Fairmont Royal Pavilion

The most perfect Barbados retreat. Ideal location on the west coast, Platinum coast. Excellent hotel amenities. Superb & flexible food & drinks selection. Fitness, yoga & tennis facilities. Short walk or taxi to Holetown & a range of shopping. Wonderful service from Jalisa.

This hotel is situated on the most beautiful beach with the most idyllic views. When we arrived at BGI, we were greeted by a Fairmont rep, who guided us through Fast Track, which was a real bonus! This was included in our room rate. On arrival (3.30pm) we were told...

This hotel is situated on the most beautiful beach with the most idyllic views. When we arrived at BGI, we were greeted by a Fairmont rep, who guided us through Fast Track, which was a real bonus! This was included in our room rate. On arrival (3.30pm) we were told our room wasn’t ready and we had to wait about half an hour. Once in our room, the first thing we noticed was the stunning view. We were in room 317, which was a Signature Oceanfront Room. It was light and spacious with an extremely comfortable bed. Mirrors were in right places (so many hotels seem to get this wrong). There was a Nespresso coffee machine, a selection of teas and water. For some reason, the mini bar was empty and not switched on. The bathroom was spacious with a bath and separate shower cubicle and there was also a hairdryer. Breakfast wasn’t the best and seemed really disorganised. Considering the hotel is rated 5*, this was one of the areas we felt let the hotel down. Most mornings we would have to wait to be shown to a table and there was rarely anyone there to actually greet you. You can order eggs but the system is quite chaotic. My eggs were forgotten one morning and when I did receive them, they were undercooked. A five star hotel should take your order from your table, not expect you to have to go and ask. The other area we felt let the hotel down, was the inconsistency of the beach staff. For two days, there was a lovely lady who was really attentive but for the other six, I had to go to the bar to order drinks. The beach is absolutely stunning and quite wide for the West Coast. We only really ate lunch at the hotel as I had booked several restaurants prior to our arrival. However the food was good, if expensive but it’s expensive. There are a few restaurants in walking distance such as Lonestar, Jumas and SeaCat. On our last day, we didn’t expect to be offered a room to freshen up in so we’re surprised when we were offered this when we checked out of our room. This was very much appreciated! Overall, we had a fantastic holiday but felt the hotel lacked certain aspects of a five star. It’s also quite dated and could do with updating.

Our stay at the Fairmont Royal Pavillion could not have been better! We arrived at the airport and had previously arranged through the hotel a transfer to the hotel. We were met promptly as we entered the terminal and escorted quickly through immigration to our vehicle. Our driver, Ronaldo, drove...

Our stay at the Fairmont Royal Pavillion could not have been better! We arrived at the airport and had previously arranged through the hotel a transfer to the hotel. We were met promptly as we entered the terminal and escorted quickly through immigration to our vehicle. Our driver, Ronaldo, drove us to the hotel in his new BMW 5 series. At the hotel we were met and went to our beautiful room (#332) overlooking the water. Everything in the room was perfect. During our five-day stay the hotel staff was always attentive. Our room was refreshed every morning and evening including more water bottles, coffee etc. The hotel and hotel grounds were in near perfect condition. On the beautiful beach, the chaises and cushions were either new or near new and there was never a problem getting a comfy spot for the two of us on the beach under an umbrella with plenty of nice, fluffy towels. The staff was remarkable. Our waitress Teresa, dining hostess Sabrina, beach waitress Nicole, and lunch time waiter Seth all made the visit effortless. In addition, Khadijah did a wonderful job for us arranging a rental car to be dropped off at the hotel, golf at the Royal Westmoreland Golf Course, as well as suggestions on sites to visit during our stay. Breakfast each morning had everything you could want (and more) and dining at Taboras and the Palm Terrace Restaurant left no reason to eat anywhere else. Oh yes, there was music at Taboras and in the main bar each night. We were glad the dock out in the water survived the hurricane as we enjoyed swimming to it often. Ours was a wonderful vacation here that was topped off by seeing a few monkeys skittering about the grounds. Well worth the stay!

We love the fairmont and have been many times a lovely hotel located right on the gorgeous beach we always stay in a beach front suite king room. The rooms are bright and spacious however I feel they are a bit dated and we had no mini bar in our...

We love the fairmont and have been many times a lovely hotel located right on the gorgeous beach we always stay in a beach front suite king room. The rooms are bright and spacious however I feel they are a bit dated and we had no mini bar in our room and had to request a separate fridge. Our room comes with a daily complementary afternoon tea however I am dairy intolerant and asked if this could be catered for unfortunately it didn’t seem the case as all I was given as a substitute was a plate of fruit not quite the same. I’m sure we will return but it’s the little things that count to make a nice hotel into a luxury one.

This hotel is still a winner for its location. I would go as far as saying it has the best beach on the island, and that’s probably the main reason why many return year on year. Management have also very cleverly put their best pool/beach assistant, Michael on duty, who...

This hotel is still a winner for its location. I would go as far as saying it has the best beach on the island, and that’s probably the main reason why many return year on year. Management have also very cleverly put their best pool/beach assistant, Michael on duty, who single handedly manages the beach beds and beach area… a big shout out to him as he was extremely helpful during our stay as we did not have the butler service and kept the beach in pristine condition. Aside from the beach, the hotel can certainly improve certain areas, which we have flagged on previous stays but frankly very little has been done to resolve the issue. - All rooms have great ocean views and are spacious, however are in need of refurbishment. The bathroom is old and grim, there is no fridge/mini bar, towels and sheets are worn and although clearly clean, do have stains and marks. The mattress, bedding and pillows are no where near the level of luxury we are used to. - staff certainly tried their best and were very friendly and professional… however we did hear on numerous occasions that they were short staff. Working in the heat is no doubt challenging enough without lack of cover and this can certainly take its toll… which I’m sad to say was showing in staff moral - even though there is no shortage of variety for breakfast, the quality was lacking in comparison to similar resorts If it wasn’t for the beach and the service provided, mainly by Michael (highly recommend new guests to get to know him!) I would say the resort was closer to 3 stars, albeit I’m comparing to other 5 star resorts… perhaps in comparison to 3 star resorts it’s still luxurious.

The food was fantastic and coupled with excellent service and friendly staff was a positive for me. Great view of the ocean to give you a nice relaxing vibe. The drinks were great as well. Perfect for a getaway with your partner or friends. I definitely will be returning again

The last time we stayed at this hotel was 35 years ago, although we have returned to Barbados many times since our first visit in 1971 !! The West Coast still reflects the best of Barbados coast line for a relaxing holiday. This was a special anniversary and birthday surprise...

The last time we stayed at this hotel was 35 years ago, although we have returned to Barbados many times since our first visit in 1971 !! The West Coast still reflects the best of Barbados coast line for a relaxing holiday. This was a special anniversary and birthday surprise for my wife and I had requested the Hotel to arrange a birthday cake to be in our room. The cake was there when we entered with two cocktail drinks - just perfect. The best cake, ever, and what a size - it last for our whole week. Many thanks indeed to the Royal Pavilion for this. The Check-in was easy and welcoming and our Luxury Ocean View Room on the 2nd floor (236) was in a superb location and with beautiful beach and sea views, all day long. Lovely sunsets as well. We loved the room layout, balcony, bathroom, excellent walk in shower, and comfortable bed. Some of the wooden furniture drawers though were jamming. There was a broken mini-bar, which was dirty and no fridge in the room. I telephoned Reception and requested a fridge, as were not concerned about having a mini bar, but a fridge was essential (especially for our cake !). A large fridge arrived in a few minutes. However I do think all the rooms should have either a mini bar or a fridge. The room is lacking any facilities for drying wet swimwear or other clothing. I did request this, and was told it would be forthcoming, but it never arrived despite a second call. We were staying 7 nights and this Hotel which used to be known as the 'Jewel in the Crown' for Barbados, still has retained its 'pink' charm and could with some improvements be a 5 star as opposed to a 4.5 star. Excluding value for money as this hotel is very expensive compared to other Hotels in the Far East of higher quality, but then if you want Barbados and the West Coast there is a premium to be paid. The gardens are beautiful and well kept. I do feel though that the pathways especially between the Reception and the swimming pool and to the rooms could be better washed and cleaned. There are many leaves falling from the trees around the swimming pool and the loungers, and many of these go into the swimming pool. I feel the cleaning of the pool for most of our week was very poor, and only when Simon arrived did i see a big improvement. Full marks to Simon for his excellent attendance to the guests around the Pool. The restaurants were very good and all the staff were always very friendly and welcoming. and we really enjoyed all our meals. Breakfast was excellent in the Palm Terrace restaurant every morning, and it was a great start to the day. Again all the staff so good and friendly, and we enjoyed our chats with them. I cannot remember her name but the young lady on the Egg Station with a great smile and who had a little problem with the eggs for my wife was really good. I do think though that it would be far better to be able to order the eggs from the table rather than having to queue up, and which can be very busy. The Steak night meal on the Wednesday at the Palm Terrace was really good, and its a great pity that it is only available for one night a week. I feel that as a minimum this menu should be available at least two nights per week and if necessary in both restaurants. This Hotel should be a 5 star rated one and this could easily be achieved with just rectifying these small but important points. Overall though a really good and enjoyable holiday and well worth the cost.

We had great service from our waiter Llamar, he was very professional and helpful, our food was nice, the restaurant setting was nice and we had 1 of the best tables in the restaurant. Treveir and his team also did a great job in the kitchen. Thanks again

We visited for valentines day , our expections were met undoubtly . Upon arrival we were greeted with a rose, complimentary champagne & beautiful insta worthy backdrop/Display. The staff were all helpful , the restaurant general manager personally introduced her self and she truly has a bubbly and friendly personality...

We visited for valentines day , our expections were met undoubtly . Upon arrival we were greeted with a rose, complimentary champagne & beautiful insta worthy backdrop/Display. The staff were all helpful , the restaurant general manager personally introduced her self and she truly has a bubbly and friendly personality . Our server kamille had my girlfriend laughing all night , she checked in often to ensure we had everything needed . Over all the experience left a long lasting memory for our special day

Everything was fine. Good ambience. Friendly staff. Cute Valentine’s Day set up. Very clean. Very interesting music selection for the entertainment. The services was a bit slow but overall a good dinning experience. We will be back!!! :)

Lovely experience...Mary-Ann was fantastic she provided my Fiancee and I with excellent service...food was delicious and the saxophonist played some delightful music. Would definitely come back again and bring the family with me, Thank you!

The food, service and views were amazing. 4 course meal was delicious. Complimentary champagne and a rose when you first walk in the door. My favorite was the live music and background jazz that played our favorite songs. The best Valentine’s Day ever.

Dinner was amazing, everthing was chef's kiss. The crusted snapper was the star of my main course. The passionfruit champagne sober was simply delicious. My partner had the shrimp and it was nice as well. The live music set the mood for valentines.