Desire Resort & Spa Riviera Maya
Carretera Cancun - Puerto Morelos
Km. 27.5 SM. 12, Mza 41, Lote 1, Fracc. 2, Predio Tanchacte
Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico C.P. 77580

Distance from Hotel to Playa del Carmen, 30 minutes. Distance from Hotel to downtown Cancun, 20 minutes. Distance from Hotel to Cancun International Airport, 20 minutes.  

Imagine a place of freedom, a place where fantasies take form, a place of beauty, a place both erotic and exotic, a place to abandon inhibitions and truly be yourselves. Imagine sharing that place with upscale, like-minded couples who also seek a sensuous, clothing-optional venue or an adventurous lifestyle experience. Desire Resort & Spa, a unique couples-only, adult resort, located on Cancun's sexy Riviera Maya, will unleash your imagination and stimulate your senses.  

Conceived as a village, showcasing superb architectural design that blends seamlessly with its vibrant and lush tropical surroundings, the resort features 114 guest rooms and suites with views overlooking the lush tropical gardens or breathtaking Caribbean Sea. An all-inclusive formula provides premier wining, dining and lounging, as well as an exciting Disco, full-service gym and opulent Spa. Activities, entertainment and water sports are practically limitless, inspiring flirtatious socializing and multiple ways to let loose.  

Set amongst lingering ocean breezes, warm white sand and the seductive, picture-perfect hues of the Caribbean, Desire Resort & Spa sets the scene where your wildest dreams and deepest emotions come to life. Open your mind, fall under the spell and feel Desire.  

This is a couples only resort. Guests must be a minimum of 21 years old.  

Hotel Amenities (back to top)
  • Bars (6)
  • Beach (clothing optional)
  • Beauty Parlor ($)
  • Disco
  • Fax Service ($)
  • Gym
  • Internet Access ($)
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Printer Service ($)
  • Restaurants (4)
  • Shop (logo) ($)
  • Spa ($)
  • Watersports

Pool : (1)  

• Clothing optional pool, an oceanfront swimming pool with social activities Miscellaneous Amenities Jacuzzi Lounge, Sensual Play Room ($) Denotes a fee may be charged. Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.  

Markets (back to top)

Couples Only.  

Accommodation Categories and Descriptions (back to top)

Arrival/Departure Time:  

• Check-in-time: 3:00 pm Check-out-time: 12:00 pm  

Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.  

Children Policy:  

• Children are not permitted. The minimum age for guests is 21 years old.  

Maximum Occupancy:  

• Gardenview - 2 adults.  

• Oceanview - 2 adults. Jacuzzi Suite Gardenview - 2 adults.  

• Jacuzzi Suite Oceanview - 2 adults. Passion Suite Oceanview - 2 adults.  

Gardenview Number of accommodations: 6 Bedding: 1 queen bed or king bed. Accommodation amenities include: terrace (some accommodations) and balcony (available upon request).  

Oceanview Number of accommodations: 8 Bedding: 1 king bed or 1 queen bed. Accommodation amenities include: terrace (some accommodations) and balcony (available upon request).  

Gardenview Jacuzzi Suite(*), decorative pillows, in house use of bathrobes and slippers, CD player and DVD player (music and movies available at the Front Desk), variety of candles, gift box, Desire incense, welcome fruit basket upon arrival, bathroom with 4 person Jacuzzi, and welcome bottle of sparkling wine. Bedding: 1 queen bed.  

Jacuzzi Suite Ocean View(*), decorative pillows, in house use of bathrobes and slippers, CD player and DVD player (music and movies available at the Front Desk), variety of candles, gift box, Desire incense, welcome fruit basket upon arrival, bathroom with 4 person Jacuzzi, and welcome bottle of sparkling wine. Bedding: 1 king bed or 1 queen bed.  

Passion Suite(*), plush decorative pillows, adjacent living room, daily Continental breakfast served on the terrace, welcome fruit basket upon arrival refreshed daily, bathroom complete with 4 person Jacuzzi, souvenir bath robes and slippers, mini bar (stocked daily with water, beer, soft drinks, tequila, whiskey, vodka, rum, gin) CD music and DVD movies library menu, variety of candles, gift box, desire incense, concierge "no-waiting" check-in upon arrival, music and soft lighting upon arrival, unlimited reservations for a table-of-4 at the gourmet restaurant (per night), daily afternoon hors d'oeuvres with sparkling wine served on the terrace, and beach towels available in the room. Bedding: 1 king bed.  

(*) Denotes on request basis only, no allotment given.  

All accommodations include: safe deposit box, bathroom with shower, mini-bar (fully stocked), balcony or terrace, slippers, alarm clock (CD player, radio), room service (24-hour), air conditioning (individual climate control), telephone, bathrobes, hairdryer and coffee maker.  

Television (satellite) -with interactive menu for the guest's comfort  

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.  

Food and Beverage Outlets (back to top)

Beach Bar, Located right on the beach, just in the midway between our cozy beach beds, this bar can offer you the brew of your preference without having to leave the beach thanks to our friendly waiter service. Water, lemonade, soft drinks, beer, margaritas, daiquiris or any other cocktail you can dream of are exceptionally prepared by our amazing bartender for your delight at the bar located on the white, powdery sand beach. Opened according to the season, this bar is the perfect place to live your vacations to the fullest while enjoying the light and open minded environment of our clothing optional resort.  

Il Piacere Cocktail Bar, As a complement of the restaurant, Il Piacere Cocktail Bar is a chic spot for pre-dinner drinks. While you and your companion converse, sip cocktails meet other guests in this neat spot of Desire that features the glorious decoration of Il Piacere restaurant. This sophisticated, yet relaxing ambience, will make you feel more loosened up and will get you ready for an extraordinary meal at the restaurant with your partner and/or friends. This bar is not a clothing optional area, and it has a casual elegant dress code. The bar opens from 6:30pm until 10:00pm  

Melange Bar, This is the place where guests meet in a relaxed atmosphere while having the chance of tasting seductive cocktails 24 hours of the day. Everyday, the Melange bar is witness of friends getting together, flirtatious encounters and lingering romantic moments of guests, who come to this location in search of the greatest sensual adventure of their lives. Every night, you'll find great music or even come across with sexy live performances, such as the Lingerie Catwalk show. You can also enjoy a late night snack from 11:00pm until 4:00am, which includes pizza and baguettes. This bar is not a clothing optional area.  

Nude Jacuzzi Lounge Bar, The notorious rooftop clothing optional Jacuzzi lounge and bar features a 30 person hot tub finished in Venetian tile with hues ranging from the bright blue-greens of the Caribbean Sea to the earth tone beiges of the Mayan jungle. A circular, tempered crystal "see and be seen" open air shower adjoins the Jacuzzi, offering a 360* view of the Lounge and the stunning vistas stretching from the turquoise sea to the lush surrounding jungle. Comfortable wooden tan beds around the big Jacuzzi are available if your desire is to lay down under the hot sun of the Caribbean while drinking your favorite cocktail and enjoying the company of other guests. Open from 12:00pm until 3:00am.  

Tentazione Bar, This is preferred by the people who want to get a refreshing drink or a fantastic cocktail while enjoying what our deluxe pool and the idyllic beach have to offer. It's the perfect place to watch and be watched, while lying down and sipping the drink of your choice with the pool and beach vista. This bar is open air and sheltered by the shade that the amazing palapa gives. Chairs are rattan like and seem to merge with the wooden palapa and the amazing beach faced by the bar. Every day, this perfect people watching spot opens during daylight from 10:00am to 6:00pm for those who want a drink while enjoying their desired vacations, having exciting activities or just chilling in the sun.  

General Opening Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm  

L'alternative Disco Lounge, Dance the night away, and enjoy making new friends. Accompanying the music are ample opportunities to come in your costume - or not - for the announced dress theme for the evening. This is the pulsating heart of Desire, where couples arrive as strangers and leave as friends. In the privacy of the guests.  

El Arrecife, El Arrecife is an exciting restaurant of contemporary decor where seductive music is played, varying with the different, special theme nights. El Arrecife is open everyday offering sumptuous breakfast buffets from 7:00am until 11:00am. Themed dinners are held from 6:30pm until 10:00pm.  

Dress Code: Casual.  

Il Piacere Specialty Restaurant(*), Il Piacere is a door to sophistication where every detail has been taken into account to offer you an intimate space that makes dinner an enchanting moment. Decorated with smooth veils, white walls and silver mirrors, this Desire restaurant creates a perfect atmosphere that along with the elegant chandeliers, high chairs and sofas has a luxurious, refined, yet cozy touch. Dining at Il Piacere is heaven. Il Piacere offers a succulent journey through different International cuisines. This gourmet restaurant provides you with the opportunity to savor those many tastes in just one meal. Begin this stimulating dinner with a French entree; continue with a Greek salad, followed by an Italian main course and end this inspiring evening with an Austrian dessert. The menu is designed to give you the opportunity to taste the top dishes from around the world having an option for each particular demanding palate. Experience the romantic ambience of our lounge bar where you can try our high quality liquors (extra charge). The wine cava for your delight displays a selected variety of the most exclusive wine sorts there are around the world. Il Piacere is open seven days a week from 6:30pm until 10:00pm. Although Desire is a clothing optional resort, this restaurant has a casual-elegant dress code. No reservations required.  

General Opening Days: Monday-Saturday  

Dress Code: Casual Elegant.  

(*) Denotes reservation is required.  

Suki, Suki is a luxuriant journey into the Asian tastes and fashion. Inviting shades of red, white and dark chocolate display a wall made out of neon lights while a beautiful ceiling, shaped as a wave, adds to the sophisticated decor in an intimate and mystical atmosphere. The long faced Japanese paintings along with the onyx lamps, also give the room a relaxed environment that provides the perfect mood for a stylish dinner. With about 45 seats, enjoy the most unique dinner with a bigger group or in a more intimate occasion for two. You can choose either to sit on tables or in one of the two 4 seated sushi bars, where it is possible to admire the Tepanyaki chef do his work while he teaches you and your party small techniques, words or games of the Asian gastronomy. Suki restaurant serves you high quality wine and of course, the Asian traditional liquor Sake Plum Dew. The restaurant is open everyday only for dinner from 6:30pm until 10:00pm. Although Desire Resort & Spa is a clothing optional hotel, this restaurant has an elegantly casual dress code.  

General Opening Days: Monday through Sunday Dinner Hours: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm  

Dress Code: Casual Elegant.  

Tentazione, Located just besides the pool and facing the beach, Tentazione is the perfect place to enjoy a succulent buffet lunch while having the chance to see and be seen. Just under a beautiful palapa, this casual restaurant offers a great variety of sophisticated food buffet style. Ceviches, cordon bleus, gourmet hotdogs and hamburgers are among the various dishes you may find at your disposition on the buffet bar, or even fresh salad can be your choice in this inspiring spot. The palapa is decorated in a fresh and tropical, but sophisticated look. The wall and bar is made out of a dazzling chocolate brown onyx stone, that along with the wooden tables, the rattan like chairs and the fresh environment, frames perfectly Desire's astonishing beach. This restaurant is an excellent option for those who don't want to miss anything or anybody on the pool or the beach while having an exuberant lunch, or just a simple snack. After a snack, you can have a drink at the Tentazione bar, which is just besides the restaurant. Tentazione is open everyday from 11:00am until 6:00pm for your delight. Room service is available during operating hours. Days of operation will vary under weather conditions.  

General Opening Days: Days of operation will vary under weather conditions  

Dress Code: Casual.  

Room Service, Enjoy Desire's deliciously complete menus from the privacy of your own guest room 24 hours a day. Snuggle up for breakfast in bed, have a leisurely lunch in the late afternoon or simply plan for a romantic night in with your favorite guest.  

Add-On Package (Honeymoon Package 2012) (back to top)

HONEYMOON PACKAGE 2012 This package is complimentary.  

Booking Dates: 03/21/2011 - 12/25/2012 Travel Dates: 12/26/2011 - 12/25/2012  

Package Inclusions:  

• Bottle of Domestic Champagne  

• Fruit basket in room at check-in  

Please Note:  

• Proof of marriage required.  

Package inclusions are subject to change.  

Miscellaneous Information (back to top)

House Rules:  

• Dress appropriately in restaurants  

• Open-minded ambiance at Desire, but drug use is strictly prohibited  

• Due to the nature of the resort, please respect all guests. Photos with cameras, cell phones or videotaping in public areas is not permitted.  

• Sexual activities in public areas are not permitted  

• Treat all guests with the utmost respect, and remember the Golden Rule: "No" means "No"  

• The Hotel is not responsible for lost items left out of the safety deposit box  

• Desire Resorts are proud to provide a secure, open- minded climate in which guests may fully enjoy their Desire vacation. However, it is a firm company policy that all staff members are strictly forbidden from interacting intimately with guests; to do so will result in their immediate dismissal.  

Minimum Check-in Age Minimum age for check-in is 21 years old.  

Marine Protected Area Fee To protect the quality of environmentally sensitive Marine Protected Areas (MPA), the Mexican Government has instituted Article 198. This Federal law requires anyone (exemptions:  

• guests over 60 and the disabled) using recreational or sports activities in or near these protected areas to pay a fee, which are earmarked for the continued protection of these natural attractions.  

A fee per person/day/site will be charged to visit or use each MPA. This fee may be paid to either a tour service provider or directly to the Protected Area.  

The Reef located by Desire Resort & Spa is a designated MPA. All guests who use snorkel equipment, kayaks, windsurfers, etc. are obligated to pay this fee and must wear a bracelet to serve as proof that they have paid.  

Bracelets may be purchased at Desire's Sports and Activities Desk located by the Main Pool.