Fodor's Expert Review Deseo Hotel & Lounge

Av. 5 and Calle 12, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico

This trendy but comfortable adults-only hotel is known for its cutting-edge design. A great stone stairway cuts through the stark modern main building; the steps lead to a minimalist, white-on-white open-air lobby, with huge daybeds for sunning, a trendy DJ-ed bar, and a pool illuminated with purple lights. Soundproof rooms are equipped with king beds and a clothesline hung with flip-flops, bananas, and a beach bag; suites have large balconies with draping hammocks. Each room is outfitted with a noisemaker, the idea being that you can fall asleep to the sound of chirping crickets and awaken to the sound of whistling birds—but rest assured, the club outside means this is no place for sleeping. Guests have free access to Canibal Royal and Indigo Beach Club.

PROS

  • contemporary decor
  • friendly staff
  • comfortable beds
  • excellent pool bar

CONS

  • small pool
  • no kids under 16
  • can't control a/c in some rooms
  • can't control a/c in some rooms

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
Pet Friendly
Trendy
Central
Design
$$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 984-879–3620

HOTEL DETAILS

12 rooms, 3 suites
Rate Includes: Free breakfast

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