These exceptional hotels around the world demonstrate that breakfast truly can be the most important meal of the day.
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Babylonstoren
At this South African hotel, farmhouse and gardens, breakfast is a hyper-seasonal experience at Babel restaurant. The menu draws on ingredients from the estate’s on-site gardens and nearby producers, offering house-made yogurt, honeycomb, fresh crudités, charcuterie, baked goods and a rotating selection of hot dishes that reflect what’s ripe and available each day.
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Bawah Reserve
This secluded Indonesian eco-resort offers a memorable floating breakfast. Guests staying in overwater bungalows can swim out and enjoy a full spread of fresh, local breakfast items served on a paddleboard. It’s a relaxed, immersive way to start the day while surrounded by turquoise water and pristine nature.
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Borgo Santandrea
On Italy’s Amalfi Coast, this luxury resort begins each morning with a dedicated breakfast butler who welcomes guests and guides them through an open kitchen and indulgent buffet. Alongside a generous selection of pastries, fruit, charcuterie, omelets and fresh juices, an à la carte menu offers prepared dishes such as eggs Benedict and pancakes for a customized start to the day.
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Gleneagles
The iconic Scottish estate serves breakfast in The Strathearn and at its Scullery area, where “naughty and nice” options sit side by side. Expect traditional Scottish dishes, such as haggis, alongside popular house-made choices. The Scullery also features a breakfast cocktail station and live musical performances on a small stage, creating a lively, convivial atmosphere.
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Hotel La Palma
Perched on the island of Capri, Hotel La Palma offers an elegant breakfast at Gennaro’s restaurant. The breakfast spread features warm pastries, fresh fruit, made-to-order eggs and classic coffee preparations. Staff also present a Pannetone cart that visits tables, allowing guests to enjoy slices of the hotel’s signature sweet bread as part of a refined, leisurely morning.