Scores at a Glance
Couples Swept AwayKandima Maldives
Overall
8.7
8.8
Beach
9.4
8.8
Food
8.4
8.6
Service
8.5
·
Rooms
8.0
8.7
Luxury
8.0
·
Value
8.2
8.2
Romance
9.0
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (1,605)
Google Rating
4.7 (2,019)
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
45 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.8
8.4
Food
8.6
8.5
Service
–
8.0
Rooms
8.7
8.0
Pools
–
8.0
Luxury
–
8.2
Value
8.2
–
Family
8.8
9.0
Romance
8.5
7.6
Nightlife
8.2
7.8
Quiet
–
9.0
Adventure
–
8.8
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Diving
–
–
Nightlife
Yes
–
Kids
Yes
Couples Swept Away
- Couples-only beachfront sanctuary
- Ten-acre sports complex
- Veggie bar and organic garden
- Seven-Mile Beach location
Kandima Maldives
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 45 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 · Kandima Maldives
- Large Maldives resort with broad room and restaurant choice.
- Good fit for families, active couples and friend groups.
- Optional Dine Around All Inclusive gives 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 · Kandima Maldives
- Not as quiet or intimate as smaller Maldives resorts.
- Premium menu items can still cost extra.
- Transfer logistics and costs matter.