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“A grand mansion with ocean views set in perfectly manicured gardens. Elegant rooms boast luxury bathrooms and private terraces to enjoy a glass of local wine on. The grounds hold a lovely outdoor pool and a lifesize chess board. Champagne breakfasts are included - a luxury beach escape.”

“A grand mansion with ocean views set in perfectly manicured gardens. Elegant rooms boast luxury bathrooms and private terraces to enjoy a glass of local wine on. The grounds hold a lovely outdoor pool and a lifesize chess board. Champagne breakfasts are included - a luxury beach escape.”

Recommended For

  • Luxury
  • Known as the "Grand Dame of Carmel" - this beautiful mansion set in perfectly manicured gardens is the height of luxury
  • Beach Life
  • Boasting the position of the closest hotel to the beach in town
  • Cycling
  • Use one of the hotel's bikes and take a gentle cycle along the coast
  • Museums
  • There are a number of renowned galleries in town
  • Wine tasting
  • Sample local produce at Carmel Valley Wineries
  • Other Activities
  • Spend lazy days sunning yourself on the beach
  • Total relaxation
  • Golf
  • Pet friendly
  • Garden Patio rooms are pet friendly; they accept two pets per room up to 40lb in weight
  • Restaurant
  • Bud's offers contemporary comfort food classics
  • Romantic
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Quiet
  • Traditional
  • Beach nearby
  • Child friendly
  • Antiques
  • Chic
  • Historic

Facilities

  • Pet friendly
  • Garden Patio rooms are pet friendly; they accept two pets per room up to 40lb in weight
  • Restaurant
  • Bud's offers contemporary comfort food classics
  • Swimming Pool
  • Heated outdoor pool
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Bicycle hire
  • Outdoor dining
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Bar
  • Parking
  • Wifi
  • Child friendly
  • Garden

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Use one of the hotel's bikes and take a gentle cycle along the coast
  • Museums
  • There are a number of renowned galleries in town
  • Wine tasting
  • Sample local produce at Carmel Valley Wineries
  • Other Activities
  • Spend lazy days sunning yourself on the beach
  • Golf

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La Playa Carmel

The "Grande Dame of Carmel", La Playa Carmel has been wowing visitors with upscale amenities and jaw-dropping views since the turn of the 20th century. The closest hotel to the beach in town, it’s also easy walking distance from the town’s myriad shops and galleries.

Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)