Các đánh giá Vik Hotel Arena Blanca

The weather, food, housekeeping, daytime activities were great. We noticed the coffee, juice, wine and water are self-serve now for the meals. You do not have to make an appointment for the a-la-carte which is great. You are not limited to three as well. More lounge chairs are needed for the ocean and pool. The night time entertainment needs to improve. There could be more English speaking workers.

The price of this place is outrageously cheap. It is an older and smaller resort. The rooms are clean. My bed is fine. I will say it is hard to keep the rooms cool during the day but they are cool in the evening. Drinks at an all-inclusive resort are usually always pretty bad. These are no exception. You need to make sure you bring a bigger cup so you can fill it with whatever you’re drinking and not have to drink with the tiny 8 ounce plastic cups. Don’t come here for the food, come here for the sun and the beach and the pools . Breakfast is by far the best. And lunch and dinner are just OK. The best is the stirfry in the evening at the buffet. The two à la carte restaurants, Italian and Mexican are both terrible. Don’t waste your time waiting. The wine is bad. The coffee is great. One pool is brand new the other needs to be Refinished, but the water is still clean. make sure you come out early in the morning around seven and put towels on a chair or you’ll have nowhere to sit. Just find a place and leave your towels there and then you can go about your business and no one will touch your stuff. The beach is very beautiful, but it is also very small and very crowded. Make sure you bring yourself some snacks. Especially if you have some picky kids the snack bar has burgers, hotdogs, french fries, and really bad pizza. It’s open every day from I think 11 AM to 8 PM. The burgers are OK. I didn’t try a hotdog and the fries are good. The ketchup is terrible. Don’t forget to bring enough sunscreen Because sunscreen in the market is $50. There are some people that are selling rum and the local drink called Mamajuana. I don’t think it’s fair that they are allowed to be here because they bother you so bad you have to be rude and just say no and eventually they will stop bothering you or you could be like my husband and feel bad for them and buy everything they have. We don’t feel comfortable venturing out anywhere so just be ready to stay put while you’re here. Sometimes it can get a little boring just knowing that I can’t leave and go do whatever I want. You can book daily excursions online. The people that are here helping you book are very expensive. It is a lot cheaper to book online and they will come pick you up. The gym is the worst thing I’ve ever seen. It’s the oldest equipment in the world. The gym is hot and I don’t even think has lights in it. Don’t come expecting to go work out. Someone said in a comment that the people here are unfriendly. I totally disagree. You need to try to speak to them in their language and they will smile and be kind. All in all, will say I had a wonderful vacation. Most likely I would not come back, but I would possibly pick a vacation in Cancun or somewhere in Mexico simply because I prefer the food there. But I’m a food snob. And sometimes that’s a bad thing because I’m hard to please. I see tons of people very happy with what they are eating. Nothing in the buffet is awful, just not wonderful. But if you need a c

I’m really like this resort because it is small and easy to get around, I enjoyed the food, especially Italian night at the restaurant. I ordered the Penne every time and I devoured it, it was so good, it was a clear sauce with I believe cabbage and carrots in it. Wish I could get that recipe!

We just returned from a week at The Vik Arena Blanca. It was a very relaxing, nice vacation. I’ll start with the positives. We went, knowing it was old so expectations were lower. The resort is beautiful. Small and simple. The beach is gorgeous. The pools are great. One is newly renovated and the other is due for renovations this spring. We stayed in the newer pool because it was deeper. It was great - we loved it! Our room was in building 5. It was Ocean View and the view was spectacular. We had 3 beds- all were very hard. My husband and I had both suffered with back pain due to the beds. The pillows are AWFUL. Lumpy and hard. The room was clean, the water was fine and warm (it did seem to turn off around 4pm for about an hour). Wifi in the room was spotty but we didn’t spend a lot of time there. Room was cleaned daily and water re-stocked. Buffet was okay. The bacon was always good and plentiful. My husband and son loved the dinner stir-fry’s. Everything else was meh. Drinks are awful. No fruit juice- just sugar drinks. No diet sodas- only regular available. Staff were distant and rude. The bartender at the beach bar never smiled. Never interacted. Came across grouchy and rude. As did most of the staff. The bartenders in the lobby were the most personable. Entertainment is awful. Don’t bother. We sat in the lobby and played cards each night. The coffee machine is excellent. The ‘sports bar’ was dirty and seemed sketchy. Didn’t like that area at all. Very run down. If you’re looking to enjoy the pool and beach and totally relax - this is lovely. But don’t expect any luxury’s or attention from staff. I enjoyed my time because of the weather, pool and beach (and company) but wouldn’t return. P.S. if you go, bring cat treats. There are so many cats roaming the resort!

************STAY AWAY******** This is by far the worst all inclusive I’ve been to and I’ve been to many. What surprises me even more is how some of the reviews are actually good. I’m assuming most who wrote positive reviews don’t have much to compare it to. All my Cuba trips put this place to shame. -Rooms- 1.very dated. 2.no more hot water after 3 min shower. 3. One day there was no water period. 4. Constantly have to ask to for toilet paper, towels, soap, and shampoo. You shouldn’t have to ask. 5. Tv must be 15 years old. The #1 language in the world is English . Have more than 1 or 2 English channels ffs. Service: there is zero service at this hotel. I’ve never been to a resort that doesn’t have drink service. Never once was there a server on site that asked me if I wanted a drink . The “cocktails” 1 on 10. Everything served in cheap plastic cups. Front desk: every day there was a problem. Yes they addressed it but it’s almost like they expect the complaint. They just didn’t care. Shows: meh, very sub par. Food: was just ok. There’s only 1 a la carte resto with 4 different themes. Italian, international, Mexican and seafood. Buffet was ok. Breakfast , why do I have to chase someone everyday for a fork and spoon. And how do you run out of coffee every morning and someone needs to tell you it’s empty. The beach was probably the only good thing about this place. Water is a little rough as you’re on the Atlantic and not the Caribbean. And last but not least, my daughter’s chain was stolen from our room. That’s on me for thinking it couldn’t happen. Just a horrible experience. This is also on me for not doing my research. I learned my lesson. The worst part is, normally I would say you get what you pay for….IT WASN’T EVEN CHEAP!! All this to say, there are so many better places, don’t waste your money here.

I've coming to Dominican republic for over 20 years and this the worse hotel no customer service terrible food made us sick the room are old no hot water in shower and the restaurant staff not friendly at all and more negative things about this place I will never come to this hotel

My wife and I just returned from our first trip to the VIK Hotel Arena Blanca and our third trip to the Dominican Republic. We booked the VIK resort because it had decent recent reviews and the price was very good. The resort was very "basic" in what it offered and the overall facilities. I will break it down for the good and the not so good. The good: - The buffet - The food was tasty. While the buffet did not have a large variety of food, the food that was there was very good. The gentleman that did the omelet station was awesome and would always give a smile and a fist bump every morning. - The specialty restaurant - They had three different theme nights and had a variety of options for each theme. Our favorite was the Mexican night and the ribs were delicious. - The spa - My wife got sunburned and instead of getting a massage at the spa, she got the sunburn treatment and it helped with the pain and reduced the redness. I got the regular massage and it was a very basic massage and was relaxing. The could be better: - The bars - While it is unlimited drinks, they only have the basic "hotel brand" alcohol, no named brands of alcohol were available. In all of our trips to the Mexico and the Dominican Republic, this was the first that we have traveled to to be like this. That being said, they were able to make a wide variety of drinks. The sports bar by the theatre is open until 5am, but this was not disruptive to the rest of the resort. - The pools - The pool that is closest to the either a pool bar or any type of bar was green our entire stay. With not having a swim up bar, this made it a bit of a hassle to get a drink if you were in or around the pool that was not green. The pools were salt water, so it was nice to not smell of chlorine and as the resort was not busy, there were always plenty of seats. The pools do close kind of early, around 7pm every night. Additionally, the cement areas around the pool desperately need to be resurfaced. It is stamped concrete and the surfaces have eroded away and is many areas it is painful to walk on. Also, be VERY careful when getting your towels. The stairs to the stand are very uneven, and extremely unsafe. - The beach - The first two days of our trip, we were amazed at how the beaches looked. I had made the comment to my wife about how this was one of the best beaches we had encountered on any of our trips to Mexico and the DR. However, by the third night, it was covered with the seaweed that is all to common in the DR. When I asked when it would be cleaned up, I was told "maybe tomorrow", and in fact it was not until three days later that they made any attempts to clean it up, so for three days, the beach was unusable. In addition, the first night I went to the beach to just relax and enjoy the view. I ended up covered with bites all over my legs and arms from some "sand fleas" and ended up with welts that itched like crazy for the rest of the trip. There were many

My wife and I recently vacationed at the Vik Arena Blanca 10/15/24 to 10/22/24. This was our second visit to this resort. We celebrated our 46th Wedding Anniversary last visit and returned this year for our 47th. We enjoyed the peace and tranquility and have already booked our 48th anniversary celebration. This year we have asked friends to join us also. We have vacationed in the Dominican Republic for over 20 years, multiple visits each year. We usually stay in the Punta Cana or Puerto Plata areas and have booked both premium and mediocre resorts, each having many similarities and differences. We now value R&R, taking in the sunshine, beautiful beaches, sound of the ocean, relaxing pool and great food selections. The Vik, with its small resort charm and friendly staff exceeded our expectations. Relaxation is the only entertainment we desire. The domestic liquor and Presidente Beer are fine. Like many other resorts top shelf liquors are not offered. When premium beverages are offered at a resort expect a significant price increase. The buffet offered great food selections and one a la cart restaurant offered three alternating cuisines that were great also and no reservations were necessary. I am a picky eater and always found something I liked. The snack bar offers burgers, hot dogs, fries and the best pizza varieties. Rooms are clean and adequate, but can use some updating. Maintenance teams were busy painting and working on repairs. Accommodations are very similar to other DR resorts. The property is very easy to get around and is located directly on the beach. For us, the evenings are peaceful and relaxing. Some entertainment is offered in the evenings, but we do not attend. Free wifi is great and don't forget a "bubba cup" for larger beverages. In summary, I would rate Vik Arena Blana a solid 3-star. If you are looking for wild parties, loud music, top shelf liquor, room service, first class accommodations, activity crew and superior entertainment, this place will not match your expectations. I would say it is a peaceful gem with small resort charm, friendly staff, good selection of food and beverages. Some areas need attention and improvements can be seen daily.

Terrible. Run down, washrooms stalls on the beach are missing latch locks so can’t be locked when used, room doesn't have iron, no bedside lamp, bathroom features are old and damaged. The hotel staff was amazing, very friendly, and helpful. Definitely not going back.

We were here from November 27th to December 1st 2024. The resort has a lot to offer! Very friendly staff and beautiful grounds. The beach doesn’t have a lot of space, but is still beautiful. Food was really great and lots of it. Rooms were average, air conditioning didn’t work that well. Bathroom is very outdated but does what you need it to do.

We came here for our anniversary but Don’t waste your money coming here we booked a week and we are switching hotel within 2 hours. Rooms are so out dated. There’s nothing to do here there are 7 buildings 4 them rooms 1 the main check in and 2 restaurants. Everything is open there’s no closed buildings even to eat. The ac didn’t work basically heat storm in our room the shower doesn’t get hot. Everyone is nice but this is not worth the price to pay. The pools aren’t nice. The bar had limited options and not that good of drinks at all when made it and super small cups. If you looking for a small place with nothing and no one come here but I wouldn’t spend my money on it I’ve been coming to punta cana since i was little every year this the worst resort I’ve come to out of all of them. Food wasn’t bad though only plus but not worth staying I wanted to enjoy a real resort and everything they have to other.

hotel is super old. needs a much needed face lift. rooms were super old hard bed hot AC didn't work well. first night we arrived didn't have towels. there was no shows at night.. when you say all inclusive I would expect room service option . food was not the great had no flavor no taste. pool water was warm no swim up bar. all inclusive in the past I been to have concierges who brink drinks to you. just not good experience .. I will NEVER return there.

We are currently in this hotel, the impressions are great. We got a room in building number 5, the room is spacious, the bathroom is big and the view of the ocean is breathtaking. Just imagine waking up to the sound of waves in the morning. The rooms are cleaned every day and the maid leaves enough water. The beach is beautiful, there is not much shade, so you have to be early in the morning to get a spot. There is always room in the pool, both in the sun and in the shade. Both pools are great, not shallow and you can swim quite nicely if you like. The hotel staff is very friendly, we had a small problem with the electricity in the room, they fixed everything in a few minutes. The service can rival even more luxurious hotels. All in all, a great hotel. Big greetings to the representatives of both agencies, they organized great excursions

This is the reality. In may 2024 The pool in inaceptable condition. The personal is awesome. I will not visit the facilities until I see some complete restructuring of the physical facilities. Very lack of maintenance. The regular staff does its best (as humanly possible) to please and provide good service to guests.