VIVA WYNDHAM MAYA Timeshare COMPLAINTS
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- Legal Name:
- “Promotora Mexicana del Caribe SA de CV.
- Resort sales locations
- Rivera Mayan, Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta , Cabo, Ixtapa, Bahamas
Legal name
Promotora Mexicana del Caribe SA de CV.
Sales locations
Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo, Ixtapa, and the Bahamas
Parent Company: Viva Resorts (founded in 1987) partners with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for branding and marketing
Viva Resorts by Wyndham operates as a collection of all-inclusive resorts across the Caribbean and Mexico, often marketed under the "Viva Vacation Club" or "Club Viva" membership program. While the resorts themselves offer appealing beachfront locations, a pattern of complaints has emerged from members and guests.
Common Complaints & Issues
A significant number of timeshare owners and guests report similar negative experiences regarding Viva Wyndham and the Viva Vacation Club. These issues often lead owners to seek professional timeshare exit assistance.
High-Pressure Sales Tactics
The sales process is frequently described as aggressive and high-pressure. Travelers report being drawn into lengthy presentations, often marketed as a "special tour" or "free gift," where they feel harassed or misled until they sign a contract. Many members feel they were lied to about the value and flexibility of their purchase.
Misrepresentation of Points & Value
A common scam involves salespeople verbally promising perks and stating that points have more exchange value than they actually do. It is reported that they often sell small point packages, forcing owners to realize they need more points later at a higher cost. The actual value of the points is frequently misrepresented.
Booking & Availability Issues
Members consistently struggle to book the room categories, resorts, or dates they were promised during the sales presentation. This includes encountering blackout dates and limited inventory, which makes the "guaranteed" vacation difficult to access. Customers often describe the experience as a "lack of availability" and poor customer service when attempting to resolve these issues.
Contract & Cancellation Nightmares
While there is a cooling-off period (e.g., 5 business days in Mexico), members frequently report that the cancellation process is extremely difficult. Clients have complained that when they attempt to cancel within the legal period, they are told their deposit is non-refundable, or they face significant hurdles in confirming the cancellation.
Poor Customer Service & Communication
A recurring theme across complaints is the lack of continuity and clarity in service. Guests report that every small request becomes complicated, answers change depending on the staff member on shift, and departments fail to share information. This leads to wasted vacation time resolving administrative issues instead of relaxing.
Wyndham Reservation & Customer Care Contacts
- Wyndham Reservations (U.S. & Canada toll-free): 1-800-996-3426 or 1-800-WYNDHAM
- Outside U.S. or Canada: *1-506-638-4899
- Calling from Europe: 00 877 999 3223
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Customer Care (U.S. toll-free): 1-800-466-1589
- Wyndham Vacation Resorts Owner Services (U.S. toll-free): 1-800-251-873
Important Note: Many Viva Vacation Club owners find that contacting these numbers does not resolve their contract issues and may require professional legal or exit assistance.
Contact for Assistance
Viva Wyndham Tangerine was far from the “beach paradise” it promised online. The resort is rundown, the food was repetitive, and the drinks were watered down. Worst of all, the staff kept trying to lure us into their “membership presentation.” It felt more like a sales convention than a vacation.
En Viva Wyndham Maya, las fotos engañan. El hotel se ve bonito desde lejos, pero las habitaciones están viejas y huelen a humedad. Intentamos disfrutar de la playa, pero te abordan todo el tiempo con sus ofertas de membresía. No hay descanso posible cuando lo único que quieren es vender.
We stayed at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach, and honestly, the photos online are way better than reality. The room was small, outdated, and smelled like mildew. Every time we asked for something simple like towels or bottled water, it took forever. The so-called “entertainment” was just loud music at night keeping everyone awake. Not the relaxing Caribbean getaway we hoped for.
En Viva Wyndham Azteca la experiencia fue decepcionante. El aire acondicionado apenas funcionaba y el personal no mostraba interés en resolver nada. Además, te presionan demasiado con lo del tiempo compartido; insistieron en que asistiera a una presentación incluso después de decirles que no. Terminamos más cansados que cuando llegamos.
Stayed at Viva Wyndham Tangerine in Cabarete and honestly wouldn’t recommend it. The staff was friendly at first, but as soon as we declined their “special membership offer,” that politeness vanished. The food was repetitive, the drinks watered down, and our air conditioner broke twice in one week. Not worth the stress or the money.
Viva Wyndham Maya fue una gran decepción. Las fotos del sitio web no reflejan la realidad: habitaciones viejas, colchones incómodos y un buffet sin sabor. Además, insistían demasiado con el tema del tiempo compartido, incluso cuando ya les habíamos dicho que no estábamos interesados.
Stayed at Viva Wyndham Maya, and honestly, it didn’t live up to expectations. The resort was crowded, and the staff seemed too overwhelmed to care. Our room wasn’t ready when we arrived, and when it finally was, we found stains on the sheets and a weird smell in the bathroom. We mentioned it to the front desk, but it took them more than a day to respond.
Nos hospedamos en Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace y fue una gran decepción. La habitación estaba vieja y el aire apenas funcionaba. Además, la comida del buffet era casi la misma todos los días, sin sabor ni variedad. Lo peor fue que, cuando pedimos hablar con un gerente, nadie se tomó el tiempo de atendernos.
At Viva Wyndham V Heavens, the resort looked fine at first, but the service was poor from day one. We had to wait almost two hours for our room to be ready, and when we finally got in, it smelled damp and the AC was barely working. The food choices were limited and repetitive, and by the third day, it felt like we were eating the same thing over and over again.
En Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach, la experiencia fue decepcionante. La habitación estaba en mal estado, con manchas en las sábanas y un baño que claramente necesitaba mantenimiento. Además, el personal parecía desinteresado en ayudar y las áreas comunes estaban llenas de basura al final del día, algo que no se espera en un resort de este nivel.