Name: Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach All Inclusive
Address: Doubloon Road & Churchill Drive, 42398 Freeport, Bahamas, Doubloon Road & Churchill Drive, Grand Bahama, 42398, Bahamas
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $159 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.6

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Resort Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach All Inclusive

This is a Preferred Partner property. It's committed to giving guests a positive experience with its excellent service and great value. This property might pay Booking.com a little more to be in this Program. Beach. This property is either next to the beach or will have its own private access. Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.

Doubloon Road & Churchill Drive, 42398 Freeport, Bahamas –

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Francesco, Italy

Great value. Room on first floor. Beach facilities with palm trees for shade. Dive shop at the resort. Free kayak, paddle boards, and other activities. Evening meals and venues were excellent. Resort worked hard to keep the facility clean, even with busy Memorial Weekend traffic. Very relaxing experience. Most of the staff worked hard to please and serve.

Elton, United States of America

The location of this hotel was prefect; quaint and secluded from city traffic and bustle. Front Desk staff were pleasant and helpful.

Ivan, Bahamas

i really liked how nice everyone was , so friendly. the food was pretty good, i loved the nightly entertainment

Aaron, Canada

Good value, good staff, great entertainment, facility needs minor updating, but great location.

William, United States of America

The location, unlimited food and drinks, excursions were great.

Laquandra, United States of America

The amenities along with the bartenders, main buffet staff and recreation staff were extremely friendly , hospitable and courteous. Beach and pool area was kept immaculate.

Serena, United States of America

🎭 Theater show 🛶 Kayaking Snorkeling Archery Catamaran 🛥

Zaun, Bahamas

Beds were comfortable. I requested a later checkout at 12pm but apparently House Keeping was not told they came into my room and took all my towels including wash 🧼 cloths and cable stopped working.

Nia, United States of America

The view of the ocean was great, food was good , service was great

Kurt, United States of America

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8.3

Great location!
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What guests loved the most:
“International Entertainment Staff & Activities.”

Francesco Italy
“Great value. Room on first floor. Beach facilities with palm trees for shade. Dive shop at the resort. Free kayak, paddle boards, and other activities. Evening meals and venues were excellent. ”

Elton United States of America
“The location of this hotel was prefect; quaint and secluded from city traffic and bustle. Front Desk staff were pleasant and helpful.”

Ivan Bahamas
“i really liked how nice everyone was , so friendly. the food was pretty good, i loved the nightly entertainment”

Aaron Canada
“Good value, good staff, great entertainment, facility needs minor updating, but great location.”

William United States of America
“The location, unlimited food and drinks, excursions were great.”

Laquandra United States of America
“The amenities along with the bartenders, main buffet staff and recreation staff were extremely friendly , hospitable and courteous. Beach and pool area was kept immaculate.”

Serena United States of America
“🎭 Theater show 🛶 Kayaking Snorkeling Archery Catamaran 🛥”

Zaun Bahamas
“Beds were comfortable. I requested a later checkout at 12pm but apparently House Keeping was not told they came into my room and took all my towels including wash 🧼 cloths and cable stopped working.”

Nia United States of America
“The view of the ocean was great, food was good , service was great”

Kurt United States of America

One of our top picks in Freeport.Located 19-minutes from downtown Freeport, Bahamas, this beautiful resort is set on a private beach of the Atlantic Ocean. The all-inclusive resort features 4 restaurants and 274 rooms with stunning views.

Each air-conditioned room at Viva Fortuna Beach All Inclusive has a private balcony with garden or ocean view. All rooms are equipped with satellite TV and a private bathroom.

A variety of local and international cuisines are found at Viva’s restaurants, Junkanoo, Bamboo, Viva La Pizza and Viva Café. The Beach Bar offers cocktails to guests by the outdoor pool or on the beach. Guests can relax with a beachside massage or visit the sauna. An international team of animators offers live nighttime entertainment, theme parties, discothèque and dance lessons.

The Resort all-inclusive package offers all meals and snacks; unlimited cocktails, beverages and wine; a cocktail to welcome you upon your arrival; unlimited non-motorized sports and daily activities’ program are included. Guests of Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach All Inclusive can work out in the gym. The resort has a tennis court and concierge service, along with free group lessons on kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and many others.

Lucayan Golf Course is 5 mi from Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach All Inclusive and Grand Bahama International Airport is 11 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach All Inclusive has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 1, 2011
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

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Buffet

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Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Golf course (within 2 miles)

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Grand Bahama International Airport
6.5 miles

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What Travelers Love About This Location

“Staff, location and resort was great! The show was really cool!”

Mikaela

Sweden

“EVERYTHING! Location is amazing right on the beach. Pool area was lovely with a friendly and social atmosphere. Lots to do to keep you entertained from the real...”

Anthony

United Kingdom

“The beach is wonderfull and the food very good. The staff is also very Nice.”

Isabel

Portugal

8.3

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4 Restaurants On Site

Junkanoo

Food: International

Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner

Menu: Buffet
Viva La Pizza

Food: Italian

Open for: Dinner

Menu: À la carte
Bamboo

Food: Chinese, Japanese

Open for: Dinner

Menu: À la carte

Viva Cafe

Food: International

Open for: Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
0 - 2 years	Can use an existing bed	$27 per child, per night
3 - 12 years	Can use an existing bed	$27 per child, per night

The maximum number of cribs and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

No extra beds are available

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Pets are not allowed.

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When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach All Inclusive accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

“Great value. Room on first floor. Beach facilities with palm trees for shade. Dive shop at the resort. Free kayak, paddle boards, and other activities. Evening meals and venues were excellent. Resort worked hard to keep the facility clean, even with busy Memorial Weekend traffic. Very relaxing experience. Most of the staff worked hard to please and serve.”

Elton

United States of America

“The amenities along with the bartenders, main buffet staff and recreation staff were extremely friendly , hospitable and courteous. Beach and pool area was kept immaculate.”

Serena

“Beds were comfortable. I requested a later checkout at 12pm but apparently House Keeping was not told they came into my room and took all my towels including wash 🧼 cloths and cable stopped working.”

Nia

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Reviewed: June 16, 2019

Francesco
Italy
3.3

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Flora Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The property is in a very vey bad conditions. It needs structural renovations. As soon as me and my family checked in, we found a lot of dust behind the beds and the sink was really dirty. We immediately asked for a room change but the new room was as dirty as the previous one. Rusty beds and doors plus a broken closet and a faulty sink. We were struggling every day to get towels for our room. A day we entered our room at 5 pm and there were no towels at all. After several complaints and phone calls, we received our towels at 7 pm. Scarcity of towels even in the beach area. Local staff was really rude and looked annoyed and not welcoming. Sometime they looked like they were playing fool with guests to skip the issue. We asked to talk with the general manager but they were always saying he is not available. Since the property has the monopoly in the area (no other competitors along the beach) they don’t care to meet their guests needs. At the time of the check-in, they badly sealed the all-inclusive plastic bracelet and, since it went missing while swimming, they unduly charged me USD 30 for the replacement. They are so good in making money with these tricks. Careful with the drinking water. Bad taste and you can’t refill bottles to bring with you. You need to buy expensive purified water at the resort store. Food, although it is most imported from USA, is ok thanks to the creativity of the Italian Chefs. We expected more fish and more variety of tropical fruit in the buffet area. Bad value for money, I would never recommend this resort to anyone.
International Entertainment Staff & Activities.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 8, 2019

Duran
Bahamas
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 4, 2019

Elton
United States of America

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Would be delighted to stay again, not perfect, but great value and many excellent memories.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Vista Ocean View Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Improve wifi access, especially in the main dining area. Some staff need additional training on patience and grace. Booking lead with info that room would have king bed, after booking that expectation was amended and we ultimately were not surprised to have two doubles, not the the king.
Great value. Room on first floor. Beach facilities with palm trees for shade. Dive shop at the resort. Free kayak, paddle boards, and other activities. Evening meals and venues were excellent. Resort worked hard to keep the facility clean, even with busy Memorial Weekend traffic. Very relaxing experience. Most of the staff worked hard to please and serve.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 30, 2019

Ivan
Bahamas
4.2

“Bahamian Staying For The Weekend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a beautiful property. Until I got to my room. Different from what is advertised on websites. Definitely time for room renovations. The buffet staff (not chefs) were not helpful at all. Gate Security refuse to let my guest through to pick me up. Also, they don’t serve straws with drinks?! What’s up with that?
The location of this hotel was prefect; quaint and secluded from city traffic and bustle. Front Desk staff were pleasant and helpful.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 29, 2019

Mária
Hungary

2 helpful votes
8.3

“Wonderful beautiful place.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Room cleanliness and air conditioning in the room were very loud.
The location is great, all inclusive was great, the beach is beautiful.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 26, 2019

Aaron
Canada
9.2

“overall, it was a great stay and fun”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Vista Ocean View Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
the drinks were pretty strong , and my shower head was broken the whole stay
i really liked how nice everyone was , so friendly. the food was pretty good, i loved the nightly entertainment

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 26, 2019

William
United States of America
8.8

“Good value, fun & pretty place, wonderful staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Flora Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms could be decorated little better, grounds could be a little nicer.
Good value, good staff, great entertainment, facility needs minor updating, but great location.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 23, 2019

Dominika
Germany
5.0

“For the price I would say acceptable but I wouldn’t book it again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cold shower, terrible mattresses, noisy rooms, you can hear everything next door, staff not particularly welcoming and friendly, rather „I must do the job but don’t like it“, animation workers hungry, asked us for food from the buffet, house keeping bad and slow.
The water activities which were included in the all inclusive deal. Food was ok.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 19, 2019

Gianfranco
Italy
Age group: 35 – 44

4 helpful votes
6.3

“Nice location and beach”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Vista Ocean View Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
no facilities such as changing room before the check in, that is strictly after 3,00 p.m.
the location is very good. Great beach.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 18, 2019

Laquandra
United States of America

3 helpful votes
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Vista Ocean View Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms were not the same rooms advertised
The location, unlimited food and drinks, excursions were great.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 13, 2019

Serena
United States of America

7 helpful votes
6.3

Pleasant
- • Family with young children
- • Vista Ocean View Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The weekend was booked as a gift for my mother to celebrate her birthday, May 11, as well as Mother's Day. My sister and I called ahead to arrange with the hotel for ammenities inside the room for the arrival and were told that they would place balloons and other amenities for the arrival day of May 10th. When we arrived to the room nothing had been prepared and we found that the sheets on one bed and pillow cases on both beds were stained. My mother contacted housekeeping who was apologetic - next the toilet would not flush and we had to use the general bathrooms while we waited to get that fixed. My mother asked to speak with Guest Services or a Duty Manager about the other arrangements made prior to arrival and the discomfort being experienced. We were told that neither were available but would be contacted. After much pressure from my end the hotel finally provided flowers on the bed and towel decor along with a bottle of sparkling wine (wine delivered without glasses). We still did not receive a courtesy call from either the Manager of Guest Services and/or a Duty Manager. When I spoke with the Front Desk I was told that the Manager of Guest Services makes the decision on compensation. I told him that I did not feel that my complaints nor my discomfort had been validated and wanted to speak with a Manager. At the time of my departure I did not get to speak with a Manager and the Resort charged the full stay to my card without any financial compensation. We will be sending a letter to bother the Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach as well as the Corporate Office as I do not feel that this was handled correctly.
The amenities along with the bartenders, main buffet staff and recreation staff were extremely friendly , hospitable and courteous. Beach and pool area was kept immaculate.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 30, 2019

Steven
United States of America
8.8

“Great place to go inexpensive you”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Vista Ocean View Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The food
The beaches

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 29, 2019

Zaun
Bahamas

1 helpful vote
7.9

“It was pleasant and worthwhile.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff attitudes at times in dining area and water activities
🎭 Theater show 🛶 Kayaking Snorkeling Archery Catamaran 🛥

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was too far from the lobby.
Breakfast was excellent!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 21, 2019

Mario
Bahamas

6 helpful votes
6.7

“Great value but lost identity”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I wont say didnt like but opportunity...there is nothing traditionally bahamian at the resort...its just market and run as a resort on a tropical island...nothing bahamian culture...other than greasy fritters and few dialects from employees...this doesnt make the resort unique an desire to return unless you want to drink and eat free all day.This is not to knock the resort down..management just need to create avenues to make the resort a memorable experience other than another all inclusive on a tropical island..
Not much too like ...you get the value of an all inclusive ...not a fan of the buffett but enjoy the dinning experience at cafe via....

Stayed in April 2019

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	Flora Room 1 king bed or 2 queen beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Most rooms are located in the central area of the resort and offer garden views with a Caribbean inspired decor. Two queen size beds or 1 king size bed, air conditioning, mini fridge, flat screen TV, telephone, hair dryer, balcony and safe box (with extra charge). Connecting rooms and baby cribs are available upon request. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Pool view • Cleaning products • Coffee machine • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Vista Ocean View Room 1 king bed or 2 queen beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking These rooms have a privileged ocean view location and modern decor with two queen size beds or one king size bed, air conditioning, mini fridge, flat screen TV, telephone, bathroom with shower, hair dryer, balcony and safe box in room (with extra charge). Connecting rooms and baby cribs are available upon request. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Wardrobe or closet • Ocean view • Pool view • Cleaning products • Coffee machine • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Room 2 queen beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking These rooms have 2 queen beds, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, telephone, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, balcony and safe (with extra charge). Connecting rooms and cribs are available upon request. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Cleaning products • Coffee machine • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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