La Playa Hotel - Carmel-by-the-Sea
36.552452, -121.926277
Overview
Historic Carmel hotel with $20 million renovation and daily champagne breakfast
Amenities
La Playa Hotel offers a daily champagne breakfast buffet with made-to-order omelets and fresh pastries served in a library lounge with ocean views. Guests can enjoy afternoon wine and sangria receptions each day, followed by freshly baked chocolate chip cookies in the evening. The property includes an outdoor heated swimming pool surrounded by gardens with fire pits and cozy seating areas.
Rooms
Every guest room at La Playa Carmel features a custom Barmoire stocked with spirits, mixers, and cocktail recipes for in-room mixing. All single bed rooms have king-size beds, and three 1-bedroom suites offer additional living space. Room amenities include air conditioning, Tivoli radios, and Le Labo Santal 33 toiletries.
Dining
Bud's bar and restaurant serves dinner and cocktails daily, using locally-sourced ingredients for its menu. A gourmet breakfast buffet is included with every stay, featuring fresh pastries, fruit, and hot entrees. The library lounge offers indoor and outdoor seating with Pacific Ocean views for breakfast and evening drinks.
Location
La Playa Hotel Carmel-by-the-Sea sits two blocks from Carmel Beach and a short walk from downtown shops and galleries. Guests can explore Point Lobos State Natural Reserve just five minutes away by car for scenic hiking trails. The hotel provides a complimentary evening shuttle to downtown restaurants, and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 8 km from the property.
Events & Pets
La Playa Hotel has over 600 m² of multi-functional event space for weddings, receptions, and corporate retreats, including indoor and outdoor areas with ocean views and gardens. The hotel maintains an enthusiastic dog-friendly policy, accommodating pets in specific rooms with a comfortable stay. All event spaces are supported by an on-site coordinator and catering from Bud's restaurant.
- $20 Million Renovation: HD Design Award winner, completed Fall 2023
- Breakfast: daily champagne buffet with made-to-order omelets and waffles
- Rooms: custom Barmoire cocktail bar in each guest room
- Location: two blocks from Carmel Beach, three blocks from downtown
- Pet Policy: dog-friendly rooms with enthusiastic welcome
- Events: over 600 m² of multi-function event space
- Shuttle: complimentary evening rides to downtown restaurants
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Essential information about La Playa Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 187 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 500 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 11.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Monterey Peninsula, MRY |
Location
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