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

Estuvimos en Viva Wyndham Dominicus y fue decepcionante. El personal parecía no tener ganas de ayudar, y la limpieza del cuarto dejaba mucho que desear. Pedimos cambio de toallas y nunca llegaron. Además, los del club vacacional insistieron todos los días. No fue una experiencia relajante como esperábamos.
En Viva Wyndham, desde el check-in todo fue confuso. Mi esposa pidió una copa de vino y le dieron jugo con algo que sabía a colonia. El “club vacacional” parece un culto con sonrisas falsas. Nos siguieron por el resort para que firmáramos algo. Yo iba a descansar, no para firmar cosas
Y’all, our “ocean view” in Viva Wyndham was a sliver of blue if you leaned WAY over the balcony. The staff acted like every request, towels, ice, directions, was a personal insult. Felt like a budget cruise ship on land. Never again.
Nunca más. Viva Wyndham Maya fue una decepción de principio a fin. El buffet repetitivo, la atención pésima, y los vendedores de membresías persiguiéndonos.
If you’re looking for loud music, cold food, and people pretending to help you while doing NOTHING... VIVA WYNDHAM DOMINICUS is your place!! We were offered a “fun resort vibe,” but ended up with broken beach chairs, watered-down drinks, and a "VIP" check-in that took over 90 minutes. My husband wanted to leave on day two. STAY AWAY.
No entiendo cómo este lugar tiene buenas reseñas. Viva Wyndham en Playa del Carmen fue una de las peores experiencias que he tenido. Te prometen bebidas premium, y cuando llegas, te sirven puro licor barato. El aire acondicionado sonaba como licuadora. Encima, te quieren vender un plan vacacional como si fuera oro.
I should’ve known better than to fall for a “last minute deal”, VIVA WYNDHAM TANGERINE in Cabarete was CHAOS. We got tricked into attending a “welcome breakfast” that was actually a high-pressure ambush for their travel club. My husband literally fake-choked to get us out!! Still mad about it.
Un verdadero desastre! Me hospedé en Viva Wyndham Maya (Playa del Carmen) y desde que llegamos fue puro problema. Te presionan para que escuches una "presentación especial" que terminó siendo una trampa de tiempos compartidos. Me sentí manipulado y molesto.
Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach bombarded me with some “club membership” nonsense 10 minutes after check-in. I said NO and they kept pushing. The food was cold, the staff looked like they were trying their best but totally overwhelmed, and the room smelled like a wet mop. This is NOT what I paid for.
I thought Viva Wyndham in Puerto Vallarta would be delightful but instead I encountered slow check‑ins, mysterious fees creeping up and a staff that seemed disengaged (like they were all on lunch break forever). Hated it.