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Viva V Samana by Wyndham, A Trademark Adults All Inclusive

Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic

4.2(2,369 reviews)

Adults OnlyWyndham Hotels

Viva V Samana is an adults-only all-inclusive on Bahia de Coson, just outside Las Terrenas on the Samana Peninsula, and it pairs a long, undeveloped-feeling beach with a surprisingly busy party program. The beach is the headline: more than a kilometer of sand, and the part of the stay recent guests praise most consistently. The resort describes itself as a fit for couples, reunions, girlfriend getaways and bachelor parties, and it means it, with nightly themed shows, a DJ party at La Placita afterwards, and foam parties, Holy Colors, a White Party on the beach, a daytime Candy Shop Party and Neon Nights on the weekly calendar. The setting is remote, but the atmosphere is lively, not hushed.

Traveler Insights

Pros

+Over 1 km of beachfront on Bahia de Coson outside Las Terrenas - the beach is the standout in almost every recent review
+El Catey International Airport (AZS) is about 20 minutes away, so a direct flight to Samana means one of the shortest transfers in the country
+Packed entertainment calendar for an adults-only crowd: nightly themed shows, a DJ party at La Placita afterwards, foam parties, Holy Colors, a White Party on the beach and Neon Nights
+Mar y Fuego serves pasta and wood-oven pizza, alongside Mediterrenas for Mediterranean dishes, Fusion and the Le Marche buffet, with 24-hour room service on top
+Bungalow guests get a private plunge pool, butler service, nightly turndown and a 15-minute foot massage at the spa
+A long free activity list: padel, tennis, basketball, soccer, TRX, archery, beach volleyball, kayaks, paddleboards, boogie boards, and catamaran and windsurfing lessons
+Coconut Whispers Spa is known for its signature head-to-toe coconut treatment, and yoga runs morning and evening on the beach or in the garden

Cons

−Flying into Punta Cana instead of El Catey turns the transfer into a long cross-country haul, and Las Americas in Santo Domingo is still about 2 hours away
−Not the place for a quiet retreat - the resort markets foam parties and bachelor and girlfriend getaways, and the DJ party runs nightly
−The main pool is small for a 285-room resort, a point recent guests keep raising even when they love the beach
−Cigarette and cigar smoke drifts through common areas and the lobby; the rooms themselves are non-smoking, so ask for one away from the lobby if smoke bothers you
−The in-room safe carries a charge in every room category, which catches people off guard at an all-inclusive
−A la carte dinners need a reservation through the resort app or Guest Services, so plan ahead on busy weeks
−Recent guests describe the drinks as ordinary rather than premium, and the buffet as variable across a full week
−There is little walkable off the property, so trips into Las Terrenas town or around the peninsula mean a taxi or a booked tour

On the practical side, the 285 rooms split into V Rooms with ocean or garden views, Vibe Rooms with a private plunge pool, and Bungalows in a garden-view section that adds butler service, nightly turndown and a short foot massage at Coconut Whispers Spa. Dining is the Le Marche buffet, which needs no reservation, plus three a la carte restaurants booked through the app or Guest Services: Mediterrenas, Fusion and Mar y Fuego for pasta and wood-oven pizza. Room service runs 24 hours and Wi-Fi is free, though the in-room safe costs extra. The main pool is on the small side, the drinks are serviceable rather than premium, and smoke in common areas around the lobby bothers some guests. The activity list is long, from padel and archery to kayaks and catamaran and windsurfing lessons.

This resort suits adults who want a great beach with a social, fun-first energy and a lower price than the big Punta Cana adults-only brands. Book flights into El Catey, about 20 minutes away, rather than Punta Cana, which removes the biggest headache with this corner of the country. Anyone after silence should look at a smaller boutique hotel in Las Terrenas instead. The peninsula is the reason to come: Los Haitises National Park, El Limon waterfall, Cayo Levantado and, from mid-January through March, humpback whale watching in Samana Bay are all on the resort's excursion menu or easy to arrange.

Common Questions

Which airport should I fly into, and how long is the transfer?

Fly into El Catey International Airport (AZS) if you can. The resort says it is about 20 minutes away, and some carriers, especially from Canada, fly there directly. Las Americas in Santo Domingo is about 2 hours by road. Punta Cana is much further than either, so it only makes sense if the fare savings are large.

Is Viva V Samana quiet and romantic, or a party resort?

It leans party. The resort promotes itself as famous for fun-packed stays and foam parties, runs themed shows every night followed by a DJ party at La Placita, and schedules Holy Colors, a beach White Party, a Candy Shop Party and Neon Nights. Couples still come for the beach and the bungalows, but anyone wanting real quiet should expect noise in the evenings, especially near the central areas.

Is the beach really as good as people say?

Yes, it is the most consistent compliment in recent reviews. The resort has over a kilometer of beachfront on Bahia de Coson, and kayaks, paddleboards, boogie boards and catamaran and windsurfing lessons all launch from the sand. The main pool is the weaker water feature, and several guests note it is small for the size of the resort.

How does the food hold up over a week?

The Le Marche buffet covers breakfast, lunch and dinner with no reservation needed, and travelers describe it as variable over a long stay. The three a la carte restaurants, Mediterrenas, Fusion and Mar y Fuego with its wood-oven pizza and pasta, are the better meals, and you book them through the resort app or Guest Services. Room service is available 24 hours.

Are the Bungalows worth the upgrade?

For most couples, yes. Bungalows sit in a garden-view section with a private plunge pool, and the room category adds butler service, nightly turndown and a 15-minute foot massage at Coconut Whispers Spa. Vibe Rooms also have a plunge pool without the butler extras, while standard V Rooms have ocean or garden views and a terrace or balcony. Every category charges for the in-room safe.

What is there to do in the Samana area?

The resort's excursion menu includes El Limon waterfall, a Samana city tour, Cayo Levantado, Los Haitises National Park and a buggy excursion. Humpback whale watching in Samana Bay runs from mid-January through March and is the peninsula's signature experience. Las Terrenas town, with its beach bars and restaurants, is a short taxi ride away.

Restaurants (4)

Type	Restaurants
Buffet	Le Marché
Italian	Mar y Fuego
Mediterranean & Spanish	Mediterrenas
International & fusion	Fusion

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

Playa Bonita
12 min drive · 3.0 mi
Playa Cosón
10 min drive · 4.0 mi
Las Terrenas
20 min drive · 4.0 mi
Salto El Limón
45 min drive · 15 mi

More things to do (7)

Playa Escondida · beach25 min drive · 5.8 mi
Playa Punta Popy · beach20 min drive · 5.0 mi
Playa Jackson · beach20 min drive · 8.1 mi
Playa Las Ballenas · beach25 min drive · 5.2 mi
Mirador de la Bahía · viewpoint30 min drive · 8.5 mi
Playa Morón · beach50 min drive · 16 mi
Juana Vicente Ziplines · adventure park60 min drive · 21 mi

Amenities

Archery

Windsurfing

Yoga Classes

Nightclub

Tennis

Room Service

Water Sports Rentals

Free Wi-Fi

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Nightly Entertainment

Buffet Dining

Spa

Gym

Beach

Style & Rooms

Atmosphere

Park ViewQuiet

Room upgrades

Plunge Pool Rooms

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Google Reviews★ 4.2 · 2,369 reviews

Connie T.

a week ago

“This is our 4th year at the Viva Wyndham Samaná. There has been many changes at the resort. Selection of food has become less. Bottled water is eliminated to avoid too many plastic empty bottles. You can fill your glass bottle at the filling station...”

Gino C.

2 weeks ago

“It is an only adults hotel, which means quite and relaxing time. Beautiful and well maintained gardens. Beach is great, water is warm but rough. Maybe for younger people is good, they can use the boards/surfs that the hotel offer for free. It is fun!...”

Chantelle N.

a month ago

“We had an amazing vacation. Our goal was strickly rest and relaxation, which was what we got. It's an adult only hotel, which we prefer. The age group was roughly 50+, but we assume it's the time of the year for the snow birds. Either way, it was per...”