And they too bring the party with them. After dinner, we had our way to the hot tub area. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Please see our partners for more details. After dinner, we had our way to the hot tub area. All three are very popular and have their good points. Followed by a few mimosas and a small nap. Desire Resort Spa Riviera Maya - All Inclusive, Hotels near National Reef Park of Puerto Morelos, Hotels near Jardin Botanico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin, Hotels near Parroquia Catolica de San Jose. We hope you give us the opportunity to welcome you to the hotel again and meet your expectations.kind regards, we visited desire pearl in april , didn"t know what to expect ,but boy were we surprized ,they made you feel so welcome from the moment you check in , staff was increadable , they couldn"t do enough , food was top notch , wait staff very good and really looked after you , always felt at home ,all guests great , one of the most relaxing holidays ever , will be returning in october for sure , worth the few extra bucks , been to several all inclusive resorts in mexico ,but never felt as comfortable as we did at the desire pearl, Dear jimy1170Thank you for taking the time to share your comments about your stay with us.For us, guest satisfaction is a top priority, and is always so pleasing to hear that you enjoy your time with us. Pearl is set up for couples or very small groups. Designed to detailed perfection, Desire Riviera Maya Resort offers the irresistible combination of luxury and comfort. First time ever trying something like this, and will be back as soon as possible. Staff was friendly. We've been going to Desire Resort Riviera Maya for many years and have also been to Pearl a few times. We didn't spend much time in our room, so it wasn't a problem.If you are considering trying a holiday like this, we'd advise that you talk a lot together, beforehand, and agree on what you would be comfortable with, then go and see. Wednesday is often a quiet day at Desire. Dear Myska74We would like to thank you for your comments, nothing satisfies us more than knowing that you left our property with a nice experience to share. We enjoyed it so much we rebooked immediately upon returning for a longer period this October.As you will read in many reviews, the staff and service there are phenomenal. Bottom line for us, the people make the party. We had dinner in the one restaurant. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. The hot tub is deeper than Riviera Maya, so you dont have to squat/stand on your knees like you do at the original resort. Take your relationship to the next level . The nightclub and shows were better at Pearl as well. With that said there are people there with a purpose, but once you make it clear you aren't part of the lifestyle they are very cool with you. Desire has three. . I just wanted to spread the love! When you arrive at Desire, they tell you Welcome home. And it is so unbelievably true. The bar is swim up only with water stools. We had a great time participating everyday and appreciate their efforts to provide poolside entertainment. I don't know about you but if I want a massage, I make an appt. Some very hot. Our friends said that for the big crowd the week before they also had a great buffet open all week long. Well, since that wasn't going to change anytime soon, we decided to get out of the room and see the rest of the property. Why did you bring that crazy woman over here? Aside from your room sex places on your list should include: jacuzzi, beach beds, pool (quietly), balcony, nightclub, playroom, other couples room, and the dock (when it reopens), Feel free to ask us anything about anything in this article or make a suggestion for something youd like to see covered. Dear Terri HThank you for taking the time to share your comments about your stay with us.For us, guest satisfaction is a top priority, and is always so pleasing to hear that you enjoy your time with us. Bottom line for us, the people make the party. If youd like to read our general resort write up about the Desire Properties and learn about booking and discounts, youll find that here. 3rd Trip Very Nice Updates February 05-13, 2015, Desire Resort Spa Riviera Maya - All Inclusive, Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, a Registry Collection Hotel, Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, Adults Only. Desire is more upscale and relaxed, discreet and sensual. Cici who makes my BLTs at 2 in the morning. They have been soft swap from the start but are working their way toward greater forms of adventure as we meet hot couples on lifestyle vacations, swinger clubs, and online websites. It makes an impression that the resort is more upscale. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Just our luck!Despite our disappointment, and considering options for clothing optional and lifestyle friendly, we found the Premier presentation with Natalie informative and of good value, so we bought a membership. Although I might need to hop over to the original Desire to have enough dining variety. At 2 am you'll find a bunch of people at the lobby bar in RM, enjoying freshly made pizza and socialising after their evening's exploits (or maybe refuelling for Round 2).Also I think there is a difference in the clientele and outlook. If we found a lifestyle takeover event that had lots of high energy, sexy couples at Pearl, we would definitely give Pearl a try. We met some really nice people while we were there. For instance, in order to get coffee a waiter has to bring it to you, two mornings we never did have a waiter come to our table to offer coffee, and were unable to draw there attention. Just our luck! Swim up bar is always a plus. Africa who serves drinks Oceanside. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the walls thick. There might be enough room to accommodate 10 couples or so and that would be crowded. !..we are always giving the best of us and we will keep doing it.Rest assured we will pass your comments to our staff and they will be so happy.We are looking forward to your next visit! We traveled with 3 other couples: at RM we could all eat together wherever we wanted, while at Pearl only the Aphrodite restaurant could fit a table for 8, and that felt like a lot of trouble. If you do a couples session youll have access to a private jacuzzi room for a period of time then youll be escorted to a couples treatment room. It is outside but has a covered thatch roof. Kind regards. Kind Regards. The Pearl is a more beautiful place. Wow! 8 answers. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. At breakfast the next morning, our friends from Vancouver hollered at us. We keep running into the same few couples every year. Thanks a lot for sharing this with all folks you really know what you are speaking about! That perception couldn't be further from the truth. They offered no shuttle between them. In terms of atmosphere, Pearl feels much more sedate, whereas RM is where the party's at. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. DJ played techno mixes and maybe because of this the disco cleared like 40 minutes after it started. Up a couple of stairs is a glass enclosed shower and then about three open air beds and jacuzzi. Which is best? Although I might need to hop over to the original Desire to have enough dining variety. I confess that I escaped from this wild woman at the disco. "Leo" in the outdoor lunch area was one of the hardest working fellows we have EVER seen. The music was so and so. It doesn't matter if you are a millionaire or if you saved every penny to make the trip to Desire. and Wow!We had a SPECTACULAR week.don't think we could ask for anything better!!! If you go right on the beach you will end in Puerto Morales, if you to left, you end up walking past numerous resorts. Bookmarked. Being naked around the pool was actually quite relaxing and you almost forget the people you are interacting with are naked. The reset is beautiful and the staff will take care of your every need from the minute you land at the airport. RM Playroom: This playroom has an actual door. It just depends what time of the year you go and people absolutely do tend to go the same time every year. I just wanted to spread the love! Other than having to sit through that - awesome! Thankfully we brought the party with us! Such a laugh! We hope we can welcome you again in a near future! Overall, we had a happy and memorable time. All very nice and eager. Kath says spoil the girl and take her to Pearl - but an Oceanfront Master room at TTR is pretty nice too. You can have a great time at either resort. Neither resort is better than the other they are just different. Your comments have been taken on board and will help to improve. Notice the size of the pool is smaller compared with Pearl. Also, the lady cook at the grill in the am where you would order pancakes, omelets etc. The pool bar at one end of the pool is swim up as well as walk up and is covered by a tiki thatch style roof with the entrance to a restaurant right behind it. I know that everyone try to compare both sites; Pearl has better rooms, food, jacuzzi, and pool. If you're more of a naturist, Pearl; if you're more of a swinger, RM. Dear Guest,We would like to thank you for the time taken to give us your comments regarding your recent stay at Desire Riviera Maya.It is all our pleasure to be able to host you and be a part of a very sensual and unique couples vacations.We are happy knowing you enjoyed every detail on our concept and service.We are looking forward to your next visit! At RM I found people were generally more likely to be there to meet other people and have fun. During our week visit to Cancun this year, we hit a bit of the mid-week doldrums. The pool and hot tub are very much larger at Pearl. The services are top notch, both standard and erotic (read about our Five Senses Fantasy here.) The other truism: you'll have a great time no matter which resort you choose. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC. We loved the water volleyball and enjoyed the windsurfing and sailing.Evening activities: Again, at first we were a little apprehensive, but as the week progressed, we joined in more; dressing up for the theme nights and joining in the evening games! My husband also enjoyed a diving excursion with Ben and Ally. The Sex: Youll find lots of opinions on which resort has the younger or more rowdy and sex-oholic crowds. They were so hungry for some crazy fun and couldnt find it at Pearl. We had these couples say to us, Thank you for bringing some energy here! Although the pool is a bit curvy in shape I could swim proper lengths for exercise, whereas the pool at RM is more of a place to dip in and cool down. Nudity is the ultimate equalizer and no one will judge you for it. We will never forget the fun we had with the "Playmakers"; DiDi, Anna, Kate, Cynthia, Bernie and John - they were brilliant and made the days and evenings so much fun!! Desire Pearl - A Side-By-Side Comparison This is our effort to honestly compare the two and help find the right one for you. Third time at Desire, but first time at Desire Pearl.So you tend to spend time comparing Riviera Maya and Pearl.Globally we preferred Pearl because it is quieter and nicer. I recommend that you google desiremexico.com, which is an excellent private forum with thousands of members. Arturo was a great butler he made sure to come and see us everyday and made sure all our reservations were taken care of. The music played out at the pool during the day was better than the music played in the disco. With such a loyal following at the original Desire, the management needs to promote the new place much more. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Some people might be into that but not us. For sure, May is the best month to be in Cancun. So youll find most that order from this bar are doing so from in the pool. We really enjoyed the shows and thought the acts were excellent, however, the late night disco was not for us.Tours: Aldorfo booked us onto a snorkelling trip and sightseeing tour to Chechen Itza. Enjoy! Oswaldo, and jose from Suki restaurant made our dinner special. This is one of the best resorts I ever visited. Here are the differences:Food: Equal and very good. Although the pool is a bit curvy in shape I could swim proper lengths for exercise, whereas the pool at RM is more of a place to dip in and cool down. Africa who serves drinks Oceanside. She will be back several times during the year so if you get the chance, check it out. One of our hot couples that came with us to Pearl had spent the prior week at Pearl with a lifestyle takeover event. Fantastic all the way. Kind Regards. Mrs. Doubleplay is 40-something mom living in the middle of America with kids, a career, and pretty house in the suburbs. Pearl has potential but some remodelation should be done.In conclusion, we spent a great time relaxing, reading, swimming, but we found harder to build lifestyle relations with other couples, because too few elements drive you in. We were told that a new Asian restaurant will be opened so this should resolve the issue with dinner. Welcome to Desire Resorts From the very moment you and your partner arrive at either of our heavenly couples-only resorts, you will be submerged in a dream world of paradisiacal ecstasy where fulfilling your fantasies and awaking your senses is your only objective. People can walk around the back of your bed, so dont be startled. Both have exceptional service, good restaurants and bars and most of all a really nice clientele of friendly people from all over the world. Dear Guest,We greatly appreciate your kind comments regarding your recent stay at Desire Riviera Maya.We are so glad and proud of our Staff! Clearly, were an engaged and potentially long-term customer. This is not acceptable. It is fully inside the lobby area with the disco just steps away through the door to the right. To an outsider (or vanillas as they are commonly referred to) Desire may appear to be a obscene place. The food was as great as always and all the wait staff. Lots of friendly open minded people for sure. The resort tends to be at a lower capacity and the energy just feels a bit sluggish sometimes. The Desire Riviera hosts about 120 rooms, grouped into villas with garden or ocean-front views ranging from their basic (but beautiful) rooms to suites and penthouses. A couple more waiters would solve the issue.4. Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. RM Spa & Gym: The gym at spa is top notch and easy to get in and out. But I dont know them like I do at my home resort. Then they came to Riviera Maya for the Life on the Swingset week. Kind Regards. . Oh, forgot to mention that the entertainment staff, Inga, Raquel, Javier and others are very nice and great fun! If we come back one day, we will surely split our stay between the two Desires as each offers something else. The hot tub was about half the size it needs to be and no music there to enjoy either. At breakfast the next morning, our friends from Vancouver hollered at us. Pearl's tiny 24 hour bar is inside and its often deserted by midnight while RM's keeps going. There are towels provided. Either resort is what you make of it. Rapheal was also a great butler he was not ours but always stopped to talk and offer any help if needed. At Desire RM the staff in the restaurants ran like a fine oiled machine and the food was better. Swingset Takes Desire 2022, Part 1, SS 395: The Trouble with Tribbing, a Sexy Story Share, SS 389: Nerdy Banter with Simone and Malcolm The Pragmatists Guide to Sexuality, SS 388: The Power of Witness in Relationship Therapy with Catherine, SS 387: Euretic Consent with Shawn Coleman and Kevin Patterson, Review: G-Spot Lollipops Travel Edition, Review: Blush Novelties Avant D2 and Avant D4, Another play party: different venue, a different atmosphere, and far different reactions (part 2) or MFMs rock. Of the three, strongly prefer Desire RM. more. Taxes and fees that are shown are estimates only. Dear Guests,thank you for sharing your comment with all Trip Advisor readers.Its wonderful to know how much you enjoyed the resort, the food and the entertainment and how much you appreciated our staff. Both are very, very good. In our experience, the following staff stood out: Candido (beach waiter) very friendly, Joel, Gabriel and Edmundo - brilliant bar staff. Both Desire Riviera Maya and Desire Riviera Pearl have managed to combine romance and nudity in the best possible ways and like we've never experienced. I would recommend this resort to anyone who likes to relax during the day, and get wild at night. We decided to split up our trip from HBR and Pearl to see what it was all about. It does come down to the people the people at Pearl I just intelligent and delightful as well as sexy and attractive. There is still the element of upselling, but it was a lot more relaxed at RM - the options exist but there is less expectation that you will take them up.So - for a beautiful, upscale resort with good quality rooms, facilities, food and entertainment, Pearl wins. We hope you give us the opportunity to welcome you to the hotel again soon. Some people might be into that but not us, SS 397: and at least one amorous bird on this resort. While we were there the beach along the entire ocean was having a bit of a seaweed issue (a literal pile along the entire shoreline 2 feet high!) This is our effort to honestly compare the two and help find the right one for you. Our first time at Desire Pearl, we ve been to the RM about 6 times. Evaristo was our butler as well as Carlos, they covered the day and evening shift and always checked on us everyday. Miguel (watersports) was very helpful and friendly. Also, some people blocked the beds in Pearl with cloths for the entire evening and night which prevented others to use them. Courtyard Bar:This bar is closest to the disco and lobby. So, bottom line. We hope we can welcome you again in a near future! We have been to both Desire Rm (a dozen times) Pearl and Hedo II. Your comments have been taken on board and will help to improve. Again, we brought the party with us. I was very explicit that I would discuss my experience on Trip Advisor at check out and the person at check out acknowledge that I have my facts correct and understood why I would do so. The entertainment staff, including DD and Cynthia, were awesome and worked tirelessly to create a fun atmosphere but the crowd was a bit younger, quite cliquish and we were surprisingly a bit bored. It is with regret however that some aspects of our hotel did not meet your expectations. And they need floater mattresses on the loungers, even though the loungers are new, which is great they are still too hard to be on for the day. Plan on having some awesome sex on these beds during the day and watching the waves. The other truism: you'll have a great time no matter which resort you choose. All the sunbeds are super comfy at Pearl, whereas at RM many of them are rather basic unless you want a shaded beach bed. 15 USD was exaggerated. It's definitely a no pressure environment. The beach area is divine. If you can do that, this place is for you. Both pools have swim up bars. menus with items at additional cost), tip jars were very much in evidence and the Premier scheme was pushed very hard. Probably one of the most demanding jobs on the resort. The couples treatment room has a private jacuzzi inside. The entertainment is classier at Pearl, with a professional dance troupe most nights.In terms of atmosphere, Pearl feels much more sedate, whereas RM is where the party's at. Very friendly. Without the people, the Pearl is a lonely place! Both have exceptional service, good restaurants and bars and most of all a really nice clientele of friendly people from all over the world. We had an amazing, sexy, time, just the six of us in that hot tub. In terms of facilities, Pearl has larger and nicer rooms, a much larger pool and hottub. With two other hot couples, we hopped a cab to explore the other resortDesire Pearl. It is with regret however that some aspects of our hotel did not meet your expectations. Pool bar is in the shade which could be a good or bad thing, nice when the sun got too hot.Very nice restaurants, nice open feel to the grill and pool bar area and the birds are not bothersome here as they are at other resorts, not sure why but nothing bothered anyone while eating outside unless you were on the beach with food. The staff are super courteous and always ready to help. So, bottom line. No always means no. Plenty of beach to walk on. BTW, service at both Desire Resorts is just exceptional - we've never experienced better service at other resorts, and we've been to quite a few. There are nude and romance resorts and then there's the best of those. The disco is beautiful. Pearl is Posh. The food is also more upmarket at Pearl, with mostly a la carte meals rather than buffet style like the main RM restaurant. The nightlife is a bit lacking, the one nightclub is very small and the nightly entertainment is kind of cheesy. Then a long giant bed area that can be separated with sheer curtains or you can push those open. They offered no shuttle between them. We are no,t but still have had great stays at this resort. The pool is much more beautiful. Great beach, awesome food and the other guests could not have been more fun to be around. Overall the resort was clean and well presented especially for an older property. She was all over the place in the hot tub, thrusting her chest into peoples faces. desire Pearl vs Rivier Maya Review of Desire Riviera Maya Pearl Resort Reviewed May 24, 2013 Our first time at Desire Pearl, we ve been to the RM about 6 times. !Food: We loved the food at Desire; such a wide range of good quality food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But not enough people at all. It was one of the most relaxing vacations weve had. My wife and I stayed here in April, Desire Pearl is a great place to reconnect with your partner. Overall, the food was good. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC. I give it a 4 because the beach is not top notch and the bugs are bad at night and in the early mornings. Wednesday is often a quiet day at Desire. When we arrived that Wednesday evening, it felt so empty. In terms of facilities, Pearl has larger and nicer rooms, a much larger pool and hottub. Nightclubs are comparable but we prefer RM's and its busier a lot later. I made no promises to them, just that I would show them the disco and hot tub area and they could have fun. Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. No room comparison here, but know that Pearl now has the Mansion that has separate amenities, all rooms face the ocean and have private balconies perfect for sex. Desire has three. Our therapists were Silvinia, and Memo, they were both excellent and very professional, as well as all the spa staff. But having just one restaurant would get tiring after a while. For a place so liberal, we found many rules at RM restricting smoking and eating poolside, and the nightclub was less than impressive with an incredibly dangerous staircase to climb to enter, lackluster DJ tunes, and a heat surge in the club not conducive to play while dancing.