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*.
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.
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,…
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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 .
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Awesome Trip
Jul 8, 2025Candiece 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.
Scenery & Service
Jul 8, 2025AngeltravelahAtlanta, Georgia
Our room was clean, spacious, and beautifully designed. The ocean views were truly breathtaking—like scenes straight out of a photograph. The hotel grounds were impeccably maintained, adding to the overall charm of our stay.
Throughout our visit, every staff member we encountered was courteous and helpful. The general manager, JC, and Roman were…
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Our room was clean, spacious, and beautifully designed. The ocean views were truly breathtaking—like scenes straight out of a photograph. The hotel grounds were impeccably maintained, adding to the overall charm of our stay.
Throughout our visit, every staff member we encountered was courteous and helpful. The general manager, JC, and Roman were also very visible and engaged, which we appreciated.
Our housekeeping experience was exceptional. Serena took wonderful care of us and even anticipated some of our needs, adding a personal and thoughtful touch to our stay.
At breakfast, the wait staff (we had several different servers during our stay) remembered our drink orders and always kept our table clear of empty dishes, which made for a smooth and pleasant dining experience.
One particularly special moment was at the beachside eatery, where we were surprised with a complimentary dessert to celebrate our anniversary—a very thoughtful gesture that meant a lot to us!
Possible Improvements:
• It would be nice to have more dining options available, though we understand this might vary by season.
• Access to items in the gift shop after hours would be helpful, especially for urgent needs. During our stay, my husband and I both became ill and needed medication, which required taking a taxi into Holetown. Having essential items accessible on-site or through room service would be a great convenience for guests.
Food:
The cuisine may vary depending on individual tastes, but there are American-style options available for those who prefer familiar flavors.
Overall, we had a very good experience, especially as a couple. We truly appreciated the gorgeous views, excellent service, and the thoughtful touches that made our stay memorable.
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Good beach
Jul 3, 2025SVA20222
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.
This is a wonderful hotel!
Jul 2, 2025carolr454Houston, 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…
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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 :)
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You’ll want to return year after year!