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La Playa Hotel & Bar

Hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Hotel★★★3-star4.5 (869 reviews)

Location Excellent location — 11 attractions within walking distance

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About

La Playa Hotel & Bar is a hotel to stay in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The hotel is close to Kevin Milligan and Richard Macdonald, about 27.9 km from Salinas. It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 4.5/5 across 869 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Wonderful hotel with outstanding service and beautiful surroundings..

Notable stay

The La Playa Hotel is a historic two-story hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, once owned by artist Chris Jorgensen. The building is an example of Mediterranean Revival architecture. The building qualified as an important commercial building and was registered with the California Register of Historical Resources on September 21, 2002. (via Wikipedia)

What guests mention

Wonderful hotel with outstanding service and beautiful surroundings.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

Location

What's nearby

  • Kevin Milligan0.3 km
  • Richard Macdonald0.4 km
  • Center for Photographic Art0.5 km
  • View0.5 km
  • Carmel Beach0.5 km
  • Weston0.5 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 31 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 1 pharmacy or clinic

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 8.1 km → all hotels near MRY
Nearest station
Salinas27.9 km
Nearest beach
Carmel Beach0.5 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 15.6 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the right
Currency
USD
Power
Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

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Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to La Playa Hotel & Bar?

From La Playa Hotel & Bar, the nearest station, Salinas, is about 27.9 km away; Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is around 8.1 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is La Playa Hotel & Bar from the beach?

The nearest beach, Carmel Beach, is about 0.5 km from La Playa Hotel & Bar in a straight line.

Does La Playa Hotel & Bar have a pool?

Yes — La Playa Hotel & Bar offers breakfast, swimming pool, restaurant.

How is La Playa Hotel & Bar rated?

La Playa Hotel & Bar scores 4.5 out of 5 across 869 guest reviews, and holds an official 3-star rating.

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