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La Playa Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel near Golden Bough Playhouse in Carmel

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Garden
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Beach nearby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunset Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 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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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Hearing and Communication)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 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 Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Edwins Kaona - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬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
  • Buffet breakfast (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.

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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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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 Nov 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Playa Hotel on Dec 2, 2025 start from $359.0, 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 buffet 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.