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La Playa Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel near Golden Bough Playhouse in Carmel

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Terrace/patio
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Garden
Garden
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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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

Accessible King

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Classic King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Accessible Hearing/Communication King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Ocean View Hearing/Communication King

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Mobile Accessible King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Ocean View King

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
  • Galante Vineyards - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sunset Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carmel Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • 17-Mile Drive - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬5 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
La Playa Carmel
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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 Dec 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Playa Hotel on Jan 11, 2026 start from $314.0, 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.

La Playa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 735 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Property is quite nice good location and good bones. Restaurant is nice. Food was great. Service at restaurant was great. Front Desk did not honor my reservation. Said it did not exist and was very difficult. Said call Expedia and figure it out. Had to really escalate to just even stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

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

Free but not easy

This is a lovely hotel, with the most attentive staff. Rooms and common areas are very well appointed and relaxing. The door to our room didn’t close tightly which was odd. Free parking and breakfast were included, except an expresso at breakfast was chargeable ($10) and there was a $60 ‘amenity’ charge added to the bill. These mixed messages put a cloud over an otherwise exceptional stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

La Playa Hotel Carmel

The hotel was quiet, clean and very close to the water. It’s an easy walk to downtown, to the water and shopping. The brunch they offer is amazing! Wonderful selection of fresh food!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities are well worth the fee. Loved the wine in the afternoons and cookies in the evening. Transportation to and from the downtown area was perfect since the are many hills in the area. The champagne breakfast was excellent - only suggestion would be to have protein available as stand alone item. If you want bacon or sausage it’s only available in the form of a breakfast burrito or omelette.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service was exceptional and the grounds were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

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

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was outstanding highly recommend to all
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED EVERYTHING!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeimy A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mars

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Playa's location is great--close to the beach and can walk to Carmel's shopping area. The hotel's garden/outdoor area is gorgeous and the breakfast is fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Beautiful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels ive ever stayed in. Old workd California charm on another level. The staff was friendly and went above and beyond. The lobby and grounds make you feel like you are on the set of a movie. I cant say enough good things.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Great time…food…room….grounds..staff

Wonderful grounds. Dinner on the veranda at Bub’s was the highlight of our trip to Carmel. Great room. And for me…great coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

A very unique property and experience. The breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025