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La Playa Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Golden Bough Playhouse

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Perched near Golden Bough Playhouse and Galante Vineyards, La Playa Hotel offers a serene getaway with a garden, fireplace in the lobby, and outdoor pool. Savor dinner at Bud's at La Playa or unwind with WiFi in your room; previous guests rave about the beach locale and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$508 nightly
The total price is $575
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Total includes taxes and fees

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Hearing and Communication)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Hearing and Communication)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sunset Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 17 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 37 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 42 min drive
  • Monterey Station - 21 min drive
  • Salinas Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sade's Cocktails - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬5 min walk

About this property

La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Bud's at La Playa, which serves dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and beach location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 75 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 40 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
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Parking

    • Free offsite parking within 20 ft
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (3475 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1905
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Bud's at La Playa - This restaurant serves dinner and light fare.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 65.55 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • In-room coffee
    • In-room safe
    • Internet access (may be limited)
    • Newspaper
    • Parking
    • Pool access
    • Self parking

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Carmel Playa
La Playa
La Playa Carmel
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La Playa Hotel Carmel
Playa Carmel
Hotel La Playa
La Playa Carmel Ca
Playa Carmel Hotel
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La Playa Hotel Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Does La Playa Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, La Playa Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at La Playa Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at La Playa Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 40 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at La Playa Hotel?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Playa Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at La Playa Hotel and nearby?

La Playa Hotel has an outdoor pool and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near La Playa Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Bud's at La Playa.

What's the area around La Playa Hotel like?

La Playa Hotel is located near Carmel Beach in Golden Rectangle, a short 9-minute walk from 17-Mile Drive and 9 minutes' walk from Carmel Plaza. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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La Playa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Beach
Breakfast
Location
View
Ocean
Gardens
Restaurant
Bar

What guests liked

  • The breakfast at this property was consistently described as delicious, amazing, and the best ever. (70 reviews)
  • The property is within walking distance to the beach, offering a convenient and scenic experience. (25 reviews)
  • The property offers a generous breakfast spread, complimentary wine, and a convenient dining shuttle service. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

This charming hotel was a perfect get away for our anniversary. It conveniently located to Carmel By the Sea and Pebble Beach. Staff was very friendly. The brunch provided is excellent. I really enjoyed dinner and drinks at Bud’s.
3-night trip

10/10

So many amenities, wonderful staff, amazing views and location!
3-night trip

10/10

The stay was lovely. The staff was friendly. The only thing that I didn't like 100% were the sheets - but everything else was a 10.
1-night trip

10/10

Easy and quick Checkin; very friendly and accommodating staff.
2-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing place to stay
1-night trip

10/10

Good time, good breakfast
1-night trip

10/10

Breakfast was the best
1-night trip

6/10

Lively place
1-night trip

10/10

We stayed at La playa in Carmel for 4 days it was absolutely magnificent. The hotel was clean and cute the staff was very very accommodating helped us get to dinners every night with transportation. We absolutely loved the morning breakfast it was insane best breakfast we've ever had in a hotel hands down
2-night trip

10/10

The staff and service was incredible! It was nice to have shuttle service into town when going out to dinner. We also loved that it was easy walking distance to the beach.
2-night trip

10/10

Incredible hotel. Staff were amazing. Highly recommend.
3-night trip

10/10

Loved everything about this hotel, Buds is toooo good and the rooms and view and proximity to town is beautiful
3-night trip

10/10

Wow… a dream place ocean views, lush gardens. Great staff… cozy rooms, 3 minutes from the beach. Nothing less than spectacular ❤️❤️❤️❤️
2-night trip

10/10

Everything about this hotel is outstanding - the decor, the staff, the food. This pretty quickly became one of my favourite hotels in one of my favourite spots.
1-night trip

10/10

Great gem in Carmel, very nicely decorated property with friendly staff and close by down town Carmel. House car available to take you to nearby restaurants in the evening.
1-night trip

10/10

Our favorite Carmel destination….a truly pampering experience with a sit down breakfast fit for royalty!
2-night trip

10/10

Beautiful property in a stunning location near the beach.
3-night trip

10/10

The parking lot was a big plus. Also the nice landscaping and wonderful (free) breakfast and courteous staff.
3-night trip

10/10

loved it .
1-night trip

10/10

Loved the charm and ambience. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast
3-night trip

10/10

Beautiful property with excellent, attentive, professional staff. Great ammenities: champagne brunch (delicious), afternoon wine/sangria, evening fresh baked cookies plus free car service to/from Carmel downtown in the evening.
3-night trip

10/10

Amazing stay such a beautiful hotel and so close to everything in Carmel. Staff were very helpful and made our stay that bit better wish we could have stayed longer.
2-night trip

10/10

Fantastic place to stay when visiting Carmel. Courtesy transportation in the evenings is great and all staff very polite and attentive. Only minor downside was the size of the room we stayed. Would stay again and choose a larger room!
1-night trip

10/10

Loved the location close to beach, walking distance to shopping, restaurants, very nice hotel with great breakfast and amenities. Highly recommend
2-night trip