Couples Swept Away

The location here is hard to beat - if you are a beach person, this is the one! I have only been to this Couples resort, and before that only been to Sandals resorts! The beach, like I said was the winner for me. Comparing what I had been to in the past, I am going to leave my honest review! The rooms are nice, plain, but nice. Beds comfortable, nothing extravagant about the room, but I don't go to spend a lot of time in my room. We had the beachfront verandah room, with amazing sunsets! I loved sitting out there after a long day in the sun. We had the third floor, so the view wasn't blocked in any way, but they don't have elevators, so keep that in mind! The thing about my room that was a bummer to me, was the noise!!!!!!! Not from guests, but from workers in the mornings, yelling, and the carts that they are pushing on the sidewalks to refill the bars and stuff! It would be helpful to put nice rubber tires on the carts, because its amazing how much noise they made! Also, the A/C in our room stopped working on the 4th day. The housekeeper reported it before we even knew, and I checked on it personally 3 more times after that, and in the last 3 days, it was never fixed. I really only wanted that for sleeping, and it helped drown out the noise, so that was a bummer for me!!!! Bars, restaurants etc. were fine. Two of the restaurants you have to have reservations, we got into both, and Feathers, our meal was amazing. The food is good, not grand or spectacular, but good! Bars are quick and convenient, which is good especially when its hot laying on the beach and swimming all day. In the scheme of things we took the most advantage of Scotch Bonnet on the beach there and the buffet! The Aura nightclub - had a lot of fun in there. BUT - we went the next night when it was not a piano night, and the bartender said it was open till very late hours. A few of us were in there, and the bartender turned off all the lights, and sat with his friends and watched a movie, and never came back to the bar for our drinks! It was very odd, so we all left. The grounds are beautiful, and our housekeeper, Tracey Ann was amazing. I went to the spa, loved it there as well, it feels like you're in a private jungle! We played a TON of beach volleyball with all of the guys out there! They definitely keep you moving and made it fun! HOURS, we played :) They do a great job keeping guests active! All in all, I will definitely return - but I will get a room there off of the beach, they are private and much more quiet!

We just completed our 7th trip to Jamaica and after many years of changing hotels and locations, we opted for our 7th consecutive time to return to CSA. Note that we have booked next years trip already. They will get you a better deal than any travel agent if you book while you are there. Our choice is an Ocean verandah suite near one of the hot tubs. You can see the ocean, but not close enough to be disturbed by the road or the passing guests. Just works for us. Room is well layed out, and they make sure it stays clean. I have been reading some of the reviews and have to laugh. One guy said you had to get a torch to get a chair on the beach. I am an early riser and love to go to watch the sun come up and get pretty much the area I want. My wife had surgery for skin cancer, so sitting in the direct sun is not going to work for us. We would walk on the beach, have breakfast and then swim and there were chairs open everywhere, and the hotel was at 90% occupancy. We did see a lot of people come to the beach around 11:00 am and appear to be upset that someone hadnt reserved a palapa for them. You snooze you lose my friend. The food here really is quite good. We are not foodies and love jerk chicken, and the other jamaican specialties they offer. You will always find good things to eat here, but keep in mind you are not at a five star gourmet restaurant, and if thats your thing, you might look elsewhere. We were impressed by the burgers at Scotch Bonnet by the pool. Smokehouse burgers they called them, and while we didnt go to Jamaica for burgers, they were outstanding. We dined at every restaurant and Feathers was our favorite with Oshea as our server, who embodies the friendly, caring Jamaican personality that we really enjoy. We felt like Patios really upped the quality of the entrees and the service was really good. Lemon Grass is always good, especially if you enjoy a bit of spice. They offer sit down breakfast at Patios which was great, or you could have the breakfast buffet at the palms, and if you cant find something in there to fit your pallet, you have issues. We did order pastry baskets with fruit a few mornings that was delivered to our room. You will not go hungry at the resort. The bartenders are fun and will clean and wash your tumblers before refilling them. One thing we do miss, is the servers on the beach taking drink orders. Supposed to be doing that, but we never saw one being delivered. They need to get that going again. We did get a couples massage that was incredible. Very relaxing. We played pickleball and enjoyed that side of the resort as well. The repeaters dinner was good, and it was nice to listen to Moses playing his guitar and singing for us. The man is so talented and such a nice guy. Highly recommend catching him on Wednesday nights at the romantic bonfire. If your looking to simplify your airport experience, book Club Mobay. It is so nice to have someone meet you at the airport and get your quickly to their lounge for something to eat and drink while you wait for your transport. Dont be in a hurry, as the drive to the hotel is lengthy (2 hours) in construction, and there is no short cut. Our hope is that the Jamaican government realizes what a liability that pot hole filled road is for transporting tourists. Maybe they will get around to fixing the road as they did to Ocho Rios soon. In conclusion, is this hotel absolutely perfect? No, there isnt a perfect resort, and if you find one, you shouldnt go, as you will ruin it. If your going to enjoy the best beach on the planet, swim in warm turquiose waters, eat and drink too much, and just enjoy the vibe of Jamaica, this is the place for you. GregD

We had an amazing stay. Arrival and check-in were smooth and welcoming. The room was great and very comfortable, and housekeeping serviced it twice daily, which was a really nice touch. The à la carte restaurants were excellent and definitely the highlight for dinner. We only tried the buffet on the first night but the music was a bit too loud for us. For lunch, the fish tacos and chicken sandwich were very good. Cocktails and spirits were also great. The beach is truly one of the best — absolutely beautiful. We stayed from mid-February to the beginning of March, and the weather was great most days. It was mostly sunny; sometimes it got a bit cloudy during the day, but there was still plenty of sunshine to enjoy the beach. What really made the stay special was the staff, who were amazing from reception to housekeeping and all the F&B team. A special mention to Ashanti from the beach bar, who served our party for the full 12 days — the best server, always friendly and attentive. If you’re looking for souvenirs, there is a small shopping centre about 5 minutes’ walk away with Hi-Lo Food Stores (p.s. souvenirs, coffee and alcohol were actually cheaper at the airport). Overall, it was a fantastic stay and we would absolutely return. A perfect place to relax, enjoy the beautiful beach, great food and truly wonderful staff. 🌴✨ THANK YOU ❤️

We stayed at Couples, Negril for the second time, our fourth time in Jamaica total. We were very happy to be supporting this island after the storm last year and the people and the resort were great. The airport is under some renovation, but we had no problems at all. We arrived on Friday and left on Thursday, so no Club Mobay needed. Travel was smooth. The ride to the resort ended up being private for us, and while I wish it were less than 90 minutes on smoother roads, it is not. Highlights: The coffee bar. I mean, just fantastic to grab an espresso beverage from 7 am to 10 pm. Delicious. Scuba, my hubby dove several times from their Padi shop and he had a great time. They match you up with a dive buddy if you don't have one. The weather. We had some rain and some wind this trip. It made us appreciate the sunny days more, and was kind of relaxing to get a massage while it was raining. The beach. Clean, chairs plentiful, the offer of drinks all day was excellent. The pool. Aqua aerobics every day were a hoot. The pool bar was not a free for all like at some other resorts (RIU) and people were generally more classy and less rowdy than at some other resorts. We like a good time, but we keep it classy. One disappointment was the non-working jungle hot tub, but that's ok. The food was as expected. Some things are very good, some things are good and some things were not up to standards. The vast majority of what we were served was very good. If not, there were many other choices available and there is no way to go hungry at this resort. We come back because of the size, the comfort and the laid back nature of this resort. It's awesome. If you want shiny white tile and lots of glass, look elsewhere. If you want to see 100s of birds in your jungle view room just steps from the beach, this is the place. Enjoy

This is our second trip to CSA and I really only have two comments. 1- My wife and friend went for a massage and said it was the best they had ever had. Also heard another guest repeat the same. 2- There is absolutely nothing to complain about at this resort. Food, room, service, sports complex, entertainment and beach are top notch.

Thirteen days this visit. More than 220,000 steps — over 100 miles — and somehow it still wasn’t enough. From early morning lessons and matches on the beautifully maintained Har-Tru tennis courts to long walks along the powder-soft white sand, each day feels perfectly full yet blissfully unhurried. Evenings are just as magical, with leisurely strolls to dinner along softly lit pathways, serenaded by a chorus of tree frogs under the Caribbean sky. What truly sets this resort apart, however, is its people. Couples Swept Away is not only well loved — it is impeccably cared for by an extraordinary team who work tirelessly behind the scenes and always with genuine warmth. Even in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, despite the immense personal losses many endured, the staff’s resilience and grace never wavered. Their strength is as inspiring as their hospitality. I’m often up before sunrise. After a short walk to grab coffee, I settle onto the veranda and watch the resort gently awaken. Each morning, the overnight crew from the Patois kitchen passes by, having worked through the night to leave everything gleaming like a grand palace. By 6 a.m., the tractor hums along the shoreline, grooming the beach to perfection, while team members quietly make their way to their stations. The pride they take in their work is unmistakable — and it shows in every detail. A heartfelt thank you to the many who made our stay so special: Tracey Ann Kelly from housekeeping, for the exceptional care of our suite. The outstanding Sports Center team — Trevaun, Norson, Ryan, Donavan, Johnathan, and Colleen — for their energy and professionalism. Sweet Shania from entertainment, a true delight. Christina, Danae, and Farida at Patois. Givan at the Patois Bar. Stacey Ann and the wonderful ladies at Sea Grapes for their beautiful presentation and delicious cuisine. It’s the dedication, warmth, and quiet excellence of this remarkable team that keeps drawing us back. Thirteen days simply wasn’t enough — and we’re already counting the days until we return. 💛

We have recently just returned home from a very surreal stay at this incredible establishment, I am literally struggling to find words to do this impeccable place justice, just blown away into orbit by the paradise it is, the beach, the cuisine, the friendliness of everyone, the facilities, our room, the service, the watersports, the vibe, it is the most perfect place we have ever stayed and without a doubt we will be looking to return again for sure, thank you so much CSA for a truly memorable experience.

Amazing location on 7 Mile Beach - perfect white sand, you can walk almost forever, safe and secure. The water is pristine, calm in the morning, but more active in the afternoon. Lots of water sports - you can scuba, snorkel, swim, skyglide, all to your heart's content. Friendly atmosphere, feels like family - it's a privilege to be a guest in Jamaica (coming from Canada, we really appreciate the tropical warmth!). Very helpful and accomodating staff, especially if you keep in mind that you are an honoured guest in their beautiful country. Rooms (we had a ground floor Atrium room, 1118, but have also stayed in its sister room, 1119) were spacious, clean, had a relaxed tropical vibe, white with dark wood for contrast. Loved the verandah - a nice hammock to swing in, relaxing couch and lots of cushions. Beautiful private view with lush tropical vegetation. These rooms are close to The Palms, the central restaurant facility, and to the main Lobby. They are halfway in, so you don't hear the bands at night (unless you want to listen in outside, on the verandah!), or the traffic along the main highway at the other end. The gardens are very well maintained - despite Hurricane Melissa, the replanting is well under way, and the orchids hugging the trunks of the palms were starting to bloom when we were there. What a lovely touch - I hope you plant even more of them in the vista along to the ocean ! When we were there (for a fortnight Jan/Feb) we enjoyed blooming hibiscus, ginger, and lots of other Jamaican flora. The grounds staff were very friendly, answered my questions, and obviously took pride in their craftsmanship. To be frank, we are not foodies. But we found the food plentiful, well prepared, with a wide variety available at several locations. We went several times to the French restaurant "Feathers", and the Oriental restaurant "The Lemongrass" for delicious evening meals - advance reservations absolutely required. For casual eating, the "Sea Grapes" had delicious smoothies, local food, lots of vegetables and fruit, and vegetarian options. There's a wide variety of sports options, both on the water and at the sports complex across the highway (don't worry, there's a crossing guard, for those of you who want to relive the primary school days :) Accessibility note: there are a few rooms with a wheelchair accessible ramp, and plenty of others with just a few steps up, which is great. The one suggestion I would make to management is that the washrooms in the main lobby are not accessible - the door is extremely heavy, and there are no grab bars in any of the bathrooms; ditto for the ground floor bathrooms in the Palms. Since these are two heavily used facilities, it would make sense to add accessibility features for your guests. But your staff are very accommodating and understanding, which partly makes up for it. We were thankful to be in Jamaica during the time of the Polar Vortex, which encased Canada and the US in its icy grasp, and even though local temperatures as a results were a bit lower than usual (low to mid 20's) at the resort, we were grateful that we had a beautiful tropical holiday.

Our 10 day vacation landed in your surprise winter storm. Everything was closed. This was our 3rd trip here and all we like to do is water sports and lay on the beach. Obviously none of those were an option. The entertainment team saved the day. I can’t say enough good things about Shania, Marky, Delon and Renaldo. They went above and beyond and made our trip so enjoyable. CSA is lucky to have such a great entertainment team.

I was a little worried about our trip to Jamaica this year after Hurricane Melissa, but those concerns disappeared the moment we got through the airport. This was our eighth visit to Swept Away, and it turned out to be one of the best yet. There is some visible impact from the hurricane, but the island—especially the Negril area—has done an incredible job recovering. At Swept Away, a few trees are gone and some supplies are limited, but nothing that affected our stay in any meaningful way. Our room had been remodeled and felt fresh and welcoming. The service was the best we've experienced since our very first visit, and the food was as wonderful as always. It’s truly impressive how far both the island and the resort have come in such a short time after the storm. A big shout‑out to the staff this year—they were absolutely amazing.

The staff was as always amazing, friendly and go above and beyond to make your stay memorable. The rooms were very spacious and air conditioned, which is a must. The different dining experiences were amazing with many different types of meals to choose from. The beach was beautiful and very well maintained and beach bars always ready with a smile to make you whatever drink you desire!!

I must say that Couples Swept Away is by far the best resort we have stayed in Jamaica. We have been to Jamaica 12 times 9 times to Negril. We have stayed at Couples 7 times and Sandals twice. We stayed at Couples Swept Away from December 19 through December 26th, 2025. This resort is amazing from the service, rooms, food and location! Thank you everyone at Couples Swept Away for making our 12th vistit to Negril Jamaica the most memorable above all! We will definitely be back!!

We had an incredible stay, the place and people were amazing, so relaxing and fun. Would absolutely recommend, the one of a kind long gorgeous beach which was raked and kept pristine at every time. The atmosphere is relaxing and fun, and very laid back. Our room on the first floor was recently renovated and kept sparkling clean with fresh towels and nice bathrooms and walk out balcony. Being returning guest and Jamaican expats we enjoyed the delicious meals which were varied to include Jamaican dishes prepared to perfection. A big shout out to the delicious patties, daily soups and the friendly staff at Scotch Bonnet too. The resort is well treed, lush gardens to wander around in and friendly chats with the gardeners who were more than proud of their work. Most important, the friendly warm staff at every moment of our stay, who would not want to return as soon as possible! Thank you for making our stay out of this world, we soon come.

This is resort is a 12/10. The location is perfect on the pristine soft-sands of 7 Mile Beach in Negril. The water is perfect in colour and temperature. The atmosphere at the resort is relaxing and fun, not chaotic. Rooms are clean with fresh towels and nice bathrooms and balconies. The service was top notch with the friendliest staff I have ever seen. Great value for your money. We were not bothered by any noise despite our room being down the hall from the amazing night club. I highly recommend going there for a nice adults only vacation

We had the most wonderful visit this past Christmas. As with many others, we were hesitant about our trip and worried about the impact of the hurricane, but upon arrival at the hotel, our worries quickly vanished (although the drive to the resort you do witness the tremendous damage this island suffered). The resort looked amazing and you would never know such a violent storm had swung through. The property looked better than ever, the staff had worked hard getting it ready for their guests and it showed. Although the beach was not as big as recent visits, it was still wonderful. We have seen it like this before and have also seen it recover. We like to stay in atrium suites to feel close to nature and enjoyed the hammock and tree frogs at night. Our room was kept remarkably clean and housekeeping did a great job with a big shout out to Alison who was our housekeeper most days for the second year in a row. Speaking of staff, they were warm and friendly and very appreciative of having us all come back and support them. From the groundskeepers to the front desk, security, maintenance, bartenders, kitchen staff, and servers , all our interactions were very pleasant and we enjoyed talking to them all on this trip. We brought some much needed supplies to help out the many who still have no homes and/or electricity and we were glad that management was supportive of this. While we were disappointed that Patios was not open for breakfast, we enjoyed all of our meals and even got to have breakfast twice at Seagrapes with one day having my favorite- banana stuffed French toast. Bananas were pretty much non-existent but one morning, the chef Anita brought some from her home and treated those of us lucky enough to be dining that morning. Talk about going above and beyond! I hope they keep this as a breakfast location because we loved it and the menu. Our meals at Feathers were some of the best we’ve ever had here and all three visits we had the wonderful Nastassia as our server. This was our 13th visit to Swept Away and our 12th Christmas in a row. Some years we stay for New Years and some not, but we had such a wonderful time especially with all our friends we’ve met over the years that we decided to change our flights and stay one more day to experience their fabulous New Year’s Eve extravaganza - probably the best one yet. (The Christmas Eve cocktail party and Santa’s arrival on Christmas day are also fabulous every year!) We love the beach, floating in the ocean, walking down to all the little places along the beach, the nightly entertainment, the piano bar, the amazing workout/tennis facilities across the street (don’t miss out on this) and the spa. As repeat guests, we always do the couples massage and use resort credits to upgrade to an hour. This year, I went back for a second massage from the excellent McNeil who gave me one of the best I have ever had! We’d love to give some shout outs to some amazing people who made this trip even more wonderful this year: our drivers to and from-Dean and Demitri, Yasaunnia in Guest Relations who helped me tremendously with dining reservations etc; Rosetta, Sally, and Al-Jay at Feathers; Shanika and Hakeem who were our entertainment at Bamboo Bar; Rochelle at Seagrapes who not only waited on us but also cooked some days; Marisha (server) at Seagrapes and Dimiltry (chef) ; Chevell at Scotch Bonnett, and sweet Aisha who is training for bar and served us at various venues during our 12 day stay. If you are on the fence about traveling to CSA, don’t hesitate to book now. We cannot wait to return for our 14th trip next Christmas. Going to CSA every year is like going “home” and seeing family (staff and fellow guests) - our happy place!

Over all its a nice resort. Is it luxury? No. But I would call it upscale. The rooms are nice and ample. We had a basic room. I just wish it had a soaker tub. All the room have a balcony and if you are on a ground floor you get a little walkway to your patio. The food for the most part was just so so. 2 of the restaurants require reservations that I found out that they favor returning guests with reservations. However, we did manage to snag a reservation at the Asian restaurant at the last minute for a late dinner(8:45 pm). Feathers Restaurant HANDS DOWN blew us out of the water with presentation, service, and OMG DELICIOUISNESS!!! The entertainment was meah...we did have alot of fun with the entertainment crew and the different activities that they offered. We were there for NYE and I will say that they really pull out all the stops but we were disappointed that the food was disappointing. A for effort and presentation. Everyone we encounter was warm, friendly and welcoming. Order ANY DRINK you can think of and they will make it. 2 words PURPLE RAIN. Trust me! The sports complex is wonderful and impressive. They offer a wide range of exercise classes, a lap pool, tennis, basketball, pickleball too!!! The resort offers a ton of water activites that most other resorts make you pay extra for. The beach is wonderful but you will want to get out here early to grab chairs. Just use your towels from your room. Would we go back? Yes. But we would like to try a different resort.

We had an incredible stay at Couples Swept Away. The food was great, the sports facilities were excellent, and the beach is hands down one of the best we’ve ever been to. Huge shoutout to Donovan and Stephen — their service was outstanding, and the staff at the sports facilities were awesome as well. Rooms were cosy and comfy, and the overall vibe of the resort was relaxed and perfect for couples. We’d definitely come back and highly recommend it!