Desire Resort and Spa

The Resort and Its Setting

Desire Resort and Spa sits in Puerto Morelos, on Mexico's Caribbean coast in the state of Quintana Roo. It's an adults-only property, aimed at couples and travellers wanting a quieter, more private week away than the bigger resort strips further south offer. The village itself still has the feel of a working fishing town, even with the growth of tourism around it, which is part of the draw for owners who'd rather skip the crowds of Cancún or Playa del Carmen but still want easy access to both.

Puerto Morelos and the Riviera Maya

Puerto Morelos Beach is close enough to reach on foot, with calm, swimmable water typical of this stretch of coast. A short distance away is the Puerto Morelos cenote park, where visitors can swim and snorkel in freshwater sinkholes set in limestone — a classic Yucatán experience that's hard to find this close to a beach resort. For owners who want to venture further afield during their week, Playa del Carmen, Xcaret Park and the Tulum ruins are all within reach for a day trip, and Cancún International Airport is close enough that transfers are straightforward.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Desire Resort and Spa and are thinking about selling or renting it out, listing it privately is often more straightforward than going through a broker. On BidMyTimeshare.com, owners list their own week, set their own asking price, and deal with buyer or renter enquiries directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee to get the ad live, and no commission is taken from the sale — unlike traditional resale channels that often take a cut of whatever price you agree.

Because Desire Resort and Spa is affiliated with RCI, buyers should know that a resale week here typically comes with the ability to deposit into the RCI exchange network, which is one of the more attractive points for a secondary-market buyer who wants flexibility rather than committing to the same destination every year. Before listing or buying, it's worth confirming directly with Desire Resorts (or the resort's owners' association) what transfer paperwork is required, how long the transfer process typically takes, and what the current annual maintenance fee is — these details aren't standardised across resorts and brands, so getting them in writing before agreeing on a price protects both sides. A resale buyer should also ask specifically what does and doesn't carry over: usage rights and exchange eligibility are the main things changing hands, not resort-specific perks that may be tied to the original purchase.

Practical Notes for Owners and Renters

Renters and buyers researching this resort are usually looking for the same things: proximity to the beach, the adults-only setting, and confirmation that the week is genuinely usable through RCI if they want to exchange rather than travel to Puerto Morelos itself. Owners listing a week should be upfront about these points, along with the season and unit size, since that's what most enquiries will ask about first.

Getting There

Cancún International Airport is the main gateway, roughly 35 kilometres from the resort, and is served by direct flights from a wide range of UK and US cities. From there, it's a straightforward transfer down the coast to Puerto Morelos by rental car, taxi, or shuttle.