La Playa Hotel

Property class: 4
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Golden Bough Playhouse

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When you stay at La Playa Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Golden Bough Playhouse and Carmel Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Bud's at La Playa, which serves dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and beach location.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $594
$739 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20

Room options

View all photos for Accessible King

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside lamp.

Accessible King

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

View all photos for Classic King

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with sheer curtains, and a decorative ceiling light.

Classic King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible Hearing/Communication King

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, a small table with a telephone, and books on the wall.

Accessible Hearing/Communication King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean View Hearing/Communication King

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the ocean.

Ocean View Hearing/Communication King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Mobile Accessible King

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside lamp.

Mobile Accessible King

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean View King

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the ocean.

Ocean View King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Golden Bough Playhouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sunset Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 17 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 37 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 42 min drive
  • Monterey Station - 21 min drive
  • Salinas Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chez Noir - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min walk

About this property

La Playa Hotel

  • When you stay at La Playa Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Golden Bough Playhouse and Carmel Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Bud's at La Playa, which serves dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and beach location.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
4:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 75 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Check-out time is noon

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 40 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

Parking

    • Free offsite parking within 20 ft
    • Street parking available

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

La Playa Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, gourmet, and delicious with a wide selection of well-prepared items. (90 reviews)
  • The hotel is within walking distance to the beach, offering easy access to the ocean and beautiful sunsets. (40 reviews)
  • The restaurant at this property offers an excellent dining experience with great food and friendly service. (20 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great boutique hotel in Carmel. Close to the main areas in Carmel. Great customer service. Lovely comfortable rooms while not huge are beautiful furnished. Great free extras provided from early morning coffee, a delicious buffet breakfast with egg station, afternoon wine and not forgetting the wonderful chocolate chip cookies in the evening. A real treat.
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10/10 Exceptional

Love the location, breakfast quality, staff was very helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Just amazing. Charming, top amenities and service, and included champagne brunch is truly excellent. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible property, luxurious but with historical character. Grounds are manicured, super cute pool, the morning brunch is actually delicious! Perfect location just off the Carmel Square. Will definitely be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and helpful staff - lots of amenities
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Overall this is a good hotel in Carmel. It seemed a little pricey but they do have a free 1st class breakfast and free happy hour that is nice. The happy hour starts at 2 pm. Our room was a little small for the price but amenities were excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything at La Playa was amazing. The facilities, food, staff and proximity to the beach and Ocean Avenue shopping area. The hotel had a great boutique feel and was very classy. I would stay there again!!
Hutch and beautiful glassware in the room
Fun pool table area
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Daily breakfast buffet
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8/10 Very good

Great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Elevated experience with high caliber staff, excellent location, luxury amenities and the most amazing champagne breakfast
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Old world elegance with a great view, friendly staff and a wonderful breakfast buffet.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. The property was clean and well maintained. The breakfast was super. All views were amazing. What a gem!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful grounds, can walk to the beach, amazing breakfast
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The location is unmatched, staff is incredibly friendly and professional. Rooms are cozy and views are gorgeous. 5 min drive from downtown Carmel. Carmel is one of the best places to bring a dog. BUDS, the restaurant in house, is phenomenal. The breakfast (included) is the best breakfast I’ve had. That alone would make me come back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were great, breakfast was incredible. Great locatiin, walking distance ro everything in town and beach
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy hotel and great location
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about this property is top tier! The service is five star, the staff is friendly and it has an old school ambience that is rarely seen these days. The hotel is an easy walk to the ocean and downtown Carmel. i can't wait to go back!
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10/10 Exceptional

So many amenities, wonderful staff, amazing views and location!
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10/10 Exceptional

the stay and hospitality are amazing. Great staff and location. Breakfast made to order. Speakeasy bar. a true Gem.
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10/10 Exceptional

The service was exceptional and the grounds were lovely
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved everything about this hotel, Buds is toooo good and the rooms and view and proximity to town is beautiful
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Easy and quick Checkin; very friendly and accommodating staff.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with many amenities and a wonderful staff.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

It’s stunning. Clean. Great staff. Great pool. Walkable. All the things.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully decorated room, excellent location, great staff and service. The breakfast buffet was amazing! Highly recommend!!
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10/10 Exceptional

A fantastic hotel in a great location. We loved everything about our stay. It’s very special place!