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La Playa Hotel

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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

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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

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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

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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

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

Mobile Accessible King

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 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, 4-star hotel has free breakfast and a restaurant, along with an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Golden Bough Playhouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sunset Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carmel Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • 17-Mile Drive - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 21 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 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

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 luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, minibars, and electric kettles are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1905
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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 age 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (40 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • 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 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

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 273.13 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
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
  • 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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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

La Playa Hotel Hotel

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 Sep 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Playa Hotel on Sep 20, 2026 start from $929, 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.

What's there to do near La Playa Hotel?

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

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.

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

Yes, La Playa Hotel serves free buffet breakfast at Bud's at La Playa each morning.

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 273.13 per accommodation, per stay.

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).

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 761 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

JEFFREY

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

Natasha

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

Joe

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

Alyssa

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

Rafael

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

10/10 Excellent

Carine

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

Julianne

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

shing kin

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

10/10 Excellent

Ivanna

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

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

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

Erik

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

10/10 Excellent

Leah

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

8/10 Good

Nick

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

Tom

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

Robert

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

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at La Playa Hotel. We had a lovely mini honeymoon. Thanks team!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great😀
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is unmatched, staff is incredibly friendly and professional. Rooms are cozy and views are gorgeous. 5 min drive from downtown Carmel. Carmel is one of the best places to bring a dog. BUDS, the restaurant in house, is phenomenal. The breakfast (included) is the best breakfast I’ve had. That alone would make me come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ali

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

10/10 Excellent

Rod

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

Lauren

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

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Amenities
Dark hotel lobby and small rooms. Coffee service stops at 7:30 am , which is ridiculous. TV not functional. No elevator so you have to lug luggage up to your room. Will never stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026