… sand is white and pink, the sea and sky cornflower blue and the people warm and friendly.
Barbados is the most eastern island in the Caribbean, and is a tiny dot on most world maps with an area of 430 square kilometres. Barbados has a population of about 260,000 - which is quite high considering its size. With 97 kilometres of coastline, Barbados has much to offer its visitors in terms of water sports and beach activities. The island is 34 kilometres long by 22 kilometres wide, and the highest point, Mount Hillaby, is just 373 metres and is located near the centre of the island and just west west of the breathtaking Scotland district. This dramatically rugged area comprises about one sixth of the island and meets the Atlantic in the northeast of the island. This is a clay area with jutting rocky spikes and ridges, and of course, breathtaking views. Bridgetown, originally called "Indian Bridge", is the capital and commercial centre of Barbados, with about 80,000 inhabitants. It is a busy port with a natural harbour inlet, known as the Careenage, and is well utilised by pleasure craft and fishing boats.
"The Fairmont Royal Pavilion" and "The Fairmont Glitter Bay" sit side-by-side, only a three minute walk away, on the famous West Coast of Barbados. The Fairmont Royal Pavilion was originally "The Miramar Hotel", built in the 1940s and the first hotel to be constructed on the West Coast of Barbados. The original structure had only 12 rooms and now houses the Palm Terrace Restaurant and the resort's administrative offices. Café Taboras was once the manager's bungalow and the three-bedroom villa were the Garden Rooms. In later years came an expansion into a hotel/condominium complex. The Miramar was purchased and work started immediately to transform it into the luxurious Royal Pavilion within a miraculously short time. Doorsd in December 1987, just in time for the holiday season. Today, The Fairmont Royal Pavilion retains its aura of understated elegance in a beautiful tropical setting. On the eastern edge of the Caribbean Sea exists a place of enchantment. A magical oasis of luxury where the sand is white and pink, the sea and sky cornflower blue, the people warm and friendly, and the hospitality fit for sophisticated travelers. The Fairmont Royal Pavilion has been described as 'The Jewel in the Crown of Barbados' - an elegant retreat where you can golf exclusive courses, play tennis, snorkel, sail, water ski and revel in the sun. An oasis of luxury and tranquility beneath gently swaying palm trees, The Fairmont Royal Pavilion blends old world grace and stunning scenery - a place where you can make memories that last a lifetime.
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Guestrooms & Suites : Tastefully decorated, all of the guestrooms are modeled on magnificent ocean vistas. The Fairmont Royal Pavilion offers 72 deluxe ocean-front rooms and a three-bedroom villa with balconies and patios. All guestroom and the villa are equipped with air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, alarm clock radio, DVD player, CD player, telephone, high-speed internet access, iron with ironing board, coffee and tea making facilities, minibar, in-room safe and bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobes.
- The Fairmont Deluxe Oceanfront Rooms have a size of 46 squaremetres (500 square feet) and they are equipped with one king-size bed or on request two twin-size beds. Each room has a private balcony or terrace with a beautiful ocean view, and private marble-floored bathrooms with tub and separate shower. The sitting area has a fully stocked refreshment centre and in-room safety deposit box. Connecting rooms may be available. Rooms can accommodate two adults or two adults and one infant with the use of a crib.
- The Three-Bedroom Villa has a size of 102 squaremetres (1,100 square feet) and is equipped with one king-size bed or two twin-size beds in each of the three bedrooms. The Three-Bedroom Villa is located next to the tennis courts and overlooks the pool, Cafe Taboras and the sea. The villa offers two bedrooms and a sitting area on the ground floor with views of the lush gardens. Spiral stairs lead to another bedroom on the upper level, which has an ocean view from the balcony. The villa can accommodate parties of six traveling together.
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Cuisine & Cocktails : Dining at The Fairmont Royal Pavilion is varied and reputed to be some of the best Caribbean food on the island. As Royal Pavilion also has links with the Glitter Bay Hotel, guests have the option of dining there and enjoying a change of scene whenever they please.
- With a breathtaking view of the Caribbean Sea, the elegant and romantic Palm Terrace Restaurant at The Fairmont Royal Pavilion offers an unforgettable feast for all of the senses. The international gourmet cuisine offers unparalleled pleasures for the palate. White Moorish arches, cool ocean breezes, a sea so close that it almost reaches the table. The exquisite Palm Terrace Restaurant has a relaxed, intimate style and features a breathtaking view of the Caribbean Sea. Whether you choose to indulge in traditional afternoon tea in the lounge, savor complimentary canapés while sipping on a pre-dinner cocktail, or simply delight in an exquisite mélange of international and Caribbean fare; the magnificentair setting of the Palm Terrace Restaurant is one of the most picturesque on the island.
- The Café Taboras at The Fairmont Royal Pavilion is located poolside. This casualair bistro provides the perfect blend of exceptional food, a casual relaxed atmosphere and breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. Daily buffet breakfast features both a hot and cold station, with a wide selection of fresh fruits, cereals, pastries and hot daily specials.
- The award-winning Piperade Restaurant at The Fairmont Glitter Bay, the sister hotel, is a charmingair restaurant overlooking the Caribbean Sea - a beachside setting underneath towering palms. The Piperade serves both international and Caribbean fare. This poolside café also serves a buffet breakfast, salads, pizzas and other Mediterranean specialties for lunch.
- The people of Barbados like to think of the island as "England in the tropics". In the tradition of the island's English heritage, resident guests of The Fairmont Royal Pavilion enjoy complimentary Afternoon Tea daily. Afternoon Tea is served in the exquisite setting of Palm Terrace Restaurant, overlooking the beach and the Caribbean Sea.
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Leisure & Wellness : Relax and unwind in the Health Club at The Fairmont Glitter Bay, the sister hotel. Located in the Great House, the Health Club is free of charge for The Fairmont Royal Pavilion and The Fairmont Glitter Bay guests. Aerobics classes and trainers are available. The hotel also offers an outdoor freshwater swimming pool, an outdoor freshwater kid's pool and a fitness centre.The Royal Westmoreland Golf Course is a superb, 18-hole, 6,870-yard, par 72, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. championship golf course. The course is located just five minutes away from the hotel, and guests receive complimentary transfers to and from the golf course.Two lit tennis courts are available to guests for complimentary play, day or night at both The Fairmont Royal Pavilion and our neighboring Fairmont Glitter Bay. Ocean swimming is at your doorstep in the beautiful turquoise waters of the Caribbean's west coast. The hotel is located on a half a mile stretch of white, sandy beach. Enjoy two outdoor freshwater swimming pools, one for adults, one for children. The adult and child pools are connected by waterfall and footbridge.Complimentary water sports include snorkeling, catamaran sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing and sunfish. Scuba diving and deep-sea fishing are also available.
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Meetings & Banquets : Hidden away in a sun-drenched cove, The Fairmont Royal Pavilion is the perfect venue for an intimate meeting of the minds. The spectacular oceanfront resort's conference and event facilities range from small, traditional meeting rooms to pool and beachside locations and private dining rooms. Play tennis, soak up the sun, golf at the championship Royal Westmoreland Golf Course - all in one of the most sought-after locations under the sun. Guests also have complete access to facilities at nearby sister hotel, The Fairmont Glitter Bay.
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Other Facilites : Business centre, business services. 24-hour room service. Air conditioning. Nonsmoking-rooms. Handicapped facilities, wheelchair accessible. Car parking, car rental. Taxi and limousine service. Baby sitting. Pets are not allowed.
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Rates & Reservations : (quoted in USD US Dollar):
- Fairmont Deluxe Oceanfront Room: From 350 (low season-ls) to 740 (high season-hs)
- Three-Bedroom Villa: On request only
Rates are per room and night on single or double occupancy base, service charge 10 percent and VAT 7.5 percent actually to be added.
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