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Coral Reef ClubvsFairmont Royal Pavilion
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Coral Reef Club scores significantly better than Fairmont Royal Pavilion. Coral Reef Club scores 90 with accolades from 10 publications such as Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
Coral Reef Club
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
Oyster
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Frommer's
St James Beach, Holetown, Barbados
From $980/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Sandy Lane may exhaustively be touted as Barbados' most grand hotel but Coral Reef is the island's most refined."
Travel + Leisure "The classic hotel hosts Bajan green monkeys in their lush gardens." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A family-owned luxury hotel with a reputation for its style and elegance. The rooms, suites, and cottages are all individually designed."
Fodor's "This upscale resort, with pristine coral-stone cottages scattered over 12 acres of flower-filled gardens, offers elegance in a welcoming, informal atmosphere." Full review
OysterUpscale
"It has a lot to offer on the competitive and ritzy west coast, including two pools, a scenic beachfront with plenty of lounges, a huge open restaurant/bar serving all meals." Full review
Jetsetter "Refined Barbados resort spread across 12 acres of landscaped gardens where colonial charm and tropical temptations come together." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The Coral Reef Club has the atmosphere of a country house hotel in the tropics." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This family-owned 88-unit luxury hotel has 12 acres of gorgeous landscaped grounds surrounding an elegant gingerbread fantasy of a main building." Full review
Star Service "13 km north of Bridgetown, this quintessential upmarket Bajan resort is the island's most elegant and serene tropical redoubt." Full review
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What sets this hotel apart from Sandy Lane or the Fairmont Royal Pavilion is that the owners, the O'Hara family, are omnipresent, especially the two brothers, who often greet guests before they have a chance to reach the reception desk, though management does not seem to invest the same interest in handling advance special requests.
Frommer's "One of the best and most luxurious five-star hotels on the island. This collection of coral-stone cottages sits on 12 lush, landscaped acres...all done in airy, spacious whites, wickers" Full review
Fairmont Royal Pavilion Concierge Fodor's Oyster Travel + Leisure Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide Star Service The Telegraph
St. James, Porters BB24051 , Barbados
From $640/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Formerly a favorite of British fly-and-fry package tourists, the Royal Pavilion got a royal upgrade courtesy of new owners Fairmont Hotels."
Fodor's "Every guest room and suite in this luxurious adults-oriented resort... has immediate access to 11 acres of lush tropical gardens and an uninterrupted view of the sea from its broad balcony or patio." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Sprawling across 11 acres on the west coast of Barbados, the property is situated closer to the waterfront than others in the area." Full review
Travel + Leisure "All 72 rooms, a mere eight miles from Bridgetown, the island’s capital, fuse colonial style with Caribbean cool." Full review
Jetsetter "Skilled in the art of seduction, the Fairmont Royal Pavilion was one of the first great beach hotels to open on Barbados." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Between its beachfront restaurants and the verdant gardens that pepper the property, Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Barbados foregrounds the irresistible beauty of the island at every turn." Full review
Star Service "On the northwest coast, 13 km north of Bridgetown, 2 km north of Holetown...this well-groomed hotel is one of the most sophisticated full-service resorts on the island." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This hotel has arguably the best location of any on Barbados, set right beside a gorgeous beach." Full review
