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La Playa Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel near Golden Bough Playhouse in Carmel

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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool
Lobby
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly

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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)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Hearing and Communication)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carmel

Golden Rectangle stay.You'll be steps from Golden Bough Playhouse and within a 10-minute walk of Sunset Center with a stay at this Golden Rectangle hotel. Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room and Galante Vineyards are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunset Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carmel Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 21 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 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 near Golden Bough Playhouse in Carmel
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 meters) 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3475 sq ft of conference space
  • 323 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1905
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is 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 bathrobes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet 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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 age 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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 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

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La Playa
La Playa Carmel
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Playa Carmel
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La Playa Carmel Ca
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Frequently asked questions

How close is La Playa Hotel to the airport?

La Playa Hotel is 6.5 mi (17-min drive) away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Playa Hotel on May 26, 2025 start from $399.0, excluding 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.

Does La Playa Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Playa Hotel.

How close is La Playa Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Carmel Beach and 1 mi (3-min drive) from Carmel River State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Playa Hotel offer free breakfast?

La Playa Hotel offers free breakfast on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at La Playa Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at La Playa Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at La Playa Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does La Playa Hotel have a pool?

La Playa Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does La Playa Hotel have a restaurant?

La Playa Hotel is home to Bud's at La Playa, which features light fare.

Does La Playa Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is La Playa Hotel to downtown Carmel?

La Playa Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Carmel.

La Playa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 722 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 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

Annette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think that everyone should stay at the La Playa Hotel when in Carmel. It has all the things. Its beautiful! The service is wonderful! The bountiful buffet breakfast is amazing. Buds Bar is so cozy and cute. Welcome glass of wine or sangria! Yummy warm chocolate chip cookies in the evening! Transportation to nearby restaurants. There is a pool but too cold in February! Walkable to the Gorgeous beach and shopping. What else could you ask for? A definite recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed in service, but a beautiful hotel.

While the hotel itself was amazing and dreamy, we were disappointed with the service beginning from check-in through being charged for items in the room we did not even touch. It has taken several phone calls and messages left to try and amend this issue (as it is still not resolved).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley, SF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaclyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna Marie, Woodland Hills

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

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled 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

Leighton

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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