Recently, hotel complexes are becoming more and more popular with tourists. After all, living in one of the hotels, the guest can use the infrastructure of the whole resort town - its many pools, bars, attend various entertainment events, etc. If the complex has an all-inclusive program, then tourists can also appreciate the quality of food in various hotel restaurants in the territory.
As a rule, such resort towns are filled with hotels of different stars. The guests of the “triples” win, but those who have paid a tidy sum for the “five” are displeased that someone uses a chic infrastructure for less money. But in the case of the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace 4 * hotel, which we will describe here, this will not happen. After all, his neighbor is Viva Dominikus Beach 4 *. Both components of the complex are located at an equal distance from the sea, to be precise - on the first line. Let's see what services and rooms Viva Dominicus Palace offers to tourists.
Location
The closest town to the resort is La Romana. This is the southern coast of the island of Hispaniola, and it is washed by the Caribbean Sea, not the ocean. Therefore, the water here is warmer, and there are almost no waves. The nearest settlement to Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace 4 * - Bayahibe (Dominican Republic). This is a small fishing village with several shops, including a large MIA supermarket, pharmacy, ATM, fruit and fish markets.
But there is everything necessary for a quality vacation in the hotel complex. Both hotels grabbed most of Dominicus Beach - one of the most beautiful on the Caribbean coast. There are three international airports in this island country. The hotel is just 12 minutes from La Romana Air Harbor. From Punta Cana and Santa Domingo - from one and a half to two hours.
Territory
If you stand with your back to the sea, then Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace 4 * will be on the right (at the pier), and Viva Dominicus Beach on the left. The complex has a single territory, so it is impossible to find the border between the hotels. The difference between the Palace and the Beach is only in the fact that the last hotel has few buildings, and vacationers are mainly settled in bungalows. There is also a small cottage village called "Viva Village". But it is located away from the sea.
The Viva Dominicus Palace described here consists of several three-story buildings built in the colonial style. The last large-scale repair was carried out in 2015, so that everything on the territory shines with novelty. The garden between the buildings is simply mesmerizing. Tourists in the reviews say that at first it seems like he was in Eden. Walking along the alleys among the marvelously smelling flowers, now and then you come across iguanas, turtles, chipmunks. Special attention deserves a large pond with pink flamingos. Tourists recall that they loved to feed ducks and goldfish. Upon check-in, guests are given a map of the huge complex. And in the territory, so that people do not get lost, there are road signs everywhere.
Room Categories
Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace 4 * is proud of its name "environmentally friendly hotel." In the construction of three-story buildings, only natural materials such as stone and wood were used, and bungalows were built from corals. Landscape designers have tried to ensure that these buildings blend harmoniously with the landscape. All rooms have either balconies or terraces isolated from each other with direct access to the green lawn or garden.
The rooms on the ground floor are ideal for older people and families with children. The hotel has two rooms, fully adapted for people with disabilities, namely wheelchairs. Most guest rooms are categorized as superior rooms. They overlook the garden or pool. But there are buildings, from the numbers of which you can see, albeit not frontally, the sea.
If you want to see the water surface not from the balcony, but lying directly on the bed, you need to book Superior ocean front. This room in size and comfort does not differ from a simple superior room (27 sq. M.). You will find even better service in the junior suites. The area of such premises is larger, and they consist of a bedroom and a living area, enclosed by a beautiful carved screen. But tourists warn that junior suites have a view of both the sea and the garden. Therefore, when booking, you must pre-specify the orientation of the windows of the room.
What is in the rooms of Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace
Photos of rooms of all categories show pleasant light interiors with stylish decoration. Consider what is available in the rooms of the cheapest category, superior room. Tourists mention a split system with an individual remote control and a flat-screen TV. Unfortunately, among the many satellite channels there is not a single Russian one. There is also a minibar in the rooms, packed to capacity with soda and juices, but only drinking water is replenished daily.
Furniture, tourists say, is a bit old, but everything is working properly. There is a spacious wardrobe with a large number of hangers and shelves, a huge and very comfortable bed, covered with clean linen. The bathroom has a shower, hairdryer. On the spacious balcony (or terrace) there is a plastic table and two armchairs. A pleasant surprise for tourists was to see an iron and an ironing board in the room. The closet also has an electronic safe.
Nutrition
The concept behind the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace, - All Inclusive. But this is not Egyptian or Turkish “all inclusive”, but something more luxurious. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the main restaurant “La Juca”. In addition to it, La Terraza works non-stop on the sunny terrace. You can always eat buffet in this restaurant. A snack is best in a pizzeria. This establishment closes at 2:30.
Guests are invited to have lunch in buffet style and dinner in the La Rocca grill restaurant. During the daylight hours on the beach, it works as a cafe (light snacks, drinks, snacks) Viva Café. After dusk, this establishment becomes a à la carte restaurant. Tables are placed right on the sand of the beach. The complex also has the following à la carte restaurants:
- Viva Mexico (in the Palace);
- Caribbean "Palito de Coco";
- pan-European Atlantis;
- Italian "Il Palko" ("Viva Beach");
- Asian Bambu.
All guests of the complex are entitled to free access to these establishments. However, a reservation is required, and the dress code must also be strictly observed. In addition to restaurants, guests are served day and night by 4 bars.
Nutrition Reviews at Viva Dominicus
Tourists, vacationing in Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace 4 *, called the meal in all the restaurants of the hotel complex "a feast of the stomach." Firstly, the halls themselves are very beautifully decorated, they are not stuffy and flies do not fly. Even at breakfast, tables are covered with cloth. The dishes and appliances are clean. If the meal is served in buffet style, then the food trays are quickly replenished, and the assortment of dishes is simply beyond praise.
Some tourists even admitted in the reviews that they were content with the "buffet", because there you can try a little of everything. But the majority nevertheless took advantage of their legal right to dine in a la carte restaurants. For a romantic atmosphere, everyone praises Viva Cafe (on the beach). Scallops and tuna steak are deliciously cooked there. For exquisite cuisine, tourists celebrate Atlantis and Bambu.
Special Nutrition Requests
If you are planning to go to the Dominican Republic, to Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace 4 *, then when booking a room, indicate all your diets and medical indications regarding food. Especially for you, cooks will prepare gluten-free, lactose-free and other dishes. If you intend to come, despite a long journey, to this hotel with an infant or young child, then this must also be indicated in advance. The staff will put a cradle in your room, while the restaurant will provide you with a high chair and baby food. Parents claim that in this hotel they had no problems feeding even the most capricious kids. In the halls of the main restaurants there is a low children's buffet. Kids themselves could choose their favorite dishes.
Coffee lovers claim: they make an amazing drink here! Alcohol connoisseurs mention that the bars have an extensive wine list, unlimitedly pour strong distillates, rum, liquors, beer. Gourmet cocktails are prepared on the beach and by the pools. Sweet tooths mention that for free you can order ice cream, desserts, hot chocolate.
Beach and Pools
Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace 4 * (Bayahibe) stands on the first line from the sea. Dominicus Beach is one of the best on the Caribbean coast of the island. Its characteristic feature is the growth of palm trees right by the water. Therefore, there are no umbrellas on the beach - sunbeds are set right in the shade of the trees. The sea here is gentle, warm. Sand carefully cleaned.
On the beach there is a bar, diving center and free rental of non-motorized equipment for water sports (kayaks, masks, snorkels, catamarans, surfboards). The coast here is suitable for bathing children. Tourists say that, despite the presence of the pier, the sea is very clean, because boats rarely moor here. The complex has several freshwater pools. Children's areas adjoin them. Beach towels are provided.
Conditions for children
Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace has two mini-clubs. One accepts children from 4 to 12 years old, and the second - teenagers under 15. Parents say that they themselves and their children were satisfied with the animation. With children they are really engaged, and do not allow them to watch cartoons day and night.
The club building for the smallest has its own restaurant and a sleeping room with cots. Experienced teachers can captivate with competitions and games even obstinate teens. If desired, for a fee, you can hire a personal nanny or baby sitter for your child.
Entertainment for adults
In the reviews of Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace 4 *, you can often read that the hotel has schools: Caribbean dances, cooking classes, makeup, yoga and meditation, diving, sailing. All lessons are absolutely free. Daytime animation is represented by water aerobics, beach volleyball or darts.
The complex has 4 floodlit tennis courts, a billiard table, a gym, a sauna and a jacuzzi. For a fee, guests can use the services of professional masseurs, hairdressers. Every evening there is a show with artists and DJs, and later a disco.