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The SandpipervsFairmont Royal Pavilion
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Sandpiper scores marginally higher than Fairmont Royal Pavilion. The Sandpiper ranks #8 in Barbados with approval from 6 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
The Sandpiper
Frommer's
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Star Service
The Telegraph
Holetown, Barbados
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "The Coral Reef Club does it better, but if it's full, this South Seas resort on a white-sand beach evokes an earlier Barbados." Full review
Fodor's "An intimate vibe and (practically) private beach keep guests coming back to this little hideaway on the west coast of Barbados." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Loyalists abound at the Sandpiper... their devotion is well-earned: family run for now two generations, with all the requisite perks of beachfront Caribbean luxury." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Sandpiper is a family-owned resort on the ritzy west coast of Barbados. It's hard to find fault in the rooms or amenities at this small, colonial-style luxury property." Full review
Star Service "This two-story property, a smaller, more private version of its sister hotel, the Coral Reef, is a more upscale version of the nearby Mango Bay, one that offers lots of British reserve." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The family-run Sandpiper is one of Barbados' best luxury hotels, particularly since its revamp, which added a second sleek swimming pool and stylish new beachfront suites." 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
