Desire Pearl Resort & Spa

As always a friendly face on reception to welcome us and check us in. They will always try to accommodate any room requests you may have if availability allows it. We were very happy with our room. We had a lovely members dinner which was a new menu it was off the chart the food was delicious, Orlando was our server with Behlan they are both two of our favs. Issac in the mansion was our server this time and was very attentive. We had Italian in both pearl and Athrodite and the food was excellent in both, normally Suki is our favourite restaurant but just my personal choice and opinion I wasn’t keen on the new curry style dishes, lunch in Athrodite was amazing the choice of different salads and fresh prawns just want we love with a nice cold glass of white wine which Rey or Oliver would top us up without us having to ask. We had the special fire show dinner on the Friday evening definitely would recommend, just make sure you put mosquitoe repellent on I didn’t 😩 The food was Mexican and O my it was superb The fire show was fun as well, Gilberto was our server we adore him he is a cheeky chappy that always makes us smile. Miguel and his team always sorts us the bed we love up the quiet end. Yolanda Gabby and Selvardo keep us hydrated though out the day., Yolanda knows our choice of drinks and as soon as she sees us she will bring them over we love her she’s the best. Now to our favourite newest addition, the outside bar it’s just what this place has been crying out for, yes it’s a bit hot in the evening but it was August and it will get cooler, but it didn’t stop us dancing outside and having the best time, it’s great watching the shows outside, they have new bar staff Arron was a great cocktail maker with all the moves. We would often go up for a cocktail before lunch and of course always before our dinner. Just a shout out to all the amazing staff who amaze me how they remember peoples names they see so many people on a daily basis yet they will always remember names. Selena gives the absolutely best massage I’ve ever had, Manuela bless her how she manages to carry all those trays for room service, Cobb Peter and Luis in the bar always happy to have a chat, and Daniel is always making sure his guests are happy, he is often walking about checking in to see if everything is ok such a lovely man and a credit to Pearl. My only negative thing is two days on trot the cleaner left no toiletries or coffee pods do I had to go request them, then it was fine. Already excited for our next trip.

Rooms need upgrading. There no beach left. You can't swim in the ocean...it's all full of seagrass! Breakfast was great...and lunch so so. Dinner menu and food terrible.

The hotel is excellent with very kind staff. Rooms were fabulous, specially at Eden. The pool party is unique and its the top atraction. The beaches are digusting due to the sea weeds. The restaurants were very good

10 stars! It’s been a month since we returned from our second trip at Desire Pearl, and we are counting the days until we return. Not knowing what to expect on our first trip, it was way beyond our expectations. The Pearl “Vibe” does not disappear after you return home, it just makes you want more. Everything is perfect! From the grounds to groundkeepers, to the restaurants, waitstaff and the food, the entertainment and entertainers, the spa, the front desk staff, maintenance and housekeeping, the Play Makers, the bartenders, the pool staff, everyone and everything! Special shout outs to Victor & Miquel the pool guys. They always made sure we had our favorite spot and made sure we had everything we needed. Chef Didier from Afrodita, who made us a special lunch for our Anniversary, which was fantastic! Gilberto from Pearl Restaurant who made our Anniversary dinner very memorable. In fact, every single staff member makes you feel comfortable and special. If you are thinking about a trip to Pearl……do it! It will be worth it. Even if you are not in the lifestyle, we are not, it is truly an experience of a lifetime. We have met so many wonderful people late at night in the hot tub and had some great conversations with couples that were there for the same reasons. There is NO judging, NO commitments, NO limits, and NO clothes! To the management - A comment. We noticed this last trip the Spa staff were constantly walking around the pool asking if we wanted to book spa services. I realize that this gets business, but it was numerous times a day. It seemed that there were many times we were asked if we wanted pictures, spa services, excursions, sales pitches all day long. Although it did not ruin our trip in the least, but at times awkward, we are there to relax. It would be nice if there was somewhere for those who are interested in these things get the information, instead of at our pool side beds. (We did go snorkeling and it was absolutely awesome!)

Pros: Staff is amazing, dinner is great, relaxing atmosphere, very clean Cons: rest of food is very average, rooms do need a makeover (do not make this a dealbreaker), emphasis on extras We will be returning. The new construction will open up this resort.