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
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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

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 5 years and under 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

Rating summary

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good beach

Jul 3, 2025 SVA20222

The Fairmont is in a great location, with easy access to a sandy beach. Our room was comfortable with a lovely view, and we were lucky to catch a few incredible sunsets during our stay. It’s also just a short walk to Lonestar, which we ended up visiting several times — great food and a nice atmosphere.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating This is a wonderful hotel!

Jul 2, 2025 carolr454 Houston, Texas

The hotel is excellent! To be perfectly honest, the customer service is extraordinary The hotel is great because of the staff( hopefully management recognize this) the staff are amazing, wonderfully warm. welcoming and will do anything to better your experience To name but a few Tiffany/ Nicki, Shakeem and Crystal I know I have missed others but… Read more
The hotel is excellent! To be perfectly honest, the customer service is extraordinary The hotel is great because of the staff( hopefully management recognize this) the staff are amazing, wonderfully warm. welcoming and will do anything to better your experience To name but a few Tiffany/ Nicki, Shakeem and Crystal I know I have missed others but they are not forgotten The food was absolutely fantastic always beautifully presented never a disappointment I will be back sooner rather than later :) Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Truly A truly Exceptional Stay at the Fairmont Barbados

Jun 29, 2025 Andre Z

From the moment we arrived at the Fairmont in Barbados, we were welcomed with warm smiles and genuine hospitality that set the tone for an unforgettable stay. The food was consistently excellent—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, whether it was a casual beachside lunch or an elegant dinner. What really stood out, though, was the staff.… Read more
From the moment we arrived at the Fairmont in Barbados, we were welcomed with warm smiles and genuine hospitality that set the tone for an unforgettable stay. The food was consistently excellent—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, whether it was a casual beachside lunch or an elegant dinner. What really stood out, though, was the staff. Every interaction felt sincere and attentive. You could tell the team enjoyed their work, and that kind of morale doesn’t happen by accident—it’s a reflection of strong, thoughtful management. When staff are supported and happy, it shows, and at the Fairmont, it translated into top-tier service across the board. This wasn’t just a luxury experience—it felt personal. It’s clear that the Fairmont doesn’t just invest in its property, but in its people, and that makes all the difference. Highly recommended. P.s. my wife would like to add: there are no bugs lol. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Barbados at its best!!!!!

Jun 24, 2025 lela b New Jersey

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our eight day vacation at the beautiful Fairmont Pavilion! First and foremost, the beach, with its brilliant white sand, pristine, body refreshing waters, and awesome evening sunsets, is one of the most beautiful we have experienced in our many travels throughout the Caribbean. The fact that the weather was… Read more
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our eight day vacation at the beautiful Fairmont Pavilion! First and foremost, the beach, with its brilliant white sand, pristine, body refreshing waters, and awesome evening sunsets, is one of the most beautiful we have experienced in our many travels throughout the Caribbean. The fact that the weather was ideal during the majority of our stay, and the beach had zero sargassum sea weed (not the case with several other Barbados beaches) made our vacation that much more relaxing, exhilarating and euphoric. Secondly, the resort staff was invariably polite, personable and professional. Upon arrival, there was some staff confusion regarding the specific resort package we had purchased, but this issue was quickly and correctly resolved in our favor. Special recognition is due our maids Mareece and Shantel for their efficient and meticulous care of our “home away from home”. Kudos to the property manager for quickly replacing our damaged vanity chair. We greatly appreciate the stellar service rendered by bartender, St. Clair, and others like Kadijah, Ashlee, Rosella and our butler, Rolston, Finally, we would be remiss if we did not mention how much we enjoyed our culinary experiences at Fairmont. The food was generally delectable and salubrious. Particularly noteworthy was the lunch buffet that included stewed chicken, rice and peas, and several other delicious side dishes. Also, the breakfast dining area impressed us with a separate room filled with an awesome assortment of fruits, cereals, bread, muffins and pastries. They also recognized our 41st Wedding Anniversary with a cake and decorations on our bed. In summary, we would highly recommend Fairmont to anyone seeking a great time of swimming, dining and tranquil relaxing! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unforgettable Service & Sailboat Fun!

Jun 22, 2025 Donya J

As a travel designer who has stayed at lots of resorts, I can confidently say the service at Fairmont Pavilion truly stands out. Ryan from the non-motorized water sports team at Fairmont Pavilion was absolutely amazing! He took us out on a sailboat excursion along the coast and made the whole experience so much fun. He was super friendly,… Read more
As a travel designer who has stayed at lots of resorts, I can confidently say the service at Fairmont Pavilion truly stands out. Ryan from the non-motorized water sports team at Fairmont Pavilion was absolutely amazing! He took us out on a sailboat excursion along the coast and made the whole experience so much fun. He was super friendly, knowledgeable, and had great energy the entire time. The best part? He even let me take over and sail for a bit! It was such a memorable highlight of our trip. If you’re staying at the Fairmont, definitely find Ryan, you won’t regret it! And shoutout to Crystal at the restaurant, her service and hospitality were superb. She was so warm, attentive, and made us feel truly taken care of. Between the amazing staff and beautiful surroundings, this stay exceeded all expectations! Read less