The Fairmont Royal Pavilion

S.t James / Barbados

St. James parish is the type of place that you’d expect to find on the front of a postcard, with white sandy beaches and tropical palm trees overlooking the crystal waters of the Caribbean Sea. Spilling out onto this Barbadian beachfront, the five-star Fairmont Royal Pavilion boutique hotel embodies the relaxed temperament of the resort, whilst providing a first-class service to all guests. Home to indulgent accommodation, divine dining experiences and a plethora of leisure facilities, it’s perfect for romantics, activity seekers and those looking for relaxation in equal measure.

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What to love

Boutique hotel with beautiful beachfront meeting the waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Premium spa resort offering a range of therapies, it’s the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring the nearby towns and beaches.
The Fairmont Royal Pavilion’s tastefully decorated room interiors are inspired by Bajan heritage and Colonial style with a modern twist.
Two exceptional restaurants - The Palm Restaurant serves an innovative Caribbean style evening menu full of island flavours, while the Taboras restaurant offers casual dining throughout the day, serving beach BBQs and Bajan Buffets, amongst other specialties.

What to know

The hotel is located close to Barbados’ capital Bridgetown, making it ideal for day trips.
For those wanting to take full advantage of the pristine ocean waters, the Fairmont Royal Pavilion provides a complete range of non-motorised water sports equipment, including snorkelling gear, paddle boats, kayaks and windsurfing gear.
Interconnecting rooms are available for families with young children, while a kids’ club, babysitting service and children’s menus are available during your stay. Note that the resort is Adult only (from 10 years upwards) outside of the traditional family periods mid-March to end October and during the festive season (please ask us for specific dates as these will vary from year to year)

Description

There are few hotel experiences in Barbados that will allow you to discover the island quite like the Fairmont Royal Pavilion. With the resort stretched across the white, sandy shoreline, visitors can wake up and enjoy their breakfast with the Caribbean Sea for company. With a location just a short trip from the capital, Bridgetown, the hotel is also in a prime position for exploring the rest of the island. The hotel has a premium spa resort with highly-trained staff at guests’ beck and call. Offering a range of scrubs, facials and alternative therapies. It’s the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring the nearby towns and beaches.

In-keeping with the island’s way of life, the hotel’s accommodation has taken inspiration from Caribbean Colonial style for all of its room interiors. Guests have a choice of accommodation, including one of the resort’s 48 Deluxe Oceanfront rooms, each with its own private glass balcony facing towards the sea. The hotel has also recently introduced 24 newly-created Beachfront Junior Suites, designed with a personal outdoor deck that leads on out towards the beach. The resort also offers its large Villa Rooms, with the additional option of combining rooms to create a large villa. This accommodation is located amongst the resort’s lush tropical gardens, and is perfect for large groups or families.

Taking full advantage of its idyllic surroundings, the Fairmont Royal Pavilion is home to a number of exciting leisure facilities for guests to really make the most of the resort, and the clime. In addition to golf courses and tennis courts, the resort also caters for a range of water sports, with snorkeling, sailing and water skiing equipment available. The resort also features an outdoor freshwater swimming pool and heated Jacuzzi.

Keen to include families in the island experiences, the Fairmont Royal Pavilion ceases to be adult-only during the traditional periods of mid-March to end October and during the festive season (please ask us for specific dates as these will vary from year to year). Staff also arrange complimentary daily activities for younger guests, including outdoor sports, movie nights and talent contests. Interconnecting rooms are also available for families with younger children.

The hotel offers an exceptional dining regime. In addition to the Taboras Restaurant providing delicious beach-cooked food throughout the day, the exclusive Palm Restaurant serves an authentic taste of Caribbean cookery in the evenings.

When to Travel

The climate in Barbados tends to be nice year-round: in January, the average daily high temperature is 28°C (83°F), while the low average is 21°C (70°F). In July, the average daily high is 30°C (86°F), while the average low is 23°C (74°F). February to May are the driest months (April averages only seven days of rain), while July is the wettest month with some 18 days of rain.

The tourist high season runs from mid-December through mid-April. June through October is the hurricane season: September and October are the most humid months and have the highest hurricane risk – although many years see none.

Location

Located in the charming environs of St. James parish, The Fairmont Royal Pavilion is perfectly situated 32 km (20 miles) from the airport (45 mins by private transfer) and 12.8 km (8 miles) from the capital city of Bridgetown, and a half mile from the nearest shopping centre in Holetown.

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Facilities

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All guest rooms have one king bed and can accommodate two adults. A child can be accommodated on an extra bed (on request) from mid-March to end of October and during the festive season (please ask for specific dates as these will vary from year to year). The remainder of the year, the Fairmont Royal Pavilion is an adults only destination.

All guest rooms offer the following amenities: Air-conditioning, Balcony/terrace (14' X 6'), Bathrobes, Coffee/Tea maker, Cable TV, DVD / CD player, Hairdryer, In-room safety deposit boxes, Refreshment center, Iron/Ironing Board and High Speed Internet Access.

Oceanfront Deluxe Rooms

Offering spectacular ocean views, all 48 Oceanfront Deluxe rooms have been refurbished and the spacious balcony area further enhanced with a glass fronted balcony railing, allows unobstructed views of the ocean. The balcony area features comfortable furnishings and a refreshing outside ceiling fan. Designed to inspire, the relaxed Caribbean style of the interiors provides echoes of the Island’s environment in the fabrics, accents and artwork, maintaining a warm and inviting residential feel. Elegant touches include Elite pillow top beds, flat screen TVs, WiFi and DVD/CD players. All Oceanfront Deluxe Rooms are interconnecting, providing the ideal environment for guests or families travelling together. Size: 46 sq.m View: Oceanfront.

Beachfront Junior Suite

For the discerning guest looking for a new elegant and understated experience, the new Beachfront Junior Suites are ideal. Providing the ultimate in personalized care, guests staying in the suites experience superior service from the minute they arrive in Barbados, with the airport fast track service through Immigration and Customs, a dedicated Butler, daily in-room amenities and complimentary evening canapés.

As well as featuring every required amenity, the spacious new suites are further enhanced by a 250 sq ft private residential styled deck and outdoor living area, with direct access to the beach. The architecture and interior design reflects the rich heritage of Barbados, taking inspiration from a typical Barbadian home, with hardwood floors, muted interior tones and traditional furnishings. All interconnecting Beachfront Junior Suites provide a choice of relaxed seating areas from which to enjoy the view, both inside and out, and include a 42” flat screen TV, refreshment centre, Elite pillow top beds, beautiful original commissioned artwork, WiFi and a media panel. Size: 60 sq.m View: Oceanview.

Villa Rooms

Located in the lush tropical gardens, three Villa rooms can be combined to form a spacious Three Bedroom Villa, with a sitting area on the ground floor. Two rooms are located on the ground level, offering garden views. Spiral stairs lead to a bedroom on the upper level, which has an ocean view from the balcony. If booked individually, each room can accommodate up to two guests. The Three Bedroom Villa can accommodate parties of up to six guests travelling together. Size per villa room: 46 sq.m View: Garden.

Family

Families with children of all ages are welcome at Fairmont Royal Pavilion from mid-March to end October and during the festive season (please ask us for specific dates as these will vary from year to year). Children over 10 years of age are permitted at all other times and interconnecting family rooms are guaranteed. The seasonal Children’s Programme has activities for all ages. Older children can learn a water sport, such as sailing, surfing, snorkelling, paddle board or a kayak tour around the calm waters in the bay. Also popular are family movie nights, beach cricket and the little ones enjoy traditional Bajan games.

In-Room Dining: A fine in-room dining experience is offered in the comfort and convenience of your guest room. There’s an innovative in-room dining and wine menu with delectable entrees and creative selections served by one of the Butlers.

Some other activities to do as a family

Watersports: There is a full range of non-motorized water sports equipment for guests to use on a complimentary basis, including: Single and double kayaks, Snorkelling gear, Paddle boats, Sea floats, Hobie wave sailboats, Windsurfing and Stand up paddle boards.

Barbados Museum and Historical Society – Housed in the former British Military Prison from the 1800s, it’s not just this building’s exterior that’s full of Barbadian heritage. Filled with artefacts, maps and historical insight - located at the Garrison.

Andromeda Botanical Gardens – Located in St. Joseph, these six-acre botanical gardens are home to a vibrant variety of orchids, ferns, palms, begonias and cacti. These lush and exotic gardens provide a wonderful insight into the natural splendour of the island.

Barbados Wildlife Reserve – With over four acres of mature mahogany trees, this reserve is predominantly a monkey sanctuary, offering a glimpse of Green Monkeys in their natural surroundings.

St. James Parish Church – One of the four oldest surviving churches in Barbados. Situated near Holetown, the island’s first settlement, the church was built in 1847 and provides a fantastic link to the island’s history.

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St. James parish is the type of place that you’d expect to find on the front of a postcard, with white sandy beaches and tropical palm trees overlooking the crystal waters of the Caribbean Sea. Spilling out onto this Barbadian beachfront, the five-star Fairmont Royal Pavilion boutique hotel embodies the relaxed temperament of the resort, […]