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Couples Swept Away
Couples Swept Away
Negril, Jamaica
Five-Star·4.5·Adults Only
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
Four-Star·4.4

Scores at a Glance

Couples Swept AwayVilla del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.7
7.8
Beach
9.4
7.9
Food
8.4
7.7
Service
8.5
8.0
Rooms
8.0
7.4
Luxury
8.0
Value
8.2
7.5
Romance
9.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

8.7
Overall Score
7.8
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.5 (1,603)
Google Rating
4.4 (7,788)
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

All Scores

9.4
Beach
7.9
8.4
Food
7.7
8.5
Service
8.0
8.0
Rooms
7.4
8.0
Pools
7.8
8.0
Luxury
8.2
Value
7.5
Family
8.0
9.0
Romance
7.6
Nightlife
8.2
7.8
Quiet
6.8
9.0
Adventure
8.8
Wellness
Remote work
7.0

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Quiet
Lively
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Diving
Nightlife
Yes
Kids
Yes

Couples Swept Away

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

Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta

  • Full-service spa

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 — Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta

  • Flexible room-only or all-inclusive booking model.
  • Beachfront hotel-zone location with easy access to Puerto Vallarta.
  • Suite-style rooms support families and longer stays.

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 — Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta

  • Older property feel comes up in guest commentary.
  • All-inclusive is optional and may not match a full luxury all-inclusive model.
  • Vacation-club or timeshare pressure is a recurring concern.
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