La Playa Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 24-hour front desk, steps from Golden Bough Playhouse

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Terrace/patio
Garden
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | View from room
Breakfast area
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

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Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Popular LocationCarmel Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarmel Plaza9 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarmel Mission Basilica19 min walk

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Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.5/10 Good
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.8/10 Good
  • 308 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carmel

Located in Golden Rectangle, La Playa Hotel is adjacent to Golden Bough Playhouse and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Sunset Center. This 75-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and an outdoor pool.

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
  • The nearest major airports are:<br />Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY): 17-min drive, 6.5 mi/10.4 km<br /> Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal): 42-min drive, 24.1 mi/38.8 km<br /> Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal): 37-min drive, 32.2 mi/51.8 km<br /> <p>The preferred airport is Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ). </p>

Restaurants

  • Carmel Bakery - 6 min walk
  • Il Fornaio - 6 min walk
  • La Bicyclette - 5 min walk
  • Dametra Cafe - 6 min walk
  • Toro - 9 min walk

About this property

La Playa Hotel

Hotel with 24-hour front desk, steps from Golden Bough Playhouse
La Playa Hotel offers an outdoor pool, meeting rooms, and conference space. If you decide to drive, there's free offsite parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Refrigerators, minibars, and electric kettles are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1905
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

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 age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (88 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 60 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Breakfast
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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
La Playa Hotel Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at La Playa Hotel?

La Playa Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jun 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Playa Hotel on Jun 3, 2024 start from $349.0, excluding 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.

What's there to do near La Playa Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Golden Rectangle within a 10-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. You'll also find Pebble Beach Golf Links and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at La Playa Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find free parking nearby.

Does La Playa Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, La Playa Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at La Playa Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about La Playa Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at La Playa Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does La Playa Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, La Playa Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does La Playa Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at La Playa Hotel for a fee of USD 250 per accommodation, per stay.

Does La Playa Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from La Playa Hotel?

The closest major airport to La Playa Hotel is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is 6.5 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is located 24.1 mi away (42-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at La Playa Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at La Playa Hotel.

Does La Playa Hotel have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at La Playa Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

La Playa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay for Valentines
Hotel is amazing, service is 5-stars and beautiful views of the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madhav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast, thee ambiance and the overall experience was very good. It is pet friendly. Everything is very good. The only drwaback was that the room was very small. Not too much of an issues since we spent very little time in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sahian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Playa is a beautiful property in a beautiful town. Close to the shops but also quiet and near the beach. Staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024