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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
Perfect
9.0
9.4
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4.3
4.2
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The 4-star La Playa Hotel Carmel-by-the-Sea is located only 0.6 km from the Sunset Center and offers tour/ticket assistance for better sightseeing in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Only a few steps from the Laid-back sweeping white Carmel Sandy Beach, the hotel with 47 rooms features spa therapy, a shared lounge, and barbecue grills, plus an American-style restaurant, serving American specials.

Location

Situated about 10 minutes by car from the Monastery Beach, this boutique hotel also gives access to such sports venues as the public Pebble Beach Golf Links, which is approximately 15 minutes away by car. The Barnyard Shopping Center is 2.1 km away, while the Gallery by the Sea Carmel is a few moments from the La Playa.

The golden-sand beach is around 500 metres away. This accommodation stands 20 minutes' walk from the circa-1771 church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum", popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.

Monte Verde / 8th bus stop is also within a few blocks of the La Playa Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Rooms

Looking onto the city, the spacious rooms are fitted with climate control along with free wireless internet and cable channels. Also, there is a safe box, a mini-fridge-bar provided.

Eat & Drink

Guests may visit Buds restaurant and a lounge bar on site.

Leisure & Business

A heated pool, a fitness centre are available at La Playa Hotel. This Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel has bicycles and state-of-the-art fitness machines.

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

La Playa 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
Ocean view
Air conditioning
Mobile Accessible King
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating

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Facilities

La Playa Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • 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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La Playa Hotel 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
Beach
Carmel Beach
1600 ft
Ocean Ave & San Antonio Ave
Carmel Beach Boardwalk
800 ft
Gallery
Gallery by the Sea Carmel
1600 ft
San Carlos St. Between 5th & 6th
Dennis Rae Fine Art
1400 ft
Gallery
Center for Photographic Art
1500 ft
Gallery
New Masters Gallery
1300 ft
Gallery
Nancy Dodds Gallery
1400 ft
Gallery
Rodrigue Studio
1500 ft
Gallery
Weston Gallery
1700 ft
Gallery
Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery
1600 ft
Gallery
Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio and Gallery
1700 ft
Ocean Ave 3 NW Mission Street
Wyland Gallery Carmel
1700 ft
Dolores Street Between 5th and 6th
The Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore and Secret Garden
1900 ft
Sixth Avenue and Dolores Street
Winfield Gallery
1700 ft
Gallery
Zantman Galleries
1700 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 Peninsula (MRY)18 min  ·  7.1 mi
Mineta San Jose International (SJC)190 min  ·  78.6 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
Wireless 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

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about La Playa Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 464 verified reviews
9.4/10
Perfect
93%
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.1/10
Comfort
9.3/10
Facilities
9.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.0/10
Location
9.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.2/10
Staff
9.4/10
Value for money
8.2/10
Guest reviews
based on 193 reviews
9.0/10
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