Sandals BarbadosvsFairmont Royal Pavilion
Sandals Barbados and Fairmont Royal Pavilion are both recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Fairmont Royal Pavilion is the choice of most reviewers compared to Sandals Barbados. Fairmont Royal Pavilion has a TripExpert Score of 83 with praise from 8 publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, The Telegraph and Jetsetter.
Sandals Barbados
St Lawrence Gap SN, St Lawrence Gap 0, Barbados
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"Set on a private stretch of Dover Beach on the island's southwest
coast, the lushly landscaped, couples-only Sandals Barbados is an upscale, all-inclusive resort." Full review
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As a bonus, guests have access to the other two Almond resorts to avoid all-inclusive monotony.
Fodor's
"Three distinct "villages" surrounding an 8-acre garden and lagoon. Crystal Lagoon Village offers swim-up suites on the first floor and upper-floor suites with soaking tubs on the balconies." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Sandals Barbados is the newest property in the Caribbean chain of upmarket, adult-only all-inclusives." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A tropical honeymoon island destination favourite - it is no surprise that couples return here to share memories and a hammock for two." Full review
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