“Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like a pauper.” …
…this old saying has never gone out of fashion. The idea still rings true today: starting the day unhurried, full of energy, with good local produce on the table, makes all the difference on any trip away.
At Hotel Don Carlos, we believe holidays should start the same way, by savouring that first moment of the day with a hearty breakfast in Paguera. Just 350 metres from Palmira beach, our hotel has the perfect location to enjoy relaxation, the sea and local life.
At our family-run hotel, geared towards guests aged 13 and over, we put a lot of thought into breakfast because it’s part of how we understand hospitality. Perhaps it comes down to our roots. We’re an Italian family with a long line of cooks behind us so, for us, food is about much more than just eating.
That’s why breakfast holds such a special place here: it’s not just another service, it’s a real part of what it means to stay with us.
Good food means care, attention and coming together. In many Italian families, sharing quality food is a way of showing love and getting ready together for the day ahead. This philosophy runs through our buffet every morning: a breakfast designed to be enjoyed, to be lingered over, and to set the tone for a great day.
Our buffet breakfast in Paguera brings together continental and Mallorcan choices, sweet and savoury, hot and cold. Whether you want a quick coffee and croissant before heading out for a stroll, or prefer to take your time over a leisurely, full breakfast, there’s room for both. We choose quality local produce and offer vegetarian and vegan options too, because we know every guest has their own pace, their own tastes, and their own way of starting the day.
Sometimes, what stays with us most from a trip are the simple moments that make us feel truly at home:
a carefully laid table, good ingredients, freshly fried eggs, a glass of juice, coffee just the way you like it, and that sense that the day is off to a good start. It’s no surprise that breakfast is one of the most highly rated parts of a stay at Hotel Don Carlos: our guests can tell when there’s a real love for cooking, for welcoming guests and making sure that every detail is just right.
What’s more, our breakfast hours let you enjoy the morning at your own pace. Breakfast is served from 8.30am to 10.30am, a window that suits both early risers keen to make the most of the day and those after a slower, more relaxed holiday. Afterwards, you can walk straight to the beach from the hotel, relax by the pool, work out in the gym, or head out to explore Paguera and the rest of Mallorca. Everything is designed to make your stay easy, practical and enjoyable.
A good breakfast sets the tone for the whole day. It’s when you make plans, chat things over, and gather the energy for whatever comes next – whether that’s a day at the beach, an excursion, cycling round the island, or simply enjoying Mallorca as it comes, without a timetable. At Hotel Don Carlos, we want that moment to feel special.
Because if there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that travelling is also about enjoying life’s simple pleasures. And few are as universal as sitting down to a good breakfast in Paguera to start the day.
