The House by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive, Adults OnlyvsFairmont Royal Pavilion
Both The House by Elegant Hotels and Fairmont Royal Pavilion are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, The House by Elegant Hotels ranks significantly better than Fairmont Royal Pavilion. The House by Elegant Hotels comes in at 88 with endorsements from 10 publications like Oyster, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
The House by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive, Adults Only
Paynes Bay, Barbados
From $651/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This exclusive retreat, a sophisticated sanctuary of tranquillity and privacy strictly reserved for adults, calls itself not a hotel, but "a concept"." Full review
Concierge
"Although this Payne's Bay property has all of the hallmarks of a high-gloss boutique hotel... everything at The House is meant to make you feel, well, at home."
Fodor's
"Privacy, luxury, and service are hallmarks of this intimate adult sanctuary next door to sister resort Tamarind." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The crisp blues and whites are the perfect foil for the jungle of bougainvillea and other tropical flora outside. Despite the landscape, though, Paynes Bay's newest hotel somehow fits in." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A luxury, all-suite hotel that offers peace and serenity in a gorgeous beachside setting."
Afar Magazine
"From the moment I strolled onto the property, I had the pleasure of enjoying the height of hospitality with a distinctly Bajan, laid-back elegance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This adults-only boutique hotel on Barbados' platinum west coast, recently completed an extensive renovation to modernize its current ocean-inspired design." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A chic, small-scale, adults-only hotel with a chilled atmosphere, set directly behind one of the best beaches on Barbados' west coast." Full review
Star Service
"Service, sensuality and style are the hallmarks of this endearing Elegant Hotel, which is one of the few places oriented to younger professionals instead of the usual retirees." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The House by Elegant Hotels is a romantic escape with a spectacular beachfront setting overlooking the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea"
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