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Couples Swept Away
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Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
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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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Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Five-Star
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★ 4.7
Overall
Beach
Food
Service
Rooms
Luxury
Value
Romance
Couples Swept Away
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (1,595)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,147)
$500-800
Price / Night
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Yes
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.9
8.4
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
9.0
8.0
Rooms
8.7
8.0
Pools
8.4
8.0
Luxury
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8.2
Value
8.8
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Family
8.3
9.0
Romance
8.7
7.6
Nightlife
7.9
7.8
Quiet
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9.0
Adventure
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8.8
Wellness
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Vibes
Couples Swept Away
Romance
Quiet
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Romance
Lively
Activities
Couples Swept Away
Spa
Water sports
Diving
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Spa
Water sports
Nightlife
Kids
Couples Swept Away
Couples-only beachfront sanctuary
Ten-acre sports complex
Veggie bar and organic garden
Seven-Mile Beach location
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
1 pools
3 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
Overwater bungalows
60 min from MLE
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 Riu Palace Maldivas
Strong guest ratings across TripAdvisor, Expedia, Hotels.com, and Booking.com.
24-hour all-inclusive model is straightforward and value-oriented for the Maldives.
Modern rooms, including overwater suite categories.
Guests repeatedly praise food, cleanliness, and friendly staff.
Access to neighboring RIU Atoll adds activity and dining flexibility.
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 Riu Palace Maldivas
The modern built environment may feel less natural or boutique than older-style Maldives islands.
Transfer logistics and inclusions need careful verification.
Some activities are located on or shared with the RIU Atoll side.
Not ideal for travelers seeking an ultra-secluded, high-design luxury resort.
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