Black Sands Inn

Hotel in Shelter Cove

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December 2025

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January 2026

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Black Sands Inn, where comfort and tranquility meet. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and unwind knowing you're just steps from your destination.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Non-smoking
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

Main amenities (2)

Air conditioning
Gas grills

$87 nightly

Dec 15 - Dec 16

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 14 - Dec 15

Tomorrow

Dec 15 - Dec 16

All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Premier Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premier Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Airport transfer
Laundry facilities
Pet friendly
Free parking

$160 nightly

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

59 Surf Point, Shelter Cove, CA, 95589

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

Surf Point Coffee + Bistro
‪Delgado Pizza and Bakery - ‬3 min drive
‪Black Sands Bistro - ‬3 min drive
‪Mario's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
‪The Fish Tank - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Black Sands Inn

When visiting Shelter Cove, Black Sands Inn is a great choice to consider. Fellow travelers say great things about the location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs only)*
- Service animals welcome

Parking

- No onsite parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Gas grills

What to do

Whale-watching nearby

Facilities

Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water

Room amenities

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Resort fee: USD 12 per accommodation, per night

Resort fee inclusions:

In-room coffee
Lending library access
Hot tub access
WiFi access (may be limited)

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Black Sands Inn Hotel

Black Sands Inn Shelter Cove

Black Sands Inn Hotel Shelter Cove

Frequently asked questions

Does Black Sands Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Black Sands Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Black Sands Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Black Sands Inn?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Black Sands Inn.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Black Sands Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Black Sands Inn like?

Black Sands Inn is a short 5-minute walk from Shelter Cove Marina and 15 minutes' walk from Abalone Point. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Black Sands Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

The property offers direct access to a beautiful beach with stunning views, perfect for tide pooling, beachcombing, and relaxation. (18 reviews)
The hot tub was a highlight, offering great views, strong jets, and comfortable seats for a relaxing experience. (10 reviews)
Several good restaurants are located nearby the property. (4 reviews)

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Popular mentions

Room

View

Location

Ocean

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Waves

Building

Food

Rocks

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 11, 2025

Great for couples getaway

Terrell, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 12, 2025

Loved the view, comfy bed, and very clean!

Ross, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 8, 2025

Property is well maintained and we really enjoyed the ocean view!

arlene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 15, 2025

Wonderful views, convenient location, and practical layout of the units.

Andrew, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dec 6, 2025

We were failed to be told that the roof was being replaced duriing our stay which was intended to be a quiet stay. caution tape anchored by the chairs to view the surf. The out door fire place wasnt working. Ithe balcony was covered in roofing debris that blew inside living room. It felt like walking on pebbles

Ellen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 8, 2025

Loved our stay here. Beautiful, bright apartment type room right on a breathtaking beach. The great cafe next door almost felt like part of the hotel. Can’t recommend this place highly enough.

Patsy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 16, 2025

The view was amazing and the room was super open and relaxing.

Courtney, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 28, 2025

Great spot to stay in Shelter Cove.

Robert, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 20, 2025

You need to fix the parking situation.

Kristen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 12, 2025

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.

Amber, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 7, 2025

Location, rooms are facing beach, clean and comfortable room, quiet.

Tomasz, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 18, 2025

The Inn is right on the water which is quite magical.

James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 21, 2025

Beautiful view from our balcony!

Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 27, 2025

Private beach! Beautiful views

Brayden, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 5, 2025

Nice place overall

It was a very nice inn and location, close to the ocean and a cafe, although it got cold and foggy sometimes. We wish they had a front desk person to immediately assist guests, especially with accessing the room upon arrival. Great place for people with pets. Our dog loved walking on the beach and we enjoyed watching the seals, birds and surfers.

Shirley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 6, 2025

If you're looking for fun and exciting this is not the area for that BUT if you're looking for peace and relaxation, there's no other place is rather be than Black Sands Inn. The quadruple room comes with a full-size kitchen so buy groceries before entering the area, we stopped in Willits( traveling from Bay Area), at a Safeway and got everything we needed for our stay. The property is excellent and would definitely return in the future.

Sarahi, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 22, 2025

Shelter cover is a hidden amazing destination. The road getting there is full of switch backs. We got there late, wish there had been water in the rooms as there wasn’t a real front desk and everything in the town was closed. Amazing sleepy little town

Katie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 5, 2025

We LOVED this property and location. We wish we had been able to stay for more than 1 night to make the drive in worth it.

Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 19, 2025

Great experience!

Bert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 1, 2025

Great ocean views.

Farhat, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 22, 2025

Our room was very nice and clean. Looked newly renovated. It was quiet, had beach access. Very nice coffee shop next door.

Sheri, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 17, 2025

Great communication, the room was clean spacious and cozy. The view and balcony is hard to beat! Would definitely recommend. Perfect for an over night stay on our journey up the coast.