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
En Viva Wyndham Azteca, la habitación estaba descuidada y el aire acondicionado apenas funcionaba. No parecía un hotel de cuatro estrellas.
Stayed at Viva Wyndham V Samaná and left disappointed. The food was repetitive, and most of it tasted bland. The drinks were watered down too.
Viva Wyndham Fortuna Bay looked good online, but in reality, the rooms were outdated, the bed was lumpy, and the bathroom had a constant leak. Maintenance came by once and never returned.
En Viva Wyndham Dominicus, la habitación estaba llena de humedad y olía muy mal. El aire acondicionado hacía ruido toda la noche y apenas enfriaba. Una experiencia incómoda.
En Viva Wyndham Dominicus nos prometieron actividades y buena atención, pero nada que ver. El personal parecía molesto cada vez que pedíamos algo y la comida era reciclada. Mala experiencia.
We stayed at Viva Wyndham Tangerine. Honestly, it didn’t meet expectations. The food choices were repetitive, the drinks were watered down, and our air conditioner barely worked. When we asked for help, they just said they were “fully booked.”
El hotel Viva Wyndham Maya fue decepcionante. La habitación tenía olor a humedad, el personal parecía desinteresado y la comida era muy básica. Además, nos ofrecieron asistir a una plática de tiempos compartidos sin mencionar que era una venta forzada.
Viva Wyndham Dominicus had great scenery, but that’s where the good part ended. The food was bland and cold most of the time. Housekeeping skipped our room twice. And the people selling the timeshare wouldn’t leave us alone no matter how many times we said we weren’t interested.
Nos hospedamos en Viva Wyndham Azteca. Al principio todo parecía bien, pero después fue decepción tras decepción. El servicio al cliente fue grosero cuando pedimos cambiar de habitación por ruidos constantes. Aparte, nos insistieron varias veces con el tiempo compartido aunque ya habíamos dicho que no.
The beach was gorgeous, sure, but everything else fell flat. Our room at Viva Wyndham in the Dominican Republic had a musty smell that wouldn’t go away, and the A/C barely worked. Worst part? We were constantly approached by timeshare reps. We said "no" like five times, and they just kept circling back like it was a game. It honestly made it hard to relax.