Recently, hotel complexes are becoming more and more popular with tourists. Indeed, while living in one of the hotels, the guest can use the infrastructure of the whole resort town - its numerous swimming pools, bars, attend various entertainment events, etc. If the complex has an all-inclusive program, then tourists can also evaluate the quality of food in various hotel restaurants on the territory.
As a rule, such resort towns are filled with hotels of different stars. The guests of the "threes" win, but those who laid out a tidy sum for the "five" are dissatisfied with the fact that someone uses luxurious infrastructure for less money. But in the case of the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace 4hotel, which we will describe here, this will not happen. After all, his neighbor is Viva Dominicus 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 does Viva Dominicus Palace offer tourists.
Location
The nearest town to the resort complex is La Romana. This is the southern coast of the island of Hispaniola, and it is washed by the Caribbean Sea, not the ocean. Consequently, the water is warmer here, and there are almost no waves. The closest location to Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace 4 is Bayahibe (Dominican Republic). This is a small fishing village with several shops, including a large MIA supermarket, pharmacy, ATM, fruit and fish markets.
But everything you need for a quality holiday is on the territory of the hotel complex. Both hotels snatched off most of the Dominicus beach - one of the most beautiful on the Caribbean coast. This island country has three international airports. From the air harbor of La Romana, the hotel is only 12 minutes away. 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 4will be on the right (near the pier), and Viva Dominicus Beach will be on the left. The territory of the complex is unified, so it is impossible to detect the border between the hotels. The difference between "Palace" and "Beach" is only that in the last hotel there are few buildings, and vacationers are mainly settled in bungalows. There is also a small cottage settlement 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. Lastextensive renovation was carried out in 2015, so 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 as if they were in Eden. Walking along the alleys among wonderfully smelling flowers, now and then you come across iguanas, turtles, chipmunks. A large pond with pink flamingos deserves special attention. Tourists remember that they loved to feed ducks and goldfish. Upon check-in, guests are given a map of the huge complex. And on the territory, so that people do not get lost, there are road signs everywhere.
Categories of rooms
Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace 4 is proud of its name "environmentally friendly hotel". When building three-story buildings, only natural materials were used, such as stone and wood, and the bungalows were built from corals. Landscape designers have tried to ensure that these buildings blend harmoniously into the landscape. All rooms have either balconies or isolated terraces with direct access to the green lawn or garden.
Rooms on the ground floor are ideal for seniors and families with children. The hotel has two rooms that are fully adapted for people with disabilities, namely wheelchair users. Most of the guest rooms are classified as superior rooms. They overlook the garden or the pool. But there are cases, from the numbers of which you can see, albeit not frontally, the sea.
If you want to contemplate the water surface not from the balcony, but directly lying on the bed, then you need to book Superior oceanfront. This room does not differ in size and comfort from a simple superior room (27 sqm). You will find even better service in the junior suites category. The area of such premises is larger, and they consist of a bedroom and a sitting area, enclosed by a beautiful carved screen. But tourists warn that junior suites have both sea and garden views. Therefore, when booking, you need to specify in advance the orientation of the windows of the room.
What's in the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace rooms
Photos of rooms of all categories show pleasant light interiors with stylish decoration. Consider what is available in the rooms of the cheapest category, the superior room. Tourists mention a split system with an individual remote control and a flat-screen TV. Unfortunately, among the numerous satellite channels there is not a single Russian one. The rooms also have a mini-bar filled to overflowing with soda and juices, but only drinking water is replenished daily.
Furniture, tourists say, is a bit old, but everything works properly. There is a spacious closet with a large number of coat hangers and shelves, a huge and very comfortable bed made with clean linen. The bathroom has showers and a hairdryer. On the spacious balcony (or terrace) there is a plastic table and two chairs. A pleasant surprise for tourists was to see an iron and ironing board in the room. There is also an electronic safe in the closet.
Food
The concept behind the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace hotel is All Inclusive. Butthis is not Egyptian or Turkish all inclusive, but something more luxurious. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served in the main restaurant "La Yuca". In addition to it, La Terraza works non-stop on the sunny terrace. In this restaurant you can always eat in buffet mode. The best place to eat is at the pizzeria. This place closes at 2:30.
Guests are invited to dine in buffet mode, and dine from the menu at the La Rocca grill restaurant. During daylight hours, the beach operates as a cafe (snacks, drinks, snacks) Viva Café. After dusk, this establishment becomes an a 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 "Palace");
- Caribbean Palito de Coco;
- pan-European "Atlantis";
- Italian "Il Palco" ("Viva Beach");
- Asian Bamboo.
All guests of the complex are en titled to free access to these establishments. However, a table reservation is required and the dress code must be strictly observed. In addition to restaurants, 4 bars serve guests day and night.
Viva Dominicus food reviews
Tourists who rested in Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace 4 called meals in all 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 tablecloths. Tablewareand appliances are clean. If the meal is served in a buffet format, then the trays with food are quickly replenished, and the range 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 bit of everything. But the majority still exercised their legal right to dine at a la carte restaurants. For the romantic atmosphere, everyone praises Viva Cafe (on the beach). They cook delicious scallops and tuna steak. Tourists celebrate Atlantis and Bamboo for gourmet cuisine.
Special food requests
If you are going 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, chefs will prepare gluten-free, lactose-free and other dishes. If you are going to come, despite the long journey, to this hotel with a baby or a small child, then this must also be indicated in advance. The staff will put a cradle in your room, and in the restaurant - 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. The kids could choose their favorite dishes.
Coffee lovers say: an amazing drink is brewed here! Alcohol connoisseurs mention that the bars have an extensive wine list, they pour unlimitedstrong distillates, rum, liquors, beer. Fine cocktails are prepared on the beach and by the pools. Those with a sweet tooth mention that ice cream, desserts, hot chocolate can be ordered for free.
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 coast of the island from the Caribbean side. Its characteristic feature is the growth of palm trees right by the water. Therefore, there are no umbrellas on the beach - sun loungers are placed right in the shade of trees. The sea here is gentle and warm. The sand is carefully cleaned.
On the beach there is a bar, a diving center and a 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 a pier, the sea here is very clean, since boats do not often moor here. The complex has several swimming pools with fresh water. Children's areas adjoin them. Beach towels provided.
Conditions for children
There are two mini clubs at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace. One accepts children from 4 to 12 years old, and the second accepts teenagers under 15. Parents say that they themselves and their children were satisfied with the animation. Children are really engaged, and not allowed to watch cartoons all day long.
In the building of the club for the little ones there is a restaurant and a sleeping room with cribs. Experienced teachers can captivate even the obstinate with competitions and gamesteenagers. On request, for a fee, you can hire a personal nanny or baby sitter for your child.
Adult Entertainment
In reviews of Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace 4you can often read that the hotel has schools: Caribbean dances, cooking courses, makeup, yoga and meditation, diving, sailing. All lessons are absolutely free. Daily animation is represented by water aerobics, beach volleyball or darts.
On the territory of the complex there are 4 illuminated tennis courts, a pool table, a gym, a sauna, a jacuzzi. For a fee, guests can use the services of professional masseurs, a hairdresser. Every evening there is a show with the participation of artists and DJs, and later - a disco.
