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Black Sands Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Shelter Cove

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Premier Studio Suite | Living area
Exterior
Terrace/patio
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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (1)

  • Air conditioning
$169 nightly
The total price is $193
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Premier Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premier Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Room

Highlights

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

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Premier Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premier Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
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 - 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

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

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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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
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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
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Required at check-in

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

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
View
Location
Ocean
Hot Tub
Waves
Kitchen
Bed
Rocks
Food

What guests liked

  • The property offers direct access to a beautiful beach with stunning views, ideal for relaxation and activities like tide pooling and beachcombing. (16 reviews)
  • Several good restaurants are located nearby the property. (3 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a highlight, offering a relaxing experience with great views and amenities like foot jets and multiple seats. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

Great spot to stay in Shelter Cove.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

The Inn is right on the water which is quite magical.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location, rooms are facing beach, clean and comfortable room, quiet.
Tomasz, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great ocean views.
Farhat, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Setting moon close to daybreak.
High moon b&w from the porch.
Another moon shot from the driveway.
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

Wonderful property and helpful staff! Many years to come for Black Sands Inn!!
Chase, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

Very clean and gorgeous view
Mathew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful scenery! Room is nice and comfortable.
Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Only bad thing is that all the restaurants were closed when we got there.
Paula, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The self check in was nice and fast! Recommend going to this inn. It was cozy and perfect for 2 couples.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful view and beautiful rooms. We had such a great time!
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

There is absolutely no better view of the ocean in any place that I have ever stayed in, amazing! The check out time is a little early 10:00, and most of us leaving were closer to 10:15 - 10:30.
Lindsay, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous studio, would have liked an outside space, but easy enough to pop down the stairs to the ocean from patio!
Diane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jordan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Adam, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved
Marisela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christian, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Ocean
JANET, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property is beautiful. Beautiful veiws of the ocean
James, 3-night trip