Rob & Shanna - July, 2007
My wife and I went to Desire Cabo July 12th-July 17th, 2007.
The flight down on American Airlines from
As soon as our bags were taken out of the van a bell hop was getting them. He showed us to the front desk. Check-in was smooth and easy. The glass of champagne and wash cloth was nice. The staff at the front desk was friendly and helpful. We checked-in at 1230pm. Much to my surprise the room was ready.
After check-in we met with customer relations. He explained the resort, the area outside the resort, and other important facts. He did mention a welcome breakfast. However, we told him that we were not interested and that was it. Nothing else was mentioned.
The bell hop grabbed our bags and took us to our room. He was friendly and also helpful. He took us to room #122. We were disappointed in the location of our room. We like being on the top floor, so we can see the area better. However, the location turned out to be very good and we were pleased. The room was near the 24 hour bar. This was a small issue one night when a group was yelling and screaming at five in the morning. However, if it bothered us that bad, we could have just gotten up and joined them.
The room itself was a standard room. It had everything that a person could want. Some people complain about the beds. I thought it was great. I prefer a very firm mattress. The only issue I had with the room was the door for the toilet area. There is one thing I like to do in private and the glass door did not provide that. My wife did not seem to have an issue with it. Other than that the room was great. The mini bar was stocked everyday with water and other beverages. Housekeeping always had the room made up early and did a great job.
After we got settled into the room we headed for the pool. Most of the people were completely naked. A small amount of the women were topless only. And even a smaller amount of men/women had clothes on. However, no one seemed to care which was great.
We had only been at the pool for about an hour when we
started meeting people.
Everyone was so nice and friendly.
We meet a lot of nice people from all over the
The bad thing about my wife and me on the first day of vacation we forget to pace ourselves. We have to try one of everything. So, by early evening I needed a little nap. Luckily we had started hanging out with a lot of great couples. She went with them while I took a nap. After dinner they came back to the room and got me. And the party started for me again.
The disco was a very nice place. We went to the disco every night. The contest was always fun to watch. The music was great. The dj always was spinning good music. The playroom was interesting. It was not used much. I believe one night when we were in there; about 3 other couple was there. It was always clean and had plenty of clean towels.
The food we thought was good. Breakfast always had a good selection of whatever you wanted. The lunch grill was good. My only request would be that they would have more traditional Mexican dishes available. What they did have was great. We ate at Suki a couple of times. We thought it was great. Yes, the staff was a little slow and confused. However, that gave us more time to have a cocktail and visit with people. We ate at the buffet one night. We were a little concerned about buffet food. Much to our surprise that was one of the best buffets we have ever eaten at. They had a chef grilling fish, steak, pork, and chicken to your liking. It was great. We did go off resort one night to eat. We ate at the Tropicana. The lobster was wonderful.
The hot tub was a great social place. About 5 pm everyone would go up there and have a few cocktails before it was time to get ready for dinner. After the disco everyone would go up there. Some nights it was busy and other nights it was not. Also, the temperature seemed to be an issue. One night it was so hot I could not sit in it. Also the crowd made the hot tub fun. One night it was really going good, body shots, and other activities were occurring on the bar. Then a girl who had a little too much to drink got sick all over the bar. That kind of stopped the party.
The bartenders and wait staff were great. Always working hard and making sure you had everything you needed. At no time did we feel like we were not treated like we should have been. Yes, we did tip. However, we do this to help the staff out and to show our appreciation. I think we would have gotten the same great service if we had not tipped.
The employees as a whole were great. Always smiling and friendly no matter what time of the day or night it was. Also the entertainment staff was great. Always trying to get people involved, but not to pushy. They were always good for a laugh.
We think the attitude of the couple going on vacation and the guest at the resort make the vacation. We went with open minds. And the other couples that we met made the vacation. And yes Mr.Vegas my wife did like that vibrating tongue ring. She still talks about it.
Would we go back? Yes in a heartbeat.