I will keep this short for all of those trying to decide. We like nicer places, usually 5 star and neither Desire or Hedo is a five star as a resort, but are both amazing in their own ways. Desire is about 1/5 the size of Hedonism. The people (fellow guests) and employees at the resorts are so much better than a vanilla resort. No one cares what you are wearing, the type of car you drive, or how much money you make. This is a great way to relax and be yourself. And that makes them 5 star....plus you are never in your room.
We are not swingers, but are exhibitionists and are very into each other. No one cared, people were fun and very open to talk about anything. Don't be nervous or shy, everyone is like an old friend.
Went to Hedo in October for 4 days and Desire RM over the New Year.
1. Accommodation- Desire wins for rooms. Hedo is improving though as we saw new furniture coming etc.
2. Food- Hedo wins. It was simply better. Jamaican food usually is though. But you are not going to an all inclusive for the food! If you are go to Grand Velas.
3. Beach- Hedo wins in that it was calmer, but with Sea Urchins so people didn't go in much. Desire is your typical Mexican beach. No one was at the beach at Desire.
4. Pool- Both are amazing-Nude pool at Hedo was a lot of fun, and the only pool at Desire was the hot spot. Nice part about Desire is being smaller you got to know everyone BUT it was C/O where as at Hedo you had to be nude which was better. Also our room at Desire was very close to the pool, not much walking. Desire also had more beds and loungers around the one pool they have so you were comfy all day.
5. Activity-PDA, PDS not a big deal at Hedo, and we got away with it at Desire. We were a bit more discreet. At the Hot Tub do as you wish.
6. Hot Tub- Desire was more fun and better- seemed cleaner and more going on- has its own bar and if you are up there you are socializing for sure. Hedo is part of the pool area so not quite as intimate.
7. Resort overall- Desire is cleaner, newer and a bit classier, but Hedo is getting better and is bigger. More to do at Hedo-piano bar, more restaurants. etc.
8. Disco- Desire was full every night for a bit. Hedo was empty the times we were there.
9. Age- Desire a bit younger, probably mid 40's avg, Hedo probably mid 50's avg
10. People- couples at Desire, singles allowed at Hedo. Never had an issue at either. Everyone was respectful.
11. Distance from Airport- Desire 15 minutes, Hedo, 1 hour 45 minutes
12. Entertainment Crew- both great, Preferred Desire again probably because it is smaller so they get to know you.
Just our experiences. We would go back to both and enjoy them. Curious to see how the Hedo pool gets renovated.
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