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Couples Swept Away
Couples Swept Away
Negril, Jamaica
Five-Star·4.5·Adults Only
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
Five-Star·4.9

Scores at a Glance

Couples Swept AwayEmerald Maldives Resort & Spa
Overall
8.7
9.3
Beach
9.4
9.5
Food
8.4
9.2
Service
8.5
9.4
Rooms
8.0
9.4
Luxury
8.0
9.1
Value
8.2
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Romance
9.0
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

8.7
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (1,605)
Google Rating
4.9 (503)
From $189
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
Kids' Club
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
45 min

All Scores

9.4
Beach
9.5
8.4
Food
9.2
8.5
Service
9.4
8.0
Rooms
9.4
8.0
Pools
8.0
Luxury
9.1
8.2
Value
Family
8.9
9.0
Romance
9.3
7.6
Nightlife
7.8
Quiet
9.2
9.0
Adventure
9.0
8.8
Wellness
Remote work
8.0

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Adventure
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Diving
Kids
Yes

Couples Swept Away

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

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

  • 4 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Overwater bungalows
  • 45 min from MLE

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.

Pros · Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

  • True Deluxe All-Inclusive concept.
  • 120-villa private-island layout with beach and overwater options.
  • Strong food variety for the Maldives.
  • House reef, dive center, spa and kids club.

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.

Cons · Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

  • Transfers can add cost and complexity.
  • Exact premium beverage exclusions should be checked.
  • Resort-specific Reddit depth is limited.
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