Scores at a Glance
Blue Bay Resort HotelCouples Swept Away
Overall
8.2
8.7
Beach
8.1
9.4
Food
7.8
8.4
Service
8.7
8.5
Rooms
8.2
8.0
Luxury
—
8.0
Value
8.3
8.2
Romance
—
9.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
8.7
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (1,795)
Google Rating
4.5 (1,603)
From $64
Price / Night (pp)
From $189
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
33 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
9.4
7.8
Food
8.4
8.7
Service
8.5
8.2
Rooms
8.0
8.8
Pools
8.0
—
Luxury
8.0
8.3
Value
8.2
8.5
Family
—
—
Romance
9.0
—
Nightlife
7.6
8.1
Quiet
7.8
8.1
Adventure
9.0
—
Wellness
8.8
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
—
Diving
Yes
Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- 6 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 33 min from HER
Couples Swept Away
- Couples-only beachfront sanctuary
- Ten-acre sports complex
- Veggie bar and organic garden
- Seven-Mile Beach location
Pros — Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- Strong sea-view setting.
- Six official pools including two children pools.
- Good access to Mononaftis Bay for clear-water swimming and snorkeling.
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 — Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- Not directly beachfront.
- All-inclusive drinks are limited to local options and specific hours.
- Hillside layout may not suit mobility-sensitive travelers.
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.