Fairmont Royal Pavilion Barbados Resort

We loved our 7-night stay at The Fairmont Royal Pavilion in Barbados to celebrate our 15-year wedding anniversary. Our greeting upon arrival included a chilled towel and iced fruit punch served near the peaceful koi pond fountain. The oceanfront king room was modern and updated, with in-room air-con and ceiling fans in the room and on the balcony. We also had a mini fridge and lots of extra closet space and storage. The morning breakfast buffet at the Fairmont is first-class, with a large section of tropical fruits, juices, omelet station, hot dishes, and homemade breads and jams. The view from the hotel restaurant is less than 30 yards from the water. The breakfast buffet was included in our daily room rate. We also loved relaxing at the beautiful pool and jacuzzi, encircled by vast manicured gardens and lush palm trees. The property is located a short drive from Holetown in St. James parish, and we enjoyed visiting the Massey grocery store and several nice shops and restaurants in town. The beach water at the Fairmont was crystal clear, with no sargassum/seaweed issues. The rooms are quiet and well-insulated, and we did not experience any outside noise. The housekeeping service is provided twice per day (cleaning and turn down service. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.

We stayed at the Fairmont Pavilion in the off-season and honestly, I think we cracked the code. The beach was ours alone, not a selfie stick or inflatable flamingo in sight, and the pool was blissfully free of anyone attempting lengths. I’m sure in peak season it’s a different story, but having the place practically to ourselves felt like winning the holiday lottery. The staff were genuinely lovely, adding to that laid-back charm Barbados does so well. And the best bit? We enjoyed every moment without having to pay three times the price for Sandy Lane. Sometimes, being contrary pays off.

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 .

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.