La Playa Hotel, Carmel-by-the-Sea

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

Following a $20 million renovation in 2023, this 4-star Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel features renovated accommodations with garden, village, or ocean views. La Playa Hotel's 75 rooms offer custom climate control, Tivoli Model One radios, and in-room craft cocktail bars. The property includes 6000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space across multiple venues including the Pacific Room with ocean vistas. Dining options encompass a daily champagne breakfast buffet and Bud's bar serving classic cocktails. Guests can enjoy the heated outdoor pool maintained at 80°F, along with nightly fresh-baked Ghirardelli cookies. The Pacific Terrace provides covered seating with heaters and a fire pit. La Playa Hotel stands just steps from Carmel Beach and within walking distance to galleries, shops, and restaurants.

Pros

Complimentary daily hosted wine and sangria receptions from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Live music performances on Thursdays and Sundays

Downtown dining shuttle service available from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Recently completed comprehensive renovation of all spaces in Fall 2023

Cons

Pool hours limited from 9:00 AM to sunset only

No room service available