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
We stayed at Viva Wyndham Azteca excited for a relaxing week, but the rooms looked tired, and the air conditioning was spotty at best. The buffet felt like a rerun: same bland dishes every day, with limited variety even by the third night. To make things worse, staff kept stopping us to invite us to a “special meeting” — which turned out to be a timeshare sales pitch.
En Viva Wyndham Dominicus, esperaba unas vacaciones tranquilas y resultó todo lo contrario. La habitación tenía humedad y el servicio de limpieza era irregular. Nos abordaban cada rato para invitarnos a una presentación, y a pesar de decir que no, seguían insistiendo. No es la experiencia relajante que prometen.
En Viva Wyndham Dominicus, la habitación tenía goteras y un olor a humedad que nunca desapareció. La comida del buffet estaba servida sin cuidado, y cada que pedíamos hablar con alguien de gerencia nos redirigían a otro departamento. Se supone que es un resort all-inclusive, pero parecíamos huéspedes de tercera categoría.
Our stay at Viva Wyndham Dominicus was honestly disappointing. The staff looked overworked and uninterested, the room smelled musty, and we couldn’t get a straight answer about anything we asked. What really ruined it was the constant pressure to attend a “presentation” that turned out to be a timeshare pitch. I wouldn’t go back even if it were free.
Estuve en Viva Wyndham Azteca y fue una gran decepción. El hotel luce viejo, las comidas repetitivas y el personal parece cansado de escuchar quejas. Además, nos insistieron demasiado con lo del club vacacional. Queríamos relajarnos, no sentirnos en una oficina de ventas.
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.