Fairmont Royal Pavilion

Barbados, Caribbean

Star rating

Luxury Oceanfront Room
Luxury Oceanfront Room
Luxury Oceanfront Rooms and Signature Oceanfront Rooms
Beachfront Suite
Beachfront Suite
Balcony
Signature Oceanfront Room
Oceanfront Deluxe
The Villa Junior Suite
3-Bedroom Villa
Taboras
Taboras
Taboras
Palm Terrace Restaurant
Palm Terrace Restaurant
Lobby
1 of 30
A video preview image
Luxury Oceanfront Room
Luxury Oceanfront Room
Luxury Oceanfront Rooms and Signature Oceanfront Rooms
Beachfront Suite
Beachfront Suite
Balcony
Signature Oceanfront Room
Oceanfront Deluxe
The Villa Junior Suite
3-Bedroom Villa
Taboras
Taboras
Taboras
Palm Terrace Restaurant
Palm Terrace Restaurant
Lobby

The hotel

Save a hotel or destination to your Wishlist and share with friends. No need to sign-in.
Remove from my Wishlist Remove from my Wishlist Add to my Wishlist Unable to add
Add to:
    Go to Wishlists
    Close

    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 two.

    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. This room is inclusive of the complimentary Airport Platinum Fast Track Service.

    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 room. 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.


    Rating summary

    • Location Image of the Tripadvisor rating
    • Sleep Quality Image of the Tripadvisor rating
    • Rooms Image of the Tripadvisor rating
    • Service Image of the Tripadvisor rating
    • Value Image of the Tripadvisor rating
    • Cleanliness Image of the Tripadvisor rating

    Traveller rating

    • Excellent (1252)
    • Very good (352)
    • Average (126)
    • Poor (68)
    • Terrible (42)
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Anniversary Visit

    Apr 6, 2025 pilotjude Prescot, United Kingdom

    We, husband, 13 year old daughter, and I stayed for 2 weeks over the end of March and beginning of April 2025, celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary and in anticipation of a couple of big birthdays later in the year. Airport transfers were taken care of by Virgin holidays, who we booked with. My husband had stayed previously (40+ years ago)… Read more
    We, husband, 13 year old daughter, and I stayed for 2 weeks over the end of March and beginning of April 2025, celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary and in anticipation of a couple of big birthdays later in the year. Airport transfers were taken care of by Virgin holidays, who we booked with. My husband had stayed previously (40+ years ago) and was keen we should experience this beautiful hotel, situated on picture perfect Alleynes Bay. Upon arrival, the hotel welcomed us with cold towels and a choice of alcoholic or soft drinks. After a long day of travelling, these were much appreciated. Prior to our visit I had informed the hotel of my husbands reduced mobility, and we were delighted to be upgraded to a fully accessible, ground floor ocean front suite. The hotel, also provided a wheelchair, an absolute godsend as without my husband would not have managed to get from our room to The Palm Terrace restaurant for breakfast due to distance (approx 300 yards). Our suite was beautiful, comprising a Queen size bed along with a comfortable double sofa bed, for our daughter, there was ample wardrobe space with 2 double wardrobes in the bedroom and a large walk-in closet in the bathroom, all had lots of coat hangers. The bathroom was spacious with wc and shower enclosure being fully accessible and fitted with secure handrails. A marble vanity unit and sink completed the set. Plentiful fluffy towels were changed twice daily. Breakfast was served daily in the open fronted Palm Terrace restaurant and was a buffet with an egg station for freshly cooked omelette, scrambled or fried, a cold room held, cereals, fruit (delicious) bread, pasties, cold cuts and juices. Tea and coffee were brought to your table, but could occasionally have been hotter, generally remedied once pointed out to staff. We stayed on a B&b basis, but enjoyed lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals in both Teboras and the Palm Terrace serveral times, service was always with a smile, but often took a while. Our suite included butler service and the delightful Dawn ensured we were well looked after at all times, arranging taxis when required and ensuring we had a fresh pot of tea and coffee on our patio most mornings after breakfast. Staff are plentiful and checked frequently if we required drinks or food from the beach club whilst we enjoyed the sun on our terrace, which had table and chairs and 2 very comfortable sunloungers, topped with fresh towels daily. All in all, we had a wonderful stay and would return to this lovely hotel, which is beautiful but a little tired in places. However, the island and its infrastructure isn't really wheelchair friendly, without considerable forward planning. Read less
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing service and care!

    Mar 30, 2025 Valerie G

    My favourite place in Barbados to stay when I’m here for work and a bit of fun! I came early ahead of meetings and Ryan, Ray and Lee are amazing people at the activity zone. So caring and helpful with their boat and equipment and helped save me when I mistakenly gybed the Hobbie incorrectly and tipped over and couldn’t get it back up. Thank you… Read more
    My favourite place in Barbados to stay when I’m here for work and a bit of fun! I came early ahead of meetings and Ryan, Ray and Lee are amazing people at the activity zone. So caring and helpful with their boat and equipment and helped save me when I mistakenly gybed the Hobbie incorrectly and tipped over and couldn’t get it back up. Thank you thank you thank you! The views here are also so amazing from every room you hear and see the ocean. It’s a smaller hotel but excellent! And the breakfast buffet and dinners have one of the best selections of fruit I’ve encountered on my many travels. Read less
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating My Birthday Breakfast

    Mar 29, 2025 Bradley C

    Jalisa our hostess was fantastic!!!!! She made sure we were able to get the perfect table for our setting. She constantly came around to check on us and that was a heartwarming experience that I would never forget. Anything we wanted to know Jalisa was able to provide the answer. So when you decide to go make sure to ask for Jalisa. Thanks also… Read more
    Jalisa our hostess was fantastic!!!!! She made sure we were able to get the perfect table for our setting. She constantly came around to check on us and that was a heartwarming experience that I would never forget. Anything we wanted to know Jalisa was able to provide the answer. So when you decide to go make sure to ask for Jalisa. Thanks also goes out to Keisha our waitress for making sure we were well taken care of. Read less
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely break

    Mar 22, 2025 Nicholas C London

    Visited the hotel for a second time. Had a lovely break with friends and enjoyed the hotel and its prime location on the beach. There were a few niggles but all were sorted out once Mr Martinez stepped in to resolve them. Hotel could definitely do with a bit of a spruce up in some areas and should prioritise this, along with some service… Read more
    Visited the hotel for a second time. Had a lovely break with friends and enjoyed the hotel and its prime location on the beach. There were a few niggles but all were sorted out once Mr Martinez stepped in to resolve them. Hotel could definitely do with a bit of a spruce up in some areas and should prioritise this, along with some service refresher training, so that they can compete alongside other 5* hotels nearby. Big shout out to Shane, Jalisa, Tia and a special one for Simon (and his team) for his happy disposition, bright shirts and smiling face every day. The world needs more people like Simon!! Read less
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beach location

    Mar 21, 2025 Lucy A

    A stunning beach setting with a great team looking after us, especially Jalisa with her smile to greet us at breakfast and lunch each day, she was never far away with service with a smile. Also, Nicole for her hard work all day bringing drinks on the beach. Thank you for a wonderful stay.