The accommodations were wonderful (especially after a free upgrade to an oceanview room because of some street noise outside my window). The food was fabulous, and most important of all to me was the incredible service provided by every staff person I dealt with. They were helpful and gracious at every turn. Will surely stay here again. more

I wish I could give this hotel a 4* or a 5* rating because it had the potential in many aspects. It was so charming with beautiful gardens & grounds and with a great location close to the ocean including a view from some of the rooms. But I can't give it any more than a 3* rating because of... more

Outstanding location and grounds...rooms are a bit tired and staff attitude does not live up to luxury standards. I would return but would be very careful about which rooms I would choose. more

Once again we had a great time staying at La Playa Hotel. This trip was to celebrate my wifes 40th birthday. So I decided to call Brian with Romantic Room Designs to have him work his magic. Brian and I arranged to have the room decorated while my wife and I were out to dinner. When we got back to... more

I our stay at La Player was quite frankly the worst experience I have ever had in a Hotel branded as “Luxury”. I came over from England for my wife’s 10th Wedding anniversary. We stayed at some great hotels including the the Awanee in Yosemite & the Dolphin at Shell Beach where the service was excellent and the staff friendly.... more

La Playa is almost a century old which by CA standards is really old. If you are expecting sleek and flashy luxery this is not the place for you. If you want quiet, peaceful charm here you are. Each room is a bit different. The furniture is not your typical hotel furniture but rather in keeping with the rest of... more

Enjoyed two nights at LaPlaya. We had a nice corner room with plantation shutters. The "Romance Pkg" so champagne and very large chocolate covered strawberries awaited us! It was wonderful. We had a (distant) view of the ocean and gardens below. The rooms are nice; however, the bathroom is very, very small. The hotel is historic with many pictures along... more

My boyfriend and I were looking for a good place to get away for the weekend where we could relax and enjoy some good food. We were very happy with La Playa! The hotel has a historic flavor that is both charming and relaxing without feeling out of date. It was also a quick walk from downtown Carmel. Our room... more

My husband and I got married at La Playa recently. We fell in love with the location and had a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception and the event coordinators were great, as was the restaurant. The problem came with the staff at the hotel, when we found ourselves having to apologize to our guests for how rudely the hotel staff... more