Scores at a Glance
Couples Swept AwayJAZ Makadina
Overall
8.7
9.0
Beach
9.4
9.0
Food
8.4
8.8
Service
8.5
9.2
Rooms
8.0
8.5
Luxury
8.0
—
Value
8.2
8.7
Romance
9.0
—
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (1,603)
Google Rating
4.9 (10,504)
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
35 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
9.0
8.4
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
9.2
8.0
Rooms
8.5
8.0
Pools
8.4
8.0
Luxury
—
8.2
Value
8.7
—
Family
8.8
9.0
Romance
—
7.6
Nightlife
—
7.8
Quiet
—
9.0
Adventure
8.7
8.8
Wellness
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Quiet
—
—
Adventure
Yes
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
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
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 — JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
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 — JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key