Fairmont Royal Pavilion

Barbados, Caribbean

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    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.

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    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Birthday breakfast celebration!

    Aug 2, 2025 Jo-Ann J

    Hi, this took me a while but it is never too late to speak of a good thing. My sister's birthday was on June 26th, and I wanted to treat her to something nice. I contacted Fairmont and received excellent service from my first call to Michael who made the reservation for three of us, as my daughter joined in the celebration. From the time we… Read more
    Hi, this took me a while but it is never too late to speak of a good thing. My sister's birthday was on June 26th, and I wanted to treat her to something nice. I contacted Fairmont and received excellent service from my first call to Michael who made the reservation for three of us, as my daughter joined in the celebration. From the time we entered the property, we were warmly greeted by staff along the way, from the gateman to the gardener to the housekeeping lady who directed us where we should go. The atmosphere was very relaxing, and the breakfast selection was wide and tasty. to top it off, the staff, Sabrina and Shereece were very attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. We will certainly be back and will tell our friends about this lovely venue. A staycation is on the cards! thanks agaib to the wonderful staff, especially Michael -management, and Sabrina and Shereece in the restaurant. Read less
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Escape to paradise

    Jul 28, 2025 Evangelia H

    The staff was extremely friendly and very accommodating. They made sure our rooms were always clean and fully stocked with water, tea, towels, etc.
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Deeply Disappointing Stay at a Premium Price

    Jul 27, 2025 649shahzadb St. Albans, United Kingdom

    I am writing to share our recent experience during our stay at your property, where we booked two interconnecting Oceanfront Suites — the most premium accommodations available — with high expectations of a luxurious and relaxing visit. Unfortunately, the experience from start to finish was deeply frustrating and disappointing. As a frequent… Read more
    I am writing to share our recent experience during our stay at your property, where we booked two interconnecting Oceanfront Suites — the most premium accommodations available — with high expectations of a luxurious and relaxing visit. Unfortunately, the experience from start to finish was deeply frustrating and disappointing. As a frequent traveler who has stayed at numerous Accor properties — along with other leading luxury and business hotel brands around the world — I hold a strong appreciation for quality service and hospitality. Regrettably, what we encountered at the Fairmont Royal Pavilion fell well below even the most basic expectations. Check-in experience: After a long-haul flight, we arrived at the hotel (via their own airport pickup service), only to endure a slow, tedious check-in process. Once finally completed, we were asked to sit and wait for the butler to arrive and take us to our rooms. At this price point, and after such a journey, it’s unacceptable to be left sitting in the lobby because internal coordination is so poor. Surely if the hotel arranged our transfer, they knew when we were arriving and could’ve had the butler ready to greet us. It was an early sign of how the rest of the stay would unfold — disorganized, impersonal, and far from five-star. Rooms: - One of our suite doors did not open with a key till the last day of our stay. Despite repeated maintenance visits, the issue was never resolved, and we had to repeatedly explain the same problem. Even the housekeeping had to enter through the other room and butlers through the back door. - Each evening, we encountered drain flies and/or wasps in the bathroom. When flagged, the hotel dismissed it as “seasonal.” We were traveling with a young child and had to clear the insects every night ourselves before using to avoid the risk of stings. - Several power sockets did not work for basic amenities like the coffee machine and kettle. Even after supposed repairs, we had to use them on the floor to get them to function. - The air conditioning unit was poorly installed/maintained and leaked water onto the floor, causing us to trip multiple times. - Despite our request for twin beds for our teenage daughters in one of the rooms, we were told it was not possible, leaving one of them to sleep on an uncomfortable sofa bed. - Turn-down service was inconsistent — used coffee cups were not replaced. Room service trays were left out until the next housekeeping round, sometimes not cleared until late the next day. Facilities & Service: - Breakfast service was disappointing. Staff were disengaged, and we were seated in a corner with no fan “because of your big family,[of 5]” even though the restaurant was empty. - A simple request for a milkshake (banana milk) for our child — which had been accommodated the day before — was refused because “the bar is too far.” A stray cat attacked our 3-year-old under the breakfast table, and no staff offered help or showed concern. - The gym was in poor condition and unsupervised. Despite multiple requests for earlier housekeeping, it consistently arrived at 4pm or later. We shared several of these concerns with the duty manager, Jason, but his disinterested response suggested this feedback was not out of the ordinary. The property appears tired, in need of renovation, and the service culture falls well short of the standards I’ve come to expect from the Fairmont and Accor brands. At nearly £2,000 per night, we expected to feel welcomed, safe, and well cared for. Sadly, we experienced the opposite. I hope you take this feedback seriously and address the issues outlined — for the sake of future guests and the Fairmont brand. Read less
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating You’ll want to return year after year!

    Jul 13, 2025 G8952NVjuliar

    We return year upon year and brought friends this year to see why! From arrival our friends could see …the warm reception , the view from the top floor rooms, spacious balcony and furniture. The attentiveness from the staff is outstanding… St Clair, Andre, Ryan J, Jason, Nicole, Simon, beach club Ryan, Kerry and Carole Ann , and the management,… Read more
    We return year upon year and brought friends this year to see why! From arrival our friends could see …the warm reception , the view from the top floor rooms, spacious balcony and furniture. The attentiveness from the staff is outstanding… St Clair, Andre, Ryan J, Jason, Nicole, Simon, beach club Ryan, Kerry and Carole Ann , and the management, to mention a few. The rooms are very comfortable and housekeeping do an amazing job. Breakfast is very good, lots of choices. Taboras is great evening restaurant and the decking area perfect for pre dinner drinks to watch the sunset. The beach is amazing and plenty of sun beds . Read less
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    Jul 8, 2025 Candiece S

    I enjoyed my stay at the Fairmont resort. The staff was amazing. My room had an amazing view of the beachm I will definitely come back again.