Viva Wyndham Azteca: Traveler Reviews
Viva Wyndham Azteca
Ganusia Chicago,
Illinois
August 18, 2010
"Our dream Wedding and the best time ever!!!”
I am so shame to post my comment in
August...4 months latter since the time we stayed there. I had my wedding in
Viva Azteca back in april and i would love to say....that was the Wedding of
my dream ( the wedding we could dream/afford:)) That was far not the first
my visit to Mexico and i did a really detailed research prior to choose this
pleace. I am not the best (faaaaar) writer in the world, but i just want to
say that this place is more than just amazing...it's perfect. Marco (
wedding coordinator) is the best wedding coordinator i have ever known (
that was my first wedding so i can say that:). He did an incredible job!!!!
Bravo!!!! Every my even small or unreasonable request has been
considered...flowers, food, room, place, drinks...everything !!!! Marco
-Thank you very much...you are incredible!!! The only mistake we did for our
wedding was to hire outsiders for photography and video and in the end we
(thanks for package that was inclusive of 10 photos from professional Viva
Azteca photographers) both all pictures from www.bluelenscaribe.com the team
that work on Viva Azteca side. The resort is awesome in so many different
ways ....food is delicious and devesify....the atmosphere is fun and
relaxing (the resort is small and cozy)....animators are energetic and
entertainfull....shows are great...the beach is the best...i wish i could
come up with more words to describe the all beauty of our stay out there!!!
Unfortunately i am probably the worst review writer in the world....but i
really want everybody to know...that there were 30 of us ....and everybody
had the great time we still talking about, moreover ...we plan the next trip
in really close future, because the experience all of us had was
just...unforgettable!!!! One more time....Thankyou Marco...you are The
Best!!!!
Viva Wyndham Azteca
Gabyivic
Boston,
Massachusetts
Aug 12, 2010 | Trip type: Couples
2 people found this review helpful
My husband and I stayed
at Viva Wyndham Azteca last summer. Overall we had a wonderful time. I did
my research on the web, and the reviews were very helpful. It is good to
know what to expect. It is a 3 star hotel so do not expect luxury. But the
value for the money was great. We got a great deal - paid $1600 for two
people. You can't beat that.
The hotel was good. It is a small resort which we appreciated. The room was
simple but clean and comfortable. Everything worked properly. Housekeeping
was great. They did what we asked them to do. They did not come in the room
when we put out the sign "Please do not disturb". The bed was comfortable
for us since we like a firm bed. The safety deposit box came handy. We
always kept our valueables there just in case, but we did not have any
problems with theft. The staff were very helpful all the time.
The beach was nice with lots of palapas and chairs. We had no problem
finding an empty chair. The ocean was beautiful turquoise as you see it on
postcards. I could not take my eyes off the water. What beauty! The only
problem with the beach was that there were huge sand bags in the ocean to
protect the beach. They did not look very nice but they do serve a purpose.
A hurricane a few years ago destroyed the beach and thanks to these sand
bags the beach looks great again.
The location was
unbelievable! We were in Playacar (the hotel zone) which is a gated area. It
was very safe. We walked a lot outside the hotel. It was a 10 minute walk or
$5 cab ride to Playa del Carmen - an amazing town with souvenir shops, bars,
restaurants and lots of fun. We went there almost every night. We took a cab
most of the time since it was too hot and humid for a long walk. There was a
small shopping plaza about a 5 minute walk from the hotel. That was a nice
place as well although the prices were higher there. Playa del Carmen is the
place to buy souvenirs etc.
The pool was small and crowded, and the water was too warm to refresh in it.
But don't forget that we were there in July. So we went in the ocean a lot.
The food was not the best. Most of the time we ate at the buffet. We are
vegetarian so we could not find a big variety of selection for ourselves.
The first two days the food seemed OK but then it became repetitive and
bland. We did have dinner in the Italian restaurant which was much better,
but you have to make a reservation for that in advance. We wanted to make
reservations for the other Italian restaurant, but it was open only on the
weekends. So just make sure you are familiar with the hours of operations.
We also visited the other Viva Wyndham resort which was a 5 minute walk. The
food was the same there, but there were more restaurants there as well.
So overall it was a good place to say for the money. There are good and bad
sides of it so you have to weigh the pros and cons. If you can get a great
deal, it is definitely a good place to say.
Viva Wyndham Azteca
Lukac, Philadelphia, PA
August 16, 2010 Trip Type: Couples
Viva Wyndham Azteca is well worth the price. Check in was easy and although
we arrived 4 hours prior to the specified 3:00 time, we were promptly given
wristbands and towel cards and directed to the fitness center lockers to
change. We had requested a specific room we read about in another Trip
Advisor review, so I emailed the manager a few days ahead of arrival. They
noted the email and were able to grant our request - room #1204 was located
on the corner of the forward most building with a view of the beach out a
large double window on one side and sliding doors to a balcony that
overlooked the pool on the other. The room had a musty smell and the air
conditioning was not freezing cold, but it was comfortable sleeping. The
room was very spacious and clean. We wrote a short note for the cleaning
staff and asked for water each day and received 2 bottles and some cans of
soda for a 20-30 peso tip.
The food was excellent. We are not picky eaters at all and found the buffet
food to be authentic and to have a great variety of options. The outdoor
courtyard seating was really nice. We also made a reservation at Xul Ha,
which served a wonderful four-course Mayan dinner. The atmosphere here was
very quiet and romantic. The wine was surprisingly very good.
The pool and beach are fantastic. The pool is a bit small, but never got
over-crowded. The water was very y warm, and sometimes not very refreshing,
but it does have a nice wading area and a view of the beach. I recommend
getting towels early or bringing a few articles down to reserve chairs in
the morning.
The location is perfect. For $50 pesos, it's
a 2-3 minute taxi ride to 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen. There is a small
shopping village with some nice jewelry, clothes, souvenirs and a Starbucks
about a 5 minute walk away. The hotel also offers bikes for use. The area is
very safe and there are a lot of people out riding bikes and jogging. The
people are very friendly. The hotel entrance is also directly across the
street from the golf course entrance. We walked over to take a look and were
driven around the course in a golf cart to take pictures.
We went over to the sister resort - Viva Wyndham Maya and found that it was
much larger and much more congested. If you're looking for a more quiet,
relaxing time, I definitely recommend the no-hassle Viva Wyndham Azteca.
he pool and beach are fantastic. The pool
is a bit small, but never got over-crowded. The water was very warm, and
sometimes not very refreshing, but it does have a nice wading area and a
view of the beach. I recommend getting towels early or bringing a few
articles down to reserve chairs in the morning.
The location is perfect. For $50 pesos, it's a 2-3 minute taxi ride to 5th
Avenue in Playa del Carmen. There is a small shopping village with some nice
jewelry, clothes, souvenirs and a Starbucks about a 5 minute walk away. The
hotel also offers bikes for use. The area is very safe and there are a lot
of people out riding bikes and jogging. The people are very friendly. The
hotel entrance is also directly across the street from the golf course
entrance. We walked over to take a look and were driven around the course in
a golf cart to take pictures.
We went over to the sister resort - Viva Wyndham Maya and found that it was
much larger and much more congested. If you're looking for a more quiet,
relaxing time, I definintely recommned the no-hassle Viva
Wyndham Azteca.