La Playa Hotel, Carmel-by-the-Sea

La Playa Hotel - A historic beachfront hotel with ocean views, award-winning gardens, and a gourmet breakfast buffet

Nestled just steps from Carmel Beach, La Playa Hotel is a 4-star historic property featuring 75 recently renovated guest rooms with ocean, garden, or village views. The Pacific Room and Terrace offers dramatic coastal vistas, rustic architecture, and a covered terrace with heaters and a fire pit. Guests can enjoy a gourmet breakfast buffet each morning in the Library and Terrace, featuring locally-sourced pastries, cheeses, and hot entrees. The hotel provides 6000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, including the Garden Room with fireplace and Pacific Terrace for receptions. La Playa Carmel is within walking distance of Ocean Avenue's galleries, shops, and restaurants like Dametra Cafe and Aubergine. Rooms include pillow-top mattresses, Tivoli radios, and custom climate control, while the outdoor pool is heated to 80 degreesF.