LA PLAYA HOTEL | Carmel-by-the-Sea ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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Camino Real At Eighth Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States, 93921

“I loved how close this hotel was to the beach and shops!”view full review

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.

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

Cons

No room service available

No on-site spa facilities

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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.

Standard King Room

2 persons

23 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Queen Room Disability Access

2 persons

28 m²

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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Single Room Sea View

2 persons

28 m²

1 King-size bed

Air conditioning

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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre

Carmel-by-the-Sea500 m

Airports

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 11.3 km

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 126.6 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

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

Champagne Breakfast Delight

“The morning champagne breakfast was a highlight of my stay! It was beautifully presented with great options, including made-to-order omelets cooked right in front of you. It truly set a lovely tone for the day ahead.” view full review

Charming Room Experience

“Staying in a classic room was a unique experience. Despite being on the smaller side, it had a comfortable bed, lovely linens, and even LaVazza espresso in the room, which made my mornings feel extra special.” view full review

Cozy Bathroom Amenities

“The bathroom was compact yet functional, providing all the essentials I needed. The complimentary toiletries added a nice touch, and I appreciated the thoughtful details that made my stay more enjoyable.” view full review

Relaxing Evening Activities

“I loved the complimentary evening wine reception, which provided a perfect opportunity to unwind. The cozy lobby and the ambiance made for a good setting to relax and enjoy some wine after a day of adventures.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage 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

Location

Camino Real At Eighth Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States, 93921

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Camino Real At Eighth Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States, 93921

City landmarks

Museum

Carmel Mission Basilica Museum

1.7 km

Landmark

Tor House

1.6 km

Mall

Carmel Plaza

780 m

Landmark

Sunset Center

630 m

Landmark

Ocean Avenue

770 m

Park

Devendorf Park

1.5 km

Landmark

Sunset Cultural Center

780 m

Landmark

Bennett Sculpture

900 m

Landmark

Rieser Fine Art

960 m

Beach

Carmel River State Beach

5.0 km

Nearby

Ocean Ave &

Dametra Cafe

510 m

Ocean Ave & San Antonio Ave

Carmel Beach Boardwalk

170 m

Beach

Carmel Beach

480 m

Gallery

Gallery by the Sea Carmel

400 m

Gallery

New Masters Gallery

380 m

San Carlos St. Between 5th & 6th

Dennis Rae Fine Art

400 m

Gallery

Nancy Dodds Gallery

410 m

Gallery

Center for Photographic Art

450 m

Gallery

Rodrigue Studio

430 m

Gallery

Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery

450 m

Gallery

Weston Gallery

480 m

Gallery

Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio and Gallery

500 m

Ocean Ave 3 NW Mission Street

Wyland Gallery Carmel

490 m

Sixth Avenue and Dolores Street

Winfield Gallery

480 m

Gallery

Zantman Galleries

500 m

Dolores Street Between 5th and 6th

The Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore and Secret Garden

530 m

Gallery

Jones & Terwilliger Galleries

540 m

Gallery

Classic Art Gallery

530 m

Gallery

Carmel Art Association Gallery

590 m

Theatre

Golden Bough Playhouse

160 m

Restaurants

La Bicyclette

470 m

cnr Dolores St & 7th Ave

Terry's Lounge

410 m

Lincoln and 7th Cypress Inn

Il Tegamino

420 m

South Side of Ocean Ave

Cottage Restaurant

450 m

Lincoln Street between Ocean and 7th Avenues

Portabella

490 m

Ocean Ave Between Lincoln and Monte Verde St

Little Napoli

500 m

Dolores St AT 7th Ave

Sushi Heaven

380 m

Dolores St AT 8th Ave

Cantinetta Luca

530 m

Dolores Street Between Ocean & 7th

Mediterranean Restaurant

510 m

Ocean Ave btwn Monte Verde & Lincoln

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LA PLAYA HOTEL, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Hotel Details

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

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Facilities

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Facilities for people with disabilities

Spa & Leisure

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