Fairmont Royal Pavilion

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin rating

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

The hotel

Hidden away on the beautiful west coast of Barbados, the 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 welcoming staff, impeccable service, and complimentary facilities including a freshwater swimming pool, non-motorised water sports and tennis. This elegant resort features 72 rooms and suites, with glass fronted balconies in the Luxury and Signature Oceanfront rooms. The spacious Beachfront Suites come complete with a butler service and decked terraces that are a step away from the beach, perfect for moonlit dining overlooking the ocean. The Palm Terrace restaurant has breathtaking views of the sunset over the Caribbean Sea, whilst the 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 to set you up for the day, while the Beachfront Suites and Villa categories enjoy the added benefits of daily afternoon tea, and evening canapes to ensure you're always well fed!

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga
  • Babysitting service
  • Wheelchair access

Where is it

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

Hotel information

72 rooms and suites, all with unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, private balcony or terrace, flat-screen satellite TV, DVD/CD player, tea/coffee maker, mini-bar*, safe, iron and ironing board, marble-floored bathrooms with deep soaking tub and separate shower, Seersucker bathrobes, and a hairdryer. 

Luxury Oceanfront Rooms are located on the 2nd floor, with either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 people. Interconnecting rooms for families are available (on request and subject to availability).

Included with all room types: Daily breakfast for 2 and all rooms benefit from VIP Airport fast track service on arrival.

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 located on the 3rd floor with unobstructed ocean views from the oversized balcony, and either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Beachfront Suites are larger with direct beach access, additional seating both inside and on the private terrace, and 1 king-size bed plus a queen-size sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 people. Wheelchair accessible Beachfront Junior Suites feature a roll-in shower and 1 king-size bed.

The Villa Junior Suite is located less than 100m from the beach and occupies the full upper level of the villa, offering plenty of space, with 1 bedroom with king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

The Villa 2-Bedroom Suite is located on the ground floor, and consists of two bedrooms either side of the large lounge, and a terrace with garden and partial sea views, and 2 king-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

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, a spacious living room featuring seating and dining areas, and 1 king-size bed in each bedroom, sleeping maximum 7 people.

Included with Suites and Villas: daily breakfast for 2, VIP Airport fast track service, complimentary airport transfers, daily afternoon tea, butler service, daily canapés and special amenity from the chef.

Palm Terrace Restaurant (Caribbean style menu, open for breakfast daily and dinner Wed-Sun, with a separate bar and lounge area). Taboras Restaurant (Oceanfront restaurant and bar, open for lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, and drinks throughout the day). Beach Club (open for lunch, and drinks throughout the day).

Nightly live music and weekly manager's cocktail reception.

Freshwater swimming pool and outdoor jacuzzi. 24-hour fitness centre. 2 hard court tennis courts. In-room holistic spa treatments* and massages*. Non-motorised water sports including kayaking, snorkelling, Hobie wave sailboats, stand up paddle boarding, paddle boats and sea floats. Motorised water sports* including fishing trips*, water-skiing* and scuba diving*. Seasonal complimentary daily activities including kayaking, sailing, beach cricket, soccer, local Bajan sporting games, treasure hunts, films, arts and crafts, fitness classes, and yoga. Garden tours. Access to exclusive 18-hole Royal Westmoreland golf course*.

Complimentary WiFi acces. Salon. Boutique. 24-hour room service*. Babysitting* (reservations required). Laundry service*. Complimentary self-parking. 24-hour guest services. 

A Tourism Fee will be charged per bedroom, per night and will be collected at check out. The rate is subject to change by the Government, and varies by hotel room. Fees currently range from 8.75 Barbadian dollar (approximately £3.90) to 35 Barbadian dollar​ (approximately £16.00) per bedroom, per night. 

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. To discover all the special assistance services we offer please see additional information below.

5 nights between 26 Dec—31 Dec.

* Denotes local charge.

Special assistance

Please note: child ages 0-12 years.


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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Pure relaxation

Apr 16, 2024 Jenna D

This is the hotel I go to in my dreams. It’s simple, really. A low line of motel-style rooms all along the sea, with the water practically lapping at your door. It’s heaven. The rooms are small and difficult to live out of (tiniest fridge ever), but it’s worth it for the serenity of this location. Service is very good and attentive - you’ll get an… Read more
This is the hotel I go to in my dreams. It’s simple, really. A low line of motel-style rooms all along the sea, with the water practically lapping at your door. It’s heaven. The rooms are small and difficult to live out of (tiniest fridge ever), but it’s worth it for the serenity of this location. Service is very good and attentive - you’ll get an ice bucket on the beach and you can stay put all day. The food is not amazing and more Bajan specialties cooked with soul would improve the experience. We recently stayed at a different property along this coast and I was reminded of why I love the Fairmont. I’m already dreaming of my next trip back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic !

Apr 13, 2024 Y8389HOpeterc Greater London, United Kingdom

A wonderful hotel, with a breathtaking location on the West Coast of Barbados. Service was impeccable, the rooms delightful and the beach itself was as you hoped for on a Caribbean Island. Our family had a wonderful time,plenty to see and do and the hotel’s location made it easy to travel to all parts of the Island. Highly recommended and thanks… Read more
A wonderful hotel, with a breathtaking location on the West Coast of Barbados. Service was impeccable, the rooms delightful and the beach itself was as you hoped for on a Caribbean Island. Our family had a wonderful time,plenty to see and do and the hotel’s location made it easy to travel to all parts of the Island. Highly recommended and thanks again to all the staff that made it a memorable holiday Read less
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Apr 11, 2024 A P London, United Kingdom

The hotel, infrastructure and beach location are excellent. The staff are friendly and helpful. The service and food at dinner time in the palm terrace was of a high standard. Room for improvement at lunch in the Taboras - the waiting time to take orders and deliver them is too long. Several tables are located with the sun impacting on some of… Read more
The hotel, infrastructure and beach location are excellent. The staff are friendly and helpful. The service and food at dinner time in the palm terrace was of a high standard. Room for improvement at lunch in the Taboras - the waiting time to take orders and deliver them is too long. Several tables are located with the sun impacting on some of those seated; this makes the experience unpleasant. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating This is not a 5* hotel. We chose to stay here based on glowing reviews. Don’t make the same mistake.

Apr 11, 2024 taramB2332VI

The hotel is run down with terrible restaurants and food options (poaching eggs in the same pot as boiling eggs is not ok). The bedroom we stayed in (ground floor with private deck) was damp and all clothes we unpacked smelled coming out of the wardrobe. Cleanliness left a lot to be desired. The pool was a real disappointment. This hotel dines out… Read more
The hotel is run down with terrible restaurants and food options (poaching eggs in the same pot as boiling eggs is not ok). The bedroom we stayed in (ground floor with private deck) was damp and all clothes we unpacked smelled coming out of the wardrobe. Cleanliness left a lot to be desired. The pool was a real disappointment. This hotel dines out on the fact that the beach / location is decent. We left early and the hotel shrugged their shoulders and told us bad luck they were charging us anyway. We paid over $2k a night for this average 3* rubbish. Please don’t be fooled. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Worst Fairmont

Apr 2, 2024 sheena s Los Angeles, California

The property is on a beautiful beach. However the service was terrible. There was so much miscommunication. I paid for the room that had airport concierge service , I received none. In the way our or in. I got to the hotel at 230 but my room was not given till 5pm , even though check in is at 3pm. The staff never responded to my requests , I had… Read more
The property is on a beautiful beach. However the service was terrible. There was so much miscommunication. I paid for the room that had airport concierge service , I received none. In the way our or in. I got to the hotel at 230 but my room was not given till 5pm , even though check in is at 3pm. The staff never responded to my requests , I had to keep nudging them about my queries . The first night we ordered pizza in the room and it was like a cardboard , I complained . No one responded. I ordered a wrap on the beach , took a bite , didn’t like it. Told the waitress and she just nodded and took it away did not offer to replace it with another dish, yet charged me. The cocktails had no alcohol or very little. I don’t drink a lot , one drink , but I didn’t feel like there was any alcohol in the drink. I asks for house water once to be sent to room and they said they would charge as they only provide it complimentary with turn down that begins at 630pm . So I would need to wait .. mind you I am paying $1000/night for this room. But they won’t give me water. Whenever I called the front desk for some information and they were supposed to get back to me , they never did. I had to hunt them down and keep pestering them to get things done. The breakfast service was terrible ! It was just a huge disappointment to pay top dollar and get terrible service . The property is located on a lovely beach though . But I would never recommend this hotel . I am an Accor member and have stayed at many other fairmont properties and am shocked and dismayed at the service here! Never again. I would advise Don’t stay here . There are other resorts on the same beach , try them instead. Read less