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About the Hotel

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

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

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Cozy rooms, spacious suites, and family-friendly homes, all with flexible cancellation policies & special deals
Standard King Room
Max:
2 persons
23 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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Queen Room Disability Access
Max:
2 persons
28 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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Single Room Sea View
Max:
2 persons
28 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
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Getting around

Easily find local transportation options to help you explore

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

Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet

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
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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
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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