Couples Swept Away

Bernie Uhlmann

If you are looking for an opulent shiny new resort, you’re looking in the wrong place. No giant high rise buildings, no fancy shmancy ballrooms, no Japanese chef with a blowtorch. Numerous low-rise dated but decently maintained buildings. Nice accommodations but nothing special. So why have we been there 9 times? And why have countless others returned 20+ times? In short, activities and food. Multiple tennis and pickleball courts with included clinics and private lessons. An olympic sized pool, scuba dives included, great beach with numerous water sports. Obviously, food is a matter taste, but it lines up with our taste buds perfectly. We love it. Going back next week.

Natasha

This was our 3rd visit to Jamaica, 1st time to Negril. We stayed at Couples Tower Isle in January 2020 and then at Iberostar Joia Hall in Montego Bay in 2024. Both resorts were very different, but exceptional and we agreed that we would visit them again. As a traveler I enjoy visiting different resorts and areas so we decided Negril was the next destination as it is known for its beaches. Since we had such a great experience at Couples in Tower Isle we decided to stay with the brand again. I will start with the positives of our 6-night stay. The service and staff were friendly and exceptional staff were smiling and laughing despite not having electricity at their own homes as the island recovers from the recent hurricane. Shout out to Sherika, Orlando and Calesha (Bartenders), Paulina (housekeeping), Dennis and Michaela (Entertainment), Yunneshia (Guest Services) and all of the other staff members. Housekeeping came twice a day, which is unnecessary in my opinion, but others may enjoy it. The variety of water activities was a plus. I enjoyed the guides for the glass bottom boat. The amount of activities was great and the entertainment staff worked hard. Our favorite dining experience was the Jamaican Beach night. The food was delicious (one of two nights we enjoyed the food), performance was lively and the staff worked hard to put the show together. I like the fact that the resort seems to care for the kitties and they maintained the plant life. If you are looking for a party resort this is not it. I am young, but an old soul and me and my partner enjoy a low-key relaxing resort. Now for the most disappointing part of our trip was the food. We are both "foodies" and the variety of food, only having two ala-carte restaurants for the entire resort was a disappointment. I am not sure if the food options were related to the recent hurricane or the quality has gone down since the pandemic. At Couples Tower Isle they were a much smaller resort, with more ala-carte restaurants Asian, French, snack bar, buffet, etc. Food is what makes our trip and we were very disappointed. Again not much variety, food was not seasoned, it was not flavorful and just pathetic for the cost of the trip. We did attend the repeater's dinner and it was ok, but lackluster. I will say that I enjoyed certain items such as the creme brulee at Feather's, the lobster tail and cheesecake at the repeater's dinner, but the food as a whole was disheartening. The gym equipment needs to be upgraded and I was not a fan that it was outdoors. The rooms are also outdated, but comfortable. In conclusion, we would not stay again for the simple fact of the food and the distance from the airport.

Ieshia Davis

I had an amazing experience at the resort. I got married there last week and everything was great. I especially appreciate the staff specifically the wedding staff (Rochelle and Desmont) who were very professional and accomodating. They made my day go so smooth and I'm grateful for that. The night entertain (I do not remember the band's name) but they were awesome and full of energy. The massages at the spa across the street was great and I usually hate massages. The makeup artist the day of my wedding did a fantastic job. I showed her my inspo photo and she did exactly what I asked for. The atomsphere is just relaxing and I honestly wish we would have booked more time there. I almost forgot to mention that the different varieties of food was great as well and I highly reccomend the private dinner on the beach. The beach in the daytime is absolutely breathtaking. We were extremely pleased with everything and may spend our 1st anniversary there.

Karen Williams

We have been going to Swept Away for 27 years The tennis is fantastic. The beach is beautiful. The staff from top to bottom is so kind and wonderful. Food is plentiful, healthy, delicious, and would fit any dietary requirements. Red snapper is wonderful. Rooms are fine, clean, comfortable, and we have stayed at all levels. Pickleball has now been added. There is air conditioned racquet ball. Also a full track. Every year they find the football game with the Ravens from Baltimore and we get to watch it. We don’t want a tv in our room but other rooms have them. If you want to sail or snorkel or sing with The Piano Man or dance or go on a booze cruise. It’s all there and all inclusive. Their beautiful decorations at Christmas and New Year’s and Valentine’s Day along with all the special entertainment are just amazing. Mr Lee Issa and his family and Mr Brown and the absolutely amazing staff that have made my family feel so welcome will bring us back twice this year. There are many reasons guests go back year after year and I hope I have specified them all. Richard and Karen Williams send you love. We will see you in 6 weeks.

Steven Young

We have just got back from couples swept away nigrill in all for me a bit quiet my wife loved it as she loves crafting what a delightful experience for her it was . I didn't like coming of the beach at 5pm then rushing around for dinner at 8 last sitting at 8.30 hence we didn't go out for dinner a lot. The palms had not a great choice of food for me personally the drink service was hit and miss at the palms ended up going to the bar myself in the rare occasions I was there. The room was suberb the staff in most were excellent the piano bar was do good thanks yo the singer and pianist you actually make us want to return you were brilliant. Has for the people selling on the beach most wanted to have some human conversation some just wanted to sell you something but if you talk to them that's all they wanted to be noticed and not ignored least you could do in their country no complaints there security was lovely. Definitely going back if not for the most of the staff but the location sunset and the activities for my wife which kept her so happy never seen her smile so much. So a big thank you to you all