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La Playa Hotel

Property class: 4

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A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$1,306
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

Explore the area

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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
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Accessible King

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside lamp.

Accessible King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic King

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with sheer curtains, and a decorative ceiling light.

Classic King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible Hearing/Communication King

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, a small table with a telephone, and books on the wall.

Accessible Hearing/Communication King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean View Hearing/Communication King

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the ocean.

Ocean View Hearing/Communication King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Mobile Accessible King

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside lamp.

Mobile Accessible King

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean View King

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the ocean.

Ocean View King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 4-property class Golden Rectangle hotel include Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room and Galante Vineyards.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Golden Bough Playhouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sunset Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chez Noir - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min walk

About this property

La Playa Hotel

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.

  • 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 minibars and complimentary bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Phone

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Playa Hotel on 19 Nov 2026 start from NZ$1,306, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 767 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great food, great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel, staff, food and amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location, breakfast quality, staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just amazing. Charming, top amenities and service, and included champagne brunch is truly excellent. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible property, luxurious but with historical character. Grounds are manicured, super cute pool, the morning brunch is actually delicious! Perfect location just off the Carmel Square. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful staff - lots of amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most perfect hotel on the planet! You will love your stay. From the staff’s attentiveness, the amazing breakfast spread, comfortable bed, and fabulous property, you will feel like you’re in heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was gourmet and we did have beach view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall this is a good hotel in Carmel. It seemed a little pricey but they do have a free 1st class breakfast and free happy hour that is nice. The happy hour starts at 2 pm. Our room was a little small for the price but amenities were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very close to everything downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything at La Playa was amazing. The facilities, food, staff and proximity to the beach and Ocean Avenue shopping area. The hotel had a great boutique feel and was very classy. I would stay there again!!
Hutch and beautiful glassware in the room
Fun pool table area
Property
Daily breakfast buffet
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, beautiful hotel and wonderful location. Buffet breakfast was phenomenal . Recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, amazing room, happy hour was amazing, the food in the morning left us full and speechless making us take a nap at 9 am. The area is amazing and we love staying at La Playa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Elevated experience with high caliber staff, excellent location, luxury amenities and the most amazing champagne breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
It was a fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was outstanding highly recommend to all
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. The property was clean and well maintained. The breakfast was super. All views were amazing. What a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time during our stay. The staff took care of us really well, and they have transportation pick up/drop off from the hotel to downtown. Wellcome drinks, snacks (cookies) at night, great breakfast. We'll definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024