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About the Hotel

Camino Real At Eighth Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States, 93921
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Steps from the beach
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9.4
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Featuring a terrace and a swimming pool, the 4-star La Playa Hotel Carmel-by-the-Sea lies around a 20-minute walk from the Tor House. Situated within a few blocks of the Dametra Cafe, the hotel boasts spacious rooms along with spa therapy, a shared lounge, and barbecue grills available onsite.

Location

The prime location will easily bring you to Carmel Beach City Park, located approximately 500 metres away, and to the Sunset Center, which is also a mere 0.6 km away. There is a golden-sand beach within 5 minutes' walk of the La Playa Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Carmel Beach, which is 50 metres away. This smoke-free hotel is a short way from the Clinton Walker House.

Monte Verde / 8th bus stop is at a distance of only 0.6 km from the non-smoking La Playa.

Rooms

There are 47 rooms with climate control. Some of them offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and high-speed Wi-Fi as well as coffee and tea making facilities. They are decorated with elegant furniture. Guests can take advantage of views of the city.

Eat & Drink

Experience American dishes at the American Buds restaurant onsite. Also, the accommodation features a lounge bar. It overlooks the ocean.

Leisure & Business

Guests can keep fit and active during their stay at La Playa Hotel with the convenience of bicycles and state-of-the-art fitness machines. As part of its commitment to guest wellness, this Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel includes a fitness studio featuring yoga classes.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit Point Lobos State Natural Reserve for stunning coastal views.
  • Try the clam chowder at The Fish Hopper for a local favorite.
  • Stroll through Carmel Mission for a touch of history and beauty.
  • Explore the art galleries on Ocean Avenue for unique finds.
  • Don't miss the Saturday farmers market for fresh, local produce.
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Select your room type

The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Classic King
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Ocean View King
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Mobile Accessible King
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

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
1700 ft
Ocean Ave & San Antonio Ave
Carmel Beach Boardwalk
600 ft
Beach
Carmel Beach
1600 ft
Gallery
Gallery by the Sea Carmel
1400 ft
Gallery
New Masters Gallery
1300 ft
San Carlos St. Between 5th & 6th
Dennis Rae Fine Art
1400 ft
Gallery
Nancy Dodds Gallery
1400 ft
Gallery
Center for Photographic Art
1500 ft
Gallery
Rodrigue Studio
1500 ft
Gallery
Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery
1600 ft
Gallery
Weston Gallery
1700 ft
Gallery
Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio and Gallery
1700 ft
Sixth Avenue and Dolores Street
Winfield Gallery
1700 ft
Ocean Ave 3 NW Mission Street
Wyland Gallery Carmel
1700 ft
Gallery
Zantman Galleries
1700 ft
Dolores Street Between 5th and 6th
The Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore and Secret Garden
1900 ft
Gallery
Jones & Terwilliger Galleries
1900 ft
Gallery
Classic Art Gallery
1900 ft
Theatre
Golden Bough Playhouse
500 ft
Restaurants
Donatello's Italian Restaurant
1300 ft
9 W Main St
Terry's Lounge
1400 ft
Lincoln and 7th Cypress Inn
Il Tegamino
1400 ft
South Side of Ocean Ave
Cottage Restaurant
1500 ft
Lincoln Street between Ocean and 7th Avenues
Sushi Heaven
1300 ft
Dolores St AT 8th Ave
Little Napoli
1700 ft
Dolores St AT 7th Ave
Portabella
1700 ft
Ocean Ave Between Lincoln and Monte Verde St
Cantinetta Luca
1800 ft
Dolores Street Between Ocean & 7th
Mediterranean Restaurant
1700 ft
Ocean Ave btwn Monte Verde & Lincoln
Getting around
City Centre
Carmel-by-the-Sea6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)17 min  ·  7.0 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)190 min  ·  78.7 mi
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Paid Public parking is possible on site.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel La Playa provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2012
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
47
Check-in
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