LA PLAYA HOTEL CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, 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
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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Facilities
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