Black Sands Inn

Hotel in Shelter Cove

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December 2025

January 2026

Premier Quadruple Room | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

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
Free parking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (1)

Air conditioning

CNY811 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Tomorrow

Nov 19 - Nov 20

All rooms

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2 beds

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Premier Studio Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Coffee/tea maker

Travel crib

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Premier Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Premier Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premier Quadruple Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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CNY1,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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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
Avenue of the Giants - 42 min drive - 47.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Surf Point Coffee + Bistro
‪Black Sands Bistro - ‬3 min drive
‪Delgado Pizza and Bakery - ‬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. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. 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

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

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

- Smoke-free property

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

Stay connected

Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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?

Yes, there's free self parking.

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

9.0

Amenities

8.8

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)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

Room

View

Location

Ocean

Hot Tub

Waves

Kitchen

Building

Food

Rocks

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

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

Jul 27, 2025

Private beach! Beautiful views

Brayden, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 18, 2025

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

James, 2-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.

Casia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 15, 2025

Check in was a little challenging but the room was excellent!

Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 16, 2025

Wonderful property and helpful staff! Many years to come for Black Sands Inn!!

Chase, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 28, 2025

The friendliness of the staff, the bed was so comfortable. It was quiet people in the general area were very nice.

David, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 22, 2025

Great views and rooms

We love staying at the black Sands. It’s a great place to stay in Shelter Cove. They go above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay

Kyle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 11, 2025

Very clean and gorgeous view

Mathew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 22, 2025

A piece of heaven

The drive from 101 to Shelter Cove is not for the faint of heart! The Black Sand inn was worth every bit of it! Right on the Ocean. The view is extremely beautiful. The sounds of the waves crashing on the rocks is hypnotic. Great living room and kitchen with everything you need. Bathroom and bedroom were excellent with great linens. If you want peace and relaxation this is the place! My first visit but not my last!

Kathi, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 22, 2025

Great view and room

Dave, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 26, 2025

Beautiful scenery! Room is nice and comfortable.

Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 12, 2025

Great oceanfront spot

It was clean, easy to book, etc. The absence of regular staff for checking in, etc. was a little strange. All automated with mobile phone, SMS, coded door, locks, etc. It all worked well though. …And those views and the roar of the ocean… Oh my goodness!

And a sunset. It’s weird that I didn’t take any pictures of the inside, but I was just too enamored with it outside. Great place.

Shawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 9, 2025

Property was AMAZING! Only issue was with virtual check in as I had poor cell service and could not download the form. Once I was able to do that everything went smoothly 🙂