Desire Riviera Maya Resort - Cancun Mexico

  • 4.6 star
  • Mexico
  • Cancun
  • All Meals and Snacks
  • Unlimited Domestic Beverages
  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Stocked In-Room Mini-Bar
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Daily Organized Activities
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Hotel Taxes and Gratuities

About Desire Riviera Maya Resort

This unique, clothing-optional hideaway for couples (age 21+) is set on an exquisite white sand beach on the famous Riviera Maya. Couples will enjoy the impressive architecture as it harmonizes with the natural beauty of the region to provide a picture perfect setting for an alternative lifestyle escape. Desire is an adult, couples only, all-inclusive resort with nude and clothing optional areas. Guests will find an array of restaurants and bars, plus lounges, a disco, a gym and a full-service spa. Also on site is an attentive and fun-loving staff and a wide variety of resort activities and entertainment options.

Couples Only!
This resort offers 110 rooms and suites, including a Spa with sauna, steam room, a full menu of spa treatments, a well-equipped gym, and the famous clothing-optional multi-couple infinity Jacuzzi lounge with wet and dry bar. No inhibitions allowed - the free spirit rules at Desire!

Clothing Optional
The resort is clothing-optional everywhere except the lobby and dining room.

Rooms

One king bed; earth tone tile floors, ivory bedspreads; mirror-tile headboards, sheer canopies, etched glass wall sconces; balcony or terrace; garden view.

Deluxe Garden View All Inclusive

Max Guests:

One king bed; earth tone tile floors, ivory bedspreads; mirror-tile headboards, sheer canopies, etched glass wall sconces; balcony or terrace; garden view.

  • Alarm Clock/Radio
  • Bath Slippers
  • Bathrobes
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Flat Screen LCD TV
  • Hairdryer
  • In-Room Safe
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • One King Bed
  • Personalized Check In/Out
  • Premium TV Channels
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Room Service Available
  • Stocked Mini-Bar
  • Turndown Service
  • Welcome Cocktail

Deluxe Ocean View All Inclusive

Max Guests:

One king bed; earth tone tile floors, ivory bedspreads; mirror-tile headboards, sheer canopies, etched glass wall sconces; balcony or terrace; ocean view.

  • Alarm Clock/Radio
  • Bath Slippers
  • Bathrobes
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Flat Screen LCD TV
  • Hairdryer
  • In-Room Safe
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • One King Bed
  • Personalized Check In/Out
  • Premium TV Channels
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Room Service Available
  • Stocked Mini-Bar
  • Turndown Service
  • Welcome Cocktail

Superior Garden View All Inclusive

Max Guests:

Decorated with exquisite taste, including gold and chocolate accents that perfectly blend with the sensual concept of Desire. Each includes special amenities as well as an additional living area (161 sq ft/15 sq m) giving you more space, ensuring you the most unforgettable stay at this couples-only resort. One King bed, individual climate control, LCD TV, cable TV including 2 erotic channels, in-room safe, bathroom with shower, coffee maker, hair dryer, bathrobes & slippers, iron & ironing board, alarm clock. In-room minibar stocked with water, beer and soft drinks daily. Balcony or terrace, garden views.

  • Alarm Clock/Radio
  • Bath Slippers
  • Bathrobes
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Flat Screen LCD TV
  • Hairdryer
  • In-Room Safe
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • One King Bed
  • Personalized Check In/Out
  • Premium TV Channels
  • Private Balcony or Terrace
  • Room Service Available
  • Stocked Mini-Bar
  • Turndown Service
  • Welcome Cocktail

Services

  • 1 Outdoor Jacuzzis
  • Beauty Salon
  • Tour Desk
  • Money Exchange
  • 2 Pools
  • 1 Swim-Up Bar
  • Beach Pool Service
  • Fitness Center
  • Gift Shops
  • Shuttle Service
  • Doctor
  • Laundry
Desire guests can lounge at one of the two European-style swimming pools. One is an active, oceanfront pool with social activities throughout the day, and the other is for quiet relaxation, located by the lobby area. The resort offers a tennis court, table tennis tables, and non-motorized water sports, providing a variety of active entertainment alternatives.

Desire is Unique!
Desire Riviera Maya Resort, an 'au naturel' resort, caters to couples who embrace an alternative lifestyle. One of the resort's signature features is a rooftop thirty-person hot tub - complete with an open bar and numerous king-size loungers. The hot tub has a plexiglass wall on one side providing romantic vistas of the turquoise Caribbean Sea.

A Beautiful Beach!
A beautiful clothing-optional beach runs the length of the property. The soft sand is raked each day. Lounge chairs and tables are available, as well as Tiki umbrellas for shade and beach butler service.

Full Service Resort
The Logo Shop sells beach articles, toiletries, postcards, gifts and Mexican souvenirs. A jewelry shop specializing in silver and other gift items is available on-site. Plus, car hire and tour desks and an Internet Room ($5 per half-hour) are available for your convenience.

Bars & Restaurants

  • 3 Restaurants
  • 4 Bars
  • Disco
  • Piano Bar
  • Nightly Shows
Guests will enjoy the choice of three different restaurants and five separate bar areas serving a wide variety of cuisines. In the evening, L'Alternative Disco is the party spot. And adjacent to the disco is Desire's trademark 'playroom' where couples will find a few hundred square feet of couches decked out to look like something out of 'Austin Powers'. The freedom of expression is the rule!

El Arrecife
Breakfast - Daily sumptuous breakfast buffet.
Dinner - Italian buffet and a la carte dinners on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Dress Code: Casual
Reservations not required
Breakfast from 7:00am to 11:00am
Dinner from 6.00pm to 10:00pm

Dinner Theme Nights:
  • TUESDAY - Oriental. - Oriental delights galore. Select fom a variety of cold and hot Asian dishes prepared for this buffet night, from Chicken Yaki Tori Salad, Bok Choi, a Large assortment of Sushi, Sashimis and Nigiris to Shark Fin Soup, Chinese Duck and Chicken Satai with Oyster Sauce, you will be transported to another continent.
  • WEDNESDAY - Mexican Fiesta - Hola Amigos! Hand made Flour tortillas, Tequila, Oaxacan Mole, Chicken, Beef or Shrimp Fajitas, assorted Quesadillas, Chalupas and Charro style Beans are just a few of the many Mexican Dishes you will sample. And of course all of our Hot Sauces to see if you're a Real Hombre or muchacha.
  • FRIDAY - Gala - Dress your best for this culinary feast. A sophisticated array of our chef's finest dishes will delight your senses and you can either choose from the buffet or order your dinner a la carte, prepared while you watch the Chefs at work. Bon apetit!
  • SUNDAY - Steak - Saturday is Meat Night. They'll prepare your New-York, Tenderloin, Flank Steak, Pork or Lamb Chops and chicken any way you like. An impressive Salad Bar, a variety of vegetable, potato and rice dishes are available to accompany your meat cuts, and of course a delicious variety of desserts.


Tentazione
Enjoy a full lunch menu including salads, ceviches and top notch main dishes with the quality, portions and presentation reminiscent of Desire's three specialty restaurants. This casual, central location near the main pool is ideal for those wanting to see and be seen.
Lunch and snacks: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
* Days of operation will vary based on weather conditions.
Reservations not required.

Sahló
Haute cuisine dedicated to International specialties served in a trendy, minimalist-chic setting. chefs tasting menu available (extra $) Soft music and lighting will submerge you in romance, heightening a sensual culinary experience.
Dinner: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, open seven days a week
Dress code: Casual Elegant
Reservations Required

Suki
This sensual dining venue can only be called unique, and exotic. Asian delights and revamped daily main course specials include the freshest Sushi, tastiest Tepanyaki and most savory desserts, presented in a both intimate and mystical atmosphere.
Dinner: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, open seven days a week
Dress code: Elegantly Casual
Reservations not required for sushi bar - Open seating throughout the evening.

Room Service
Enjoy Desire's deliciously complete room service menus from the privacy of your own 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.

Romantic Dinner by the Sea
Make your reservations for a superb steak or lobster candlelight dinner served on the beach under Desire's palapa. Enjoy the sounds of the surf and see the stars during this memorable experience (extra $).

Melange Bar
Seductive, open-air lounge environment where guests can meet in a relaxed atmosphere while sipping their cocktails of choice. A perfect casual venue for friends getting together, flirtatious encounters or lingering romantic moments. daily disco or live performances. lingere and catwalk shows.
24 hour bar service & late night snacks.
A selection of pizzas and baguettes can be enjoyed from 11:00 pm - 4:00 am

Nude Jacuzzi Lounge Bar
The notorious roof-top clothing-optional Jacuzzi lounge & 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.
Open: Noon - 3:00am

Il Piacere Cocktail Bar
The CHIC spot for meeting up and sipping fabulous pre-dinner cocktails.
Open: 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Tentazione Bar
This beach/pool-front bar serves an extensive selection of refreshments and cocktails with spectacular vistas and provides a perfect location for people-watching.
Open: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Beach Bar
On the beach, conveniently located mid-way between the beach beds, offering margaritas, daiquiris and any other cocktail you can dream of.

L'Alternative Disco
Dance the night away, make new friends and dress in your wildest gear depending on the evening's theme! This is the pulsating heart of Desire, a place of throbbing beats, heated bodies and exciting music, where couples arrive as strangers and leave as friends. And in the privacy of the couples-only Play Room, passion truly rules the night.
Open: 10:00pm - 2:00am
*Days of operation and schedules vary by season

Parties! Parties! Parties!
Parties during the week include:
Black and White Party
Costumes and Masks Party
Dress to Kill Party
PJ's and Lingerie Party
Toga Party
Wicked White Party
(subject to change)

Things to Do

  • 1 Tennis Courts
  • 1 Lighted Tennis Courts
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Pool/Billiards
  • Ping Pong
  • Bocce
  • Snorkeling
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Windsurfing
  • Paddle Boats
  • Water Aerobics
  • Meditation Classes
  • Dance Classes
Desire's beachfront location provides ample sunning and swimming opportunities (with clothing-optional areas), and includes non-motorized water sports, tennis, ping pong, and various poolside games. For those who want to 'play', Desire offers a full schedule of fun. Scheduled daytime activities include beach walks, stretching and water aerobics, and introductory instruction for non-motorized water sports such as windsurfing and sailing.

Nightly Activities!
The on-site disco, L'Alternative, is the place to be at night, featuring optional dress-up themes such as 'Lazy', 'Lingerie & PJs' and 'Masquerade' with nightly contests. Opens late in the evening and stays open 'til the last couple leaves!

PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST

Private Romantic Dinner by the Beach
Private romantic dinner for two under the moonlight. Experience this unique time with your loved one toasting with sparkling wine and 4-course dinner.

Sex on the Beach
Desires will prepare the perfect love bed, complete with music and the details that will turn it into the time of your life.
Includes 1 love bed, 1 bottle of sparkling wine, strawberries with chocolate.

Seductive and Exciting
Are you celebrating a special occasion like a birthday or just feeling like trying something different to get you and your partner or group in the mood? Desire's finest strippers will do the trick.
*Event can take place in your bedroom or Desires play room during the daytime.
Includes 1 male or female stripper, sparkling wine. Extra stripper available with extra charge per stripper.

The Gazebo of Passion Dinner and Sex
Enjoy a 4-course meal and sex with the Caribbean as a natural.
Includes a 4-course meal, sparkling wine, sensual recorded music, love beach bed, chocolate, strawberries or the sweets of your preference.

Extra Activities (extra charge)
Scuba Diving: Dive packages are available for both beginners and certified divers. Packages include open water dives, 1 and 2 tank dives, and certification courses.
Snorkeling Trips: 2-hour snorkeling trips to the Puerto Morales reef are available each day at 1:00pm.

Spa

  • Spa/Wellness Center
  • Hot Tub(s) / Whirlpool(s)
  • 5 Treatment Rooms
  • Sauna
  • Steam Room
  • Massage
The on-site health spa provides more than 15 services, including hot stone massage, seaweed body wraps, aromatherapy, and a couple's package, which includes massage, Kama Sutra kit, and a bottle of wine served in a candle-lit spa tub.

Spa and Exercise Room
Unleash your senses and let yourself be seduced by the Desire Spa or do a workout at the gym. No matter what treatment you elect your body, mind and soul will be pampered; renewed energy and inspiration are guaranteed. Choose from an array of soothing rituals and deliciously sensual techniques that promise both relaxation and rejuvenation. End your spa day in the couples Jacuzzi. The steam rooms and sauna are included in your all-inclusive program.

Facilities
Desire Riviera Maya Resort offers complete spa facilities with the following:
5 massage cabins (1 double and 4 single cabins)
Jacuzzi up to 4 people
Separate steam rooms for men and women
Sauna (co-ed for men and women)
Shower and bath
Beauty Salon
Gym/fitness room

Treatments
The Spa offers a wide selection of spa treatments and services to include the following:
Body treatments
Massages
Facial treatments
Special Packages

Spa treatments and services are additional.

Wedding

  • Wedding Facilities
  • Wedding Coordinator
  • Beach Wedding
  • Wedding Packages
Make your wedding truly special at Desire Riviera Maya Resort! Wedding packages range from a basic package to a deluxe package. A wedding coordinator is available to help you plan the perfect ceremony with all the extras you've always dreamed about in an extraordinary, alternative lifestyle setting (extra charge).

Deluxe Package
  • Marriage License and Certificate
  • Complete Legal Organization
  • Prenuptial Medical Certificate
  • Fee for bilingual minister
  • Guaranteed up-grade to Ocean View Room
  • Bouquet for the bride
  • Boutonniere for the groom
  • Bottle of national Champagne for the ceremony
  • Wedding Cake (6 to 12 persons)
  • Wedding location nicely decorated with 3 settings to choose (view to Sea with Kiosko, view to Sea Opened and Garden), white wooden arch, white silk flowers, red carpet, white decoration for the chairs, tables, and more.
  • Waitress at your service during the ceremony
  • Bottle of national champagne at the room upon arrival
  • Special Memory Gift at the room upon arrival
  • Desire T-Shirts for the bride and groom: “Just Married”
  • Wedding Dinner in A la Carte Restaurant (3 restaurants to choose)
  • Witnesses (if required)
  • CD player or tape player available (bring your special songs)
  • Late check out until 4 pm (upon request and availability)
  • Services of the Wedding Coordinator that will help you with all the necessary arrangements.


Superior Package
  • Marriage License and Certificate
  • Complete Legal Organization
  • Fee for Bilingual Minister
  • Guaranteed up-grade to Ocean View Room
  • Bouquet for the Bride
  • Bottle of National Champagne for the ceremony
  • Wedding Cake (6 to 12 persons)
  • edding location nicely decorated (palapa by the beach with white silk flowers, red carpet, white decoration for the chairs, tables and more)
  • Waitress at your service during the ceremony
  • Special Memory Gift at the room upon arrival
  • T-Shirts for the bride and groom: 'Just Married'
  • Video
  • Wedding Dinner for two in a romantic setting
  • Witnesses (if required)
  • CD player or Tape player available (bring your special songs)
  • Late check out until 4 pm (upon request and availability)
  • Services of the Wedding Coordinator that will help you with all the necessary arrangements.


Basic Package
  • Marriage License and Certificate
  • Complete Legal Organization
  • Prenuptial Medical Certificate
  • Fee for bilingual minister
  • Guaranteed up-grade to Ocean View Room
  • Wedding Cake (6 to 12 persons)
  • Wedding location nicely decorated with 3 settings to choose (view to Sea with Kiosko, view to Sea Opened and Garden), white wooden arch, white silk flowers, red carpet, white decoration for the chairs, tables, and more.
  • Waitress at your service during the ceremony
  • Blue Bay T-Shirts for the bride and groom: “Just Married”
  • Wedding Dinner in A la Carte Restaurant (3 restaurants to choose)
  • Witnesses (if required)
  • CD player or tape player available (bring your special songs)
  • Services of the Wedding Coordinator that will help you with all the necessary arrangements.


Renewal of Vows
  • Non denominational Christian Pastor
  • Fee for bilingual Shepard
  • Guaranteed up-grade to Ocean View Room
  • Buttonhole for the Bride and Groom
  • Wedding Cake (6 to 12 persons)
  • Wedding location nicely decorated with 3 settings to choose (view to Sea with Kiosko, view to Sea Opened and Garden), white wooden arch, white silk flowers, red carpet, white decoration for the chairs, tables, and more.
  • Waitress at your service during the ceremony
  • Bottle of National Champagne for the Ceremony
  • Wedding Dinner in A la Carte Restaurant (3 restaurants to choose)
  • CD player or tape player available (bring your special songs)
  • Services of the Wedding Coordinator that will help you with all the necessary arrangements.


Note: If you reserve 10 rooms for family or friends, YOU GET 30 FREE PHOTOS OF YOUR WONDERFUL WEDDING!

Important: No arrangements will be made until the Wedding Application is received. Couples need to be in Cancun at least 4 business days before the Wedding Ceremony. There is a 10% charge if cancellation is done 15 days before the wedding.