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 breakfast 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.
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.
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
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La Playa Hotel Carmel
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La Playa Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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This charming hotel was a perfect get away for our anniversary. It conveniently located to Carmel By the Sea and Pebble Beach. Staff was very friendly. The brunch provided is excellent. I really enjoyed dinner and drinks at Bud’s.
JESSICA
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Robert
8 Jun 2025
Robert
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
4/10 Poor
dena
Travelled with family
7 Jun 2025
they neglect to provide water in the room
TV doesn't work properly
The room charges on check-in wer3 differeb5 then expedia advertised when I booked it
Very disappointed
My wife and just celebrated our wedding anniversary. Everyone and everything about this hotel was EXCELLENT!! Super close to the beach! Can’t wait to bring friends and family! Strongly recommend this awesome hotel!
Front desk area was especially helpful with bags, suggestions and a ride into town!! I really enjoyed the beautiful breakfast they laid out every morning. The staff is exceptional and we hope to visit again soon!!
I would stay here time and time again. Our room was an ocean view and it was so picturesque. The bed and bathroom were great and the room was excellent. The staff at the hotel is exceptional!
This was such an amazing property and had the kindest and helpful staff. So many amenities, beautiful grounds, excellent food. It's wonderful on all levels!
Enjoyed our stay and will be coming back soon!
Just a few suggestions: please provide in house slippers in the rooms. Also there was no iron and the hairdryer in the room was very cheap and old.
The stay was lovely. The staff was friendly. The only thing that I didn't like 100% were the sheets - but everything else was a 10.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
9 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Classic hotel with great service
Classic older hotel in great location with excellent service. Great buffet breakfast and wine in afternoon with cookies at night. Short walk to beach and downtown with free shuttle if needed. A number of stairs to room. Not a big deal but could be with some walking issues.
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.
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.