La Playa Hotel

Beautiful property, meticulously kept gardens and romantic atmosphere. Hotel room was well-appointed with the exception of an iron and ironing board (which I presume is available upon request?). Because it is an older property, sound proofing is not great. Linens were soft, bed was comfortable, Le Labo toiletries were a nice touch. We were not expecting children shouting at the pool at 8:30 in the morning and would be nice if other guests would mind their children in the earlier morning hours. Staff is discreet but helpful. Breakfast was delicious and staff was very professional. The hotel is a short walk from town (uphill) and we enjoyed walking, although there is a shuttle available. A couple blocks up from the beach as well. Would recommend.

La Playa hotel is a very special place. Throughout our stay the staff was exceptionally welcoming, attentive, and helpful. We loved this well appointed historical property, its beautiful grounds, and exceptional amenities. The pool is kept at the perfect temperature and is in a lovely setting. The champagne breakfast, afternoon drinks, and nightly freshly baked chocolate chip cookies offered by fire in the lobby are just a few of the inviting touches. To be sure we will return this cozy exceptional hotel.

My husband and I were able to get away for a mid week stay for 2 nights and had an amazing time. Staff were incredibly kind and helpful for the entire stay. We arrived to our room to find champagne and fruit, and the room was clean with an incredible view. The location and amenities offered at the hotel are extensive. Every morning they host a complimentary champagne breakfast which is far above the average hotel breakfast. They offer made-to order omelettes and waffles, fresh fruit, breakfast burritos and much more, all of which was delicious! In the afternoons you can visit the front desk for wine or house sangria and in the evenings they offer fresh baked cookies. The location is just outside of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and 2 blocks up from the beach. While it is very easy to walk into town, La Playa also offers a complimentary "shuttle" (which is actually a very nice mercedes suv) to take you into downtown should you need it. In case you don't want to venture off the property, the onsite restaurant Bud's also offers incredible meals and delicious beverages. Everything we ordered exceeded our expectations in the best way. With the location, beauty of the property and ameneties available, we would absolutely stay here again!

I love staying at European Inn's and boutique hotels, but don't really like the one's in the US as they always feel so sterile and without character. Not at La Playa Hotel though. This really feels like a European Boutique Hotel. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous, staff genuinely friendly and helpful, rooms are spacious. If that was it, I would be happy, but you also have amazing views and walking distance to downtown Carmel. It's unbelievable they include the buffet breakfast with the room fee. I don't drink champagne, but that's included too. Can't wait to return.

Incredible hotel stay. The bed was so comfortable, the toiletries were insanely high quality, and the entire property was beautiful down to the details. We visited with our 10 month old and between the daily breakfast and happy hour we hardly wanted to leave the property! We ate dinner at Bud’s 3 of the nights we stayed because it was that fantastic and only steps from the room! We would definitely stay again on our next visit to Carmel.

So many wonderful perks and fantastic, warm service. The rooms were beautiful and the hotel bar was full but not too much that we couldn’t get a booth. We really enjoyed our weekend away! One thing is that we could hear the people above us pretty loudly at night which wasn’t too much of a problem but they stayed up pretty late. In addition the beds had great cozy toppers and had great bedding/pillows, but the mattress itself was pretty hard. Overall though this place is a gem, I can’t wait to come back and bring more of my friends and family.

Fabulous stay a the La Playa Hotel! Very close to the beach and downtown area. There is also a hotel shuttle that will take you downtown for dinner and back. Lots of nice amenities, happy hour, warm chocolate chip cookies and the champagne brunch makes it worth the stay. Seriously, if you love a good meal, the brunch can't be beat. You do feel like you step back in time so the rooms are a little small but well appointed with nice lotion and shampoo/conditioner and soap. The grounds and common areas are very well maintained and absolutely beautiful. The service was top notch, the bar was fun especially if you can catch the 10 cent drink for 10 minutes (bring your dimes!). We were celebrating a special anniversary and the staff took notice and left a little gift in our room.

We had 3 rooms for a multigenerational getaway for my 75th birthday. It was definitely the right choice for everyone! The staff is exceptional, the grounds are stunning and the location can’t be beat. It’s walkable to all the great restaurants, galleries and shopping. Best of all, it’s 2 blocks from the beach.