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Black Sands Inn

2.0 star property
A peaceful retreat where travelers can find quiet moments away from it all while still being conveniently close to local attractions and activities

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The Black Sands Inn offers a tranquil atmosphere with comfortable accommodations. Guests can stay connected with in-room WiFi while enjoying the convenience of being just steps away from their destination.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Studio Suite | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Premier Studio Suite

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

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room

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

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room

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

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Premier Studio | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Premier Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Shelter Cove is home to Black Sands Inn. Mal Coombs Park and One Log House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shelter Cove Marina and Briceland Vineyards Winery. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Shelter Cove travel guide
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59 Surf Point, Shelter Cove, CA, 95589

What's nearby

  • The new marina of Pisa city called "Boccadarno" (Italy - Tuscany)
    Shelter Cove Marina
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Abalone Point
    Abalone Point
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Black Sands Beach
    Black Sands Beach
    10 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Mal Coombs Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Humboldt County Office
    60 min drive - 31.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mario's Bar & Grill
    5 min walk
  • Surf Point Coffee + Bistro
  • Gyppo Ale Mill
    8 min walk
  • Mi Mochima
    3 min drive
  • Black Sands Bistro
    3 min drive

About this property

Black Sands Inn

Property highlights
Black Sands Inn provides everything you need.
Additional perks include:
  • A nature reserve, smoke-free premises, and gas grills
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the location
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and shampoo
  • Coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Black Sands Inn Hotel
Black Sands Inn Shelter Cove
Black Sands Inn Hotel Shelter Cove

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Sands Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Black Sands Inn doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Black Sands Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Black Sands Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Black Sands Inn located?

Situated in Shelter Cove, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mal Coombs Park and Shelter Cove Marina. Abalone Point and Black Sands Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Black Sands Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 315 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jitin

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Right on the beach with great views.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suhi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and comfortable and clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view and location are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect, clean and had all of the amenities we needed. Amazing ocean views!
Taken from patio right outside of our room
Taken from patio right outside of our room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Studio with Kitchen was beautiful. Excellent views. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view and helpful, communicative staff. Would recommend! The wife and I are already planning a return trip to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is well maintained and we really enjoyed the ocean view!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Lovely room. Accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Black Sands Inn location is beautiful, especially for relaxing and enjoying the sound of the ocean. The hotel staff clearly provide helpful instructions. The property is clean and safe. I highly recommend this location, and we will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, excellent view and nice beach. I'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tammi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!! Ocean view and sounds are spectacular. A must stay!! 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robin L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved being ocean front and hearing the tumultuous sea crashing all night! Unbeatable views! The room was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to go stay by the ocean. You can't get any closer to the ocean than this place! Wonderful outdoor chairs to sit and soak in the Ocean breeze. Nice clean rooms, plenty of towels and coffee. Management is very responsive to inquiries.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Open views. Lots of room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Black Sands Inn. The property's direct access to the beautiful beach was a huge plus, offering stunning views and perfect opportunities for tide pooling and beachcombing. The hot tub was a definite highlight—it was incredibly clean and relaxing with its great views, strong jets, and comfortable seats. We also appreciated the convenience of having several good restaurants located nearby. We are hoping to stay longer next time to explore more.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, good for pets. Check in process is very poor. You need to check in via your phone as there is no one on site, yet there is absolutely no cell service, and you are not given the WiFi access code to use to check in, To get you code for the door. Thank goodness a fellow guest was able to provide the code. They should give you your code ahead of time. Very poor communication
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the view was spectacular. small but quaint. other patrons were very friendly. getting access to room slightly difficult, since we had no internet reception to receive instructions, need to make better heads up notice on door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private beach! Beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Black Sands Inn offered a wonderful stay right on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. I had some trepidation about the self-check in process, but all went well. The exterior of the building needs some TLC, but my room was clean, beautifully appointed, and comfortable. I enjoyed the meditative sound of the ocean, walks around the small community of Shelter Cove, and conversations with some of the local residents. The visit to the Inn and area was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The friendliness of the staff, the bed was so comfortable. It was quiet people in the general area were very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025