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Black Sands Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Shelter Cove

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
View from property
Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Standard Room | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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59 Surf Point, Shelter Cove, CA, 95589
  • Place, Mal Coombs Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shelter Cove Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Abalone Point
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Studio Suite

Premier Studio Suite

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Studio

Premier Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Shelter Cove

Black Sands Inn places you steps from Mal Coombs Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Shelter Cove Marina. .With a stay at this Shelter Cove hotel, you'll be 1.2 km (0.8 mi) from Abalone Point and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Black Sands Beach.

What's nearby

  • Mal Coombs Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shelter Cove Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Abalone Point - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Black Sands Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Humboldt Redwoods State Park - 46 min drive - 55.5 km

Getting around

  • Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mario's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • Surf Point Coffee + Bistro
  • ‪Delgado Pizza and Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gyppo Ale Mill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Black Sands Bistro - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Black Sands Inn

Hotel in Shelter Cove
Black Sands Inn offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Shelter Cove hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Black Sands Inn offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 12 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • In-room coffee
  • Lending library access
  • Hot tub access
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Black Sands Inn Hotel
Black Sands Inn Shelter Cove
Black Sands Inn Hotel Shelter Cove

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Black Sands Inn?

Black Sands Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Black Sands Inn?

The closest beach to Black Sands Inn is Black Sands Beach (2.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Black Sands Inn?

No, Black Sands Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Black Sands Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Black Sands Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 294 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, excellent view and nice beach. I'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Black Sands Inn location is beautiful, especially for relaxing and enjoying the sound of the ocean. The hotel staff clearly provide helpful instructions. The property is clean and safe. I highly recommend this location, and we will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the view was spectacular. small but quaint. other patrons were very friendly. getting access to room slightly difficult, since we had no internet reception to receive instructions, need to make better heads up notice on door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Lovely room. Accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester, Arcata

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable, wonderful view, close to the cove and places to eat. Beach erosion is a little worrisome here so book your room soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy, Murphys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Black Sands Inn offered a wonderful stay right on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. I had some trepidation about the self-check in process, but all went well. The exterior of the building needs some TLC, but my room was clean, beautifully appointed, and comfortable. I enjoyed the meditative sound of the ocean, walks around the small community of Shelter Cove, and conversations with some of the local residents. The visit to the Inn and area was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You need to fix the parking situation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ya-Chin Taylor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booking and checking in were very easy. The location is awesome, loved the chairs out front and the hot tub. The room we had, Room 1, was large and like a small apartment. Very nice. Three negative points for us: the sheets are not cotton, the coffee maker didn't work, and a 10a check-out is far too early. They did try to send someone to fix the coffee maker, but we were already out and about.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kent

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hate digital check-in, especially when the code doesn’t work! The instructions for opening fort are imprecise. The area around the hotel is depressing—filled with junk, run down. The room was clean and comfortable, with a great view of the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Black Sands Inn. The property's direct access to the beautiful beach was a huge plus, offering stunning views and perfect opportunities for tide pooling and beachcombing. The hot tub was a definite highlight—it was incredibly clean and relaxing with its great views, strong jets, and comfortable seats. We also appreciated the convenience of having several good restaurants located nearby. We are hoping to stay longer next time to explore more.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Simply crazy to receive the door code. Don’t send it on the afternoon of arrival then note that cell reception is spotty, at best. What? Then, code did not work. Barely got signal to call help desk who calmly said, “Oh, I see the code never worked.” Great, hours to get to you and then, there was a code failure. Too much anxiety for days and too much effort for 2 nights. Treat your guests like adults. Yes, gorgeous location. Did see the roof needs repair, as does the Inn next door. Think you are just renting this into the ground. Sorry, never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!! Ocean view and sounds are spectacular. A must stay!! 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to go stay by the ocean. You can't get any closer to the ocean than this place! Wonderful outdoor chairs to sit and soak in the Ocean breeze. Nice clean rooms, plenty of towels and coffee. Management is very responsive to inquiries.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bradford, Lakeville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shelter Cove is an isolated location protecting the natural beauty of the area. Bring your favorite wine and other romantic items because there’s not a lot around regarding culinary delights However, we didn’t venture out because of the pounding rain. Never underestimate the local culinary delights
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Modern, beautifully decorated. Perfect ocean view. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean with beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 2 on the ground level. The room was nice. Small and comfortable with good storage. Very clean and updated. Cute decor. Bathroom was nice size and shower was large and clean with a great handheld shower head. Check in and out was easy. Host was quick to respond to messages. The view from the room was AMAZING! This place is absolutely gorgeous. It takes a while to get there and the road is steep and curvy. But it’s so worth it. Listened to the waves from my bed all night and most of the morning. A pleasant wake up call from the seals barking in the early morning. I loved it. There is a small bar and coffeehouse close. The early 10am check out is my only complaint. I wasn’t ready to leave yet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Open views. Lots of room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin L

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved being ocean front and hearing the tumultuous sea crashing all night! Unbeatable views! The room was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025