10/10 Exceptional
This property was outstanding highly recommend to all
Rod
Rod, 4-night trip
La Playa Hotel
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Golden Bough Playhouse
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
£251
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
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.
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Accessible King
Very good
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Classic King
Excellent
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Accessible Hearing/Communication King
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Ocean View Hearing/Communication King
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Mobile Accessible King
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Ocean View King
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the area
Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921
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.
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Property amenities
Room amenities
Special features
Dining
Bud's at La Playa – This restaurant serves dinner and light fare.
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La Playa Hotel Reviews
Wonderful
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.2
Eco-friendliness
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- The breakfast buffet was consistently described as amazing, incredible, and unforgettable with a wide variety of fresh and delicious options. (79 reviews)
- The property is within walking distance to the beach, offering a convenient and scenic location. (27 reviews)
- The property offers a generous breakfast spread, complimentary wine, and a convenient dining shuttle service. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
Service staffRoomBeachBreakfastLocationViewOceanGardensRestaurantBar10/10 Exceptional
The service was exceptional and the grounds were lovely
Leah
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
Sharon, 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
Barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Staff were great, breakfast was incredible. Great locatiin, walking distance ro everything in town and beach
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location
Karen
Karen, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful grounds, can walk to the beach, amazing breakfast
Kendra
Kendra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We LOVED EVERYTHING!
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful surroundings
Ellen
Ellen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It was a fantastic stay.
Lauren
Lauren, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Best stay in carmel I’ve ever had
Colin
Colin, 2-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
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A very unique property and experience. The breakfast was great.
Douglas
Douglas, 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
Sarah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautifully decorated room, excellent location, great staff and service. The breakfast buffet was amazing! Highly recommend!!
Bhaskar
Bhaskar, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great place to stay
ali
ali, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The breakfast is amazing The rooms are very nicely appointed The staff is unparallel
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The experience!
Alec
Alec, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Property is quite nice good location and good bones. Restaurant is nice. Food was great. Service at restaurant was great. Front Desk did not honor my reservation. Said it did not exist and was very difficult. Said call Expedia and figure it out. Had to really escalate to just even stay there.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
One of the best hotels ive ever stayed in. Old workd California charm on another level. The staff was friendly and went above and beyond. The lobby and grounds make you feel like you are on the set of a movie. I cant say enough good things.
jon
jon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing place to stay
Chitrakshi
Chitrakshi, 1-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
ALFRED, 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
JESSICA, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
So many amenities, wonderful staff, amazing views and location!
Patricia
Patricia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great!!
We were very pleasantly surprised
All the details of the hotel are great. The service was outstanding. Our basic room turned out to be much more spacious than expected. Very dog friendly too
Would happily stay again any time
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