Scores at a Glance
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness ResortCouples Swept Away
Overall
9.0
8.7
Beach
9.5
9.4
Food
8.6
8.4
Service
9.2
8.5
Rooms
8.8
8.0
Luxury
·
8.0
Value
8.8
8.2
Romance
8.8
9.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (2,057)
Google Rating
4.5 (1,605)
From $120
Price / Night (pp)
From $189
No
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
9.4
8.6
Food
8.4
9.2
Service
8.5
8.8
Rooms
8.0
7.8
Pools
8.0
–
Luxury
8.0
8.8
Value
8.2
8.0
Family
–
8.8
Romance
9.0
–
Nightlife
7.6
8.4
Quiet
7.8
–
Adventure
9.0
8.4
Wellness
8.8
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Diving
Yes
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Couples Swept Away
- Couples-only beachfront sanctuary
- Ten-acre sports complex
- Veggie bar and organic garden
- Seven-Mile Beach location
Pros · Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- Exceptional beach and shore snorkeling.
- All rooms are positioned close to the ocean.
- Strong service and cleanliness sentiment.
- 24-hour complimentary room service.
Pros · Couples Swept Away
- 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.
Cons · Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- Seasonal sargassum can be significant.
- Pool experience is not the main draw.
- No verified kids club.
- Coordinates need exact main-entrance verification.
Cons · Couples Swept Away
- 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.
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