Scores at a Glance
Couples Swept AwayExplora Atacama
Overall
8.7
9.0
Beach
9.4
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Food
8.4
8.2
Service
8.5
9.1
Rooms
8.0
8.4
Luxury
8.0
8.8
Value
8.2
7.8
Romance
9.0
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (1,605)
Google Rating
4.6 (340)
From $189
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
–
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
–
8.4
Food
8.2
8.5
Service
9.1
8.0
Rooms
8.4
8.0
Pools
8.6
8.0
Luxury
8.8
8.2
Value
7.8
9.0
Romance
–
7.6
Nightlife
–
7.8
Quiet
9.3
9.0
Adventure
9.8
8.8
Wellness
8.7
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
–
Yes
Diving
–
–
Kids
Yes
Couples Swept Away
- Couples-only beachfront sanctuary
- Ten-acre sports complex
- Veggie bar and organic garden
- Seven-Mile Beach location
Explora Atacama
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CJC
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 · Explora Atacama
- Exceptional included exploration program with nearly 50 guided options.
- All meals and round-trip airport transfers included.
- Quiet desert setting with observatory, pools and spa facilities.
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 · Explora Atacama
- Very expensive.
- Dining is more lodge-style than multi-restaurant resort-style.
- Not ideal for travelers who mainly want to lounge.