La Playa Hotel

Eighth at Camino Real

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA US

Rating: 3 MOBIL STAR RATING/ 3 RATING

Historicallly recognized by National Trust for Historic Preservation. Full service boutique hotel in a residential setting, just 2 blocks to the beautiful white sand beach of Carmel By The Sea. Award winning gardens in the courtyard surrounding the pool create a private villa environment of peace and serenity. Fabulous Terrace Grill Restaurant offers "al fresco" dining on the terrace, overlooking gardens and a glimpse of the ocean. Five function rooms with 5000 square feet offer flexible floorplans for elegant catering or productive meetings. Full service group and catering staff. Built 100 years ago as a private mansion, today La Playa offers elegant surroundings with thoughtful service for guests looking for something unique and memorable.

Room Information

Standard

All rooms at the hotel have the same amenities, design and decor. Our Standard rooms simply mean the view is of the front of the htoel, facing residental homes and trees, instead of our formal gardens or the ocean 2 blocks away. All rooms are nonsmoking, cable tv, phone, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, radio alarm clock.

Superior

All rooms at hotel have identical design, decor and amenities. These are garden or ocean view rooms. Includes alarm clock/ private bathroom/ bathtub/ hairdryer/ high speed internet access/ iron and board/ radio/ shower/ direct dial phone/ cable tv.

Directions

San Jose Airport

Hwy 68 west to Highway One South. Continue to Carmel, taking the Ocean Avenue Exit to the right. Follow Ocean Avenue towards the beach, turning left on Camino Real, just three blocks before reaching the beach. Hotel is located on the corner of Camino Real and 8th Avenue.

Restaurants

Terrace Grill

- Serving American Cuisine - Open 0700-2200

Area Attractions

Attractions Located Nearby

- Monterey Bay Aquarium 5M/8KM North - Fishermans Wharf 5M/8KM North - CDarmel Village .5M/.8KM North - Big Sur 26M/43KM South - 17 Mile Drive 1M/1.6KM NorthWest - Cannery Row 5M/8KM North - Point Lobos 3M/5KM South - Monterey 5M/8KM NorthWest - Big Sur 26M/43KM South - Carmel Valley 10M/16KM East - Pebble Beach 1M/1.6KM NorthWest - Pacific Grove 5M/8KM NorthWest - Naval Post Graduate School5M/8KM North - Defense Language Institue 5M/8KM North - Community Hospital of the Monterey Pennisula 2M/3KM North - CSUMB 8M/13KM North - Monterey Pennisula College 2M/3KM North

Recreation

On Site Recreational Activities

- Massage - Swimming 0800-1800

Meeting Facilities

Poseidon Room

- 2160 square feet - 4 personnel - maximum capacity 110 guests

Carmel Room

- 1458 square feet - 4 personnel - maximum capacity 70 guests

Garden Room

- 704 square feet - 4 personnel - maximum capacity 35 guests

Fireside Room

- 345 square feet - 4 personnel - maximum capacity 14 guests

Patio Room

- 270 square feet - 4 personnel - maximum capacity 12 guests

Weddings

*5 function rooms accommodate from 10-120 persons. Many functions conducted in our gazebo gardens. *Professional Catering Sales management on site to plan and execute the finest wedding events in our area. *On staff pastry chef, with award winning designs. *Nearly 100 weddings per year at facility, with word of mouth our best advertising. *All info. on catering (including menus) available on website

Meetings

*Being the only full service property in Carmel By The Sea, we offer professional group sales management to plan and coordinate corporate group travelers. *5 function rooms accommodate up to 100 theater style, 50 U-shape, and 36+ board style. Flexible breakout areas. *Exceptional service staff to anticipate every last min. need. *Small "Business Center" with Copier,dedicated fax, highspeed DSL lines, computer/printer, standard av onsite as well. *Retreat to Carmel Meetings Package available mid-week/seasonally.

Groups

*Group rates quoted for 10-60 rooms *High season Jun - Oct. *Best rates quoted Nov.-May with mid week emphasis *Availablity best with 6 month inquiry window.