Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels - All-InclusivevsFairmont Royal Pavilion
Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels and Fairmont Royal Pavilion are both recommended by expert writers. On balance, Fairmont Royal Pavilion ranks marginally higher than Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels. Fairmont Royal Pavilion is ranked #12 in Barbados with positive reviews from 8 sources including Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Star Service.
Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Appleby, Barbados
From $595/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"An all-inclusive, luxury tropical gateway."
Fodor's
"This seaside colony of attached duplex cottages, whitewashed and trimmed in perky pastels, appeals to both couples and families." Full review
Star Service
"Guests looking for an unpretentious, carefree time will enjoy this offering and its generally pleasant staff. " Full review
Afar Magazine
"With its open lobby, soft colors, cascading waterfall, swim up bar inside a cave, and a view of the ocean, Crystal Cove feels like a boutique Mediterranean hotel than an all-inclusive resort." Full review
Gayot
"With its lagoon pools and complimentary water sports, this casual resort offers an active Caribbean getaway."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A four-star, all-inclusive Barbados hotel on the island's west coast, offering contemporary design, a choice of pools, attentive service and rooms with patio doors that overlook the gardens or beach." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Offers oceanfront guest rooms and one-bedroom suites...Dining at three on-site restaurants and bars with ocean and pool views is included, long with motorized and non-motorized water sports"
Fairmont Royal Pavilion
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
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"This hotel has arguably the best location of any on Barbados, set right beside a gorgeous beach." Full review