(LifeWire) - The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach is an all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, a destination known for affordable and family-friendly package vacations. Viva Resorts had eight all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico, and has an alliance with the Wyndham hotel giant: hence the "Viva Wyndham" brand.
The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach is 17 miles from La Romana International Airport. Located along the southeastern coast on a sugar-white beach bordering national parkland, the shallow waters here are perfect for wading with little ones. The resort is also close to world-class snorkeling and diving.
Features:
- Several restaurants, plus access to restaurants at the neighboring Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace for an additional fee
- Half-mile white-sand beach
- Snorkeling right at the beach
- Three freshwater pools
- Four lit tennis courts and on-site diving center
- Free group windsurfing, sailing, archery and introductory diving lessons
- Access to nearby golf course at Casa de Campo
For Families:
- Viva Wyndham Kids' Retreat for ages 4 to 12 and Juniors' Club for ages 12 to 16
- Children's areas in two of the resort's three beachfront pools
- Kids' activities include trapeze, volleyball, table tennis, archery
- Sand castle-building competitions and talent shows are held*
- Children ages 12 and under stay and eat for a nominal fee
- Boat and jeep safaris are available at the tour desk for an extra fee
Keep in Mind about the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach:
- reservations may be required for dinner; check with your restaurant of choice in advance.
- rooms for those with limited mobility are available.
- visitors remark that clientele is mainly Italian and that few staff speak English - read recent visitor comments
Find Out More about the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach:
- Check prices
- Visit the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach and the Viva Resorts websites.
- Check the resort's rating at the popular family vacation packager Apple Vacations. (At time of writing: three Red Apples, or "Comfortable." Six Red Apples is "Luxurious," while one Golden Apple is "Exceptional.")
- Read visitors' comments at TripAdvisor.com.
See also:
- more Dominican Republic Resorts, including other Viva Resorts
- more about the Dominican Republic for Families
This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person.
*Always check resort sites for updates!
