Scores at a Glance
Couples Swept AwayThe Residence Zanzibar
Overall
8.7
8.8
Beach
9.4
8.2
Food
8.4
8.4
Service
8.5
8.8
Rooms
8.0
9.5
Luxury
8.0
9.3
Value
8.2
7.5
Romance
9.0
9.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (1,603)
Google Rating
4.5 (854)
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
55 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.2
8.4
Food
8.4
8.5
Service
8.8
8.0
Rooms
9.5
8.0
Pools
9.1
8.0
Luxury
9.3
8.2
Value
7.5
9.0
Romance
9.2
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
—
—
Kids
Yes
Couples Swept Away
- Couples-only beachfront sanctuary
- Ten-acre sports complex
- Veggie bar and organic garden
- Seven-Mile Beach location
The Residence Zanzibar
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 55 min from ZNZ
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 — The Residence Zanzibar
- Every villa has a private pool
- Secluded beachfront estate
- Strong romance fit
- Two-bedroom villa options
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 — The Residence Zanzibar
- All-inclusive is optional and restricted
- Remote southwest location
- Tide-dependent beach use
- Transfers extra