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La Playa Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Golden Bough Playhouse

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby
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Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$666
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sunset Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Carmel Plaza
    ‪9 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Parking included
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The price is NZ$569
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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Hotel Carmel

About the area

Carmel

La Playa Hotel places you steps from Golden Bough Playhouse and within a 10-minute stroll of Sunset Center. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a complimentary breakfast. .The restaurant, Bud's at La Playa, is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Golden Rectangle hotel include Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room and Galante Vineyards.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 3 min walk
  • Sunset Center - 6 min walk
  • Carmel Plaza - 9 min walk
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 19 min walk
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 21 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sade's Cocktails - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬5 min walk

About this property

La Playa Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Golden Bough Playhouse
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.

  • 1 building
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 3475 sq ft of conference space
  • 323 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1905
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at La Playa Hotel?

La Playa Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at La Playa Hotel?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Playa Hotel on 12 Mar 2025 start from NZ$549.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to La Playa Hotel?

Yep, La Playa Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Carmel Beach.

Does La Playa Hotel have a pool?

La Playa Hotel has an outdoor pool.

What makes La Playa Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at La Playa Hotel.

Does La Playa Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests give top marks to the free buffet brekkie here! Served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Playa Hotel?

No, La Playa Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Playa Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Playa Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is noon.

La Playa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 713 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1008 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

Shih-Chao

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Free transportation to downtown, awesome breakfast and dime time at buds bar
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will never stay anywhere else except here when visiting Carmel period
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

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