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Couples Swept AwayvsOcean Blue & Sand

Couples Swept Away
Couples Swept Away
Negril, Jamaica
Five-Star·4.5·Adults Only
Ocean Blue & Sand
Ocean Blue & Sand
Five-Star·4.6
OverallBeachFoodServiceRoomsLuxuryValueRomance
Couples Swept AwayOcean Blue & Sand

Quick Stats

8.7
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (1,595)
Google Rating
4.6 (17,405)
$500-800
Price / Night
Yes
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

9.4
Beach
8.2
8.4
Food
8.0
8.5
Service
8.2
8.0
Rooms
7.9
8.0
Pools
8.5
8.0
Luxury
8.2
Value
8.4
Family
8.5
9.0
Romance
8.0
7.6
Nightlife
8.6
7.8
Quiet
7.3
9.0
Adventure
8.8
Wellness
Remote work
6.8

Vibes

Couples Swept Away
RomanceQuiet
Ocean Blue & Sand
RomanceLivelyQuiet

Activities

Couples Swept Away
SpaWater sportsDiving
Ocean Blue & Sand
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids

Couples Swept Away

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

Ocean Blue & Sand

  • 2 pools
  • 9 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 30 min from PUJ

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 — Ocean Blue & Sand

  • Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
  • Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
  • Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
  • Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.

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 — Ocean Blue & Sand

  • Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
  • Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
  • Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
  • Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.
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