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      La Playa Carmel

      847 Reviews
      #4 of 25 Hotels in Carmel
      Camino Real at 8th Ave, Carmel, CA 93921
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            4.5
            847 reviews
            • Excellent63%
            • Very good23%
            • Average9%
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            • Terrible2%
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            “champagne breakfast” (41 reviews)
            “free shuttle” (19 reviews)
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            Reviewed 2 days ago
            A Little Piece of Europe in Coastal California

            This hotel is a gem. For our vacation my husband and I stayed at many luxury resorts up and down the California coast and this was our favorite. It is a quiet and secluded gem with uncompromising beauty and service. The grounds filled with the...More

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            Thank Haley L
            Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
            Great property but have to choose room wisely

            This is a great property . Amazing breakfast ! Parking easy to find on road .. but do not book without knowing what room you are booking . A lobby level room is very noisy ! As per me the best are the garden patio...More

            Thank Shikha P
            Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
            Disappointed for price

            Small, dated room and bathroom. Check-in not actually available until 4:30pm. Maids vacuumed hallway (very loud) at 5pm until I asked them to stop. No coffee available at 7:15am upon check-out; advised by front desk that I'd have to wait 15-20 minutes until a colleague...More

            Thank Stephen S
            Reviewed 1 week ago
            Misleading room rates

            I booked a room for $379, plus 12% tax for $422.75, only to find that there was an additional $29 charge for breakfast and wifi. The breakfast is not optional, you are charged for it whether you eat it or not. That is like a...More

            Thank 007obie
            Response from Rachel T, General Manager at La Playa CarmelResponded 1 week ago

            Dear 007obie: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I am truly sorry that you felt that we were misleading in our room rates. That was never our intention and I would like to assure you that I will review...More

            Reviewed 1 week ago
            Loved it!

            The perfect boutique hotel in the perfect location in Carmel. Walk to the beach, and walk to the shops. They even offer a free shuttle to the shops/restaurants considering at night it is very dark to walk around. The grounds are just beautiful! It does...More

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            About
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            Amenities
            • Top amenities
            • Pool
            • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
            • Bar/Lounge
            • Hotel Amenities
            • Meeting Rooms
            • Laundry Service
            • Multilingual Staff
            • Conference Facilities
            • Dry Cleaning
            • Concierge
            • Banquet Room
            • Babysitting
            • Things to do
            • Pool
            • Bar/Lounge
            Details
            • Price range
            • US$391 - US$1,084 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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            • Hotel Style
            • #1 On the Beach Hotel in Carmel
            • #2 Business Hotel in Carmel
            • #2 Luxury Hotel in Carmel
            • #2 Family Hotel in Carmel
            • #6 Romantic Hotel in Carmel
            • Room types
            • Suites ,
            • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
            • Family Rooms
            • Number of rooms
            • 75
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            • Monterey County >
            • Carmel
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            • Hotel La Playa ,
            • La Playa Carmel Ca
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            cpcjim
            What constitutes a single room? What size is the bed, and what is the size of an ocean view single room?
            31 March 2017|
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            Response from BirdmanSiSenor | Reviewed this property |
            Don't know. Check the website and/or give them a call.
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            drbr0x
            Hi there, is the swimming pool open all year round? I will be visiting in January.
            5 January 2017|
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            Response from Nancy C | Reviewed this property |
            We saw folks taking a dip in the morning. The front desk confirmed the pool was kept at 80 degrees. It sounds warm enough but in the Winter it's still cold out. If you're brave enough, I suppose.
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            Stef G
            Hello! what is the Frequency and radius of the shuttle service? we can easily take Lyft or Uber but curious about the shuttle.
            30 September 2016|
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            Response from Dain B | Reviewed this property |
            you request it from the front desk and if it's available and not out on a run, they take you right away. Otherwise they alert the driver and he comes back as soon as he's finished dropping or picking someone else. Never... More
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            "Top floors are easier to get to bar and restaurant.."
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            "Ocean view for sure."
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            "Garden Patio room was roomy and had a magnificent view of the beautiful gardens. No a/c but nice breeze and..."
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            "We had an ocean view room on the top floor--409. We loved it."
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