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 minibar 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 - $20M 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
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Andréa
Brazil“Beautiful hotel, great location and attentive staff” 
Karen
United Kingdom“This is a haven, a wonderful retreat away from the centre of Carmel (but easy to walk and runs a shuttle if needed) and close to the beautiful beach. It offers wonderful rooms with everything you need and more -- wine tasting in the afternoon...”- Lloyd United Kingdom“Amazing building, fantastic rooms and an excellent bar. Everything you need in great hotel.”
- Margaux
France“Everything, location, staff, breakfast was delicious, the cocktails and obviously the cookies!” - Christopher United Kingdom“Comfortable place to stay and would recommend but I may suggest a room away from stairs and not ground floor - person upstairs very noisy.”
Eunhye
South Korea“I fell in love with a town called Carmel. I'm sure it's because of this hotel. It was a perfect experience. Next time, I will come with my whole family.”- Daniela
United States“The location is perfect, the staff is lovely and the breakfast is great” - Marie-laure France“Beautiful venue overseeing the see and very close to the center of the town. a good balance between the comfort of a grand hotel and the cosiness of a medium size hotel. Staff really incredibly kind and willing to make you enjoy the place. We...”
- Robert
Australia“A charming place to stay, beautiful appointments throughout.” - Chantelle United Kingdom“I loved this quaint hotel which has so much style and character. It has an excellent bar and serves a great breakfast!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Bud's Bar & Restaurant
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Free parking is available but limited, on a first come-first served basis.
A one-time, non-refundable 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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
