It is nice to see they are putting money back into the resort but rooms should be next. We had misplaced our SPF cream, a nice woman named Lisa gave us one of her extra tubes so we wouldn't burn. Each time we have visited we have grown more in love and taken our relationship to a more intimate level. Rivieria Maya has more Mexican food.Service: Equal and ExcellentWiFi: very good; similar at bothRooms: similar but smaller at Riveria MayaShows: better and sexier at PearlExercise facility: better and more up to date at Pearl, but Riveria Maya is adequateSin Room: Very good at Riveria Maya, too small at PearlDisco: similar, but see re CrowdCrowd: Riveria Maya had a wider age range which meant there were more and wilder dancers at the DiscoPool: much better at Pearl, Riveria Mayas pool is very small and you cant swim if there is an activity, such as water volleyball going onOut-of-resort excursions: slight advantage turns major if you can find Cesar at PearlWildlife: alligators and coatis at Riveria Maya, iguanas at PearlBeach: both becoming over-run by seaweed but Pearls Warf is a major plus, both for snorkeling and for romantic moments.We are at Riveria Maya now; we were at Pearl the last two Decembers.Enjoy!More, Dear JasonPinasterThank 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. She was all over the place in the hot tub, thrusting her chest into peoples faces. I wasn't completely sold on this place. The crowd at both can vary quite a bit from week to week. They should consider the system of reservations if they know that the peak hour is between 20-21. Clearly, were an engaged and potentially long-term customer. As we explored our options for our honeymoon, many of our friends advised us to go to Desire RM. We have been to all 3 resorts. The Sex: Youll find lots of opinions on which resort has the younger or more rowdy and sex-oholic crowds. Disco: The bar at Pearl is horseshoe shaped and you cant walk around the bar completely as the DJ booth is behind the bar. We met some really nice people while we were there. The woman in particular was way too drunk and pushy. 0.3 km from Desire Resort Spa Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Free Wifi Free parking Visit hotel website Breakfast included Sensira Resort & Spa Riviera Maya View Hotel 702 reviews 0.7 km from Desire Resort Spa Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Free Wifi Free parking All Inclusive Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun View Hotel 14,762 reviews In terms of atmosphere, Pearl feels much more sedate, whereas RM is where the party's at. Despite our disappointment, and considering options for clothing optional and lifestyle friendly, we found the Premier presentation with Natalie informative and of good value, As we explored our options for our honeymoon, many of our friends advised us to go to Desire RM. Ask your questions and be a part of our community! Disco was small and rectangular which made it difficult to accommodate everyone for the evening shows, if you wanted a good view. Feel free to ask us anything about anything in this article or make a suggestion for something youd like to see covered. Had a good time at Hedo last year and have enjoyed Pearl as well. There are differences. If we found a lifestyle takeover event that had lots of high energy, sexy couples at Pearl, we would definitely give Pearl a try. The room was small in the garden view area just past the massage/gym building. The nightly entertainment was very good, and the dance club was usually hopping.The Cons:1. On a whole Pearl seems the more laid back of the two resorts, though that doesnt always hold. The other truism: you'll have a great time no matter which resort you choose. They both have their pros and cons. I also think the Desire management needs to encourage cross interaction among the resorts. There is no giant group bed or toys or swing (usually). We are not demanding guests, but they always checked on us. I'm at a standstill on making a decision. The location is perfect for year-round great . We did get hassled by Alfredo a few times to finally take the 90 minute welcome visit. The pool and hot tub are very much larger at Pearl. There are differences. At Desire RM the staff in the restaurants ran like a fine oiled machine and the food was better. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Required fields are marked *. Victor took care of your chairs every am and provided towels for the day, great job! The music was so and so. The bartenders at the pool bar and the waitresses are very attentive and will make you any drink you want (tip them well, they deserve it!!). The staff in both restaurants is very friendly. Desire Riviera Maya Vs. 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. We stayed in Pearl for a few days in May 2013. Hedo has improved a lot the last few years, while both Desires have maintained consistent quality. Desire Pearl Resort is the place you must come if you want a vacation that is pure relaxation. We were very disappointed with the room quality, they are in desperate need of upgrades. RM's main bar is outside, its good size, and it also has numerous high bar tables around it as . We ended up going to Yoga every morning on the pier with Lisa from Wisconsin, she was our instructor. The entertainment is classier at Pearl, with a professional dance troupe most nights. . We hope you give us the opportunity to welcome you to the hotel again and meet your expectations.kind regards. Up a couple of stairs is a glass enclosed shower and then about three open air beds and jacuzzi. With two other hot couples, we hopped a cab to explore the other resortDesire Pearl. In our experience, the following staff stood out: Candido (beach waiter) very friendly, Joel, Gabriel and Edmundo - brilliant bar staff. We have been to both Desire Rm (a dozen times) Pearl and Hedo II. This was our second visit to Desire Riviera Maya. There might be enough room to accommodate 10 couples or so and that would be crowded. We met lovely couples, average age mid to late 50s, no expectations, fabulous hot tub with plenty of room, a multitude of activities and dancing day and night with Kia, Mia, Mike, Vincente, and Charliewe didnt want to leave!We found accommodations, food and personalized service quality better at Pearl. This is also true for the Desire Pearl disco. The hot tub was about half the size it needs to be and no music there to enjoy either. There are about 10 cabana beds around the perimeter and no other seating. Some Pearl suites have an outdoor plunge pools attached and some suites like the Penthouse Passion are rooftop with their own plunge pools as well. Still a nice area for some head or less acrobatic sex. Music was not good. We had to push to be allowed to have a dinner reservation at Pearl. In that sense Riviera Maya is better conceived. Wednesday is often a quiet day at Desire. Cici who makes my BLTs at 2 in the morning. The resort tends to be at a lower capacity and the energy just feels a bit sluggish sometimes. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Africa who serves drinks Oceanside. This place is dead! So dead in fact that we brought one couple back to our resort with us. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC. The attention to detail, the friendliness of the Staff, the amenities and accommodations are unforgettable. would take your oder and then turn around and give it to someone else. Oswaldo, and jose from Suki restaurant made our dinner special. All the over-sized rooms and suites at Desire Riviera Maya Pearl Resort feature a spectacular ocean view and a sensual atmosphere, assuring you and your partner a passionate Caribbean encounter.. Each room provides a seductively comfortable stay , offering premium amenities (in top categories) and ample living areas. (Room #44)4. We have never participated in activities at the previous resorts, however, Jessica, Jovani, Inge, and Charlie were hard to say "no" too. This was our first time staying in Mexico and at Desire Pearl. We are working with all the staff to give you the best service. RM's main bar is outside, its good size, and it also has numerous high bar tables around it as well as other seating. The worst part was the bathroom - barely enough room to put down a hair dryer. Desire is a very classy resort where the vast majority of people respect your wishes and treat you with dignity. I don't know about you but if I want a massage, I make an appt. 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. We were at Pearl, where the rooms are much better, but ended up moving here because the party atmosphere was so much better. But I dont know them like I do at my home resort. My wife and I stayed here in April, Desire Pearl is a great place to reconnect with your partner. Youll find a large jacuzzi with a swim up bar on one side with in water stools and some seating on the inside of the jacuzzi rim. You can also sit on the edge of the jacuzzi, one side has a glass wall. Leo who makes every volleyball game special. At RM, there is a big central lobby bar where people often sit, chat to each other and make eye contact across the bar! Beach & Pool Bar: The Pearl pool bar is also the beach bar from the other side. The entertainment staff are great, but again, a little cheesy. Desire is more upscale and relaxed, discreet and sensual. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The rooms were above average, however we had a constant dripping sound outside our door which was annoying at night. The Desire Riviera Maya Pearl Resort (formerly the Ceiba del Mar) is a couples-only, clothing-optional, all-inclusive resort located on a beautiful white-sand beach right outside quiet Puerto Morelos, about a 45-minute drive south of Cancun. Desire is more upscale and relaxed, discreet and sensual. But we were the only people in the hot tub! Your comments have been taken on board and will help to improve. rooms are nice, four restaurants, disco decor is nice, but the music played is not very good and it's the same songs every night. Totally out of control! Oops. Walk to the bar for hand-rails down into the water. 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. Since it is big and spread out, having sex in this pool area is much easier and less obvious. We have been once in RMin three times in Pearl. RM is set up for. Please see our partners for more details. Please see our partners for more details. It is with regret however that some aspects of our hotel did not meet your expectations. But I dont know them like I do at my home resort. Kath says spoil the girl and take her to Pearl - but an Oceanfront Master room at TTR is pretty nice too. We immediately asked to upgrade, but were told that the resort was sold out and maybe they could get us a different room in a few days. You won't regret it and we will definitely be returning!!!!!! For sure, May is the best month to be in Cancun. Pearl has about 90 rooms. I made no promises to them, just that I would show them the disco and hot tub area and they could have fun. Plus, the original Desire on balance just has a whole lot more sexy. Kind Regards. 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. In RM whistle a lot of cliquish beefcake tattooed men with their stretched to the limit fake boobs wifes Some people might be into that but not us. They got a free upgrade! It just depends what time of the year you go and people absolutely do tend to go the same time every year. We particularly enjoyed the Sushi restaurant - portion size was great and the meals were delicious!Daytime activities: It took us a few days to join in with the poolside games, but even watching was fun. If you like to hang out naked, this is the ultimate place to spend a week. This business uses tools provided by Tripadvisor (or one of its official Review Collection Partners) to encourage and collect guest reviews, including this one. The pool is much more beautiful. The earliest we went to bed was probably 3am?? Desire Pearl is lovely, rooms really nice, food greatnot enough selection of where to eat though. Our first time at Desire Pearl, we ve been to the RM about 6 times. I recommend that you google desiremexico.com, which is an excellent private forum with thousands of members. Please see our partners for more details. We planned to stay at Desire RM for a week, but transferred to Desire Pearl after 3 nights. There was a lot of upselling (e.g. So, bottom line. We saw very few people. The Pearl will have to work hard to create a similar feeling of home. Lovely grounds, larger rooms with private balconies (although hot water was a challenge), and an overall sense of relaxation was found at Pearl. Desire Riviera Maya or Desire Pearl - A Side By Side Comparison. It is man/woman couples only. We took a weekend bump to Pearl for 3 days from TTR in April 2013 and loved it, especially since we had paid TTR rates. 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. But otherwise ok as it passed fairly quickly.Current construction next door for a 550 room topless resort could get noisy and dusty but was ok.No floaters on the beach or pool chairs, nice to use these to float around in the ocean on and no floaters were openly available, if available at all. Here are the differences:Food: Equal and very good. Kind Regards. There are towels provided. We were glad we did, that was where all the fun action was. Review collected in partnership with this hotel. Once inside is a large padded wall with hooks. The common element is anything you want to happen can happen at any of the three! Bars at RM are better than their counterparts at Pearl. Im sure a lot of the enjoyment factor has to do with those around you, so we always say vacation is what you make it!We look forward to going back to both but for both of us, it was Pearl hands down.More. Thanks to Haley with Premier as well for helping us with our decision.Definitely the right move for us! The staff is Excellent! Kindly additionally consult with my site =). Then we would dress up for dinner at one of the lovely restaurants, catch the show outside the 24/7 bar, and then head up to the disco for some dirty dancing. The one exception that I will offer is in regards to billing, read on for more.We had our first negative experience. Lots of friendly open minded people for sure. Married to her high school sweetheart, Mr. Doubleplay, the couple dipped their toes in the lifestyle for a couple of years but then dropped off the radar to have kids. DELUXE GARDEN VIEW King size bed Air conditioning (Individual climate control) I would recommend this resort to anyone who likes to relax during the day, and get wild at night. They were so hungry for some crazy fun and couldnt find it at Pearl. We have heard these questions many times; which resort is better, which one should we go to first, which is wilder, which is bigger, which is smaller, which one has the better rooms, which has the better beach, is one better to meet people than the other, which resort is better for sex, and so on and so on. I know that everyone try to compare both sites; Pearl has better rooms, food, jacuzzi, and pool. The beach area is divine. 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. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Both were excellent and gave us the opportunity to experience a little more of Mexico. With such a loyal following at the original Desire, the management needs to promote the new place much more. Nice and new but still some things to improve, Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, a Registry Collection Hotel. The only thing we found lacking was the waitress service on the beach. I just wanted to spread the love! The service and grounds at RM were wonderful, thanks to Africa poolside, Sixto and Gilbertos excellent food service, and Luis and Monica tending to our room needs, and Carmen at the coffee barhowever the room was small, few shelves and drawers and no private balconiesand the vibe was not as expected. But I would say that is that I partially blame Pearl for turning them into a very sexually frustrated couple, LOL. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. 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. Your experience at any of these resorts can vary depending upon the crowd any given time, and that can and does change constantly. ( I know it's hard to please everyone but I would say that it was a common complaint from other guests.) This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC. At Pearl, there is no bar where more than 6 people can sit at once. GSDesire, Guest Service at Desire Resort Spa Riviera Maya - All Inclusive, responded to this review, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC. It is with regret however that some aspects of our hotel did not meet your expectations. The jacuzzi is bigger than in RM but we liked the setting in RM better, notably the setting of beds which give you a bit more privacy than in Pearl. Dear Guest,We would like to thank you the time taken to give us your feedback regarding your recent stay with us.It is very important to know your opion as we can detect our opportunity areas and work on them so we can accomplish all your needs.Rest assured we already are working on the improvement of all our areas at the Resort and we will continue working with passion to keep providing the best service.Best Regards. Alex was especially charming and the ladies liked him allot. We hope you give us the opportunity to welcome you to the hotel again soon. Youre getting a reduced rate because this partner is offering a discount when you book from a mobile device. 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. We saw very few people. 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