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Couples Swept AwayvsSugar Bay Barbados
Couples Swept AwaySugar Bay Barbados
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.5 (1,595)
Google Rating
4.5 (1,111)
$500-800
Price / Night
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Yes
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.5
8.4
Food
8.2
8.5
Service
8.5
8.0
Rooms
8.0
8.0
Pools
8.1
8.0
Luxury
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8.2
Value
8.3
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Family
8.7
9.0
Romance
8.0
7.6
Nightlife
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7.8
Quiet
7.5
9.0
Adventure
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8.8
Wellness
7.8
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Remote work
6.7
Vibes
Couples Swept Away
RomanceQuiet
Sugar Bay Barbados
RomanceQuiet
Activities
Couples Swept Away
SpaWater sportsDiving
Sugar Bay Barbados
SpaWater sportsKids
Couples Swept Away
- Couples-only beachfront sanctuary
- Ten-acre sports complex
- Veggie bar and organic garden
- Seven-Mile Beach location
Sugar Bay Barbados
- 2 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from BGI
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 — Sugar Bay Barbados
- Strong family fit.
- Good all-inclusive value for Barbados.
- Convenient Hastings beachfront location.
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 — Sugar Bay Barbados
- Not a quiet adults-only escape.
- Room polish may not match luxury-brand resorts.
- Beach conditions can vary.