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La Playa Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Golden Bough Playhouse

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby
Lobby
View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$819
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

Explore the area

Map
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sunset Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Carmel

La Playa Hotel places you steps from Golden Bough Playhouse and within a 10-minute stroll of Sunset Center. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a complimentary breakfast. .The restaurant, Bud's at La Playa, is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Golden Rectangle hotel include Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room and Galante Vineyards.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sunset Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 21 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 17 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

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Golden Bough Playhouse
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.

Event space at this hotel measures 3475 square feet (323 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at La Playa Hotel.

This Carmel hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 3475 sq ft of conference space
  • 323 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1905
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
La Playa Hotel offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 6 metres
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bud's at La Playa

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,475 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 65.55 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Self-parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at La Playa Hotel?

La Playa Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at La Playa Hotel?

As of 2 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Playa Hotel on 26 May 2025 start from AU$717.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to La Playa Hotel?

Yep, La Playa Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Carmel Beach.

Does La Playa Hotel have a pool?

La Playa Hotel has an outdoor pool.

What makes La Playa Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at La Playa Hotel.

Does La Playa Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests give top marks to the free buffet brekkie here! Served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Playa Hotel?

No, La Playa Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Playa Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Playa Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is noon.

La Playa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 719 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend for One of a Kind Stay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property does not have enough parking spaces for all the guests, I was created by a staff member telling me I had to find parking on my own. I don't feel this is acceptable with the price being charged per night. Plus parking is problem overall in Carmel. The hotel needs to arrange to have parking for all guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel. We had a beautiful ocean view framed by the window in our room. The architecture is based on California Mission style, a dash of California history. The staff was kind, courteous and knowledgable. Treat yourself to the good life in charming downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leighton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Wonderful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service. Everything about La Playa is charming!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy Marie Gradney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Literally, one of the most beautiful properties ever not to mention the overwhelming professional staff. Everyone made us feel welcome and right at home couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay to celebrate my husband‘s birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for two nights for a little weekend getaway and oh my god it was amazing!! My boyfriend and I loved the wine and sangria we were greeted with when we checked in, we loved the aesthetic and how cute and beautiful our room was. The cookies they had at night were really good as well. There’s so many lounge areas to just grab a book, drink, laptop and relax. The staff were so attentive and really friendly. The breakfast was so good and had so much to choose from. It was anything from the omelette and waffle station to chia seed pudding, avocado or salmon toast, eggs and bacon burritos, and so much more. It was a walk away from the beach and the small shops. The hotel is an experience itself and I can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONNIE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the charm and ambience. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most magical hotel experience I've ever had. We had an ocean view room and arrived just in time for sunset. Just gorgeous. The design of the room was excellent (the custom bar/wardrobe was beautiful), the staff very helpful, and the complimentary champagne breakfast was out of this world. Best hotel breakfast I've ever seen. We will probably make a stay at La Playa an annual tradition after having such a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, SOUTHLAKE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking lot was a big plus. Also the nice landscaping and wonderful (free) breakfast and courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

BENITO

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Izick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a stunning location near the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024