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Calista Luxury Resort
Calista Luxury Resort
Five-Star·4.7
Couples Swept Away
Couples Swept Away
Negril, Jamaica
Five-Star·4.5·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Calista Luxury ResortCouples Swept Away
Overall
9.0
8.7
Beach
8.8
9.4
Food
8.6
8.4
Service
9.0
8.5
Rooms
8.8
8.0
Luxury
9.0
8.0
Value
8.2
8.2
Romance
·
9.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

9.0
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (4,648)
Google Rating
4.5 (1,605)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $189
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
Airport Transfer
75 min

All Scores

8.8
Beach
9.4
8.6
Food
8.4
9.0
Service
8.5
8.8
Rooms
8.0
9.1
Pools
8.0
9.0
Luxury
8.0
8.2
Value
8.2
9.2
Family
Romance
9.0
8.6
Nightlife
7.6
Quiet
7.8
Adventure
9.0
8.8
Wellness
8.8

Vibes

Yes
Lively
Romance
Yes
Quiet
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Kids
Diving
Yes

Calista Luxury Resort

  • 8 pools
  • 7 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • Gated, 24-hour security

Couples Swept Away

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

Pros · Calista Luxury Resort

  • Official Ultra All Inclusive concept.
  • Eight-pool resort footprint with winter-heated pool.
  • Strong kids, teen and water-park facilities.
  • Beachfront Belek location with piers and clear sea.

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 · Calista Luxury Resort

  • Many premium extras are carved out of the standard plan.
  • Watersports are extra.
  • À la carte dining may cost extra outside VIP conditions.
  • Not walkable to a lively town center.

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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