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Camino Real At Eighth Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States of America, 93921

La Playa Hotel - A historic 75-room property with ocean views, heated pool, and garden terraces steps from Carmel Beach

Following a $20 million renovation in 2023, this landmark Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel features 75 updated rooms and suites with ocean, garden, or village views. The Pacific Room and Terrace provides panoramic coastal vistas with a covered terrace, outdoor heaters, and fire pit. Guest amenities include a heated outdoor pool maintained at 80°F, daily champagne breakfast buffet featuring local ingredients, and nightly fresh-baked Ghirardelli chocolate chip cookies. Bud's bar serves classic cocktails and an expanded food menu from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM daily. The property offers over 6000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space across multiple venues. Located just steps from Carmel Beach, La Playa Hotel places guests within a 5-minute walk of Ocean Avenue's galleries, boutiques, and restaurants.

La Playa Hotel: Pros

- Newly renovated rooms feature custom climate control systems - rare in Carmel - Daily hosted wine and sangria receptions from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Live music performances on Thursdays and Sundays - Complimentary downtown dining shuttle service from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM

La Playa Hotel: Cons

- No room service available - No on-site spa facilities

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250 sq. feet 
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1 King Size Bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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Double Room
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2 persons
305 sq. feet 
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Queen Room Disability Access
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2 persons
305 sq. feet 
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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Center
Carmel-by-the-Sea1700 ft
Airports
Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 7.0 mi
Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 78.7 mi
Bus
Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Camino Real At Eighth Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States of America, 93921
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Camino Real At Eighth Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States of America, 93921
Nearby
Ocean Ave &
Dametra Cafe
1700 ft
Ocean Ave & San Antonio Ave
Carmel Beach Boardwalk
600 ft
Beach
Carmel Beach
1600 ft
Gallery
Gallery by the Sea Carmel
1400 ft
Gallery
New Masters Gallery
1300 ft
San Carlos St. Between 5th & 6th
Dennis Rae Fine Art
1400 ft
Gallery
Nancy Dodds Gallery
1400 ft
Gallery
Center for Photographic Art
1500 ft
Gallery
Rodrigue Studio
1500 ft
Gallery
Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery
1500 ft
Gallery
Weston Gallery
1600 ft
Gallery
Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio and Gallery
1700 ft
Ocean Ave 3 NW Mission Street
Wyland Gallery Carmel
1700 ft
Sixth Avenue and Dolores Street
Winfield Gallery
1600 ft
Gallery
Zantman Galleries
1700 ft
Dolores Street Between 5th and 6th
The Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore and Secret Garden
1800 ft
Gallery
Jones & Terwilliger Galleries
1800 ft
Gallery
Classic Art Gallery
1800 ft
Gallery
Carmel Art Association Gallery
2000 ft
Broadway Theatre
Golden Bough Playhouse
600 ft
Restaurants
La Bicyclette
1600 ft
cnr Dolores St & 7th Ave
Terry's Lounge
1400 ft
Lincoln and 7th Cypress Inn
Il Tegamino
1400 ft
South Side of Ocean Ave
Cottage Restaurant
1500 ft
Lincoln Street between Ocean and 7th Avenues
Portabella
1700 ft
Ocean Ave Between Lincoln and Monte Verde St
Little Napoli
1700 ft
Dolores St AT 7th Ave
Sushi Heaven
1300 ft
Dolores St AT 8th Ave
Cantinetta Luca
1800 ft
Dolores Street Between Ocean & 7th
Mediterranean Restaurant
1700 ft
Ocean Ave btwn Monte Verde & Lincoln
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