Viva Wyndham's - Maya or Azteca

SouthRebels · 09-24-2011

They both seem to be about the same from I can gather from the internet. Any insight or experiences?

Mark711 · 09-24-2011

Dont know about the Azteca, Maya-small bestwestern style rooms. good buffet but VERY limited choices on food. good staff.

Beachnutt · 09-24-2011

WE stayed at the Azteca. Chose that because I had heard it was a little smaller and quieter. Thought the food was pretty good. Nice pool with bar and snacks close by. I believe if you are booked at one you are able to us the facilities at either. We never did get around to checking out the Maya. We had a nice ground floor room with a walk out patio.

We were pretty close to the bar and it did get a bit noisy on a couple nights.
Only thing I would do differently is to ask to be a little further fro the lobby bar.

**Shammy** · 09-24-2011

The Maya is the more active of the two, it's bigger (480 rooms) vs. the Azteca (270 rooms). I usually recommend the Maya to families, because that's where most of the activities go on but you'll also see families at the Azteca. If you stay at the Azteca, you can go to the Maya. It used to be that the Maya folks couldn't go to the Azteca and I'm not sure if they can use ALL of the Azteca facilities all the time but - they can make reservations at two of the Azteca a la carte restaurants. Just not sure if you can hang out there all day. Maybe someone who has stayed at the Maya will chime in.

I had some clients at the Azteca who sent me back a nice report, in case you want to get their take on it:

We had a very nice trip and liked the Azteca. It is not the sort of place that would appeal to someone wanting all the bell & whistles of a jumbo resort, but we like the smaller places. Room was average size and a bit worn, but the cleaning staff kept it spotless. Grounds were well maintained and the beach was great – wide expanse of sand and plenty of seating under palapas and palms. Mostly families with kids while we were there, and we were about the only Americans (which we like, otherwise we might as well vacation in Florida). The anamacion workers on the beach were fun.

As buffet food goes, the Azteca’s was the best we’ve had so far. The Italian restaurant was great – our kids raved about it. The Mayan was interesting and the oriental was average – overall, though, the food was well prepared. The pool bar cranked out an endless supply of very good pizzas. The staff was super friendly – one of the beach animacion workers climbed a coconut tree and knocked several to the ground, opened them with a machete and gave everyone samples. We were too worn out at the end of the day to make any of the shows.

We walked down to the Maya a couple of times, but only got as far as the beach and pool area – they had a trapeze which my youngest son thought was a blast. After two sessions, they invited him back for a special session with a guy who would do a catch. I’ve attached a photo – the guys working the trapeze were great. Overall, we were glad we went with the smaller, less crowded Azteca over the Maya.

I think anyone who is budget-minded, does not mind a smaller resort, has reasonable expectations and is primarily going for the beach would be pleased with the Azteca.

AnjaEm · 09-24-2011

I stayed at the Maya in the fall of 2009. It was modest and pleasant.

They had free use of bicycles for a jaunt to town. There was a small "takeone/leave one" library.

The grounds provide a pleasant late afternoon stroll when the odd little agoutes come out to forage. Think guinea pig on deer legs!

My sole complaint was that one day they fogged the grounds in the middle of the afternoon which had me fleeing to my room to avoid an overdose.

sandbarfly · 09-30-2011

I completely agree with Mark711's description of Viva Maya's "small best western style rooms..." and to chime in with Shammy-- we were told we could use the pools at Azteca but could not eat or drink (except with dinner reservation in a la carte)... but Azteca guests could use both.

crazypoepoe · 10-01-2011

yes i have stayed at both resorts in the past..we found the maya very nice and clean decent food and drink.(watch out for the teq.in the barrel at the pool bar..)got me in a little trouble one after noon.fell asleep at the pool bar

lol...the beach is great..lots of people from dif. countries ... the azteca was a little smaller lots of fun.. good food and drink..very clean we had a ground floor room closest to the ocean in front of the hot tub great room..the resort gets loud in the morning and then stops around 11.then starts up in the afternoon again ..i guees they put somtime in there for a rest..(LOUD MUSIC) it was great..beach very nice ..towel games at both..and lots of topless woman at both

.. a pro and a con..lol depends on your view

...i would choose the azteca for us ..we will go back.but my reasoning is there are so many resorts to see and enjoy i want to see them all..(greedy dave) if i can answer any questons

09-24-2011	#1 (permalink)
SouthRebels sandflea Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 6	Viva Wyndham's - Maya or Azteca They both seem to be about the same from I can gather from the internet. Any insight or experiences?

09-24-2011	#4 (permalink)
Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 17,465	The Maya is the more active of the two, it's bigger (480 rooms) vs. the Azteca (270 rooms). I usually recommend the Maya to families, because that's where most of the activities go on but you'll also see families at the Azteca. If you stay at the Azteca, you can go to the Maya. It used to be that the Maya folks couldn't go to the Azteca and I'm not sure if they can use ALL of the Azteca facilities all the time but - they can make reservations at two of the Azteca a la carte restaurants. Just not sure if you can hang out there all day. Maybe someone who has stayed at the Maya will chime in. I had some clients at the Azteca who sent me back a nice report, in case you want to get their take on it: We had a very nice trip and liked the Azteca. It is not the sort of place that would appeal to someone wanting all the bell & whistles of a jumbo resort, but we like the smaller places. Room was average size and a bit worn, but the cleaning staff kept it spotless. Grounds were well maintained and the beach was great – wide expanse of sand and plenty of seating under palapas and palms. Mostly families with kids while we were there, and we were about the only Americans (which we like, otherwise we might as well vacation in Florida). The anamacion workers on the beach were fun. As buffet food goes, the Azteca’s was the best we’ve had so far. The Italian restaurant was great – our kids raved about it. The Mayan was interesting and the oriental was average – overall, though, the food was well prepared. The pool bar cranked out an endless supply of very good pizzas. The staff was super friendly – one of the beach animacion workers climbed a coconut tree and knocked several to the ground, opened them with a machete and gave everyone samples. We were too worn out at the end of the day to make any of the shows. We walked down to the Maya a couple of times, but only got as far as the beach and pool area – they had a trapeze which my youngest son thought was a blast. After two sessions, they invited him back for a special session with a guy who would do a catch. I’ve attached a photo – the guys working the trapeze were great. Overall, we were glad we went with the smaller, less crowded Azteca over the Maya. I think anyone who is budget-minded, does not mind a smaller resort, has reasonable expectations and is primarily going for the beach would be pleased with the Azteca. __________________ LONE PALM TRAVEL Specializing in all inclusive vacations! ...till Cabo!

09-30-2011	#6 (permalink)
sandbarfly sandflea Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW Virginia Posts: 8	Viva Maya/Azteca I completely agree with Mark711's description of Viva Maya's "small best western style rooms..." and to chime in with Shammy-- we were told we could use the pools at Azteca but could not eat or drink (except with dinner reservation in a la carte)... but Azteca guests could use both.

10-01-2011	#7 (permalink)
crazypoepoe sandflea Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 9	yes i have stayed at both resorts in the past..we found the maya very nice and clean decent food and drink.(watch out for the teq.in the barrel at the pool bar..)got me in a little trouble one after noon.fell asleep at the pool bar lol...the beach is great..lots of people from dif. countries ... the azteca was a little smaller lots of fun.. good food and drink..very clean we had a ground floor room closest to the ocean in front of the hot tub great room..the resort gets loud in the morning and then stops around 11.then starts up in the afternoon again ..i guees they put somtime in there for a rest..(LOUD MUSIC) it was great..beach very nice ..towel games at both..and lots of topless woman at both.. a pro and a con..lol depends on your view...i would choose the azteca for us ..we will go back.but my reasoning is there are so many resorts to see and enjoy i want to see them all..(greedy dave) if i can answer any questons

09-24-2011	#2 (permalink)
Mark711 way into it Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 214	Dont know about the Azteca, Maya-small bestwestern style rooms. good buffet but VERY limited choices on food. good staff.

09-24-2011	#3 (permalink)
Beachnutt añejo Join Date: May 2004 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 4,584	WE stayed at the Azteca. Chose that because I had heard it was a little smaller and quieter. Thought the food was pretty good. Nice pool with bar and snacks close by. I believe if you are booked at one you are able to us the facilities at either. We never did get around to checking out the Maya. We had a nice ground floor room with a walk out patio. We were pretty close to the bar and it did get a bit noisy on a couple nights. Only thing I would do differently is to ask to be a little further fro the lobby bar.

09-24-2011	#5 (permalink)
AnjaEm toe in water Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: So. MN Posts: 50	I stayed at the Maya in the fall of 2009. It was modest and pleasant. They had free use of bicycles for a jaunt to town. There was a small "takeone/leave one" library. The grounds provide a pleasant late afternoon stroll when the odd little agoutes come out to forage. Think guinea pig on deer legs! My sole complaint was that one day they fogged the grounds in the middle of the afternoon which had me fleeing to my room to avoid an overdose.

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