La Playa Hotel

4.0 star property

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Enjoy a romantic dinner with ocean views from this outdoor dining area, featuring a long table and comfortable seating for six.
Enjoy ocean views from the comfort of this serene room, featuring a plush bed and stylish seating area.
Stunning garden views from a single-paned window, surrounded by lush foliage and vibrant flowers.
Stroll through the beautifully maintained garden, featuring a variety of plants and flowers, along a brick pathway.
Walking hand in hand along the shoreline, enjoy a romantic evening by the fire pit.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool

Explore the area

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

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

La Playa Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Golden Bough Playhouse
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Weekday breakfast is free. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services and dry cleaning.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The free breakfast at La Playa Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from 17-Mile Drive. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the beach
  • Steps from Golden Bough Playhouse and 6 minutes on foot from Sunset Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Bud's at La Playa – This restaurant serves dinner and light fare.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 6 metres
  • 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

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1905
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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
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La Playa Hotel Carmel
La Playa Hotel Hotel Carmel

La Playa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 727 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 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

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Clifton, Fort Worthy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous and we loved everything about it! The staff was welcoming, the room was comfortable, the lobby was cozy, and breakfast on the patio with beautiful ocean views was our favorite part. I also loved being able to walk to the beach each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aria

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy, Superior

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hands-down, this is one of the most lovely experiences we have ever had at a hotel. It is historic and quaint, and the attention to detail is unparalleled. The breakfast is literally the best we have ever had anywhere in the world and that is not an exaggeration! Walking distance to town, but if you don’t feel like walking, there is free cab service included with the hotel love love love LaPlaya will definitely return if we can.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service
It was a fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh my gosh, my daughter and I came here for a trip together and I really cannot say enough positive about it. If you are even considering coming here, do not hesitate. The location couldn’t be better. The place couldn’t be better. The team of professionals who run and support every aspect of it, couldn’t be better. The chocolate chip cookies each night - well, that just speaks for itself! Wow
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lusine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WONDERFUL in every way! Clean, great location, staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

elizabeth

There was no room, no bureau to put one’s clothing. There was a huge bar instead!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo, Miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, just two blocks from Carmel beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Izah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this place because the location is 5 mins walk to the beach and 10 mins walk to downtown. Also 10 mins drive to Los Lobos Reserve. The staff are really nice. The hotel is newly renovated and honestly I love this hotel. It gives cozy vibe and aesthetic is pretty nice. The breakfast is phenomenal I didn’t get to try all of it but the burrito and waffles are Must have. There’s freshly baked cookies at night and alcoholic drinks in the afternoon. We had free wine and birthday card when we entered our room. It was really nice touch. They use Le Labo brand for toiletries. Overall 10/10 and we cannot wait to come back. Thank you for making my birthday weekend special.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice but very small. The dining and the food were both top notch. The views from the dining area first rate and the Champagne brunch an absolute hit. There was also complimentary wine from 5 to 7 PM while checking in. That started the stay off great and it stayed that way. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope, Mountain House

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

10/10 Excellent

María Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful at every corner. Excellent staff. Very cozy luxury. Go.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francois

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved it .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myles

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

4/10 Poor

Caitlin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was the best
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chen

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lively place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025