Viva Fortuna Beach by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive
Viva Fortuna Beach by Wyndham sells access more than luxury: Bahamian water, a long white sand beach and a full activity roster at a price well below what Nassau charges. The operator bills it as the only all-inclusive on Grand Bahama Island. It spreads 274 rooms across 26 acres of gardens in Victorian-style buildings on the south shore, with an on-site PADI dive centre run by Viva Diving and a trapeze rig that has become its calling card. Guests who arrive knowing it is a beach and activity base rather than a luxury hotel tend to leave happy and often come back.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Long white sand beach on Grand Bahama Island's south shore that is far less crowded than the Nassau and Paradise Island strips at comparable prices
- +On-site PADI dive centre run by Viva Diving, with introductory diving lessons included and Grand Bahama's blue holes, wrecks and shark dives a short boat ride away
- +Kayaks, paddleboards and bicycles are all in the rate, so the non-motorized activity list is genuinely deep for a budget all-inclusive
- +Trapeze lessons on property, supervised with full safety gear, are the activity guests talk about most and something almost no other Caribbean all-inclusive offers
- +26 acres of gardens with Victorian-style buildings give the place a low-rise, cottage feel instead of the concrete-tower look of most all-inclusives
- +Four dining rooms for a 274-room resort: Buffet Junkanoo plus three reservation restaurants (Viva Cafe fusion, Hacienda Don Diego Mexican, Dolce Vita Italian with wood-oven pizza), a beach snack bar and two bars serving around the clock
- +Pickleball, tennis, basketball, archery, water aerobics, a gym, the Vivito's Club kids club and a nightly show followed by a DJ party at La Placita keep both kids and adults busy
Cons
- −Room condition varies by building: the operator now describes the Superior rooms as recently renovated with a contemporary design, but earlier guest reviews documented worn balcony railings, mold and pests, so ask for a renovated building when you book
- −Buffet food is described by many recent guests as cafeteria-grade, with rice and pasta dominating lunch and dinner
- −Grand Bahama is much less developed for tourism than Nassau, so off-property dining, shopping and nightlife are thin and most guests stay resort-bound
- −Grand Bahama International Airport has far fewer direct flights than Nassau, which makes getting there harder and pricier from many US cities
- −The drink program leans on well brands rather than premium spirits, so cocktail lovers should keep expectations modest
- −The pool is functional rather than a showpiece and there is no swim-up bar; the resort's energy is on the beach and the activity schedule
- −Hurricane Dorian hit Grand Bahama hard in 2019 and parts of the surrounding Freeport area still show it, which affects the off-property experience
Day to day the experience is solid but uneven. Room maintenance was the most cited problem in older reviews, and while the operator now describes the Superior and Superior Ocean View rooms as recently renovated with a contemporary design, condition still depends on which building you land in, so it pays to ask for a renovated one. Food runs through Buffet Junkanoo plus three reservation restaurants, Viva Cafe for fusion, Hacienda Don Diego for Mexican and Dolce Vita for Italian and wood-oven pizza, along with a beach snack bar and two bars serving around the clock. Most guests say the a la carte rooms are where the better meals are. The entertainment team earns real praise, with themed shows every night, a DJ party at La Placita afterwards and daytime foam parties, and the diving and snorkeling are consistently called the highlight.
Viva Fortuna suits active travelers who want the Bahamas without Nassau prices: divers, watersports fans and families who like a structured day with the Vivito's Club kids club in the mix. As of October 2026 the operator was advertising all-inclusive promotions from about $79 per person per night, far below Sandals Royal Bahamian, Atlantis or Baha Mar. Freeport is a short flight or ferry ride from Florida. Off property, Port Lucaya Marketplace is worth an evening and the island's nature reserves are good for kayaking and birding, but anyone who wants lively nightlife and shopping beyond the resort will find Grand Bahama quiet.
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Restaurants (4)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Buffet | Junkanoo |
| Mexican | Hacienda Don Diego |
| Italian | Dolce Vita |
| International & fusion | Viva Café |
From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown. All are covered by the all-inclusive rate, per the resort.
What's nearby
Taino Beach9 min drive · 3.4 mi
Port Lucaya Marketplace11 min drive · 4.8 mi
Lucaya Beach11 min drive · 5.0 mi
Port Lucaya Marina12 min drive · 4.8 mi
Lucayan National Park30 min drive · 16 mi
More things to do (17)
- Xanadu Beach · beach20 min drive · 9.1 mi
- Paradise Cove (Deadman's Reef) · beach45 min drive · 22 mi
- Garden of the Groves · nature5 min drive · 2.4 mi
- Coral Vita coral farm · wildlife8 min drive · 3.1 mi
- Grand Bahama Yacht Club · marina8 min drive · 3.5 mi
- Bahamas Maritime Museum · museum11 min drive · 4.6 mi
- Obera Beach · beach11 min drive · 3.9 mi
- Bell Channel Marina · marina11 min drive · 4.0 mi
- Dolphin encounter at Sanctuary Bay · excursion12 min drive · 4.8 mi
- Shark dive · excursion12 min drive · 4.8 mi
- Peterson Cay snorkel trip · excursion12 min drive · 4.8 mi
- Deep-sea fishing charter · excursion12 min drive · 4.8 mi
- Rand Nature Centre · nature14 min drive · 6.6 mi
- William's Town Beach · beach20 min drive · 7.7 mi
- Barbary Beach · beach20 min drive · 7.8 mi
- Catamaran snorkel and sunset cruise · excursion20 min drive · 9.3 mi
- Gold Rock Beach · beach30 min drive · 16 mi
Amenities
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“Our stay at Viva was very enjoyable, and we truly loved the overall experience. This was our first time visiting Freeport, and we chose Viva because of its all-inclusive offerings, which were excellent for our family. The bartenders were outstanding...”
“This was the best vacation I have ever been on. The staff was all absolutely amazing, the rooms were clean. All of the activities and games were so fun!!! I could recommend this resort more. Calil, Daniel, Rita, Marina, DeAndre were the absolute best...”
“I chose this resort to celebrate my birthday, and in many ways it truly delivered. The food was excellent, the views were absolutely beautiful, and there was no shortage of activities on the property. I especially enjoyed the snorkeling, spa services...”
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