Viva Wyndham Maya, not completely impressed

[Amateurbigfoot]

Have to agree with CdnNascarGirl on this resort.

This is maybe a 3 star and not much more. We found the staff a bit arogant and not very helpful.

The PDC area is very beautifull and people there are great. We will be going back but NOT to Viva Wyndham Maya.

[Slayer]

I respect everyone's opinion,,,,but I think the viva maya is great. I have been to several other resorts, and keep going back to the maya. This fall while it was closed we had to book at the Iberostar/Quetzal. It was very nice, but I am going back to the Viva Maya this spring.

[Tlyn]

Originally Posted by Slayer

I respect everyone's opinion,,,,but I think the viva maya is great. I have been to several other resorts, and keep going back to the maya. This fall while it was closed we had to book at the Iberostar/Quetzal. It was very nice, but I am going back to the Viva Maya this spring.

Slayer, if you are willing, I'd be interested in hearing some comparisons between the Wyndham and Iberostar Quetzal. Thanks.

[Slayer]

Originally Posted by Tlyn

Slayer, if you are willing, I'd be interested in hearing some comparisons between the Wyndham and Iberostar Quetzal. Thanks.

Sorry this is kind of late.

The Quetzal is definately more upscale and luxurious. Top shelf liquor at all bars, not just the lobby bar, and they will make a mohito at all bars. Speaking of bars, the Quetzal has a pretty cool pool bar, but it is off away from the main pool. Kind of set back and out of the way. And the food was good.

But the Quetzal is huge. I think what I like about the Viva Maya is that it is more compact. I always seem to meet more people there and always have a great time. You are more likely to get drawn in to the activities and get to meet other guests. It is also more layed back than some of the other places, which I think translates into more fun. Also, the food at the Viva Maya is really good, and and they offer a good selection. And the staff is always great.

I think I have grown partial to the Viva because I have been there many times, and I know a few staff members there. I guess looking at it objectively, the Quetzal is a better place. But there is something about the Viva Maya that keeps me going back.

[attaboy]

Met Slayer and wife last Sept at IBQ and I would give VM a try just from his review/opinion.
Slayer, Hope you guys have great time at the Viva Maya. I wish we were going to be able to go and meet up with yall. The Quetzal was great, but I am willing to try other places. I hope we can go back to IBQ this fall for our 25th wed Anniversary. We will go somewhere, I hope Playa. Stan

[Slayer]

Originally Posted by attaboy

Met Slayer and wife last Sept at IBQ and I would give VM a try just from his review/opinion.
Slayer, Hope you guys have great time at the Viva Maya. I wish we were going to be able to go and meet up with yall. The Quetzal was great, but I am willing to try other places. I hope we can go back to IBQ this fall for our 25th wed Anniversary. We will go somewhere, I hope Playa. Stan

Keeps us posted as to your destination in the fall. We just might meet up with ya again. Good to hear from ya Stan.

[mrspmwilliams]

Slayer- we are planning a trip somewhere in Feb of 07. Right now we are looking at Viva Maya or Iberostar Pariaso Beach.....Maybe we will see you there.
Paula and Dr. Mike

[suzg]

I stayed at Viva Maya last summer '05 before the hurricane. I loved it. I went to a Viva resort in the Dominican Republic the year before. In the DR they treated us like royalty because we were By Request members at Viva Maya we got a balloon a few beers in the room and a tiny bottle of almonds. In the DR it was a bottle of rum, bottle of wine, ice bucket of beer, meat and cheese tray and a fruit tray. HUGE difference. We are going back to the DR this summer to a different Viva resort so it'll be interesting to see if the difference is that the Mexican Riviera is maybe more popular so they don't have to offer so much ammenities? Don't know. I know I love the ocean and snorkeling as much in the DR...but miss the Mexican culture and people.

[Slayer]

Originally Posted by mrspmwilliams

Slayer- we are planning a trip somewhere in Feb of 07. Right now we are looking at Viva Maya or Iberostar Pariaso Beach.....Maybe we will see you there.
Paula and Dr. Mike

That would be great if we met up again. Will you be able to make the drunk fest in July with the baby coming and all?

[Slayer]

Originally Posted by suzg

I stayed at Viva Maya last summer '05 before the hurricane. I loved it. I went to a Viva resort in the Dominican Republic the year before. In the DR they treated us like royalty because we were By Request members at Viva Maya we got a balloon a few beers in the room and a tiny bottle of almonds. In the DR it was a bottle of rum, bottle of wine, ice bucket of beer, meat and cheese tray and a fruit tray. HUGE difference. We are going back to the DR this summer to a different Viva resort so it'll be interesting to see if the difference is that the Mexican Riviera is maybe more popular so they don't have to offer so much ammenities? Don't know. I know I love the ocean and snorkeling as much in the DR...but miss the Mexican culture and people.

I went to the DR a couple of years ago and enjoyed myself. Stayed at Punta Cana (sp?). It was beautiful, fun and really inexpensive too. But there was no place to go off the resort that was nearby. That is why I preferPDC.

[crew928]

We just got back from a week at Viva Maya and loved it!
The staff was amazing - hard working, helpful and always smiling.
We had a third floor room with a beautiful view of the pool and ocean.
Can't wait to get back for another visit!