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Alua BoccacciovsCouples Swept Away
Alua BoccaccioCouples Swept Away
Quick Stats
7.6
Overall Score
8.7
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (4,486)
Google Rating
4.5 (1,598)
From $64
Price / Night (pp)
From $189
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
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Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
9.4
7.4
Food
8.4
8.1
Service
8.5
6.8
Rooms
8.0
7.5
Pools
8.0
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Luxury
8.0
7.3
Value
8.2
8.2
Family
—
—
Romance
9.0
—
Nightlife
7.6
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Quiet
7.8
—
Adventure
9.0
—
Wellness
8.8
Vibes
Alua Boccaccio
Couples Swept Away
RomanceQuiet
Activities
Alua Boccaccio
Water sportsKids
Couples Swept Away
SpaWater sportsDiving
Alua Boccaccio
- 2 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- 45 min from PMI
Couples Swept Away
- Couples-only beachfront sanctuary
- Ten-acre sports complex
- Veggie bar and organic garden
- Seven-Mile Beach location
Pros — Alua Boccaccio
- Strong access to Playa de Alcúdia and surrounding shops.
- Official children’s and teen programming supports family trips.
- Guest feedback trends positive for staff and cleanliness.
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 — Alua Boccaccio
- Rooms are small compared with many resort-style properties.
- Dining inventory is more limited than larger all-inclusive resorts.
- Reddit/community evidence is thin, so guest consensus should be refreshed.
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.