Viva Vacation Club at Viva Dominicus Palace Wyndham la Romana

The Resort and Its Setting

Viva Vacation Club at Viva Dominicus Palace sits in Bayahibe, a former fishing village on the Dominican Republic's southeastern coast, close to La Romana. As a Club Wyndham property, it operates on a points/week ownership structure and is part of the RCI exchange network, meaning owners can use their week at the home resort or trade it for stays at other RCI-affiliated resorts. Bayahibe itself has retained a relaxed, low-rise feel even as tourism has grown around it, with white-sand beach and warm, calm Caribbean water nearby.

The Area and Things to Do

Bayahibe is best known as the launch point for boat trips to Saona Island, one of the most-photographed stretches of coastline in the Caribbean, and an easy day trip from the resort area. Inland, La Romana city offers everyday shopping, restaurants and services, while Altos de Chavón — a hillside village built in a 16th-century Mediterranean style — draws visitors for its galleries, amphitheatre and artisan shops. Further afield, Cotubanamá National Park has cave systems, cenotes and forest trails for anyone wanting a break from the beach. The nearest international airport is Punta Cana (PUJ), roughly 50km away, so most owners and renters arrive by pre-booked transfer or rental car.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at Viva Vacation Club and are considering selling, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, buyers contact you directly through the listing, and there's no commission on the sale — just a small one-time listing fee to get your week in front of buyers. The same applies if you'd rather rent out a specific year's use instead of selling outright.

A few things to flag to any buyer before agreeing on a price. Club Wyndham charges a $399 ownership change processing fee to transfer a contract into a new owner's name — this is separate from whatever price you and the buyer agree. According to Club Wyndham, resale points do not carry VIP status, Club Pass, Wyndham Rewards conversion or PlusPartners benefits — a resale buyer gets use of the points/weeks themselves, but not these developer-only perks. Some Club Wyndham Access contracts (generally those from around 2017 onward) may carry a right of first refusal, though owners report it's rarely exercised in practice — it's worth checking your specific contract paperwork so a buyer isn't caught off guard mid-sale. Club Wyndham does not publish a standard transfer timeframe, so build in some flexibility around closing dates. The resort's RCI affiliation does carry over to a resale buyer, which is often a selling point worth highlighting in your listing.

What Renters Look For

Renters booking a week at Viva Dominicus Palace are typically after a straightforward beach holiday in Bayahibe — easy access to the village beach, proximity to Saona Island trips, and a resort they recognise by the Wyndham name. Being upfront in your listing about unit size, view, and travel dates helps match your week to the right renter faster.

Practical Notes for Owners

Keep any paperwork on your maintenance fees and contract terms handy when listing — buyers will ask, and having clear answers speeds up the sale. If you're unsure of the current annual fee or exact contract type (deeded week vs Club Wyndham Access points), check your most recent owner statement or contact Club Wyndham directly before setting your price.