La Playa Hotel

Hotel with outdoor pool, near Golden Bough Playhouse

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Fri 13 Feb
Mon 16 Feb
February 2026
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March 2026
Perched near Golden Bough Playhouse and Galante Vineyards, La Playa Hotel offers a serene getaway with a garden, fireplace in the lobby, and outdoor pool. Savor dinner at Bud's at La Playa or unwind with WiFi in your room; previous guests rave about the beach locale and helpful staff.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
£353
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Why we love this property

Tasty culinary choices
This hotel boasts a restaurant, bar, and complimentary buffet breakfast. Culinary options satisfy diverse tastes without extra cost.
Luxurious bed retreat
Wrapped in soft dressing gowns, guests can sink into premium bedding for a night of bliss. The in-room minibar adds a touch of indulgence.

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Accessible King

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Classic King

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Accessible Hearing/Communication King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets
View from room
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Ocean View Hearing/Communication King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Mobile Accessible King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, minibar, WiFi, bed sheets

Ocean View King

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galante Vineyards - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 17 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 37 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 42 min drive
  • Monterey Station - 21 min drive
  • Salinas Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬5 min walk

About this property

La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Bud's at La Playa, which serves dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and beach location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 75 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Check-out time is noon

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 18 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

Parking

    • Free off-site parking within 20 ft
    • Street parking available

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (3475 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1905
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Bud's at La Playa – This restaurant serves dinner and light fare.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 65.55 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • In-room coffee
    • In-room safe
    • Internet access (may be limited)
    • Newspaper
    • Parking
    • Pool access
    • Self-parking

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Does La Playa Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, La Playa Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at La Playa Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at La Playa Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 18 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 273.13 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at La Playa Hotel?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Playa Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at La Playa Hotel and nearby?

La Playa Hotel has an outdoor pool and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near La Playa Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Bud's at La Playa.

What's the area around La Playa Hotel like?

La Playa Hotel is located near Carmel Beach in Golden Rectangle, a short 9-minute walk from 17-Mile Drive and 9 minutes' walk from Carmel Plaza. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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La Playa Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet was consistently described as excellent, with many guests praising its variety, freshness, and quality. (81 reviews)
  • The property is within walking distance to the beach, offering easy access to the white sand beach and stunning ocean views. (28 reviews)
  • The property offers a generous breakfast spread, complimentary wine, and a convenient dining shuttle service. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Elevated experience with high caliber staff, excellent location, luxury amenities and the most amazing champagne breakfast
Leah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel with a lot of charm. We had an ocean-facing room, and I loved the decor. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast spread was excellent and one of the best we've had at a hotel. The service was also top-notch. I deducted a star for the room's shower, which smelled musty and was a distraction from the otherwise perfect experience.
Stacey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property was outstanding highly recommend to all
Rod, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The service was exceptional and the grounds were lovely
Leah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

La Playa's location is great--close to the beach and can walk to Carmel's shopping area. The hotel's garden/outdoor area is gorgeous and the breakfast is fantastic!
Sharon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were great, breakfast was incredible. Great locatiin, walking distance ro everything in town and beach
Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Karen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful grounds, can walk to the beach, amazing breakfast
Kendra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

La Playa Hotel Carmel

The hotel was quiet, clean and very close to the water. It’s an easy walk to downtown, to the water and shopping. The brunch they offer is amazing! Wonderful selection of fresh food!
Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a fantastic stay.
Lauren, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful surroundings
Ellen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We LOVED EVERYTHING!
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best stay in carmel I’ve ever had
Colin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
ali, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love this hotel. It has personality and everything you’d need to enjoy a relaxing weekend in Carmel. Also, the free breakfast is amazing.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great time…food…room….grounds..staff

Wonderful grounds. Dinner on the veranda at Bub’s was the highlight of our trip to Carmel. Great room. And for me…great coffee.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to stay
Chitrakshi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully decorated room, excellent location, great staff and service. The breakfast buffet was amazing! Highly recommend!!
Bhaskar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very unique property and experience. The breakfast was great.
Douglas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast is amazing The rooms are very nicely appointed The staff is unparallel
Nicholas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So many amenities, wonderful staff, amazing views and location!
Patricia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel
Dan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent facility, with great customer service and many perks such as an excellent free buffet breakfast, free glass of wine every afternoon, free hot cookies every night and free parking.
ALFRED, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy and quick Checkin; very friendly and accommodating staff.
Steve, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This charming hotel was a perfect get away for our anniversary. It conveniently located to Carmel By the Sea and Pebble Beach. Staff was very friendly. The brunch provided is excellent. I really enjoyed dinner and drinks at Bud’s.
JESSICA, 3-night trip