Viva Wyndham V Heavens

The Resort and Its Setting

Viva Wyndham V Heavens is part of the Club Wyndham vacation ownership programme, part of the Wyndham Destinations portfolio, in Puerto Plata. It sits on the Dominican Republic's North Coast, an area long favoured by Caribbean travellers for its beaches and laid-back pace compared with the busier south coast resorts. Owning here means buying into a recognised timeshare brand with the backing of an established hospitality name.

Puerto Plata and the North Coast

Puerto Plata built its reputation as a resort town decades ago and still draws a steady mix of beachgoers, divers and families. The city beach is right on the doorstep, and further along the coast you'll find Sosúa, known for its snorkelling and diving, and the Playa Dorada area with its oceanfront golf course. Inland, the Damajagua Waterfalls are a popular half-day trip for anyone who fancies a hike and a swim in natural pools. Ocean World Adventure Park, with its marine shows, is another easy outing from the resort. Between the beaches, the mountains behind Puerto Plata and the old town itself, there's plenty to fill a week without needing to venture far.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you'd rather resell than keep paying maintenance fees, BidMyTimeshare.com works on an owner-to-owner basis: you set your own asking price, write your own listing, and interested buyers contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission taken on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to post the ad.

Before you price your week, it helps to know how a Club Wyndham transfer actually works. According to Club Wyndham, transferring ownership from one party to another carries a $399 ownership change processing charge, typically paid when the transfer is submitted. Wyndham does not publish a standard processing timeframe, so it's worth factoring some lead time into any sale.

It's also important to be upfront with buyers about what resale ownership does and doesn't include. Club Wyndham is clear that resale points cannot be used for VIP benefits, Club Pass, Wyndham Rewards conversion, or PlusPartners — these perks remain with developer-purchased contracts only. A buyer taking over your week through resale should expect standard ownership and exchange access through RCI, but not the extra loyalty-tier benefits.

Some Club Wyndham Access contracts, generally those written from around 2017 onward, may also carry a right of first refusal, according to owner reports. In practice this is rarely exercised, though some brokers treat it as standard across a wider range of contracts, so it's worth checking your own contract paperwork before you commit to a sale price.

For renters, the appeal of a week at Viva Wyndham V Heavens is straightforward: a fixed Caribbean destination, an established Wyndham-affiliated property, and the North Coast's beaches and excursions on the doorstep. As with any rental listing, be clear about the dates, unit type and any resort fees the renter will be responsible for on arrival.

Practical Notes

Puerto Plata is served by Gregorio Luperón International Airport, which keeps the area accessible for both owners and renters flying in from North America and Europe. Anyone arranging a resale or a rental should confirm current annual maintenance fees directly with Club Wyndham before finalising a price, since these aren't fixed figures and can change from year to year.