Name: La Playa Carmel
Address: Camino Real at Eighth Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921, United States of America, Camino Real at Eighth Avenue, California, CA 93921, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $269 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Hotel La Playa Carmel

Camino Real at Eighth Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921, United States of America –

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Great place to relax and very close to the beach. Staff was very helpful and the shuttle was great for going to dinner down town. I would highly recommend it.

Mayra, United States of America

La Playa is a wonderful, old California style facility. The location is spectacular, a short walk to either the beach or downtown Carmel by the Sea. The breakfast, along with all the food/beverage events during the day, was very nice.

Michael, United States of America

Perfect romantic getaway walking distance from the beach and restaurants. Great wine reception, nightly milk and cookies and breakfast buffet.

Stefan, United States of America

This hotel is a simply gorgeous property just 3 blocks from the beach, and 3 blocks from the center of town. It has a wonderful breakfast in a sunroom/terrace with ocean views. We did not pay for an ocean view room so we had a basic room, which was still lovely. The staff were wonderful, going above and beyond to help us unload our luggage, find parking, etc. We will definitely be back for another stay at La Playa.

She, United States of America

Location, wine tasting and breakfast and Carmel-by-the-sea

Sergei, United States of America

The garden is pretty good. The breakfast is delicious.

Bobcat, United States of America

5 Stars— Breakfast phenomenal, multiple snacks and local wine tasting included. Wonderful location and parking spacious. Staff were hospitable, courteous, attended to every detail. Private shuttle service to and from dinner! Will return for a beach lux retreat!

Beach, United States of America

Historic and charming hotel, beautiful grounds. Close to Carmel beach, and town. Friendly staff.

Greg, United States of America

Exceptional staff. Great breakfast. Clean property. Quaint and very cute. Near the beach. Close to the 17-mile drive. Great bar. Free shuttles to downtown. Amazing views. Very romantic. Fun, life-sized chess board in the courtyard.

Vanessa, United States of America

The hotel grounds were immaculate and spacious with a central bar and dining area overlooking the property. Free wine tasting and breakfast was yummy

Sandra, Australia

9.5

Excellent location!

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“Great place to relax and very close to the beach. Staff was very helpful and the shuttle was great for going to dinner down town. I would highly recommend it.”

Mayra United States of America
“La Playa is a wonderful, old California style facility. The location is spectacular, a short walk to either the beach or downtown Carmel by the Sea. ”

Michael United States of America
“Perfect romantic getaway walking distance from the beach and restaurants. Great wine reception, nightly milk and cookies and breakfast buffet.”

Stefan United States of America
“This hotel is a simply gorgeous property just 3 blocks from the beach, and 3 blocks from the center of town. It has a wonderful breakfast in a sunroom/terrace with ocean views. ”

She United States of America
“Location, wine tasting and breakfast and Carmel-by-the-sea”

Sergei United States of America
“The garden is pretty good. The breakfast is delicious.”

Bobcat United States of America
“5 Stars— Breakfast phenomenal, multiple snacks and local wine tasting included. Wonderful location and parking spacious. Staff were hospitable, courteous, attended to every detail. ”

Beach United States of America
“Historic and charming hotel, beautiful grounds. Close to Carmel beach, and town. Friendly staff.”

Greg United States of America
“Exceptional staff. Great breakfast. Clean property. Quaint and very cute. Near the beach. Close to the 17-mile drive. Great bar. Free shuttles to downtown. Amazing views. Very romantic. ”

Vanessa United States of America
“The hotel grounds were immaculate and spacious with a central bar and dining area overlooking the property. Free wine tasting and breakfast was yummy”

Sandra Australia

Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel provides a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with lounge chairs. All spacious rooms include free Wi-Fi.

A flat-screen TV with cable is featured in each amply furnished room at La Playa Carmel. A minibar and coffee-making facilities provide beverage options. Select rooms feature 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 a 4-minute walk from the beach. Monterey Airport is 5 miles away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Carmel, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Carmel! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.

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“boutique style”

Located in the best-rated area in Carmel, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Buffet

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free parking available at the hotel

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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks *

Carmel Beach Access
0.3 miles
Sunset Center
0.3 miles
Carmel Plaza
0.4 miles
Carmel Mission
0.7 miles
Carmel Mission Basilica Museum
0.8 miles
Pebble Beach Golf Links
1.8 miles
Pebble Beach
1.9 miles
Point Lobos State Reserve
2.1 miles
Monterey Peninsula College
3.5 miles
Wine Trolley Tours
3.5 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Carmel Beach White sand
Food & Drink, Surfing, Watching the Sunset, Seashell collecting

750 feet
Carmel River State Beach White sand
Surfing, Watching the Sunset, Seashell collecting

4,550 feet

Closest Airports *

Monterey Peninsula Airport
5.2 miles
Mineta San Jose International Airport
56.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Great location for town and beach”

Rob

United Kingdom

“Views of ocean, and proximity to the beach and restaurants, just gorgeous place!! $35 fee per couple, multiple wine tastings, sangria, cookies and milk and amaz...”

Travis

United States of America

“Very comfortable bed, fantastic location, friendly and helpful staff, lovely outside space to relax. Loved the amazing "happy hour" and the extra touc...”

Clare

United Kingdom

9.5

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From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

No cribs are available

No extra beds are available

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

La Playa Carmel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Free parking is available but limited, on a first come-first served basis.

The hotel amenity fee is USD 35.00 plus tax per night in addition to all room rates.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“La Playa is a wonderful, old California style facility. The location is spectacular, a short walk to either the beach or downtown Carmel by the Sea. The breakfast, along with all the food/beverage events during the day, was very nice. ”

Michael

“This hotel is a simply gorgeous property just 3 blocks from the beach, and 3 blocks from the center of town. It has a wonderful breakfast in a sunroom/terrace with ocean views. We did not pay for an ocean view room so we had a basic room, which was still lovely. The staff were wonderful, going above and beyond to help us unload our luggage, find parking, etc. We will definitely be back for another stay at La Playa.”

She

“5 Stars— Breakfast phenomenal, multiple snacks and local wine tasting included. Wonderful location and parking spacious. Staff were hospitable, courteous, attended to every detail. Private shuttle service to and from dinner! Will return for a beach lux retreat!”

Beach

“Exceptional staff. Great breakfast. Clean property. Quaint and very cute. Near the beach. Close to the 17-mile drive. Great bar. Free shuttles to downtown. Amazing views. Very romantic. Fun, life-sized chess board in the courtyard.”

Vanessa

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Reviewed: June 21, 2019

Guilherme
Brazil
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the 2 girls at the front desk. Since the arrival always laughing at each other. Took 3 times to send crib to the room. Next day were claiming their shift times eith other employees.
Hotel is very good. All staff is also very good but

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 14, 2019

Mayra
United States of America
10

“Loved it!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Our room was on the small size.
Great place to relax and very close to the beach. Staff was very helpful and the shuttle was great for going to dinner down town. I would highly recommend it.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 14, 2019

Jason
United States of America
8.8

“nice hotel but from above statement that kind of ruined it”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Room with Ocean View
- • Stayed 1 night
no hair dryer in the room. had to call and it took 20 mins for them to come and drop it off. was late for dinner because of that. girlfriend was in shower and when she got out there was no hair dryer. also when checking out I didn't like how they said the price of the room out loud. my girlfriend was standing right there and I didn't want her to know the price. not too happy about that
Breakfast was good. Impressive

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 13, 2019

Michael
United States of America
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room we had was a bit small, but we knew that when were booked the hotel. We picked the hotel based on the overall facility and location.
La Playa is a wonderful, old California style facility. The location is spectacular, a short walk to either the beach or downtown Carmel by the Sea. The breakfast, along with all the food/beverage events during the day, was very nice.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 9, 2019

Stefan
United States of America

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Great romantic getaway ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Room with Ocean View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Extremely expensive during peak weekends. No exercise facility except for outdoor pool
Perfect romantic getaway walking distance from the beach and restaurants. Great wine reception, nightly milk and cookies and breakfast buffet.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 9, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
Age group: 45 – 54
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Queen Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cozy

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 2, 2019

Marc
France

2 helpful votes
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No friendly welcome, the guest is the credit card. Non satisfactory room for this level of price. View on roofs and satellite dishes, odors of kitchen in the morning... Definitely not worth the (high) price.
Breakfast Help ness of bell captain

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: May 29, 2019

Phiip
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The weather!! Not enough seating at breakfast
Finishing touch, Brian the barman, great guy, very comfortable hotel

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 27, 2019

Mark
United States of America

1 helpful vote
5.4

“Good from far but far from good. Terrible value for money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Ridiculously overpriced. While the property is beautiful, the room reminded me of a Motel 6. The room smelled like something died in it, had no character, bathroom was pathetic, coffee maker didn’t work, etc. Badly in need of a complete overhaul. Of course then they’d probably double the prices. They even charge guests to ride the hotel bikes. Ridiculous. Horrible value for money.
Location is great and hotel grounds are beautiful. 1 of the front desk people (William) was great.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: March 20, 2019

She Lives To Travel
United States of America

3 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing to dislike, it was great.
This hotel is a simply gorgeous property just 3 blocks from the beach, and 3 blocks from the center of town. It has a wonderful breakfast in a sunroom/terrace with ocean views. We did not pay for an ocean view room so we had a basic room, which was still lovely. The staff were wonderful, going above and beyond to help us unload our luggage, find parking, etc. We will definitely be back for another stay at La Playa.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: February 20, 2019

Sergei
United States of America

1 helpful vote
5.0

“It looks beautiful on the outside but our room was small and motel-like. I expected more.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Hotel can offer more for this price. At least improve rooms quality and provide better service for guests. Mixed names, not working room keys, internet disconnects and maids entering the room without knocking - this is not how it should be done in a luxury hotel.
Location, wine tasting and breakfast and Carmel-by-the-sea

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 7, 2019

Steven
United States of America
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The price of drinks
The view

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: January 14, 2019

Wanda
United States of America
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
rooms very small, wish it had a spa and business center as wll as ELEVATORS!!! Really needs elevators !!
The champagne breakfasts

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 13, 2019

Rob
United States of America
10

“Great time.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
First class.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 3, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
10

“Lovely”
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I like a fireplace but don’t know if other rooms have it
Great breakfast Beautiful setting Different offerings

Stayed in December 2018

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