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Couples Swept Away
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Fairmont Mayakoba
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Couples Swept Away
Negril, Jamaica
Five-Star
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★ 4.5
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Adults Only
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Fairmont Mayakoba
Five-Star
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★ 4.7
Scores at a Glance
Couples Swept Away
Fairmont 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
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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
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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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