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Sandals Negril
Sandals Negril
Negril, Jamaica
Five-Star·★ 4.5·Adults Only
Couples Swept Away
Couples Swept Away
Negril, Jamaica
Five-Star·★ 4.5·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Sandals NegrilCouples Swept Away
Overall
8.3
8.7
Beach
9.1
9.4
Food
7.8
8.4
Service
7.9
8.5
Rooms
·
8.0
Luxury
·
8.0
Value
·
8.2
Romance
8.8
9.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Sandals NegrilMeasureCouples Swept Away
8.3Overall Score8.7 (better)
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.5 (3,443)Google Rating4.5 (1,636)
From $338Price / Night (pp)From $218 (better)
YesAdults OnlyYes
Not applicableKids' ClubNot applicable
OceanfrontBeachfrontOceanfront
GrandResort SizeMid-size
75 minAirport Transfer75 min

Sandals Negril

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Available with limits. Room service is included in eligible Butler and Club categories: Butler Elite offers 24-hour service; Club Sandals offers service from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Brava, Kimonos, Sundowner. Confirmed walk-in: Barefoot by the Sea, Bella Napoli Pizzeria, Crèma Café, The Bayside, Perla.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Bamboo Grove One-Bedroom SkyPool Butler Suite with Roof Terrace (RSKY); Bamboo Grove One-Bedroom SkyPool Butler Suite (1SKY); Palm Grove Honeymoon One Bedroom Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary (RJ); 16 more categories at this capacity. Largest confirmed adult limit: 2.
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Couples Swept Away

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Available with limits. In-room breakfast 06:30–10:00; 24-hour gourmet dining refers to resort dining.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Trading Places exchange days with sister resort Couples Negril (sign up 24 hrs ahead)
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at Couples Swept Away

Sandals Negril

Highlights

  • 7-Mile Beach
  • Swim-up pool bar
  • Fire pit dining
  • Scuba & water sports included

Why choose it

  • Excellent Seven Mile Beach setting with warm, swimmable water.
  • Smaller and easier to navigate than many large Caribbean all-inclusives.
  • Strong honeymoon and couples fit.
  • Good beach and sunset atmosphere.

Keep in mind

  • Service consistency is uneven in some recent guest reports.
  • Transfer time from MBJ can be frustrating.
  • Food and entertainment are not as strong as the beach setting.

Couples Swept Away

Highlights

  • Couples-only beachfront sanctuary
  • Ten-acre sports complex
  • Veggie bar and organic garden
  • Seven-Mile Beach location

Why choose it

  • Excellent Seven Mile Beach location with strong swimmability.
  • Adults-only, couples-focused atmosphere.
  • Strong included activity program, especially tennis, fitness, water sports, and wellness.
  • Good fit for repeat Jamaica travelers who value beach time over resort spectacle.

Keep in mind

  • Room style is not consistently described as ultra-modern.
  • Service and food receive mostly positive but not flawless guest sentiment.
  • Some guests mention noise or atmosphere variation depending on room location and season.
  • Not designed for families.

All Scores

Sandals NegrilMeasureCouples Swept Away
9.1Beach9.4 (better)
7.8Food8.4 (better)
7.9Service8.5 (better)
Not listedRooms8.0
Not listedPools8.0
Not listedLuxury8.0
Not listedValue8.2
8.8Romance9.0 (better)
Not listedNightlife7.6
(better)8.1Quiet7.8
Not listedAdventure9.0
Not listedWellness8.8

Of the 7 measures we call, Sandals Negril leads on 1 and Couples Swept Away leads on 6.

Vibes

Sandals NegrilMeasureCouples Swept Away
YesRomanceYes
YesQuietYes
YesLivelyNot listed

Activities

Sandals NegrilMeasureCouples Swept Away
YesSpaYes
YesDivingYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesNightlifeNot listed
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