La Playa Hotel, Carmel-by-the-Sea

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About the Hotel

Camino Real At Eighth Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States, 93921
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La Playa Hotel, a 4-star Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel, features 75 newly renovated rooms with stunning ocean, garden, and village views. Guests enjoy premium amenities including a daily champagne breakfast buffet and access to lush gardens. The hotel offers a blend of historic charm and modern luxury, just steps from Carmel Beach.

Rooms & Amenities

Guest rooms at La Playa Hotel offer ocean, garden, or village views, each designed in a sophisticated beach cottage style. Accommodations include plush pillow-top mattresses and luxurious bathrooms. The hotel also provides ADA accessible rooms.

Dining Options

Dining options include the signature champagne breakfast buffet served daily in the Library and Terrace, featuring locally-sourced ingredients. Bud's, the hotel's bar and restaurant, offers classic cocktails and a seasonal menu from 3 PM to 10 PM.

Leisure Activities

Recreational facilities include an outdoor heated pool and beautifully landscaped gardens. Guests can explore the nearby Carmel beach and access attractions such as Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and the prestigious Pebble Beach Golf Club.

Services & Local Area

La Playa Hotel features over 6000 square feet of meeting and event space, suitable for corporate retreats and weddings. The hotel is conveniently within walking distance of various shops, galleries, and restaurants, enhancing guest experience.

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La Playa Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Ocean View King
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Classic King
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Mobile Accessible King
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating

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Facilities

La Playa Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Off-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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La Playa Hotel Location

Camino Real At Eighth Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States, 93921
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Camino Real At Eighth Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States, 93921
Nearby
Ocean Ave &
Dametra Cafe
1700 ft
Ocean Ave & San Antonio Ave
Carmel Beach Boardwalk
600 ft
Beach
Carmel Beach
1600 ft
Gallery
Gallery by the Sea Carmel
1400 ft
Gallery
New Masters Gallery
1300 ft
San Carlos St. Between 5th & 6th
Dennis Rae Fine Art
1400 ft
Gallery
Nancy Dodds Gallery
1400 ft
Gallery
Center for Photographic Art
1500 ft
Gallery
Rodrigue Studio
1500 ft
Gallery
Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery
1600 ft
Gallery
Weston Gallery
1700 ft
Gallery
Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio and Gallery
1700 ft
Sixth Avenue and Dolores Street
Winfield Gallery
1700 ft
Ocean Ave 3 NW Mission Street
Wyland Gallery Carmel
1700 ft
Gallery
Zantman Galleries
1700 ft
Dolores Street Between 5th and 6th
The Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore and Secret Garden
1900 ft
Gallery
Jones & Terwilliger Galleries
1900 ft
Gallery
Classic Art Gallery
1900 ft
Theatre
Golden Bough Playhouse
500 ft
Restaurants
Donatello's Italian Restaurant
1300 ft
9 W Main St
Terry's Lounge
1400 ft
Lincoln and 7th Cypress Inn
Il Tegamino
1400 ft
South Side of Ocean Ave
Cottage Restaurant
1500 ft
Lincoln Street between Ocean and 7th Avenues
Sushi Heaven
1300 ft
Dolores St AT 8th Ave
Little Napoli
1700 ft
Dolores St AT 7th Ave
Portabella
1700 ft
Ocean Ave Between Lincoln and Monte Verde St
Cantinetta Luca
1800 ft
Dolores Street Between Ocean & 7th
Mediterranean Restaurant
1700 ft
Ocean Ave btwn Monte Verde & Lincoln
Getting around
City Centre
Carmel-by-the-Sea6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)18 min  ·  7.1 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)190 min  ·  78.6 mi
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Paid Public parking is possible on site.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel La Playa provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2012
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
47

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about La Playa Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 406 verified reviews
9.3/10
Perfect
93%
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.1/10
Comfort
9.3/10
Facilities
9.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.0/10
Location
9.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.5/10
Staff
9.4/10
Value for money
8.1/10
Guest reviews
based on 194 reviews
9.0/10
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