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Couples Swept AwayvsLUX* Belle Mare

Couples Swept Away
Couples Swept Away
Negril, Jamaica
Five-Star·4.5·Adults Only
LUX* Belle Mare
LUX* Belle Mare
Belle Mare, Mauritius
Five-Star·4.7
OverallBeachFoodServiceRoomsLuxuryValueRomance
Couples Swept AwayLUX* Belle Mare

Quick Stats

8.7
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (1,595)
Google Rating
4.7 (2,282)
$500-800
Price / Night
$500-800
Yes
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
75 min
Airport Transfer
60 min

All Scores

9.4
Beach
9.1
8.4
Food
9.0
8.5
Service
9.2
8.0
Rooms
8.0
Pools
8.0
Luxury
8.2
Value
Family
8.8
9.0
Romance
7.6
Nightlife
7.8
Quiet
9.0
Adventure
8.8
Wellness
Remote work
8.0

Vibes

Couples Swept Away
RomanceQuiet
LUX* Belle Mare
QuietRomanceLively

Activities

Couples Swept Away
SpaWater sportsDiving
LUX* Belle Mare
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids

Couples Swept Away

  • Couples-only beachfront sanctuary
  • Ten-acre sports complex
  • Veggie bar and organic garden
  • Seven-Mile Beach location

LUX* Belle Mare

  • Playful luxury on east coast
  • LUX* Me Spa wellness
  • Beach cinema under the stars
  • Street food pop-up dining

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 — LUX* Belle Mare

  • Excellent beachfront location on Belle Mare.
  • Strong recurring guest sentiment for staff warmth, service and food.
  • Good family and couples balance without feeling like a pure family resort.
  • Wi-Fi evidence is stronger than free-Wi-Fi-only because Expedia states in-room Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.

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 — LUX* Belle Mare

  • East-coast seaweed or wind can affect some beach days seasonally.
  • Dining costs can be high without the right package.
  • Travelers seeking a lively town setting should look elsewhere.
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