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Fairmont Royal Pavilion

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All of our newly renovated 72 Beachfront Suites and Oceanfront Rooms offer unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea. Our Three Bedroom Villa is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and offers garden views from the bedrooms and ocean views from two terraces. All balconies and terraces feature comfortable furnishings, making this the perfect spot to enjoy magnificent vistas, whilst relaxing on the sun loungers, or enjoying a private candlelight dinner. All rooms offer comfortable Fairmont beds, flat screen TVs and refreshment centre. Fairmont Royal Pavilion has re-imagined it's room categories with all categories being inclusive of Airport Fast Track and Breakfast. All suite categories will be further enhanced with butler service, luxury airport transfers and more.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Boating
Babysitting
Parking
Wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Yoga classes
Personal trainer
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Happy hour
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Canoeing
Diving
Snorkelling
Tennis court
Windsurfing
Evening entertainment
Walking tours
Highchairs available
Airport transportation
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Couples massage
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Salon
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Convenience store
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shops
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
Butler service
Doorperson
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Shoeshine
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Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Radio
iPod docking station
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
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Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL CLASS
5.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Ocean View
Charming
Languages Spoken
English
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RealHoop wrote a review 6 Mar
Shinfield, United Kingdom31 contributions52 helpful votes
This is an excellent hotel, the staff and management are all very happy which adds to the experience. The restaurant serves very good food. Breakfast is good other than having to sign for it when it’s included. The only down side of the whole experience. The location is excellent, some great bars and restaurants on the beach so you are not confined to the hotel. Holetown is worth a walk into, about 30 minutes. Ryan’s Happy Place 10 minutes up the road if you want to by some drinks and chocolate for the room when you’re sitting on your balcony at night.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: 40 minutes from the airport. Yes its expensive, thats Barbados.
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Response from Katrina Cumberbatch, Other at Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Responded 4 days ago
Thank you for the very amazing review of Fairmont Royal Pavilion. We sincerely appreciate your feedback about the demeanor of our staff, they all genuinely care about each of our guests and aim to provide a memorable experience with every interaction. Besides having some of the best beaches, Barbados boasts a high standard of culinary offerings in every cuisine imaginable. Several of the eateries are a quick walk or drive away from our property. We are happy that you were able to enjoy this aspect of the island. All that you need for another excellent stay can be found at Fairmont Royal Pavilion and we would be happy to welcome you back!
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shirin h wrote a review 2 Mar
London, United Kingdom98 contributions67 helpful votes
Stunning hotel, and all that it was made out to be! Unsurpassed stretch of beach (better any other hotel in the area) with spacious beach decks and outdoor dining. Every room has a beach view and you won’t hear your neighbours! Another come back to resort with only constructive feedback is a refresh of breakfast offering (a little dated and not 5 star standard) and will probably require a facelift in the near future. Must thank Jason who managed to arrange for us to come back to the Fairmont after s disappointing stay at a close by hotel.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Katrina Cumberbatch, Other at Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Responded 4 days ago
Dear 428shirinh, We truly appreciate the time you took to write such a complimentary and descriptive review. Your kind comments about or location, spacious layout, beach views and personalized service from Jason are invaluable. We apologize that our buffet breakfast did not meet your expectations. Be assured that your helpful feedback is duly noted as we always review improvement suggestions in detail to ensure we provide a five-star experience for all our guests. Thank you for choosing our property to continue your stay on the island. We certainly would love to welcome you back as our guests again.
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john g wrote a review 1 Mar
Great Missenden, United Kingdom28 contributions12 helpful votes
As usual, breakfast outstanding and evening food very good with a selection of international an local in both house restaurants, overall service is fine although bar service slows down a bit at at meal times as they are serving both bar customers and restaurant customers, housekeeping excellent and I mean excellent, nothing is too much trouble, location fabulous. Also lots of local restaurants for all budgets.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Response from Katrina Cumberbatch, Other at Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Responded 5 days ago
Dear V4663DVjohng, Thank you for the glowing review of our property! We were pleased to read your kind comments about the resort, housekeeping service and location. Fairmont Royal Pavilion sits on an idyllic beachfront with not just amazing views but it is within walking distance of several restaurants. Please know we have passed your compliments to our talented culinary team and they are thrilled that you enjoyed the cuisine. Thank you for coming back to our shores once again and we look forward to having the pleasure of your many more visits.
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Lee T wrote a review Feb 2024
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We LOVED our stay at the Fairmont Royal Pavilion! Please do not be put off by bad reviews ... we almost changed to another property because of some bad reviews and am sooooo glad that we didn't. Duran greeted us at the airport, Jamal drove us to the hotel and we were greeted with champagne. A wonderful arrival after a long journey from Vancouver. I cannot say enough about how friendly everyone is and it's so genuine! Our room was beautiful and clean with the most stunning view (pics attached). Yes the AC leaked a bit ... we stayed at a Four Seasons in Hawaii in January and you might not experience those types of things there ... but generally I would say the standard in a Caribbean 5 star is not necessarily the same. Definitely NOT a reason not to come here ... you will be missing out!! People need to be a bit less picky IMO. The room was gorgeous and clean. Breakfast was great with lots of choice. Jalisa was a ray of sunshine whenever we saw her at breakfast or at Taboras. We ate lunch at the hotel when we ate lunch and ate dinner at the hotel twice. Otherwise for dinner we went to The Cliff, QP Bistro, The Tides and Lone Star twice (once for lunch actually). It was fabulous having Lone Star so close. After dinner we always came back to the hotel bar for the live music. Bartenders Richard and Antoine were great and Renico was always working hard! Seriously, I wish I remembered more names because EVERYONE was fantastic. Already planning to go back :-)
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Definitely worth splurging on a beachfront suite. And get beach loungers in front of your suite...
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Kate45 wrote a review Feb 2024
Yorkshire118 contributions128 helpful votes
Excellent staff - all cheery and professional. Thank you to Salome (especially smiley), Adrian and Tranisha on the eggs/omelettes and Dario, Renico & Teresa at breakfast. Great beach service by Kobe & Shane sorting sunbeds and Gabrielle serving delicious BBC cocktails to your subbed, Jason & the reception team and Grafton, Head Gardener, for his plants tour and Julian too, Cerina our lovely lady who left our room spotless every day. Thank you all for making it a happy holiday. Breakfast was very good - lots of choice and well presented. Can't fault the place! Brilliant! Congratulations JC, hotel manager!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Katrina Cumberbatch, Other at Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Kate45, "Professional hotel" what a compliment. Thank you so much for your visit and the review highlighting the breakfast meals that you enjoyed, the great service and the professional disposition of our team members. Each of our staff strives to deliver the best experiences and are extremely grateful when these are being recognized. Your comments about all the services extended are truly cherished and the team is very thankful for your recognition. Thank you very much for giving us the opportunity to showcase our hospitality. We look forward to the pleasure of your many more such visits.
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Curious258712 wrote a review Feb 2024
6 contributions2 helpful votes
We are a much travelled couple who are quite difficult to please. We are just completing a three week stay at the Fairmont and it has been truly excellent in all respects. Staff in all departments of the hotel are genuinely welcoming, competent and have a real pride in their work. The dining experience has been first class and the newly refurbished Taboras restaurant is excellent. ( As is the Palm Terrace).This is a very special hotel in a superb location within easy access of restaurants in Holetown if you wish to eat out. Well done to the General Manager and all his wonderful staff. We will be back. Anne&John
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Book early
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Response from Katrina Cumberbatch, Other at Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Curious258712, Thank you very much for such a lauding review of your three-week stay at Fairmont Royal Pavilion. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are pleased that you not only had an outstanding stay but that thought the hotel is very special and is in a superb location. Besides sitting on one of the best beaches in the island, we enjoy close proximity to many fine dining establishments. You are correct in saying that our team have real pride in their work, each team member makes it their personal duty to positively affect the experience of all our valued guests like yourselves. Once again thank you for such an encouraging review, it would be our pleasure to welcome you both back as repeat guests for another first-class holiday!
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DaviesBristol wrote a review Feb 2024
Hawkesbury Upton, United Kingdom36 contributions45 helpful votes
After some trouble getting a response to our email enquiry we eventually got a garbled booking notification. Being unsure, we passed by and reception confirmed we were ok to arrive at 4pm. On arrival we were met by a grumpy hostess who advised that they were not taking bookings for outside guests but reluctantly showed us to one of the many free tables in the terrace. Despite we’ve site showing a few options of menu, we were advised that there was only the one, standard afternoon tea available. The size was meagre and although just adequate was fresh. Having had afternoon tea in many luxury establishment around the world, this one at the Fairmont Barbados was very disappointing. Although (thankfully) we were not staying there, the communal areas including terrace, pool area and reception looked very tired. Should have realised this on arriving at the very scrappy visitors parking area.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Double check on any reservations, they were very disorganised
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Response from Katrina Cumberbatch, Other at Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear DaviesBristol, We certainly wish to thank you for considering us to enjoy a meal though you were not holidaying at the property, we truly appreciate your business. Each person on our property whether guest or visitor, must be treated with the upmost respect accompanied by a welcoming attitude. We sincerely apologize that this did was not your experience. Please be assured that we have begun to take corrective measures to ensure this does not re-occur. Your constructive comments have been taken on board and will be used to assist us in refining our service delivery and product going forward. I ask that should you return to our beautiful island, please allow us the opportunity to create a special moment particularly for you.
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Rover10 wrote a review Feb 2024
Lancashire100 contributions149 helpful votes
Excellent location - 70 rooms in two blocks both right on the beach with every room having a wonderful sea view. It seems the whole property was refurbished recently and both public areas and rooms are up to standard. Sun beds at both beach and swimming pool are plentiful even when the hotel is full (although inevitably some feel it necessary to reserve early). There are two restaurants - one beachside and informal the other overlooking the beach and slightly more formal plus a small bistro next to the water sports area. And here is the hotel’s weakness - the service is far too variable and frequently slow. If I was the General Manager or the F&B Manager I would be embarrassed. If you can put that to one side you will have an enjoyable stay. Holetown offering quite a few restaurants and some shopping is a 5 minute taxi ride (taxis are reliable and relatively inexpensive).
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: We booked half board - on reflection I wouldn’t in future.
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Response from Katrina Cumberbatch, Other at Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Responded 12 Feb 2024
Dear Rover10, We truly appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback after your just concluded stay at Fairmont Royal Pavilion. The sound of waves crashing in the background and the magnificent ocean views just footsteps away certainly is paradise. Thank you for highlighting the refreshed rooms and public spaces, it is our desire to ensure our guests are comfortable. Attentive and prompt service is a priority, and the team takes great pride in delivering this on every instance. From what you have described, we seemed to have fallen below the high service standards that we are known for, and I ask that you accept my sincere apologies. We hope that you will present us with the opportunity to better serve should you return to our beautiful island.
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Nina P wrote a review Feb 2024
5 contributions8 helpful votes
Make no mistake about it, this is not a 5 star hotel. The employees were nice enough but not trained in 5 star manner and the wear and tear of this hotel is at its limit. There was mold in the shower and wear and tear and stains on the carpet and sofa. Overall not a great stay. We would not return to this hotel again. Luckily, we only stayed one night prior to a cruise.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Katrina Cumberbatch, Other at Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Responded 12 Feb 2024
Dear ninapR2493AB, Thank you for highlighting your observations after your recent stay at Fairmont Royal Pavilion. We have duly noted your comments on the staff and property and true to Fairmont standards, we will take the necessary actions to ensure each of our valued guests receives a 5-star experience on each interaction. We are saddened to read that you may not return to our property but would cherish the opportunity to welcome you back to for a better experience.
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BethA02 wrote a review Feb 2024
Simpsonville, South Carolina97 contributions45 helpful votes
This was our second day here, and we are loving it! Nice beach, nice room, great service, and yummy breakfast buffet at The Palms. We walked over to the Lone Star restaurant and loved it as well. The pool is very nice too. The room is so close to the water, you feel like your on a boat!❤️❤️👍😊
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Katrina Cumberbatch, Other at Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Responded 12 Feb 2024
Dear BethA02, You have well described the pefect holiday on Barbados' best beach front location. We are so happy you have chosen Fairmont Royal Pavilion and are relishing in the holiday that you deserve. Do continue to enjoy every moment.
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€805 - €2,100 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
75
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Which popular attractions are close to Fairmont Royal Pavilion?
Nearby attractions include Alleynes Bay (0.2 km), St. Francis of Assisi (0.8 km), and Petrea Garden (1.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Fairmont Royal Pavilion?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Fairmont Royal Pavilion?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Fairmont Royal Pavilion?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Fairmont Royal Pavilion?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Fairmont Royal Pavilion?
Conveniently located restaurants include SeaCat, Lone Star Restaurant, and Ju Ju's Beach Bar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Fairmont Royal Pavilion?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and yoga classes during their stay.
Does Fairmont Royal Pavilion have airport transportation?
Yes, Fairmont Royal Pavilion offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Fairmont Royal Pavilion?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Fairmont Royal Pavilion offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Fairmont Royal Pavilion?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Andromeda Botanic Gardens (12.6 km), George Washington House (13.9 km), and Garrison Savannah - Barbados Turf Club (14.0 km).