A haven of flawless hospitality

Formerly know as the Miramar Hotel and initially comprised of just 12 rooms, Fairmont Royal Pavilion was built in the 1940s and was the first hotel to open its doors on the stunning West Coast of Barbados.

In 1985, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited The Miramar, after travelling to Barbados aboard the Concorde. Just a couple of years later, Lynne and Mike Pemberton acquired the property and, following an impressive transformation completed in record time, unveiled the luxurious Royal Pavilion in December 1987.

In 1996, the property was acquired by Princess Hotels and, following a brand merger in 1998, became part of the Canadian Pacific Hotels collection—soon to evolve into Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. The following year, the resort was proudly renamed Fairmont Royal Pavilion, as it is known today.

As the first hotel on Barbados’ renowned Platinum Coast, the iconic Fairmont Royal Pavilion—known for its signature pale pink façade—now features 72 oceanfront guestrooms and suites overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Refined elegance and timeless charm are waiting to be discovered around every corner. 

From native flora to rare botanical treasures, the gardens at Fairmont Royal Pavilion are filled with stories and a hint of history. Among them is the tale of a Portuguese explorer who first discovered the island, noting its distinctive bearded fig trees—an inspiration for the name “Barbados,” which means “bearded ones” in Portuguese.