La Playa Hotel
Camino Real at Eighth Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
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
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Bar
Property practices
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Thomas
United States of America
“The grounds are impeccable and the heated pool was amazing. The flowers looked and smelled amazing.” - Chris
United States of America
“Awesome hotel. Perfect location with beautiful grounds and gardens.” - Gary
United States of America
“When we arrived we were given a very small room. Given that we paid $1000/night, I asked if another room was available. The front desk staff were very accommodating , offering us a few different rooms, one of which (Room 310) was terrific. WE...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Bud's Bar & Restaurant
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
Amenities of La Playa HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Socket near the bed
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- HikingOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Street parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Express check-in/out
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Auditory guidance
- Visual aids (tactile signs)
- Visual aids (Braille)
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- English
- Spanish
House rulesLa Playa Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
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The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Free parking is available but limited, on a first come-first served basis.
A one-time, nonrefundable pet fee of USD 250 is applicable for guests bringing pets.
As per policy California Section 4.6 section 11362.3, it is illegal for any person to smoke marijuana in a public place.
Group policy: 10 or more guest rooms is considered a group and follow different deposit and cancellation policies.
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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about La Playa Hotel
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La Playa Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Bud's Bar & Restaurant
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The nearest beach is 800 feet from La Playa Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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La Playa Hotel is 1,800 feet from the center of Carmel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at La Playa Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at La Playa Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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La Playa Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Swimming pool
- Bicycle rental
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Room options at La Playa Hotel include:
- Double