Scores at a Glance
Couples Swept AwayGirandella Resort, Valamar Collection
Overall
8.7
8.5
Beach
9.4
8.8
Food
8.4
8.0
Service
8.5
8.3
Rooms
8.0
8.4
Luxury
8.0
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Value
8.2
7.6
Romance
9.0
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (1,603)
Google Rating
4.7 (2,887)
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
60 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.8
8.4
Food
8.0
8.5
Service
8.3
8.0
Rooms
8.4
8.0
Pools
—
8.0
Luxury
—
8.2
Value
7.6
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Family
8.7
9.0
Romance
—
7.6
Nightlife
—
7.8
Quiet
—
9.0
Adventure
—
8.8
Wellness
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Quiet
—
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
Girandella Resort, Valamar Collection
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from PUY
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 — Girandella Resort, Valamar Collection
- Clear Adriatic beachfront location
- Family-focused all-inclusive section
- Walkable to Rabac
- Multiple resort sections for different traveler types
- Strong family amenities
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 — Girandella Resort, Valamar Collection
- All-inclusive is section-specific
- Croatia is outside the current country vocabulary
- Pebble beach
- Large resort can feel busy