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Black Sands Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Shelter Cove

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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
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premier Studio Suite

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premier Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
59 Surf Point, Shelter Cove, CA, 95589

What's nearby

  • Mal Coombs Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shelter Cove Marina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Abalone Point - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Black Sands Beach - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Humboldt Redwoods State Park - 46 min drive - 34.5 miles

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

Property highlights
Black Sands Inn provides everything you need.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, and a nature reserve
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the location
Room features
All guestrooms at Black Sands Inn include comforts such as air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and shampoo

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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

  • Air conditioning

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
  • Resort fee: USD 12 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • In-room coffee
  • Lending library access
  • Hot tub access
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

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).

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Reviews

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 283 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suhi

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for couples getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Amenities
Loved the view, comfy bed, and very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views, convenient location, and practical layout of the units.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing and the room was super open and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean with beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot to stay in Shelter Cove.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shelter Cove is an isolated location protecting the natural beauty of the area. Bring your favorite wine and other romantic items because there’s not a lot around regarding culinary delights However, we didn’t venture out because of the pounding rain. Never underestimate the local culinary delights
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location, rooms are facing beach, clean and comfortable room, quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Inn is right on the water which is quite magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brayden

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from our balcony!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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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