Hotel Information: Couples Swept Away is located at the western tip of Jamaica. A 457-meter (1,500-foot) beachfront offers access to a beach with water that remains calm in most weather. The resort welcomes guests who are age 18 and older.

Amenity highlights: Water sports include waterskiing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Facilities include a freeform pool, five- and 10-person spa tubs, and a 10-acre fitness complex with seven-lane lap pool, swimup pool bar, jogging track, tennis courts, air-conditioned squash and racquetball courts; basketball court, fitness center, and exercise room.

Insider tip: Famed for cliff jumping, reggae dancing, and sunset views, Pirates Cave is 7 km (4.5 miles) away and can be easily reached on the resort’s shuttle.

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Rooms

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Couples Swept Away offers 312 Caribbean-style suites. All suites feature covered second-floor balconies or ground-floor verandas furnished like open-air living rooms and equipped with ceiling fans, reading lights, and roll-down canvas curtains for privacy and rain protection.

Crown moldings, trim, and beds are wood; floors are terra-cotta tile. Bedding, including cotton comforters (bedspreads) and lounging pillows, is all white, and showers or shower/tub combinations feature white terry-cloth curtains. Cushions on balcony and veranda furniture are also white. Some suites offer floor-to-ceiling screened, wood-louvered windows; others offer French doors that open to the balcony/veranda.

Room Amenities

• CD player
• Balcony
• Ceiling fan
• Climate control
• Air conditioning
• Access via exterior corridors
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Voice mail
• Direct-dial phone
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls

• Housekeeping (daily)
• Turndown service
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

The resort's 547-meter (1,500-foot) beachfront leads to sandy-bottomed water that remains calm in most weather conditions. Recreational alternatives to the Caribbean Sea can be found in the large freeform pool (with cushioned lounge chairs), pool with swimup bar, five-person spa tub, 10-person beachside spa tub, and the surrounding luxuriant gardens which offer spots for fragrant quiet.

Water skiing, kayaking, windsurfing, and sailing are all available. The resort also offers snorkeling on-site as well as snorkeling trips which leave by boat 2–3 times daily. Completion of resort courses in scuba diving allows guests new to the sport to take one-tank dives. Those already fully certified can enjoy two-tank dive trips. (Full scuba diving certification courses, night dives, and advanced dives are available for surcharges). Independent operators on the beach charge for personal watercraft and parasailing.

Across the road from the resort's beachfront area, a 10-acre fitness complex includes a 25-meter (27-yard), seven-lane lap pool; a 10-person spa tub on a raised platform shaded by trees; one-km (half-mile) jogging track; 10 lighted tennis courts (five hard-surface, five clay); two squash courts; two racquetball courts; and a basketball court. (Tennis, squash, and racquetball rackets are available.) The sports complex—in a series of turquoise buildings with red-tile and thatched roofs—features an open-air lobby and sports bar. Within the complex are a large fitness center with cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights; a large exercise room with polished floor and mirrored wall for classes such as aerobics, yoga, Pilates, and bosu ball; locker rooms with saunas and steam rooms; health spa; and air-conditioned beauty salon.

Roundtrip transportation and greens fees for Negril Hills Golf Club (clubs, carts, and mandatory caddy not included) 9 km (6 miles) away are provided.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Snorkeling on site
• Swimming on site
• Sailing on site
• Scuba diving on site
• Water skiing on site
• Personal watercraft nearby
• Rafting nearby
• Windsurfing on site
• Pilates classes/instruction on site

• Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Volleyball on site
• Aerobics on site
• Racquetball/squash on site
• Tennis on site
• Running track/path on site
• Basketball on site
• Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
• Parasailing nearby
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Fishing nearby

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

A 10-acre fitness complex includes a thatched-roof health spa featuring a room containing a two-person spa tub for couples' herb-and-mineral baths and other rooms for massage, body wraps and scrubs, waxing, and facials. Couples Swept Away's air-conditioned beauty salon offers hair braiding, hair and nail care, and hot-towel shaves for men (surcharges for all spa and beauty services). Hair braiding is also available on the beach.

Couples Swept Away All Inclusive also includes a lap pool, jogging track, tennis courts, air-conditioned squash and racquetball courts, a basketball court, fitness center, exercise room, and locker rooms with saunas and steam rooms.

The hotel offers an Internet cafe with nine computers offering complimentary access for guests. A gift shop sells sundries, snacks, liquor, and resort/beach clothing.

• Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Poolside bar
• Spa services on site
• Spa tub
• Steam room
• Sauna
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Full-service health spa
• Airport transportation (complimentary)
• Concierge desk
• Fitness equipment
• Health club
• Room service continental breakfast
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Bar/lounge
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Parking (free)
• Parking (secure)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Exhibit space
• Banquet facilities
• Business center
• Conference room(s)

• Event catering
• Audio-visual equipment
• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• Internet access - wireless
• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• Multilingual staff
• Number of suites: 312
• Number of floors: 3
• Hair salon
• ATM/banking
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Shopping on site
• Tour assistance
• Medical assistance available
• Currency exchange
• Beauty services
• Dry cleaning service
• Pool table
• Umbrella
• Wedding services
• Caters to couples

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 4 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Know Before You Go

This property caters to couples.

Dining

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

The Palms - Expansive, open-air restaurant under two-story slanted-wood roof, with ceiling fans, cushioned rattan chairs. Breakfast, lunch buffets daily. A la carte dinner service five nights weekly with cabaret performers on restaurant's stage. Monday night international buffet (dress shorts or slacks required for men). Friday night casual beach-party buffet with steel band. A la carte dinner dress code: Casual but beach cover-up and shoes required.

Sample menu for The Palms

Sample menu for The Palms
Appetizers:

• Tapenaded Goats Cheese Mille Feuille
• Red Snapper with Pineapple and Scotch Bonnet
• Thai Duck Satay
  Main courses:
• Poached Chicken Frango Mango Salsa Verde
• Baked Kingfish Delice
• Florette Polonaise Pecan Crumble
  Desserts:
• Romanoff Passion Pavlova
• Chocolate Chip Cappuccino Mouse
• Avocado Syllabub

Feathers - Air-conditioned fine-dining restaurant in sports-complex section of the resort. Candles, muslin-covered chairs. Caribbean-accented Continental cuisine. Reservations required. Dress code: Semi-formal for ladies; slacks (no jeans), collared shirts, closed-toe shoes (no athletic shoes) for men. Open six nights a week.

Sample menu for Feathers

Sample menu for Feathers
Appetizers:

• Fried Artichoke bottom
• Crayfish and Vegetable Spring Roll
• Roasted Jerk Vegetables
  Main courses:
• Tea Rubbed Pork Loin
• Tampenade and Pesto-coated Snapper
• Egg Roll Lamb Rack
  Desserts:
• Chocolate Hazelnut Bar
• Jamaican Wild Chocolate Cheesecake
• Strawberry Linzer Torte Delight

Lemon Grass - Open-air Thai restaurant overlooking the main pool. Dress code: Dress shorts or slacks for men; dress sandals permitted, but no athletic shoes or flip-flops. Open six nights week.

Sample menu for Lemon Grass

Sample menu for Lemon Grass
Appetizers:

• Thai Tasting Platter
• Thai Mussel Soup
• Shredded Green Papaya salad
  Main courses:
• BBQ Chicken
• Pad Thai
• Flash Seared Red Curry Beef

Sea Grape Café - Seaside cafe serving fresh fruits, vegetable juices, pita sandwiches, vegetarian dishes, and healthy appetizers. Open until early evening.

Cabana Grill - Located next to the beach, this grill offers a variety of sandwiches, salads, jerk chicken, and casual food choices. Open for late-night snacking. Open from mid-morning through the late-evening and morning hours.

Patois Patio - Overlooking the ocean, this venue offers à la carte breakfast and an unusual combination of Caribbean- and Latin-flavored dishes for dinner.

The resort also offers six bars including a main bar, piano bar, and two beach bars.

All-inclusive Details

The majority of amenities and activities at this Jamaican resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for meals, drinks, activities, gratuities, or use of both land and water sports equipment.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages

• All meals and snacks at 6 restaurants
• Continental breakfast in bed
• Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages including premium-brand liquors
• Taxes and gratuities for all plan inclusions
  Not included: Wine or liquor by the bottle

  Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.

All-Inclusive activities and equipment

All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water sports

• Windsurfing
• Sailing
• Kayaking
• Snorkeling on-site; snorkeling trips by boat (2–3 times daily)
• Scuba diving trips (two-tank dive per day; certified divers only)
• Scuba diving resort courses (completion allows one-tank dive per day)
• Glass-bottom boat tour
• Catamaran cruise
• Waterskiing
• Use of three pools/spa tub/lounge chairs/towel service
  Not included: Full scuba diving courses, certification

  Land sports

• Tennis
• Jogging (track)
• Volleyball
• Squash
• Racquetball
• Basketball
• Use of fitness center/steam rooms/saunas

  Tours

• Glass-bottom boat tour
• Catamaran cruise
• Return shuttles to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville (entertainment, dining) and Pirates Cave (cliffside jumping, reggae music, sunset views)
  Not included: Optional tours and excursions; drinks, meals at off-site venues

  Classes/instruction

• Aerobics
• Yoga
• Body sculpting
• Bosu ball
• Individual fitness training with professional instruction in tennis, gym, other sports-oriented lessons

All-Inclusive entertainment-nightlife

All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife

• Full daytime entertainment with games and contests
• Aura Lounge (disco) and games room with slot machines and electronic roulette (surcharge for tokens)
• Nightly entertainment live music and dance shows
• "Movies on the Beach” featured at all Couples Resorts
• Shuttles to off-site entertainment venues including Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville and local disco, Jungle
  Not included: Drinks and meals at off-site venues

All-Inclusive spa-health club

All-Inclusive spa/health club

• Fitness center
• Jogging track
• Lap pool
• Saunas and steam rooms
  Not included: Spa and beauty services and treatments

All-Inclusive golf

All-Inclusive golf

• Unlimited greens fees at Negril Hills Golf Course
• Transfers to Negril Hills Golf Course
  Not included: Caddies (mandatory); tipping of caddies (customary); optional cart rental; club and shoe rentals

All-Inclusive resort weddings

All-Inclusive resort weddings

• 30-minute his and her massage
• 2-tier wedding cake
• Bottle of sparkling wine
• Bridal bouquet and groom boutonniere
• Minister’s fee
• Services of personal wedding coordinator
• Commemorative t-shirts
  Not included: Fees for government processing, license, and certificate (minimum 3-night stay required)

All-Inclusive transportation

All-Inclusive transportation

• Airport transfers from Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, or from Negril air strip
• Transportation to Negril Hills Golf Course
• Shuttle to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
• Shuttle to Pirates Cave
  Not included: Other optional or outside tours and excursions; local taxis

Not included

Not included

• Wine or liquor by the bottle
• Spa and beauty treatments and services
• Optional or outside tours and excursions other than those specified above
• Local taxis; other travel
• Incidental purchases
• Telephone, fax charges
• Business services
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• Video and photo services
• Wedding fees for processing, license, certificate
  Airport taxes may or may not be included.

Policies

Policies
The resort accepts couples age 18 or older.
The resort has a No Tipping policy; however, tips are customary outside of the resort for help received from people including baggage handlers, taxi drivers, and golf caddies.

Scroll down to the Policy section for more details.

Address

111 Norman Manley Blvd

Negril,

Jamaica

Nearest major airport:

Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.)