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La Playa Hotel

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
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Outdoor pool
Beach nearby
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 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)
    ‪11 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
(13 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Mobile Accessible King

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Ocean View King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

La Playa Hotel

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 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 breakfast and the location
  • 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 4-star 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.

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
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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
La Playa Hotel Hotel
La Playa Hotel Carmel
La Playa Hotel Hotel Carmel

La Playa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 748 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Berkeley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely enjoyed our stay at the La Playa Hotel. Hospitality was excellent and all the staff was very friendly. The room and amenities were great. You can't beat the location. It's just a few minutes from the beach and the main shopping area in Carmel. We appreciated the amenities that were offered on top, like a private driver bringing you to and picking you up from your dinner reservation or their happy hour with free cocktails in the afternoon or warm cookies in the evening. The champagne breakfast was incredible and easily one of the best breakfast buffets we've ever had offering a wide variety of options. We also appreciated the hotel bar Bud's, a dark & moody cocktail bar with fantastic cocktails and excellent food. We ended up spending quite some time there. Overall we had a fantastic time, and can't wait to visit again. We highly recommend the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Houston

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel with a lot of charm. We had an ocean-facing room, and I loved the decor. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast spread was excellent and one of the best we've had at a hotel. The service was also top-notch. I deducted a star for the room's shower, which smelled musty and was a distraction from the otherwise perfect experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Grant

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Art

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the stay and hospitality are amazing. Great staff and location. Breakfast made to order. Speakeasy bar. a true Gem.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old world elegance with a great view, friendly staff and a wonderful breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quaint and charming. Staff was very friendly and respectful. I would highly recommend this hotel and I would even return. It’s beautiful. The cookies in the evening was a nice touch, too, if craving sweets.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber, Yorba Linda

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Playa Hotel in Carmel is truly our favorite place to stay. Nothing else compares. From the moment you arrive, you feel wrapped in a level of warmth and sophistication that only La Playa delivers. The hotel effortlessly blends luxury with historic charm, creating an atmosphere that feels both timeless and elevated. Breakfast here is unforgettable. The spread is incredible, and the salmon caper hash browns are absolutely to die for, one of the best dishes we have ever had anywhere. Enjoying it all with ocean views has become one of our favorite traditions. The staff is consistently on point as well: attentive, professional, friendly, and always a step ahead in making sure every detail of your stay is perfect. If you are looking for a place where luxury meets historic sophistication, where every stay feels special and every moment feels relaxed, La Playa is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra, Livermore

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

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

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025