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La Playa Hotel

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Golden Bough Playhouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sunset Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

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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Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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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 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.
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 Carmel Beach. 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 beach and the location
  • Steps from Golden Bough Playhouse and 6 minutes by 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 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.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends 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 public transport

  • Free off-site parking within 20 ft
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Bud's at La Playa

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (3475 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • 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.

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 bottled water
  • 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
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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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La Playa Hotel Hotel Carmel

La Playa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 705 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1003 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

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice old fashioned hotel
Nice Hotel with generous morning breakfast and nice bar. Has views of the ocean and beautiful sunsets…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply the best. The employees were so helpful and portrayed the best customer service. I can’t imagine a more comfortable hotel in the US….10/10. If we could give them 20 stars we would.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The most outrageous charge ever of a $250 pet fee for a one night stay. No pet amenities either, not even a bowl for water provided for this incomprehensible charge. Neighboring 3 star hotels (like this hotel in truth actually is) had a lesser nightly rate than this for an entire room for 2 people. Hotel was empty the next morning but still would not budge even 30 minutes for a late checkout request. Noise travel between rooms on all sides reminiscent of a Motel 6 or Travelodge. Inadequate guest parking, they suggest you find street parking in the neighborhood if you’re not lucky enough to get one of the dozen available spaces for the whole hotel. Prepare to feel ripped off and disappointed if you stay here, especially if you bring a pet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, but additionally the staff was so very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick, Sacramento

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff made the weekend amazing!! Exceptional service!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, LAFAYETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adamson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is an amazing must while in Carmel. The redesign is absolutely beautiful. The staff treat you like family and attempt to anticipate your every need. The staff make this place like a movie. It’s almost magical being onsite here. The manager is doing an awesome job with the team. It’s one of the best hotel staff I’ve come across in a while.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the retro look!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and very cool atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to the beach which was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful gem of a spot. Gorgeous sights, friendliest staff around, they got an amazing breakfast to start your day strong!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely spot. Staff so wonderful. Breakfast spectacular. Short walk to the shoreline walk. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Luxurious One-Day Escape
We had the pleasure of staying at this lovely hotel, and even though we were only passing through for a day, it left a lasting impression. My husband joked that we were "moving into the hotel," and I can see why. From the thoughtful check-in cocktails to the beautifully detailed and relaxing shared spaces, everything was perfect. While we didn't get a chance to visit, the cocktail bar in our room was a nice touch. The well-kept grounds, adorned with flowers that filled the air with a lovely scent, added to the charm. My favorite part of the stay? A fabulous champagne breakfast that was simply delightful. I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Playa in Carmel is the perfect getaway! This quaint hotel is beautifully decorated and ideally located, with a lovely vibe that feels both timeless and modern. The grounds are stunning, and the breakfast buffet offers delicious, healthy options. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, making our stay even more enjoyable. Overall, La Playa exceeded all my expectations, and I can’t recommend it enough for anyone looking for a peaceful and charming retreat in Carmel. I’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of our favourite hotels we’ve ever stayed in!! Incredible property, rooms, location and service. Very close walk to the beach and town. The breakfast was fantastic and the bar is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Feels like the expression- hidden gem - applies. Charming, historic and quaint. Takes you back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky, Oakdale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024