La Playa Hotel
La Playa Hotel
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About this property
Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel offers a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with loungers. All spacious rooms include free WiFi. A flat-screen TV with cable is featured in each amply furnished room at La Playa Carmel. A mini-bar and coffee-making facilities offer beverage options. Select rooms boast ocean views. Guests can enjoy a gourmet breakfast in the library lounge showcasing views of the Pacific Ocean. The menu includes fresh pastries, fruit and a variety of hot entrees. All-day dining is available. Carmel La Playa is 4 minutes’ walk from the beach. Monterey Airport is 5 miles away. - Restored & Re-storied - $66 ft Renovation completed Fall 2023 - Tastefully enhanced, all while preserving the quiet eclecticism for which this historic institution is known. - Once a luxurious mansion built in 1905 by an artist as a gift to his wife, a member of the Ghirardelli family, for over 100 years La Playa Hotel has been known as the “Grande Dame of Carmel.” - The renovation carefully covered all aspects of the hotel, from the welcoming lobby to the commodious corners of Bud’s bar and the luxuriously appointed guest rooms with sunfilled windows beckoning the ocean breeze. - HD Design Award Winner - Featured in Vogue, NY Times "T List," Travel + Leisure, Dezeen & Condé Nast. Renovation highlights: - Air Conditioning in all Guest Rooms - Custom Barmoire in all Guest Rooms — Offering a specially curated cocktail experience. - Three 1-Bedroom Suites - King Beds in all Single Bed Rooms - Updated Guest Bathrooms
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Helen
United States“The location was perfect! The staff was very friendly and helpful! Every staff person seemed very happy to help.The breakfast was amazing and the service was excellent!”
Amanda United States“The staff were all very helpful and professional. The room and grounds were just as pictured. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend to anyone!”- Nathan United States“Absolutely stunning property. The staff go above and beyond to help you and make you feel welcome. Beautiful bar and delicious spread for the champagne breakfast. Extremely close to the beach as well, so you have a gorgeous view from the Ocean...”
- Adriana United States“Service, beautiful room, Lê Labo products everywhere, manicured landscape, great location and beautiful views, charming decor, delicious breakfast, wam cookies every night, good cocktails Friday and Saturday, great jazz band! Surprised us with a...”
- Herbert United States“Friendly helpful proactive staff at front desk and restaurant.”
- Christy United States“This hotel is magic. The beauty and detail from the lobby to the seating areas to every aspect of the rooms, a dream stay.”
- Kyle United States“Staff was awesome, grounds are beautiful. The cocktail, cookie hour is great every day. The breakfast buffet is delicious also.”
- Britney United States“From the moment we walked up to the hotel to the moment we checked out, staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was bigger than expected, and the property itself was fantastic.”
- Sarah United States“The staff are excellent! The accommodations are beautiful and the amenities are great!”
- Sharron United States“La Playa Hotel is an amazing place! The Staff was out-of-the way friendly and helpful. The amenities great. The breakfast buffet was all encompassing! AND the 7:30PM cookies were FAB!!!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Bud's Bar & Restaurant
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
Amenities of La Playa HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Bar
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- HikingOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
- Street parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Auditory guidance
- Visual aids (tactile signs)
- Visual aids (Braille)
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
House rulesLa Playa Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Free parking is available but limited, on a first come-first served basis.
A one-time, nonrefundable pet fee of USD 250 is applicable for guests bringing pets.
As per policy California Section 4.6 section 11362.3, it is illegal for any person to smoke marijuana in a public place.
Group policy: 10 or more guest rooms is considered a group and follow different deposit and cancellation policies.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
