Sandos Playacar vs. Viva Wyndham Maya

Beach4ever · 02-16-2012

I've done so much reading of these 2 resorts and these are the 2 I'm between. I kind of decided to go with Sandos but for our 5 night stay they are $700 more for our family of 5 (3 boys 12, 12, and 13). Is the Sandos WORTH $700 more or is the Wyndham fine for saving that amount of money? and how about The Reef for the same amount of savings?

corona_couple · 02-16-2012

Sandos hands down! We stayed at Viva a few years ago and the beach was soooo crowded and small. Sandos's beach is HUGE and since its the last resort on the stretch you have empty beach and jungle to explore. Food is better and they have fantastic kids clubs. They do so much with the kids. We are heading down in April for our 8th at Sandos

Peach · 02-16-2012

I stayed at Viva Maya in '09. No complaints! The beach was huge and not overcrowded (of course this was after the beach reclamation and in low season). The service and staff were great. The grounds and rooms were awesome.
Viva Maya & Iberostar Tucan being the only 2 AI's I ever stayed, my opinion my not hold much weight....but for 3 adults for 5 nights only $550 total...what could I complain about???? The Tucan won extra points for having beach service, but the Maya had an endless supply of food at all times. It may have been my timing, but we were always too late for breakfast or too early for lunch/beach bar and found ourselves always waiting around to eat. NEVER had that problem at the Maya.
No comments for the kids club, as were were kidless at the time, BUT I always saw kids doing arts & crafts, pool activities, and activities on the stage. They also had a trapeze for the kids & adults.

policegirl · 02-16-2012

Sent you a pm with some info! Good luck and no matter what you decide you will have a blast!!

**Shammy** · 02-16-2012

My vote is for Sandos. It breaks down to $140 more per day or $28/pp more per day. I personally think it's worth it.

Travelmania · 02-17-2012

I agree Sandos all the way

Beach4ever · 02-19-2012

Just booked Sandos! Thanks everyone! I'm sure I'll have many more questions in the next few months. i'm so glad I found this board.

jslowrider · 02-19-2012

Your family will love Sandos. We are going back for our 5th time the end of June

Babaloo · 02-19-2012

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Originally Posted by ga_pechs

I stayed at Viva Maya in '09. No complaints! The beach was huge and not overcrowded (of course this was after the beach reclamation and in low season).

The beach reclamation was in 2010

Peach · 02-19-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babaloo

The beach reclamation was in 2010

oops! Thanks for keeping my head straight Babaloo!

warrior64 · 02-20-2012

Glad to hear you went with Sandos. We where there with our 11 yr old daughter last year and she loved it. The kids club was awesome. Beach was perfect, good food, perfect vacation

Matt J · 02-20-2012

Your children at the age they are will love Sandos. The beach activities and games alone will keep them entertained at least 1/2 a day each day.

Mr Cancun · 02-21-2012

The Sandos is a better resort but when our teenagers use to go, ten years ago, the Viva Maya did have a lot of activities that they enjoyed and tons of teenagers their age.

bwildered · 02-26-2012

Going back after three years.... loved it. You could also look at trip advisor for more opinions...

02-16-2012	#1 (permalink)
Beach4ever lost on fifth Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 11	Sandos Playacar vs. Viva Wyndham Maya I've done so much reading of these 2 resorts and these are the 2 I'm between. I kind of decided to go with Sandos but for our 5 night stay they are $700 more for our family of 5 (3 boys 12, 12, and 13). Is the Sandos WORTH $700 more or is the Wyndham fine for saving that amount of money? and how about The Reef for the same amount of savings?

02-17-2012	#6 (permalink)
Travelmania sandflea Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 9	Sandos I agree Sandos all the way

02-26-2012	#14 (permalink)
bwildered into ruins Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 66	re booked Sandos Going back after three years.... loved it. You could also look at trip advisor for more opinions...

02-16-2012	#2 (permalink)
corona_couple lost on fifth Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Posts: 20	Sandos hands down! We stayed at Viva a few years ago and the beach was soooo crowded and small. Sandos's beach is HUGE and since its the last resort on the stretch you have empty beach and jungle to explore. Food is better and they have fantastic kids clubs. They do so much with the kids. We are heading down in April for our 8th at Sandos

02-16-2012	#3 (permalink)
Peach reposado Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 1,295	I stayed at Viva Maya in '09. No complaints! The beach was huge and not overcrowded (of course this was after the beach reclamation and in low season). The service and staff were great. The grounds and rooms were awesome. Viva Maya & Iberostar Tucan being the only 2 AI's I ever stayed, my opinion my not hold much weight....but for 3 adults for 5 nights only $550 total...what could I complain about???? The Tucan won extra points for having beach service, but the Maya had an endless supply of food at all times. It may have been my timing, but we were always too late for breakfast or too early for lunch/beach bar and found ourselves always waiting around to eat. NEVER had that problem at the Maya. No comments for the kids club, as were were kidless at the time, BUT I always saw kids doing arts & crafts, pool activities, and activities on the stage. They also had a trapeze for the kids & adults.

02-16-2012	#4 (permalink)
policegirl life=playa Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 547	Sent you a pm with some info! Good luck and no matter what you decide you will have a blast!!

02-16-2012	#5 (permalink)
Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 17,486	My vote is for Sandos. It breaks down to $140 more per day or $28/pp more per day. I personally think it's worth it.

02-19-2012	#7 (permalink)
Beach4ever lost on fifth Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 11	Just booked Sandos! Thanks everyone! I'm sure I'll have many more questions in the next few months. i'm so glad I found this board.

02-19-2012	#8 (permalink)
jslowrider beachaholic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Danville ca Posts: 458	Your family will love Sandos. We are going back for our 5th time the end of June

02-20-2012	#11 (permalink)
warrior64 into ruins Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 69	Glad to hear you went with Sandos. We where there with our 11 yr old daughter last year and she loved it. The kids club was awesome. Beach was perfect, good food, perfect vacation

02-20-2012	#12 (permalink)
Matt J way into it Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 204	Your children at the age they are will love Sandos. The beach activities and games alone will keep them entertained at least 1/2 a day each day.

02-21-2012	#13 (permalink)
Mr Cancun añejo Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Far North Dallas Posts: 3,196	The Sandos is a better resort but when our teenagers use to go, ten years ago, the Viva Maya did have a lot of activities that they enjoyed and tons of teenagers their age.

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