Scores at a Glance
Couples Swept AwaySteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
Overall
8.7
9.3
Beach
9.4
8.7
Food
8.4
9.2
Service
8.5
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Rooms
8.0
9.3
Luxury
8.0
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Value
8.2
8.7
Romance
9.0
9.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (1,603)
Google Rating
5.0 (5,361)
From $189
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
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Kids' Club
—
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.7
8.4
Food
9.2
8.5
Service
—
8.0
Rooms
9.3
8.0
Pools
9.2
8.0
Luxury
—
8.2
Value
8.7
9.0
Romance
9.4
7.6
Nightlife
—
7.8
Quiet
—
9.0
Adventure
—
8.8
Wellness
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Diving
—
Couples Swept Away
- Couples-only beachfront sanctuary
- Ten-acre sports complex
- Veggie bar and organic garden
- Seven-Mile Beach location
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from RMF
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 — Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- True all-inclusive product
- Adults-friendly concept
- Very strong review profile
- Five-pool resort scale
- Good reef/snorkeling 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 — Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Remote location
- Beach entry has reef/jetty caveats
- Premium services and transfers extra