La Playa Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), 45-60 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, October.
La Playa Hotel
La Playa Hotel stands apart in Carmel-by-the-Sea with direct beach access and ocean-view ceremony spaces that most competitor venues cannot match.
About La Playa Hotel
La Playa Hotel stands apart in Carmel-by-the-Sea with direct beach access and ocean-view ceremony spaces that most competitor venues cannot match.
This Mediterranean-style property offers both indoor and outdoor event spaces with unobstructed Pacific vistas, allowing you to leverage the dramatic coastline as your backdrop.
The hotel's 75 guest rooms on-site eliminate logistics for your wedding party and guests.
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Fantastic boutique hotel. Very historic and the staff is amazing. One of the best breakfasts in Carmel. Love the property grounds and the views.
Kevin Jones · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 150 guests
- Standing reception
- 200 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 150 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 75 rooms
- Room types
- 8 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- Price
- US$175 to US$350 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- YYZ, 60 min by car
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, restored, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Direct access to Carmel Beach with ceremony options overlooking the Pacific Ocean
- 75 on-site guest rooms available for wedding guests, reducing accommodation coordination
- Multiple event spaces including oceanfront terraces, indoor ballrooms, and garden areas
- 4.5-star Google rating with established reputation in destination wedding market
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 2:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in begins
- 5:00 PMRehearsal on ceremony site
- 7:00 PMRehearsal dinner (on-property or off-site)
- 10:00 AMFinal setup and vendor arrival
- 2:00 PMCeremony (oceanfront)
- 3:00 PMCocktail hour (beach or garden space)
- 4:00 PMReception dinner and dancing
- 10:00 AMFarewell breakfast; guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MRY · 45-60 minutes
Guests fly into Monterey Regional Airport.
- Typical total
- $35,000-75,000Aisle estimate
Estimate assumes 75 guests, 2-night stay for 40 guests, 3-hour reception. Ceremony fee may be waived with food/beverage minimum. Contact venue for detailed proposal.
See the full figure+
$35,000-75,000 for 75 guests with 2-night stay
- Ceremony fee
- $2,500-5,000Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
- Reception
- $150-300 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
- Room rate
- $350-600 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
- Weather window
- June – August, October
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (800) 582-8900
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we get married on the beach?+
Yes. La Playa Hotel offers beachfront ceremony spaces directly adjacent to Carmel Beach, though beach permits and state regulations apply. The hotel coordinates permitting and can suggest alternative oceanview locations on the property.
What is the guest room block discount?+
Contact the hotel directly for current group rates. Having 75 rooms on-site is a significant advantage over venues requiring guests to book off-property hotels.
What is the ceremony capacity?+
Outdoor oceanfront ceremonies typically accommodate 20-150 guests depending on the specific space selected. Indoor alternatives available for larger groups or weather backup.
Are outside caterers allowed?+
La Playa Hotel requires use of in-house catering. Contact the venue directly for menu options and pricing.
What is included in the venue rental fee?+
Standard rental includes event space, tables, chairs, and basic setup. Additional services (catering, bar, rentals, etc.) are priced separately. Request a detailed proposal for your specific date and guest count.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 150 guests
“Banquet – 150”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 200 guests
“Reception – 200”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 150 guests
“Theatre – 150”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 75 rooms
“La Playa Hotel features 75 deluxe guestrooms and offers group rates for wedding parties and guests.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 8 listed
“Ocean View King”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Our [Courtyard](https://www.laplayahotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/La-Playa-Hotel_Courtyard.jpg) is an enchanting garden setting for a ceremony or reception”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Select from our meticulously designed event menus which offer a diverse array of dishes, or customize a menu tailored to your tastes.”
Read the source for in-house cateringNearest airport: YYZ, 60 min by car
“YYZ”
Read the source for nearest airportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“Anchoring Carmel’s most prestigious residential neighborhood, the [newly renovated](https://www.laplayahotel.com/renovating-la-playa-hotel/) La Playa Hotel features over 6,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space and is the premier hotel for meetings, retreats and social events in Carmel-by-the-Sea.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, restored, elegant
“Located in one of California’s most prestigious neighborhoods, La Playa Hotel is just steps from the sugared white sands of the Pacific coastline and the renowned shops, galleries, and restaurants of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.”
Read the source for setting