La Playa Hotel

Breathtaking garden, friendly staff, everything is tastefully executed and ocean views for public rooms as well as some guest rooms. Lots of places for outdoor seating and relaxing and less than 2 blocks from the water! Unusually good breakfast with all kinds of options. A unique experience!

Bonita bem arrumada, bom gosto! O quarto com vista para o mar é linda!

I consider myself a world's best traveler. So my review is taken for six star travelers who expect the best. La Playa underwent a major renovation but missed a lot of spots: I stayed in an $800 dollar a night suite with no ocean view. The bed is extremely soft and horrible for bad backs. There is no espresso machine. The sink has zero to no water pressure. The robes are paper thin and will not keep you warm on a cold foggy night. They should offer slippers. There is no room service and to get to my room only a steep set of stairs... so if you have bad knees beware. They have no gym. It's strange they have a small pool and three rooms right there that should be a gym. And no spa. Health and wellness is very important to me and any hotel that does a $20 million renovation should include it. It was pouring rain one day and the hotel did not have umbrellas. The room feels a little moldy and it is small - again this is a $800 dollar room a night on a Sunday/ Monday. The positives: It is a nice walking location to the scenic spots. A nice bar scene. That said, the food is bar food so not exactly healthy. Conclusion: I did fine in the vicinity much nicer accommodations but won't mention them. Staff might respond to this with an I'm sorry note. Ignore it. These are just simple facts from the Worlds Best Traveler

Because my husband and I both have demanding, high-stress careers in the Bay Area, finding a place to truly decompress is incredibly important to us. Over time, this hotel has become that place. I come about once a month from the South Bay and a few times a year for longer stays, and we truly love Carmel. This hotel has become a second home—familiar, grounding, and restorative every time we arrive. The bar staff knows us well and always makes us feel genuinely welcome, which is a big part of why we return. On this recent visit, I had just arrived at the hotel for the first time that day after spending about three hours at The Refuge Spa, where I spent the morning getting a massage and going in and out of the sauna and steam room while also enjoying the sun. We were eager to get La Playa to enjoy our evening, While walking into the lounge area, I missed a tiny wooden step, fell, and initially tried to walk it off. Shortly after, I began feeling unwell and became very lightheaded while trying to get outside for fresh air. I was incredibly fortunate in that moment—two Stanford ER nurses happened to be in the hotel bar, and immediately came to help. The general manager also happened to be walking in and quickly assisted me in sitting safely on the floor as I became very dizzy. He reacted right away and called the fire department; The fire department evaluated me and confirmed my vitals were stable, but this was my first experience with significant dehydration. what stood out most was the calm, attentive care from everyone involved. I felt safe, supported, and genuinely looked after during a very unsettling moment. This experience only reinforced why we love coming here. La Playa Hotel continues to feel like home, and we are very grateful for the hospitality and care we always receive.

Great location, beautiful hotel

Room was tiny - no room for bags!

Had a nice time this stay. We stayed in room 106. It was spacious and comfortable. We were able to store our bikes at a seating area in front of our entry way. The breakfast buffet was always amazing. We walked to the beach to view the sunset a few days. The pool was a nice reprieve with temps in their 80s. All on all this was a perfect spot.

Great character hotel and great location

Ambiance, friendliness and helpfulness of staff, comfort.

Lack of good coffee and tea in the room.