Scores at a Glance
Couples Swept AwayHotel Guarana
Overall
8.7
8.6
Beach
9.4
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Food
8.4
8.4
Service
8.5
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Rooms
8.0
8.4
Luxury
8.0
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Value
8.2
8.6
Romance
9.0
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.6
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.5 (1,603)
Google Rating
4.5 (3,103)
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
35 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
—
8.4
Food
8.4
8.5
Service
—
8.0
Rooms
8.4
8.0
Pools
9.0
8.0
Luxury
—
8.2
Value
8.6
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Family
9.0
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
Hotel Guarana
- 5 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from FAO
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 — Hotel Guarana
- True all-inclusive
- Four restaurants and four bars
- Five-pool setup
- Kids club ages 4-12
- Tiki Splash Park ages 4-15
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 — Hotel Guarana
- Not beachfront
- Specialty buffets are reservation and occupancy dependent
- Imported premium liquor not evidenced
- Seasonal closure