La Playa Hotel

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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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

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

La Playa Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Golden Bough Playhouse
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Weekday breakfast is free. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services and dry cleaning.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The free breakfast at La Playa Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carmel Beach. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the breakfast
  • Steps from Golden Bough Playhouse and 6 minutes on foot from Sunset Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Bud's at La Playa – This restaurant serves dinner and light fare.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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

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Playa Carmel
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La Playa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 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

Izick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a stunning location near the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ivonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We requested a room with handicap amenities for my mom that is disabled. I was informed that they were full to capacity. We were assigned a room at the back of the hotel (102) and the front desk pretended that a person with a walker could take more than eleven deep steps. No compassion from the front desk staff. Luckily the bell person ( helping with the luggage) had some sense and took us to the back of the hotel. I think his names is James. Event lets us borrow a wheelchair. Staff at the bar/restaurant super helpful.Housekeeping staff excellent. Front desk more than one staff need new training. At least a smile once in a while . The driest staff ever. Beautiful landscaping good location. The parking need handicap spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Travelled with partner
Our favorite Carmel destination….a truly pampering experience with a sit down breakfast fit for royalty!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service par excellence
Our second annual stay for my birthday after Thanksgiving madness. The hotel staff is so well trained & efficient at their jobs. We felt pampered & spoiled. Love the spot on styled interior spaces, the amazing brunch spread & the welcome vino & Ghirardelli chocolate chip cookies. The shuttle service to restaurants completes the service. We love it & will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pictures in Hotel.com did not do this place justice. Couple get a way. Very pleased with everything. Dog friendly people friendly lovely rooms and breathtaking surroundings. Will definite return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keian

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valeri

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with very attentive staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful unique hotel
Amazing stay such a beautiful hotel and so close to everything in Carmel. Staff were very helpful and made our stay that bit better wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location close to beach, walking distance to shopping, restaurants, very nice hotel with great breakfast and amenities. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing Weekend
The newly renovated hotel is such a beautiful property! They did updates without changing the feel of the hotel. The extra touches they provide makes staying there a joy! I honestly have no complaints. The breakfast that is included is by far the best one I have enjoyed in a long time! Most included breakfasts are lacking but this was delicious and such a wonderful surprise. The array of folks staying there were all also friendly. The hotel is the best of both worlds and its close to the beach and not far to the village. I can't say enough about it! It was the best place for a Staycation and a fun time with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property very close to the white sand beach. Exceptional employees. The La Playa is a 5 star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

david

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chitrakshi

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

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this hotel, Buds is toooo good and the rooms and view and proximity to town is beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only problem I had, was with the curly haired kid at the front desk at checkout, who gave me attitude.Everyone else was great! Great hotel but that may have ruined my experience at this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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