La Playa Hotel

Monterey and Carmel
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Carmel Wedding Location
Camino Real and 8th Street
Carmel, CA
Contact: Catering Department
Phone: 800/582-8900, 831/624-6476
www.laplayahotel.com
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Why We Like This Place

Occupying several acres in the heart of residential Carmel, just two blocks from the beach, La Playa remains one of the loveliest and most inviting places we’ve had the pleasure to write about. Originally built in 1904 as a private residence, La Playa was converted and expanded into a hotel in 1916. Standing in front of the building, you feel a bit like you’ve been transported to Europe. The distinctly Mediterranean style, with earthy terracotta-tile roofs, soft pastel walls and a bright green formal garden are reminiscent of Italy. Even though there’s a lovely patina about La Playa, make no mistake—this is a full-service resort hotel offering a contemporary freshness as well as a romantic Old World appeal.

For outdoor celebrations the wrought-iron gazebo is the spot, set amid brick patios, a fountain, technicolor annuals, manicured lawns and climbing bougainvillea. The entire setting is lush and private. Inside are rooms of various size for private functions, with antiques, lithographs and memorabilia of early Carmel. The hotel is a refreshing destination for a personal or business retreat—here tasteful furnishings, French doors and magnificent views are standard amenities. We can’t help but love this place. And if you can’t drag yourself away, feel free to stay overnight, or have your honeymoon here, too.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 0
Max. Seated Outdoors: 100

Max. Seated Indoors: 112
Max. Seated Outdoors: 100
Max. Standing Indoors: 150
Max. Standing Outdoors: 150

Max. Seated: 120

CEREMONY CAPACITY: The gazebo area seats 100 guests.

EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The hotel can accommodate 12–112 seated guests.

MEETING CAPACITY: There are several rooms which hold 12–120 seated guests.

Fees & Deposits

For weddings, a $2,500 nonrefundable deposit is required to confirm your date and banquet space. Half the estimated event total is due 6 weeks prior to the function; the remaining balance is due 3 weeks prior to the event. Rental fees range $250–1,900 depending upon the space rented. Menus can be customized; reception buffets and seated meals range $34–60/person. Room rental fees, beverages, wedding cakes, tax and an 18% gratuity are additional. For meeting or corporate event information, contact the sales and catering department.

Availability

Year-round, daily.

Catering

Provided

Alcohol

Provided

Site Uses

Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings
Rehearsal Dinners
On-Site Accommodations

Services/Amenities

Catering: provided, no BYO
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: portable
Bride's Dressing Area: CBA
Meeting Equipment: CBA, extra fee
Parking: on-street, valet
Accommodations: 75 guestrooms, 5 cottages
Telephone: guest phones
Outdoor Night Lighting: limited
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: provided
View: ocean and gardens

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
w/ Restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Views

Garden
Garden Patio/Courtyard
Landscaped Grounds
Ocean/Bay

Site Type

Hotel
Historic/Landmark Building
Garden
Restaurant
Banquet Hall/Events Facility

Restrictions

Alcohol: provided, no BYO
Smoking: not allowed
Music: amplified OK until 10pm with restrictions
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: not required

Contact: Catering Department
800/582-8900, 831/624-6476
www.laplayahotel.com
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