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Black Sands Inn

Property class: 2
Enjoy a stay at this Shelter Cove hotel

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A beach view with a white railing and a chair.
A coastal house with a balcony, situated near the beach with waves crashing in the foreground.
A coastal house with a balcony overlooking the sea, situated on a rocky shoreline with a view of the ocean and distant mountains.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a view of the ocean through a large window.
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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, Cape Mendocino Lighthouse at Shelter Cove
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Shelter Cove Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, and wall decor.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a television.

Premier Studio Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, a plant, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, a view of the ocean, and a door leading to a balcony.

Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A dining area with a white table and blue chairs, large windows with ocean views, and a modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator.

Premier Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Shelter Cove

In Shelter Cove .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Shelter Cove Golf Course and Mal Coombs Park. Shelter Cove Marina and Cape Mendocino Lighthouse at Shelter Cove are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Shelter Cove Golf Course - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mal Coombs Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Mendocino Lighthouse at Shelter Cove - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shelter Cove Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Abalone Point - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffé Dolce - ‬20 min drive
  • Surf Point Coffee + Bistro
  • ‪Gyppo Ale Mill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Black Sands Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Delgado Pizza and Bakery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Black Sands Inn

Enjoy a stay at this Shelter Cove hotel
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 irons/ironing boards. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. No onsite 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 each 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

How close is Black Sands Inn to the airport?

Black Sands Inn is 103.5 mi (133-min drive) away from the Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Nov 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Sands Inn on Dec 2, 2026 start from CA $136, excluding 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.

Does Black Sands Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Black Sands Inn.

How close is Black Sands Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 1.4 mi (4-min drive) from Little Black Sands Beach and 2.1 mi (6-min drive) from Black Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Black Sands Inn offer free breakfast?

Black Sands Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Black Sands Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Black Sands Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Black Sands Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Black Sands Inn have a pool?

Black Sands Inn does not have a pool.

Does Black Sands Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Black Sands Inn to downtown Shelter Cove?

Black Sands Inn is 0.5 mi away from Shelter Cove.

Black Sands Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 387 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Challenging without any staff on location during check in, but there’s no denying how beautiful the location was. I can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. Very clean, the kitchen was great since there is not much choice in town for food. Loved the view and being right by the cove. Birds were amazing, and seals everywhere. Great place to come and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Jews! Doesn’t get any better than this! Great room, clean and nice hot tub overlooking ocean! Close dining and brewery. Love this area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room with amazing view! Great location. No on site staff but very communicative & supportive by text.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So happy with my stay. Right on the water, affordable, super clean and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We arrived just before dark. Had dinner nearby then back to rooms. They are stunning. As clean as is possible, nicely decorated including all amenities, fireplaces, large bathrooms, comfortable bedrooms and super comfortable bedding highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, spacious inn room with ocean view, large kitchen, and a clean, comfortable bed made for a restful visit to Shelter Cove!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The road to the hotel was awful but we were pleasantly suprised with the room. Needs to be more clear that there is no lobby! Dope view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great spot to escape the hustle and bustle! Very clean and comfortable with a great café nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was in a beautiful location but the hotel itself was run down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room one. The rental was beautifully decorated and much larger than we expected. The view from all of the windows was stunning!! We slept like babies with the soothing sound of the waves outside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and we fell in love with Shelter Cove! Location was amazing! Bed & bedding were excellent! The room was small but had everything we needed. The room and property were average clean. Being just steps from the ocean (my favorite thing about this stay) it has the normal ocean weathering. The mattress was exceptional and the pillows & bedding were above average not to mention that the sound of the waves lulled me to sleep. My only issue was that I lost phone service and did not get check in instructions, but I was able to get logged into the WiFi and called for the info. My call was answered right away and all was good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved the hot tub and the room!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BEAUTIFUL location and the studio was perfect for the two of us! The kitchen had everything we needed, the bed was very comfortable, and the space was great! Highly recommend! Really cannot beat the location right on the ocean! One thing that does need improvement is access to the private beach. The stairs going down to it need renovation as they are challenging to navigate especially if you have a dog with any physical limitations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a place to get away from everything for a while, this is the place to do just that. My stay at the Black Sands Inn was one of the best places I’ve stayed at. The room was clean and comfortable but what I really liked about it was how close it was to the ocean and tide pools. The view was fantastic and it was very easy to get down to the beach. Plus the hot tub was great. Shelter Cove was amazing. It’s quiet and secluded, the locals are very friendly, but they roll up the sidewalks around 7 PM so make sure you bring lots of food and drinks with you because you’re not going to want to drive up that really steep windy road just to get a midnight snack. There are no vending machines or convenience stores anywhere in Shelter Cove.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite was clean. The ocean view was great. My husband and I plan on visiting again someday.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place was truly a gem! Last minute find while traveling back home and it was on the beach with beautiful and comfy decor. I would highly recommend this to any couple or getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room at a Great price
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Right on the beach with great views.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing stay, best view clean, great beach
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and comfortable and clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place. I would move into this property and never leave if i could afford it. If stairs arent a problem for you get a room with a balcony. Sunsets are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a slice of heaven. Waking up to waves crashing and sea lions howling was one of the greatest mornings I have ever had. What an amazing place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent open the door and the sea is at your feet. The challenge is getting to it was intense driving but scenic. The bed and pillows was extremely comfortable. They need a better sign from the parking lot to tell you you are there otherwise its the white building on the right with small sign on the building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is the best selling point of the property. The rooms were very clean and well maintained. Check-in process is automated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026