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Sandy Lane vs Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sandy Lane Hotel ranks significantly better than Fairmont Royal Pavilion. Sandy Lane Hotel is ranked #1 in Barbados with positive reviews from 13 sources including Hideaway Report, Concierge and Fodor's.
Sandy Lane
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
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Sandy Lane, BB24024, Barbados
From $1,585 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The beach, let's not forget, is perfect, and swarming with attendants."
Fodor's
"Few places on Earth can compare to Sandy Lane's luxurious facilities and ultrapampering service—or to its astronomical prices."
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Travel + Leisure
"Long the chosen Caribbean retreat of the silk-cravat and shih tzu-in-a-satchel set, this hotel uses its house Bentley to transfer guests to and from the airport."
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DK Eyewitness
"Favored by the rich and famous, this luxury resort is ideal for both a romantic retreat and a fun-packed family holiday."
Gayot
"This 800-acre resort boasts a 7,000-square-foot pool and a 47,000-square-foot spa in a Romanesque building fronted by a waterfall."
Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
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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."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"All 72 rooms, a mere eight miles from Bridgetown, the island’s capital, fuse colonial style with Caribbean cool."
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Jetsetter
"Skilled in the art of seduction, the Fairmont Royal Pavilion was one of the first great beach hotels to open on Barbados."
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