Viva V Samana by Wyndham

Viva V Samana by Wyndham (its full name is Viva V Samana by Wyndham, A Trademark Adults All Inclusive) is the adults-only all-inclusive on Bahía de Cosón, a few minutes west of Las Terrenas. It sits directly on Playa Cosón, one of the longest and least crowded beaches on the peninsula, and it is aimed squarely at couples and adult friends who want an all-inclusive without kids around.

The property is mid-sized by Dominican standards, with roughly 200 rooms (listings give 208), low-rise buildings in tropical gardens, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a handful of restaurants and bars, and water sports such as snorkeling, bodyboarding and scuba diving offered on site. It is a calmer, smaller experience than the big Punta Cana resorts, which is the main reason people choose it.

The beach is the highlight and the main caveat. Cosón is wide, golden and palm-lined, great for long walks, but it faces the open Atlantic, so waves and shore break are common, especially in winter. On calm days the swimming is lovely; on rough ones you will spend more time at the pool. Sargassum can arrive in heavy years in late spring and summer.

Guest feedback in 2026 is generally positive but mixed. Aggregate ratings on the big booking sites sit around 8 out of 10. Reviewers praise friendly staff, the beach and the pool, and some single out the restaurants. Complaints include limited entertainment and occasional maintenance issues such as air conditioning, so check recent reviews before booking and ask for a renovated room if possible.

Location trade-offs: you are about 10 to 15 minutes by car from central Las Terrenas, too far to walk comfortably at night. Taxis are easy to arrange through the front desk, and going into town for dinner at places like El Lugar or La Terrasse is a good way to break up the all-inclusive routine. Samaná El Catey airport (AZS) is roughly 30 to 40 minutes away; Santo Domingo is about 2.5 hours.

Best for: couples, honeymooners on a moderate budget, adult friend groups and anyone who wants an all-inclusive on a quiet beach. Not ideal for: families (guests must be adults), travelers who want lively nightly shows, or anyone who needs calm, lagoon-style water every day.