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 receive 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.

  • Book by 31 May '24 to save up to 50% on your accommodation costs, plus a complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability). Valid for stays before 31 Mar '25. Blackout dates may apply. Any applicable discount is calculated into the price shown.

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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May 15, 2024 355mishab

The amazing experience at Fairmont starts at the airport with the fast track where there is no wait to go through custom, what an amazing service! The property and the people are top notch. They all know exactly how to make you feel very welcomed and make sure you enjoy your vacation.
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May 13, 2024 Steven M

Fantastic location. Midsized resort that is on a beautiful beach. Food is very good. Staff very friendly. Great restaurants nearby. Loved Lonestar and Tides. Lime grove high end mall is nearby. Ryan at waterspout is very helpful. Nightly entertainment is very good.
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May 7, 2024 bazzad2014 Camberley, United Kingdom

Fabulous hotel with fantastic ocean view rooms from the 2nd and 3rd floors. Spotlessly clean with a range of excellent facilities. From our arrival we were very well looked after. Quick check in process, cold towels, cocktails and a guided tour of the room and its facilities. A superb buffet breakfast was included with everything you could… Read more
Fabulous hotel with fantastic ocean view rooms from the 2nd and 3rd floors. Spotlessly clean with a range of excellent facilities. From our arrival we were very well looked after. Quick check in process, cold towels, cocktails and a guided tour of the room and its facilities. A superb buffet breakfast was included with everything you could imagine. Hot and cold food was on offer, with excellent service throughout. Lunch and dinner was available in the Taborus restaurant, which also provided breakfast. The Palm restaurant was also open from Wednesday through to Sunday for dinner. Excellent facilites included a gym, pool (with sunbeds), and a fabulous stretch of sandy beach next to the turquoise Caribbean sea, (with more sunbeds). Pool attendants were happy to help set up sunbeds with covers and towels. Regular patrols by beach attendants took and delivered drinks orders, We dined at the Taborus restaurant in the evening which provided a varied menu at reasonable prices for the Carribean. Concierge and reception were very helpful in organising taxis and tours. The hotel gardens are beautiful , with a free garden tour available mid week. There was a bus stop on the main road just outside the hotels, although we did not use the local buses. This is a superb hotel with friendly and professional staff to look after you on holiday. Watersports were available from the adjacent Beach Club with a range of equipment including Hobie Cats, Paddleboards, kayaks and snorkelling equipment (all free to use apart from the Hobie Cats). A special mention for Ryan who is one of the instructors. As we do not sail he took us out on a Hobie Cat and gave us a guided tour of the local coastline whilst keeping us amused by his stories, He really is a credit to the Beach Club. There is also a bar , toilets and an outside shower. This really was an excellent holiday and we would highly recommend this hotel on the lovely West coast. Read less
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May 5, 2024 Ian E Great Tey, United Kingdom

Excellent rooms , relaxing stay with good food and drink options. Staff friendly but sometimes rather slow , particularly at breakfast. Most disappointing aspect was guests “ reserving” sunloungers and staff not controlling this even when left unused for several hours. Particularly strange as there are in fact plenty of beds if not blocked !
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect place to unwind

Apr 27, 2024 oceanlvr8 New York City, New York

Just spent a week at the Royal Pavillion and was so happy we did. The staff greeted us warmly and were very attentive. The rooms with the ocean views were perfect. The grounds, although pretty look like they need a little updating as it looks like it hasn’t been painted in a few years. The breakfast area could be renovated as it is very hot… Read more
Just spent a week at the Royal Pavillion and was so happy we did. The staff greeted us warmly and were very attentive. The rooms with the ocean views were perfect. The grounds, although pretty look like they need a little updating as it looks like it hasn’t been painted in a few years. The breakfast area could be renovated as it is very hot while having breakfast and the area where food is served looks old. Overall we loved the Royal Pavillion and look forward to returning. Read less