Fairmont Royal Pavilion

Barbados, Caribbean

Palm Terrace
Luxury Oceanfront Room
Luxury Oceanfront Room
Luxury Oceanfront Rooms and Signature Oceanfront Rooms
Signature Oceanfront Room
Beachfront Suite
Beachfront Suite
Villa Junior Suite
Villa 2-Bedroom Suite
Villa 2-Bedroom Suite
3-Bedroom Villa
Taboras
Beachfront Suite
Palm Terrace
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Luxury Oceanfront Room
Luxury Oceanfront Room
Luxury Oceanfront Rooms and Signature Oceanfront Rooms
Signature Oceanfront Room
Beachfront Suite
Beachfront Suite
Villa Junior Suite
Villa 2-Bedroom Suite
Villa 2-Bedroom Suite
3-Bedroom Villa
Taboras
Beachfront Suite

The hotel

Hidden away on the beautiful west coast of Barbados, the newly renovated Fairmont Royal Pavilion sits on an unrivalled half-a-mile stretch of powder-soft beach and 11 acres of lush, tropical gardens. You'll find warm, welcoming staff, impeccable service and complimentary facilities including a freshwater swimming pool, non-motorised water sports, swimming with turtles and tennis.This elegant colonial-style resort features 72 newly renovated rooms and suites, glass fronted balconies in the Luxury and Signature Oceanfront rooms, spacious 650 sq ft Beachfront Suites with butler service and decked terraces, a step away from the beach, perfect for moonlit dining overlooking the ocean. Families with children are welcome year round with complimentary daily kids activities. The Palm Terrace restaurant has breathtaking views of the sunset over the Caribbean Sea. Open-air Taboras provides exceptional International and local cuisine in a relaxed setting just a stones throw from the waters edge. All rooms include full buffet breakfast and airport fast track while the Beachfront Suites, Signature Oceanfront and Villa categories enjoy the added benefits of butler service with evening canapes.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Honeymoon
  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

In the parish of St James, on the calm west coast of Barbados on a half-a-mile stretch of white sand. Transfer time from airport: 45 minutes.

Hotel information

72 newly renovated rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, private balcony or terrace, flat-screen satellite TV, DVD/CD player, telephone with voicemail, tea/coffee maker, mini-bar*, safe, iron and board, dressing table, marble-floored bathrooms with deep soaking tub and separate shower, Seersucker bathrobes and hairdryer. Luxury Oceanfront Rooms have beautiful ocean views, and either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Interconnecting rooms for families are available (on request and subject to availability).

Half Board/Full Board options: available at a supplement.

Please note: children eat for free when dining off the kids menu, and 50% off when dining off the adult menu. Adults must be present at dining to receive discounted prices.

Signature Oceanfront Rooms are close to the beach and feature unobstructed ocean views from the oversized balcony and have butler service. With 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Villa Junior Suite is located less than 100m from the beach, and features sea views and butler service. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Beachfront Suites are larger with direct beach access, and include butler service and additional seating both inside and on the private terrace. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (0-17 years). Wheelchair accessible Beachfront Junior Suite with roll-in shower and 1 king-size bed.

Villa 2-Bedroom Suite consists of 2 bedrooms, either side of the large lounge, and a terrace with garden and partial sea views. Butler service and evening canapes are also included. With 2 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 5 adults, or 2 adults and 3 children.

3-Bedroom Villas are one-of-a-kind stand-alone villas located in the lush tropical gardens, offering breathtaking vistas of the azure Caribbean Sea from 2 furnished terraces. Butler service and evening canapes are also included, along with a spacious living room featuring seating and dining areas, and 1 king-size bed in each bedroom, sleeping maximum 7 adults or 2 adults and 5 children. 

Please note: all rooms include platinum fast track service through customs and immigration at the airport, complimentary afternoon tea (once per 7 night stay), and daily full buffet breakfast.

  • Booking bonus: book by 26 Dec '20 to receive up to 55% off the accommodation cost between 1 Jan–26 Dec '20 when staying in a Luxury Ocean Front, Signature Ocean Front or Beachfront Suite.

    Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable.

  • Booking bonus: book by 18 Apr '21 to receive up to 50% off the accommodation cost, for stays between 11 Feb '20–18 Apr '21 when staying in a Luxury Ocean Front, Signature Ocean Front or Beachfront Suite.

    Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable.

  • Booking bonus: book by 30 Sep '20 and save up to 50% off the accommodation cost for travel 1 Jun–30 Nov '20 when staying 7 nights or more.

    Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable.

3 restaurants: Taboras (à la carte open-air, lunch, afternoon tea* and dinner), Beach Club and The Palm Terrace (gourmet International cuisine, open for breakfast, and dinner during high season Nov-Apr on selected days of the week). Daily afternoon tea at Taboras for guests staying in Villa Junior Suites, Beachfront Suites and 2/3 Bedroom Villas. *Complimentary afternoon tea once per 7 night stay.

Weekly manager's cocktail reception.

Freshwater swimming pool and outdoor Jacuzzi. 24-hour fitness room with treadmill and weights. 2 hard court tennis courts. In-room holistic spa treatments* and massages*. Complimentary swim with the turtles daily. Non-motorised water sports including kayaking, paddle boards, Hobie Wave sail boats, snorkelling, windsurfing and float beds. Available locally at an additional cost are Luxury cruises, fishing trips, water-skiing and scuba diving. Seasonal complimentary daily activities for kids and teens, including kayaking, sailing, beach cricket, soccer, local Bajan sporting games, treasure hunts, films and much more, ensuring a memorable family holiday. Access to exclusive 18-hole Royal Westmoreland golf course*.

Room service*. Babysitting* (reservations required). Laundry service*. Complimentary WiFi access and use of laptops. Complimentary valet parking.

Please note: a room levy of $17.50 per bedroom, per night applies (payable locally, subject to change).

Wheelchair adapted rooms with partially accessible amenities or facilities available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

5 nights between 26 Dec—31 Dec.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: child ages 0-12 years.

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Sep 22, 2020 Gingertraveller1962 Elland, United Kingdom

We stayed at this hotel just before lockdown in March, a great location with some great resturants near by, super service and great rooms. We stayed in a Beachfront Suite which was just four steps away from the Beach. Would definitely vist here again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous hotel with an amazing location

Sep 1, 2020 lizcunningham London

We chose this hotel for a 5 night stay following a Caribbean cruise. We were not disappointed. Well appointed and equipped rooms right on the beach. Two good restaurants and lovely staff with a great service ethic. My only disappointment was a lack of spa which would seriously improve the offer and experience.
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May 22, 2020 Paul N Cheltenham, United Kingdom

This was our first visit to Barbados and we were very happy with our choice of hotel. The Royal Pavilion, which was the first hotel to be built in the west coast in 1940's, clearly snaffled the best location in this lovely bay. The rooms are very close to the ocean's edge and an evening/early morning highlight was listening to the waves gently… Read more
This was our first visit to Barbados and we were very happy with our choice of hotel. The Royal Pavilion, which was the first hotel to be built in the west coast in 1940's, clearly snaffled the best location in this lovely bay. The rooms are very close to the ocean's edge and an evening/early morning highlight was listening to the waves gently rolling in, so wish we'd made a recording! The rooms are divided into two accommodation blocks, each with three floors. The ground floor rooms have a larger outside terrace and easy access to the beach and ocean. The upper floor rooms also have big outside terraces with a day bed, table and chairs. We chose a top floor room and would recommend these as having the best uninterrupted views out across the bay. The large rooms have fairly recently been renovated and look exactly like the pictures on the hotel website with all the amenities you will need. The bathroom has two sinks, a bath and a large walk in shower. The top floor rooms come with a butler service which I'm not sure worked - refreshing/customising the (chargeable) mini bar was a bit complicated as you always needed to ring up and it was easier to arrange car hire with the concierge. Also the daily canopies only arrived on 3 of the 7 nights. Food? The buffet breakfasts were fantastic and served in what is also the evening fine dining restaurant with stunning views out across the open sided terrace. There was a huge selection of all that you might expect with the quantity of fresh fruit a highlight and a 'made to order' omelette and eggs station. There are a lot of birds flitting in and out which we loved but may not be to everyone's fancy. The Taboras bistro was a little disappointing, not so much the food but the atmosphere/decor due probably to some pretty awful interior lighting. There was live music most evenings but this can prove a bit hit and miss depending on your taste. The afternoon tea was average (Sandy Lane is the place to go for lovers of afternoon tea) and we didn't try the in-house fine dining, preferring to sample the LoneStar and the Cliff. We found the staff very friendly from the management team, the concierges, the waiting staff and the beach/pool attendants. Everyone would give you the time if you wanted a chat or some help. The once a week garden tour is recommended to discover a bit more about the lovely gardens. The beach has plenty of beds/shades and has the better view because the pool is round the back of the property but the latter has a bit more shade from the trees if needed. Be aware that the beach allows some public access from one end and there were a few regular 'sellers of wares' but all very friendly and polite. It was a daily treat to be able to take a lengthy walk along the bay and back Overall, a real treat in a fantastic location. Read less
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Mar 24, 2020 Ian L Warminster, United Kingdom

This hotel, run by Accor group, is set on a spectacular beach and if you like swimming must rank as one of the best in Barbados. All room face the sea and those on the cond and third floors have magnificent views from well furnished balconeys. Rooms are of very high quality. Food is the only variable. Breakfast excellent but the dining is varied… Read more
This hotel, run by Accor group, is set on a spectacular beach and if you like swimming must rank as one of the best in Barbados. All room face the sea and those on the cond and third floors have magnificent views from well furnished balconeys. Rooms are of very high quality. Food is the only variable. Breakfast excellent but the dining is varied in the evening. The main restaurant has fine dinning of good quality but the Taboras restaurant can be hit and mis when not offering a 'speciaty' night. Service is again excellent and staff friendliness and willingness to assist very high. Would certainly recommend. Read less
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Feb 29, 2020 brendank6 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Parts of the property were in bad shape. We had some lovely experience with staff, but also a few managers types who we found to be rude. The beach area was very nice. It does not feel like an allround Fairmont property