying a good and relaxing family vacation! Unfortuanately,... more

I stayed at this hotel between April 19-25. A co-worker and I flew into Santiago since the airfare was so much cheaper and took a very well priced van from the airport to the hotel. The trip was about an hour and a half, but we got to see the beautiful country and also, the horrible living conditions for the... more