There is a certain breed of tennis player who cannot be stopped by the weather, and the debate over winter tennis in Florida vs. summer tennis in New England resorts is one they live rather than argue.
From the prominent Coachella Valley to the breezy coastlines of San Diego and Santa Barbara, this guide covers seven standout properties that have made California one of the most celebrated tennis destinations in the world.
There is a certain breed of tennis player who cannot be stopped by the weather, and the debate over winter tennis in Florida vs. summer tennis in New England resorts is one they live rather than argue.
From the prominent Coachella Valley to the breezy coastlines of San Diego and Santa Barbara, this guide covers seven standout properties that have made California one of the most celebrated tennis destinations in the world.
This guide covers six padel resorts in Italy, from a family-friendly all-inclusive village on the Calabrian coast to a five-star lakeside retreat in Veneto.
Couples Swept Away in Negril caters to adult vacationers looking for an active vacation, tennis players—and now pickleball players—chief among them. The resort accepts couples and singles, putting them up in 312 verandaed rooms and suites scattered through a 20-acre garden that borders a seven-mile-long ribbon of soft white sand. Everything at the resort is included in the price, from lodging and meals to drinks in seven restaurants and eight bars, fitness classes, and a wealth of recreation, including golf, watersports, aerobics classes, scuba diving and, of course, tennis and pickleball.
When it comes to tennis, that means clinics for all levels of players and a round robin tournament every day from Monday through Friday on the resort’s 9 clay tennis courts and four pickleball courts, all with lights. There are three local teaching professionals on staff, all of whom have extensive teaching experience. Their clinics aside, they also provide private lessons, which like everything else is included in the all-inclusive price. Tennis and pickleball may be two of more than a dozen activities, but it commands more attention and lures more guests than any of its rivals.
There are clinics for all levels of players and a round robin tournament every day from Monday through Friday on the resort’s 9 lighted tennis courts (5 clay, 4 hard) and four pickleball courts. There are three local teaching professionals on staff, all of whom have extensive teaching experience. Their clinics aside, they also provide private lessons, which like everything else is included in the all-inclusive price. Tennis and pickleball may be two of more than a dozen activities, but it commands more attention and lures more guests than any of its rivals.
Their facilities also operate as a Club for local residents.
Off Court
This is a couples Resort beloved by active guests. This resort delights with a massive fitness complex and prime location on Seven Mile Beach.
Everything at the resort is included in the price, from lodging and meals to drinks in seven restaurants and eight bars, fitness classes, and a wealth of recreation, including golf, watersports, aerobics classes, scuba diving and, of course, tennis and pickleball.
Accommodations
312 verandaed rooms and suites scattered through a 20-acre garden that borders a seven-mile-long ribbon of soft white sand
The tennis and pickleball facilities are exceptional. The staff is great! Hope to come back next year.
BG
I just returned from Couples Swept Away, and it was truly the getaway of a lifetime. If you are looking for the perfect blend of relaxation and activity, this is it.
First, the beach is divine. Seven Mile Beach offers powdery white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water that looks like a postcard. It’s the perfect backdrop for long walks or just lounging under a palm tree. The food was exceptionally delicious. Every meal felt like a gourmet experience rather than typical resort fare. From fresh local Jamaican flavors to elegant fine dining, the quality and variety were consistently impressive. As soon as you arrive at CSA, make sure to book your dinner reservation for “Feathers”, you won’t regret it! What really sets this place apart, though, is the impeccable service. The staff is incredibly warm and attentive; they truly go above and beyond to make you feel like family. Big shout-outs to: Chef Bigsby, Kadisha, Adia, Rajay, Carlos, Shania, Nastacia, Tanisha, Kadie, Stephen, Donovan, Akima, Colleen, Narson, Jermaine, and all the hardworking housekeeping staff and grounds crew. And for the active travelers—the pickleball was OUTSTANDING! Coach Byron, the visiting pickleball pro was a fantastic teacher who was patient, enthusiastic, and extremely knowledgable! The pickleball courts are top-tier, and the community vibe at the sports complex is fantastic. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, it’s a total blast. I can’t recommend this resort enough. We are already planning our 5th return!
RC
I visited Couples Swept Away with my daughter this past week as PPR’s Visiting Pickleball Coach.
We had an absolutely wonderful time! Beautiful facility, incredible hospitality from all of the staff (particularly from my new friends at the sports desk!) and a great group of pickleball players from around the world.
Lots of participation in the daily Beginners Clinic and a tremendous turnout for the daily Intermediate Clinic plus many guests taking advantage of the private and semi private lessons each day to improve their games.
So much fun at the Friday Round Robyn (renamed this week 😉 where everyone showed off their new skills with some friendly, but heated competition.
The week was delightful, I highly recommend this resort. We will definitely be back!
JI
Couples Swept Away Negril is a great resort..free tennis lesson everyday, the activities and water sports were excellent and consistent. There is always plenty to do and the accommodations were relaxing. The staff is great and the healthy snack choices were fresh and awesome! The food and entertainment are excellent and the weather is great! It exceeded my expectations.
DH
Swept away is a great tennis resort..free lesson everyday, clinic is in the AM, social round robin in the evening plus all the entertainment. Food is excellent and weather is great! What is not to love
LS
Excellent resort with tennis and pickleball friendly staff all inclusive what’s not to like
FF
Excellent resort, All inclusive. Clay and hard courts, 7 miles of sandy beach and free scuba diving. Tennis in the morning, afternoon scuba and tennis in the evening! Does not get any better. Free tennis lessons. What’s not to like?
JB
Fantastic Week at Couples Swept Away in Negril! (MAR-APR 2025)
Room and food accommodations: fantastic.
Best Pickleball Courts on the island! There was a visiting Pickleball Pro from Delaware who had clinics, lessons and even a round-robin tournament at the end of the week. A highlight for sure! It was so fun to play with people from all over the world, who happened to be vacationing at the same time.
Next time, I’ll try to take advantage of the squash AND racquetball, and who knows, some tennis on one of the many surfaces they have. Tennis also has rotating visiting pros to benefit from.
The staff was out of this world with the Sports Complex Director, Simone, leading the way.
Friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. Felt at home the entire time.
Already planning a return trip.
RT
My wife and I had a great experience when we stayed at Couples Swept Away. The Ali Cart restaurants were excellent. The accommodations were okay. ( we stayed an Atrium room ) The balcony was huge but needed to be upgraded. Their beach was fabulous. I loved the tennis complex and the tennis instruction I got during the week. Free tennis lesson every morning and a round robin tournament in the afternoon. It was a lot of fun. We definitely will go back to Couples Swept Away, we’ll just stay in one of the newer renovated rooms.
DC
Fantastic facilities, atmosphere, and talent.
Very encouraging staff. Excellent opportunity given to meet other tennis minded travelers.
LOVED IT
MG
I had a personal tennis lesson with Norson every day during my stay. He is a superb coach and my tennis has improved way beyond my wildest dreams. He is so patient and gives just the right amount of advice. Enough detail without “over-load”.
I love playing tennis here. Fantastic facilities. So many different options. Private lessons or a group session.. There is a Round Robin competition held on week-days. Great for all levels of players – experts, intermediates and beginners.
JH
Tennis instruction is excellent. The resort has 3 local pros and brings in a visiting pro from PTR each week. On weekdays there are 2 morning clinics and an afternoon round robin. The local pros give private lessons throughout the day. Four clay courts and four hard courts. Depending on the time of year, there can be a lot of other tennis-focused guests, which is great for setting informal matches. The only small drawback is when there are lots of players, the clinics can get large and the options for in person lessons can get limited, but this is rare. Overall best tennis resort ever.
There are 4 pickleball courts and lessons a few times a week. I’m not as familiar with this aspect of the resort, but it looks decent for picklers as well.
JC
Great pickleball courts – in good shape – 4 in total. Paddles could be in better shape – one used by our group completely fell apart. Need to invest in some new balls. There should be a fan installed under the grass roof of the gazebo by the pickleball courts.
We have played pickleball for years so did not need instruction, but a clinic was held while we were playing and the instructor seemed very competent.
There were LOTS of tennis courts but we are not tennis players.
ML
We visited Couples Swept Away for our 20th anniversary. We both play tennis and pickleball. The tennis instruction is awesome – one hour lesson every day included with your vacation. We participated in the round robin, which happens every weeknight at 5pm and that was really fun! We actually didn’t end up playing any pickleball because there was so much fun tennis happening. The rest of the resort is amazing. Every single person working at Swept Away aims to make your experience top notch. You can tell that’s just part of the culture of the place. We will for sure be back!!
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65 Reviews on “Couples Swept Away - Negril”
The tennis and pickleball facilities are exceptional. The staff is great! Hope to come back next year.
I just returned from Couples Swept Away, and it was truly the getaway of a lifetime. If you are looking for the perfect blend of relaxation and activity, this is it.
First, the beach is divine. Seven Mile Beach offers powdery white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water that looks like a postcard. It’s the perfect backdrop for long walks or just lounging under a palm tree. The food was exceptionally delicious. Every meal felt like a gourmet experience rather than typical resort fare. From fresh local Jamaican flavors to elegant fine dining, the quality and variety were consistently impressive. As soon as you arrive at CSA, make sure to book your dinner reservation for “Feathers”, you won’t regret it! What really sets this place apart, though, is the impeccable service. The staff is incredibly warm and attentive; they truly go above and beyond to make you feel like family. Big shout-outs to: Chef Bigsby, Kadisha, Adia, Rajay, Carlos, Shania, Nastacia, Tanisha, Kadie, Stephen, Donovan, Akima, Colleen, Narson, Jermaine, and all the hardworking housekeeping staff and grounds crew. And for the active travelers—the pickleball was OUTSTANDING! Coach Byron, the visiting pickleball pro was a fantastic teacher who was patient, enthusiastic, and extremely knowledgable! The pickleball courts are top-tier, and the community vibe at the sports complex is fantastic. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, it’s a total blast. I can’t recommend this resort enough. We are already planning our 5th return!
I visited Couples Swept Away with my daughter this past week as PPR’s Visiting Pickleball Coach.
We had an absolutely wonderful time! Beautiful facility, incredible hospitality from all of the staff (particularly from my new friends at the sports desk!) and a great group of pickleball players from around the world.
Lots of participation in the daily Beginners Clinic and a tremendous turnout for the daily Intermediate Clinic plus many guests taking advantage of the private and semi private lessons each day to improve their games.
So much fun at the Friday Round Robyn (renamed this week 😉 where everyone showed off their new skills with some friendly, but heated competition.
The week was delightful, I highly recommend this resort. We will definitely be back!
Couples Swept Away Negril is a great resort..free tennis lesson everyday, the activities and water sports were excellent and consistent. There is always plenty to do and the accommodations were relaxing. The staff is great and the healthy snack choices were fresh and awesome! The food and entertainment are excellent and the weather is great! It exceeded my expectations.
Swept away is a great tennis resort..free lesson everyday, clinic is in the AM, social round robin in the evening plus all the entertainment. Food is excellent and weather is great! What is not to love
Excellent resort with tennis and pickleball friendly staff all inclusive what’s not to like
Excellent resort, All inclusive. Clay and hard courts, 7 miles of sandy beach and free scuba diving. Tennis in the morning, afternoon scuba and tennis in the evening! Does not get any better. Free tennis lessons. What’s not to like?
Fantastic Week at Couples Swept Away in Negril! (MAR-APR 2025)
Room and food accommodations: fantastic.
Best Pickleball Courts on the island! There was a visiting Pickleball Pro from Delaware who had clinics, lessons and even a round-robin tournament at the end of the week. A highlight for sure! It was so fun to play with people from all over the world, who happened to be vacationing at the same time.
Next time, I’ll try to take advantage of the squash AND racquetball, and who knows, some tennis on one of the many surfaces they have. Tennis also has rotating visiting pros to benefit from.
The staff was out of this world with the Sports Complex Director, Simone, leading the way.
Friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. Felt at home the entire time.
Already planning a return trip.
My wife and I had a great experience when we stayed at Couples Swept Away. The Ali Cart restaurants were excellent. The accommodations were okay. ( we stayed an Atrium room ) The balcony was huge but needed to be upgraded. Their beach was fabulous. I loved the tennis complex and the tennis instruction I got during the week. Free tennis lesson every morning and a round robin tournament in the afternoon. It was a lot of fun. We definitely will go back to Couples Swept Away, we’ll just stay in one of the newer renovated rooms.
Fantastic facilities, atmosphere, and talent.
Very encouraging staff. Excellent opportunity given to meet other tennis minded travelers.
LOVED IT
I had a personal tennis lesson with Norson every day during my stay. He is a superb coach and my tennis has improved way beyond my wildest dreams. He is so patient and gives just the right amount of advice. Enough detail without “over-load”.
I love playing tennis here. Fantastic facilities. So many different options. Private lessons or a group session.. There is a Round Robin competition held on week-days. Great for all levels of players – experts, intermediates and beginners.
Tennis instruction is excellent. The resort has 3 local pros and brings in a visiting pro from PTR each week. On weekdays there are 2 morning clinics and an afternoon round robin. The local pros give private lessons throughout the day. Four clay courts and four hard courts. Depending on the time of year, there can be a lot of other tennis-focused guests, which is great for setting informal matches. The only small drawback is when there are lots of players, the clinics can get large and the options for in person lessons can get limited, but this is rare. Overall best tennis resort ever.
There are 4 pickleball courts and lessons a few times a week. I’m not as familiar with this aspect of the resort, but it looks decent for picklers as well.
Great pickleball courts – in good shape – 4 in total. Paddles could be in better shape – one used by our group completely fell apart. Need to invest in some new balls. There should be a fan installed under the grass roof of the gazebo by the pickleball courts.
We have played pickleball for years so did not need instruction, but a clinic was held while we were playing and the instructor seemed very competent.
There were LOTS of tennis courts but we are not tennis players.
We visited Couples Swept Away for our 20th anniversary. We both play tennis and pickleball. The tennis instruction is awesome – one hour lesson every day included with your vacation. We participated in the round robin, which happens every weeknight at 5pm and that was really fun! We actually didn’t end up playing any pickleball because there was so much fun tennis happening. The rest of the resort is amazing. Every single person working at Swept Away aims to make your experience top notch. You can tell that’s just part of the culture of the place. We will for sure be back!!
Great resort for tennis and pickleball