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Couples Swept Away
Couples Swept Away
Negril, Jamaica
Five-Star·4.5·Adults Only
Fairmont Mayakoba
Fairmont Mayakoba
Five-Star·4.7

Scores at a Glance

Couples Swept AwayFairmont Mayakoba
Overall
8.7
9.0
Beach
9.4
8.4
Food
8.4
8.9
Service
8.5
9.1
Rooms
8.0
9.0
Luxury
8.0
9.2
Value
8.2
7.8
Romance
9.0
8.8
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
4.7 (3,878)
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
8.4
8.4
Food
8.9
8.5
Service
9.1
8.0
Rooms
9.0
8.0
Pools
9.1
8.0
Luxury
9.2
8.2
Value
7.8
Family
9.0
9.0
Romance
8.8
7.6
Nightlife
7.8
Quiet
8.6
9.0
Adventure
8.8
Wellness
8.8
Remote work
8.3

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Diving
Golf
Yes
Kids
Yes

Couples Swept Away

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

Fairmont Mayakoba

  • 10 pools
  • 8 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Gated, 24-hour security
  • 45 min from CUN

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 · Fairmont Mayakoba

  • True luxury resort with optional all-inclusive convenience.
  • Strong food, service, pools and family facilities.
  • Excellent for families who want a polished resort but not a mass-market all-inclusive.
  • Large Mayakoba ecosystem setting with beach, lagoons, bikes and boat transport.

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 · Fairmont Mayakoba

  • All-inclusive is optional and easy to misunderstand when comparing rates.
  • The package is not the same as unrestricted dining across every Mayakoba property.
  • Large footprint can frustrate travelers who want compact, walk-out beach access.
  • Seasonal sargassum can affect beach appeal.
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