(Rates from $926.81)
The Fairmont Royal Pavilion Hotel
Barbados hideaway for celebrities, royalty
Rest and romance
Located on the west coast beach, a mile from Holetown and 8 miles from the Barbados Wildlife Reserve, the Fairmont Royal Pavilion Hotel is a favorite of celebrities, royalty, and romantics.
See this hotel on a mapOpen-air ambience
Set on eleven acres with soaring palm trees and dense gardens dating from the 1940s, guests of this Barbados hotel find room for private relaxation in an open-air ambience, on a long beach, and by a pool.
More hotel informationOceanfront views
The 72 guestrooms at The Fairmont Royal Pavilion Hotel have large oceanfront balconies or ground-floor terraces fronted by loosely woven drapes; bathrobes and slippers; ceiling fans and air conditioning; and DVD players.
More room informationTraveler Opinions: Hotel review summary of The Fairmont Royal Pavilion Hotel, St. James Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 75% of travelers (3 of 4) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | ||
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Most recent reviews and ratings for The Fairmont Royal Pavilion Hotel in St. James
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
Overrated!!!!!!
This was our first vacation to Barbados. We were told that The Fairmont was, bar none, one of the premier hotels on the island. We decided to go this route, rather than an all-inclusive resort, to allow us the flexibility to explore different dining arenas and really take in the island. Upon arrival, we were unimpressed with the resort. It had an older feel and the staff were certainly not overly friendly. The oceanview from our room was definitely the highlight of this hotel. The prices were ABSURD!!! I wish someone had informed us that BREAKFAST runs $75 AMERICAN DOLLARS per day!!! So you can expect a $300-$500 dinner bill per evening, to include a bottle of wine. So, buyers beware! You will break the bank unless you have an ENDLESS cash flow. Lastly, the off-season is VERY QUIET. The hotel was at less than half capacity, therefore whether we dined at the hotel restaurant or one of the many restaurants on the island, we were maybe one of three other diners. It is a beautiful island with gorgeous beaches, but I would rethink an all-inclusive on the Southern part of the island where it is busier.
Traveler's tip on dining
The Cliff was an exceptional dining experience---Again, a $500 evening...but incredible food, service and ambiance.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Exelent place for relaxetion. Exelent service and accomadations with a
Excellent service and accommodations with an old charm. All rooms are water front with the grate view. Very private setting. It’s Hotel - Boutique, Hotel-Garden. There’s an old English tradition of the afternoon tea, which is free, with the best scones, other baking creations and tea sandwiches, charming and very tasty. The atmosphere is very warm, every single person is important, people, who are working there, make you feel as a dear guest.
Traveler's tip on dining
Recommend very much the nearby restaurant Calabazza.The setting, service, and , especially food so delicious, you will never want it to end!!!
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Best Hotel in Barbados
My husband and I just returned from our third visit to the Royal Pavillion in Barbados and were as amazed with the hotel as we were the other two times. The proximity to the very well maintained beach is the best on the island. The views and sounds right from your room cannot be beat. The hotel staff tended to our every need and were so helpful and friendly. We will definitly go back to Barbados again and wouldn’t stay anywhere else.
Traveler's tip on saving a few bucks
We always take a cab or bus to Hole town (very near by) and go to the grocery store to stack up on beer, rum, and snacks so we can enjoy the local goodies without paying the hotel prices.