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La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel
La Playa Hotel – Carmel, CA
La Playa Hotel – Carmel, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About La Playa Hotel

Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel offers a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with loungers. All spacious rooms include free WiFi. A flat-screen TV with cable is featured in each amply furnished room at La Playa Carmel. A mini-bar and coffee-making facilities offer beverage options. Select rooms boast ocean views. Guests can enjoy a gourmet breakfast in the library lounge showcasing views of the Pacific Ocean. The menu includes fresh pastries, fruit and a variety of hot entrees. All-day dining is available. Carmel La Playa is 4 minutes’ walk from the beach. Monterey Airport is 5 miles away. - Restored & Re-storied - $66 ft Renovation completed Fall 2023 - Tastefully enhanced, all while preserving the quiet eclecticism for which this historic institution is known. - Once a luxurious mansion built in 1905 by an artist as a gift to his wife, a member of the Ghirardelli family, for over 100 years La Playa Hotel has been known as the “Grande Dame of Carmel.” - The renovation carefully covered all aspects of the hotel, from the welcoming lobby to the commodious corners of Bud’s bar and the luxuriously appointed guest rooms with sunfilled windows beckoning the ocean breeze. - HD Design Award Winner - Featured in Vogue, NY Times "T List," Travel + Leisure, Dezeen & Condé Nast. Renovation highlights: - Air Conditioning in all Guest Rooms - Custom Barmoire in all Guest Rooms — Offering a specially curated cocktail experience. - Three 1-Bedroom Suites - King Beds in all Single Bed Rooms - Updated Guest Bathrooms

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 1002 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Charming boutique hotel. Outstanding ambiance and service. Smaller, but beautifully decorated rooms. Breakfast service and food quality was excellent. The bar was cozy and inviting. Staff were courteous and friendly. One of our favorite hotel stays!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great ride shuttle service for free Excellent cookies nightly Amenities in room only fair Bar soap no shower gel No free waters ! $15 ? Our window was busted so our room was extremely cold And loud very very loud Our room backed up to street so people passing by car alarms yelling and the worst part was the wedding above us ! Dancing and yelling celebrating until late The food for breakfast was excellent and the location overall was superb except hard to park car

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    From a recent upgrade in 2023, we can tell our room was modern, shower pressure was amazing, and overall room was spacious (as it’s a pet friendly hotel). They even blessed us with salted caramels and the doggies with special treats. The La Playa Hotel has killer breakfasts items and the coffee is smooth like Sunday mornings. Area around the hotel was super safe. Reminded me of the 1950’s where you can walk every where without a care. Except for the hanging caterpillars that might secretly attack. If you do bring your pets, you have to do the Mad Dogs and Englishman e-bike with side car. We parked ours near the unloading zone and most of the guests said "Hello" to our doggies. Then travel along the Scenic Road and go with the flow. Overall, we loved everything about our stay!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

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  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The King room was extremely small—small doesn’t even begin to describe it. There was barely enough space to open one suitcase while still being able to move around the bed. It made getting ready in the morning or evening quite challenging for two people. On the positive side, the included breakfast was excellent. We didn’t use the pool because it was too windy during our stay, but the hotel’s location is fantastic—within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The complimentary car service was also a nice touch. Overall, the hotel is okay but nothing to write home about. If I return, I would request a larger room

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Overall this is a good hotel in Carmel. It seemed a little pricey but they do have a free 1st class breakfast and free happy hour that is nice. The happy hour starts at 2 pm. Our room was a little small for the price but amenities were excellent.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Wonderful! Breakfast was awesome and we took advantage of the sangria happy hour as well as fresh baked cookies. Would definitely stay here again! Loved it!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Just amazing. Charming, top amenities and service, and included champagne brunch is truly excellent. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Fantastic

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great staff, great food, great place!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    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!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Outstanding hotel, staff, food and amenities

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Room

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Don’t stay in room 202. We’ve stayed at this hotel several times and can say this room let us down. It’s attached to bathrooms for the hotel on one wall and just above is the maid’s quarters so think thumping and dropping all day and night. This was our favorite hotel but this last stay was not good.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Romms are very small for &1,300 per day. Noise is unbearable. Large wedding party without advising the prospective guests. Noise from other rooms is loud. Very late check in. Ocean views are very far and small.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Breakfast was gourmet and we did have beach view.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    It was all great

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Great location, beautiful hotel Room was tiny - no room for bags!

Frequently asked questions about La Playa Hotel

Does La Playa Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, La Playa Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does La Playa Hotel offer parking?
Yes, La Playa Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does La Playa Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. La Playa Hotel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does La Playa Hotel have a fitness center?
La Playa Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is La Playa Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
La Playa Hotel is located at Camino Real at Eighth Ave., Carmel, CA 93921. With a Walk Score of null, the area is rated null. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near La Playa Hotel
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links 1.1 mi
  • Alta California 3.6 mi
  • Monterey Conference Center 3.8 mi
  • Naval Postgraduate School 4.3 mi
  • Monterey International Pop Festival 4.6 mi
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium 4.8 mi
  • Monterey Regional Airport 5.2 mi

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