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Black Sands Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Shelter Cove with free parking

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Premier Studio Suite | Living area
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Premier Quadruple Room | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$343
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug

Explore the area

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59 Surf Point, Shelter Cove, CA, 95589
  • Shelter Cove Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Abalone Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Black Sands Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Quadruple Room

Premier Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room

Premier Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room

Premier Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Studio Suite

Premier Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Travel cot
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this Shelter Cove hotel you'll find Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

What's nearby

  • Mal Coombs Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shelter Cove Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Abalone Point - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Black Sands Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Avenue of the Giants - 54 min drive - 47.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Sands Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Delgado Pizza and Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mi Mochima - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Tank - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Black Sands Inn

Hotel in Shelter Cove with free parking
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Shelter Cove hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
Black Sands Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, with coffee/tea makers. This Shelter Cove hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

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

  • Air conditioning

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

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

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. 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Sands Inn?

As of 17 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Sands Inn on 18 Aug 2025 start from NZ$343.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Black Sands Inn?

Yep, Black Sands Inn has a free self car park.

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. 171 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 223 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only bad thing is that all the restaurants were closed when we got there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property and helpful staff! Many years to come for Black Sands Inn!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room with great view. Curtains did not block ext lighting so there was a lot of light in the room while trying to sleep. The door lock combo was wrong every day and I had to call for a new code-- a bother
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite a special location. A unique view of the tide coming and going. You can tell the cleaning staff pays attention to the details, in the bedroom, kitchen area, and bathroom. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything we hoped it would be!

Amazing beachfront property with amazing views. Clean, quiet area with a few great restaurants nearby. Suite was everything we hoped it would be and more, worth the drive from Boise, Idaho to experience a few days here. Stay at the Black Sands Inn, you will not regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

JANET

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The self check in was nice and fast! Recommend going to this inn. It was cozy and perfect for 2 couples.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The no-contact check in is terrible. I did not receive any information on which room was assigned to me and how to get in. No physical person on the premises. I had to find a number to call-someone in San Diego! I am a disabled senior and was assigned a third floor room with no elevator. I had to ask other residents to help carry my luggage up three flights of stairs. The balcony sliding door was broken-it could not be close fully, nor could it be opened. I was told a handy man would come to fix it, but they never showed. I was allowed to change rooms but moving all my things down another set of stairs was tiring and dangerous for me-I could have easily fallen and injured myself. In general, the building is in disrepair: missing roofing tiles, rusted metal joints, water damage to door threshold. The view is nice, but very little else is good. I would not stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view and beautiful rooms. We had such a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to relax.

The hotel is great, it is directly on the ocean. The waves are crashing right outside. My only complaint is check in is at 4pm and check out at 10am. This is significantly later and earlier than any average hotel. Especially my email had no specified check in time. We got there at noon and had 4 hrs to kill. Also they saod the code was my cellphone number, but it wasnt and i had to call at check in time and get the actual code since no ine emailed it to me. Other than that, we would definitely stay again for price and location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room itself (premium king with kitchen) was lovely and the view beautiful. Unfortunately, we did not arrive until 8pm (spent 30 minutes trying to find the property) and it was dark. The inn sign (on the side of building only) is not illuminated nor is there other exterior lighting. We slowly made our way from the parking to the exterior stairway in the dark when a motion light finally helped us find our way. Tired from our long day of travel we looked forward to getting into our room. Alas, the door code we had been sent did not work. Luckily the intermittent cell service allowed me to call the property management for help. We were then given the previous guests code which worked. My husband then went back down the stairs, to get something he forgot in the car only to fall (significantly hurting himself), by missing his footing in the dark. All in all, despite the room being very nice and the view lovely, our experience at Black Sands Inn was disappointing. Sadly, we will not return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gloomy weather but wonderful!

We didn’t realize that we had to drive so far off 101 to get to the hotel but it was well worth it. Despite the gloomy weather, the location was wonderful. There is no lobby or anyone to greet you but the check-in instructions were clear and concise. We had no problem entering our room so we did not miss the “lobby”! The room was clean and cute with very firm beds! I love a firm bed. We appreciated the coffee and the tea in the room as it was cold while we were there. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sensational views and comfortable room.

This property is sensational. It's right on the shoreline. You can hear the waves pounding on the coast outside the room and the porch has an incredible view of the coast. The room was perfectly equipped and decorated. I hope to return again for personal travel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definite 5-Star

Amazing place right off the beach. What more could you ask for. Well kept, modern updates, fair price, and seamless check in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steven N

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location stunning views

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply magical! Waking up to the ocean steps away from our door was all we dreamed and more! The room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. The 10 am checkout was too early for us, but we’re definitely coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful. Beautiful veiws of the ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romain

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beside the kurig problem 5 star awesomen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025