Desire Resort & Spa Riviera Maya Rating: 4.0 Pearls
Puerto Morelos, Mexico

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Pros

  • Beautiful beachfront location in Riviera Maya
  • Big rooms with flat-screen TVs and iPod docks
  • All rooms have balconies complete with furniture
  • Both pool and Jacuzzi look out to the ocean
  • A total of 4 restaurants, 4 bars, and a nightclub
  • On-site fitness center and spa
  • An all-inclusive resort with clothing-optional attitude

Cons

  • Some areas of the beach have seaweed debris
  • 24-hour room service only included in Jacuzzi and Passion Suites
  • Fee for Wi-Fi

Bottom Line

Desire Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive, couples-only, clothing-optional resort that attracts a range of couples, including everyone from older married couples to young nudists to swingers. Rooms are large with flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and balconies. This is a resort only for those interested in a somewhat raucous vacation -- but as a 4-pearl resort, it's a step above some similarly billed hotels. This property caters toward partying types with daytime activities (some more tame than others) and nightly parties, but there is also a nice pool with ocean views and a large Jacuzzi (that some claim can get pretty X-rated towards the wee hours of the morning). Guests can also check out the spa for an additional fee and, unlike at many other all-inclusive resorts, reservations are not required at the four tasty restaurants.

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 Location

In Puerto Morelos, a more subdued area south of Cancun with tranquil beaches and great snorkeling

The Desire Resort is located in Puerto Morelos, a calm, secluded area with tranquil beaches. The resort is all-inclusive and is stocked with amenities, but is somewhat isolated. The nearest small town is a 20-minute cab ride ride, and the much larger downtown Cancun to the north is a 30-minute drive away.

Puerto Morelos is a former fishing village located halfway between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. The area serves as a perfect compromise for anyone looking for Cancun's stunning beaches but don't want them to be overrun by hordes of tourists. The impressive reefs just offshore attract a fair share of divers, and many come to take a dip in the inland cenotes (massive sinkholes filled with crystal clear groundwater). The laid-back vibe of the area makes it great for spending a day lounging or exploring, and unwinding with dinner at a beachfront restaurant, all without the fear of having to deal with packs of rowdy spring breakers.

  • 22-minute drive to Cancun International Airport
  • 20-minute drive to Puerto Morelos' shopping, restaurants and reef snorkeling
  • 32-minute drive to downtown Cancun (Ciudad Cancun)
  • 39-minute drive to Playa del Carmen
  • 1-hour and 20-minute drive to the Mayan ruins at Tulum

 Bottom Line

Desire Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive, couples-only, clothing-optional resort that attracts a range of couples, including everyone from older married couples to young nudists to swingers. Rooms are large with flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and balconies. This is a resort only for those interested in a somewhat raucous vacation -- but as a 4-pearl resort, it's a step above some similarly billed hotels. This property caters toward partying types with daytime activities (some more tame than others) and nightly parties, but there is also a nice pool with ocean views and a large Jacuzzi (that some claim can get pretty X-rated towards the wee hours of the morning). Guests can also check out the spa for an additional fee and, unlike at many other all-inclusive resorts, reservations are not required at the four tasty restaurants.

Things You Should Know About Desire Resort & Spa Riviera Maya

Address

  • Carretera Puerto Morelos KM 27.5 Puerto Morelos, 77580 Mexico

Room Types

  • Jacuzzi Garden View Suite
  • Jacuzzi Suite
  • Passion Suite
  • Superior Garden View Room
  • Superior Ocean View Room

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Hotel Features

Number of Rooms: 114
Pool: Yes
Fitness Center: Yes
Spa: Yes
Internet Access: Yes
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Jacuzzi (in room): Some
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Hotel Information

Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico
Address: Carretera Puerto Morelos KM 27.5 Puerto Morelos, 77580 Mexico
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