Viva Wyndham Azteca

bubblesss · 01-06-2006

Hi, We are arriving Jan 14, 2006.

Any reviews?

1. HOw is the disco?
2. How is the beach after Wilma?
3. Can you walk to Playa Del Carmen on the beach to town?
4. Nightlife where to go for age group 25 and up?

Thank you

Babaloo · 01-06-2006

Hi, We are arriving Jan 14, 2006.

Any reviews?

1. HOw is the disco? Probably typical of AI's. Go to town. You are close.
2. How is the beach after Wilma? Wilma who? You would never know.
3. Can you walk to Playa Del Carmen on the beach to town? Walk, yes. Along the beach. I don't know, but I would imagine.
4. Nightlife where to go for age group 25 and up? Yes. But you know that now.

penalipee · 01-07-2006

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Originally Posted by bubblesss

Hi, We are arriving Jan 14, 2006.

Any reviews?

1. HOw is the disco?
2. How is the beach after Wilma?
3. Can you walk to Playa Del Carmen on the beach to town?
4. Nightlife where to go for age group 25 and up?

Thank you

Yes, the disco is pretty typical of AI's. It's kinda a long walk to Playa but it'd be a tremedous hike if you're planning on going partying in Playa and then walking home afterwards! After a hard night of partying it was a long walk on the beach from the ****** to Playa Maya!! hehe

Scaramouche · 01-07-2006

you can walk into town, cab fare is $4, and the Azteca has free bicycles that make getting into town a snap!

Playa Junkie · 01-07-2006

[quote=bubblesss]Hi, We are arriving Jan 14, 2006.

Any reviews?

1. HOw is the disco? Disco was not available at Azteca when we were there last June. It wasn't closed due to storms, it was closed due to lack of interest. They were using the bar as a quasi-disco at the time. The disco at the Viva Maya was ok - but I concur with the rest: go to town - far superior.

2. How is the beach after Wilma? From what I understand, there's more beach and less shade - the palapas at Viva Maya haven't been rebuilt, but could be they have at Azteca. Anyone know?

3. Can you walk to Playa Del Carmen on the beach to town? You can walk the beach, it's a little quicker than the streets, but there's one section of beach that you can't access because of seawalls. That could be different, post-Emily/Wilma, but if not, you can easily walk around via the gravel road in front of the condos at seawall and then back down again. Nice to do, but quicker still to take a bike, much nicer little ride. The hotel provides bike locks for while you're in town. Best mode of transport in Playacar.

4. Nightlife where to go for age group 25 and up? Go have dinner at the Viva Cafe in town (concierge at the hotel will make reservations for you - but make them the first day you're there for the night you plan to party) and then you have excellent choices for nitelife thereafter. Right outside the front door.

Thank you No problemo - and have a GREAT time - report back here when you return, we'll be heading down for 3 weeks in May/June so I'm anxious to hear your thoughts! :p

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alessia · 02-13-2006

Hi !! I am about to book at the Viva Azteca hotel with my 3 kids. I ve heard that the beach is erroded because of Wilma so i am scared now to book there..Is the beach there nice ???? Can someone send me some recent pictures that would be really appreciated..Thanks because i don t know what to beleive of that hotel Thanks again.

stevo137 · 03-13-2006

Hello all! We will be at the Azteca starting this Thursday March 16th and will post some comments when we return. I have read many reviews and for the price, I think it's a good choice for us with two kids ages 13 and 15.

ZAEM · 03-13-2006

The Azteca is a small resort (compact). It is good for the money.

We went there two years ago and enjoyed ourselves greatly.

Have fun!

stevo137 · 03-13-2006

Just a bit concerned about the topless sunbathers that I've heard about. My son is 15 if you know what I mean.

znett · 03-13-2006

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Originally Posted by stevo137

Just a bit concerned about the topless sunbathers that I've heard about. My son is 15 if you know what I mean.

What is your concern? I would be more concerned if he was 15 & hadn't seen a topless, I am assuming you mean, woman!! At least a picture. They look the same, mostly!!

margaritamamma · 03-13-2006

Best your 15 year old stay home the - these resorts are frequented by many Europeans who think nothing of topless - chances are if you do not make a big deal about it - he will take your lead and not make a big deal of it. I must have walked past 3 before it registered in my head. They do not stand around waving flags so you will notice them.

stevo137 · 03-13-2006

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Originally Posted by margaritamamma

Best your 15 year old stay home the - these resorts are frequented by many Europeans who think nothing of topless - chances are if you do not make a big deal about it - he will take your lead and not make a big deal of it. I must have walked past 3 before it registered in my head. They do not stand around waving flags so you will notice them.

Originally we were going without the kids (boy 15, girl 13) but they enjoyed Cancun so much last year that we just had to take them. It shouldn't be a problem.
3 days and counting!!!

ZAEM · 03-13-2006

Have fun! Would like to hear your take on it when you get back.

Go into town and check out the sites. That will be a good time for kids that age. All kinds of shopping and little store fronts to check out.

stevo137 · 03-27-2006

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Originally Posted by alessia

Hi !! I am about to book at the Viva Azteca hotel with my 3 kids. I ve heard that the beach is erroded because of Wilma so i am scared now to book there..Is the beach there nice ???? Can someone send me some recent pictures that would be really appreciated..Thanks because i don t know what to beleive of that hotel Thanks again.

Sorry for the delay.
Although the beach still has very large sandbags burried, there is still plenty of beach to enjoy. I posted aerial and beach pics on my trip pics thread. They do a nice job of cleaning the beach and seaweed every day and they even added a few new palm trees and palapas while we were there. They planted the trees at night.
Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll look for a few more beach pics later.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the Azteca exceeded our expectations.
(Trip pics link)

http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...ight=trip+pics

Brooksie · 03-28-2006

We are going in a few weeks and staying with a huge group - do you have any helpful advice before we go?

01-06-2006	#1 (permalink)
bubblesss sandflea Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3	Viva Wyndham Azteca Hi, We are arriving Jan 14, 2006. Any reviews? 1. HOw is the disco? 2. How is the beach after Wilma? 3. Can you walk to Playa Del Carmen on the beach to town? 4. Nightlife where to go for age group 25 and up? Thank you

01-06-2006	#2 (permalink)
Babaloo añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Paamul, Q Roo Mexico Posts: 10,835	Hi, We are arriving Jan 14, 2006. Any reviews? 1. HOw is the disco? Probably typical of AI's. Go to town. You are close. 2. How is the beach after Wilma? Wilma who? You would never know. 3. Can you walk to Playa Del Carmen on the beach to town? Walk, yes. Along the beach. I don't know, but I would imagine. 4. Nightlife where to go for age group 25 and up? Yes. But you know that now.

01-07-2006	#4 (permalink)
Scaramouche beachaholic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NY Posts: 329	you can walk into town, cab fare is $4, and the Azteca has free bicycles that make getting into town a snap!

01-07-2006	#5 (permalink)
Playa Junkie beachaholic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 430	[quote=bubblesss]Hi, We are arriving Jan 14, 2006. Any reviews? 1. HOw is the disco? Disco was not available at Azteca when we were there last June. It wasn't closed due to storms, it was closed due to lack of interest. They were using the bar as a quasi-disco at the time. The disco at the Viva Maya was ok - but I concur with the rest: go to town - far superior. 2. How is the beach after Wilma? From what I understand, there's more beach and less shade - the palapas at Viva Maya haven't been rebuilt, but could be they have at Azteca. Anyone know? 3. Can you walk to Playa Del Carmen on the beach to town? You can walk the beach, it's a little quicker than the streets, but there's one section of beach that you can't access because of seawalls. That could be different, post-Emily/Wilma, but if not, you can easily walk around via the gravel road in front of the condos at seawall and then back down again. Nice to do, but quicker still to take a bike, much nicer little ride. The hotel provides bike locks for while you're in town. Best mode of transport in Playacar. 4. Nightlife where to go for age group 25 and up? Go have dinner at the Viva Cafe in town (concierge at the hotel will make reservations for you - but make them the first day you're there for the night you plan to party) and then you have excellent choices for nitelife thereafter. Right outside the front door. Thank you No problemo - and have a GREAT time - report back here when you return, we'll be heading down for 3 weeks in May/June so I'm anxious to hear your thoughts! :p [quote]

02-13-2006	#6 (permalink)
alessia lost on fifth Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 10	Hi !! I am about to book at the Viva Azteca hotel with my 3 kids. I ve heard that the beach is erroded because of Wilma so i am scared now to book there..Is the beach there nice ???? Can someone send me some recent pictures that would be really appreciated..Thanks because i don t know what to beleive of that hotel Thanks again.

03-13-2006	#7 (permalink)
stevo137 life=playa Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Near Chicago Posts: 805	Hello all! We will be at the Azteca starting this Thursday March 16th and will post some comments when we return. I have read many reviews and for the price, I think it's a good choice for us with two kids ages 13 and 15.

03-13-2006	#8 (permalink)
ZAEM life=playa Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Massachusetts Posts: 660	The Azteca is a small resort (compact). It is good for the money. We went there two years ago and enjoyed ourselves greatly. Have fun!

03-13-2006	#9 (permalink)
stevo137 life=playa Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Near Chicago Posts: 805	Just a bit concerned about the topless sunbathers that I've heard about. My son is 15 if you know what I mean.

03-13-2006	#11 (permalink)
margaritamamma ruined Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 94	Best your 15 year old stay home the - these resorts are frequented by many Europeans who think nothing of topless - chances are if you do not make a big deal about it - he will take your lead and not make a big deal of it. I must have walked past 3 before it registered in my head. They do not stand around waving flags so you will notice them.

03-13-2006	#13 (permalink)
ZAEM life=playa Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Massachusetts Posts: 660	Have fun! Would like to hear your take on it when you get back. Go into town and check out the sites. That will be a good time for kids that age. All kinds of shopping and little store fronts to check out.

03-28-2006	#15 (permalink)
Brooksie sandflea Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5	We are going in a few weeks and staying with a huge group - do you have any helpful advice before we go?

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