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Inn Of The Lost Coast

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A kitchen with a large island, a stone fireplace, and a view of the ocean. - Inn Of The Lost Coast (Shelter Cove)
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, large windows overlooking a body of water, and a dining area with wooden furniture. - Inn Of The Lost Coast (Shelter Cove)
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a large window overlooking the ocean. - Inn Of The Lost Coast (Shelter Cove)
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a window overlooking a sunset. - Inn Of The Lost Coast (Shelter Cove)
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a sofa, and a view of the ocean. - Inn Of The Lost Coast (Shelter Cove)
Located close to Black Sands Beach and Cape Mendocino Lighthouse at Shelter Cove, Inn Of The Lost Coast provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Kitchen

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a painting of a whale, a balcony with a chair, and a view of the ocean.

Standard Room, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a fireplace, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a window overlooking a sunset.

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Premier Suite

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a small wooden table.

Premium Suite

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Comfort Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a sink, and a view of the ocean.

Superior Suite

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

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A bedroom with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and a large window with a view of trees.

Penthouse

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Shelter Cove, Inn Of The Lost Coast is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cape Mendocino Lighthouse at Shelter Cove and Avenue of the Giants are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Sands Beach and Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Lost Coast Trail and Drive-Thru Tree Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking, surfing/body boarding, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Shelter Cove travel guide
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205 Wave Dr, Shelter Cove, CA, 95589

What's nearby

  • A rocky coastline with waves crashing onto the shore and a cliff with sparse vegetation.
    Abalone Point
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A marina with boats, a lighthouse, and a building with a green roof.
    Shelter Cove Marina
    4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • A foggy beach with dark sand and rocky cliffs.
    Black Sands Beach
    7 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cape Mendocino Lighthouse at Shelter Cove
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mal Coombs Park
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Surf Point Coffee + Bistro
    3 min drive
  • Delgado Pizza and Bakery
  • Black Sands Bistro
    1 min walk
  • Gyppo Ale Mill
    3 min drive
  • CaffĂ© Dolce
    20 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Books
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 900 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Inn Of The Lost Coast pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Inn Of The Lost Coast?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Inn Of The Lost Coast?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Inn Of The Lost Coast located?

Situated in Shelter Cove, this beach inn is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Black Sands Beach and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Cape Mendocino Lighthouse at Shelter Cove. Avenue of the Giants is 26.9 mi (43.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Inn Of The Lost Coast Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 178 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique, scenic property,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were great. Easy check in. View from room wonderful. Room is dated but had everything we needed. Area fun, nice to have a golf cart rental to poke around in. Must go to Surfpoint down the road for breakfast, amazing views and wonderful food!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Silas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and a great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has beautiful ocean views!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean Front with helpful staff and restaurant. Beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view from the rooms is amazing ! We loved our stay so much. The staff really made my husband's birthday weekend special. Will definitely be going back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Reed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular ocean-side rooms in Shelter Cove, what more could you want? I loved the coffee shop located on-site, and the views are simply spectacular. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I felt right at home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The view of the Pacific steals the show. The person at the hotel reception was incredibly friendly, polite, and courteous. The pizza restaurant is excellent. It is a difficult drive, as the road is winding and at a high elevation, but once you arrive, you can enjoy the view and the dark-sand beaches.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mareline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean is visible from all rooms. Property is quiet and peaceful with different food options available on site.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was water leakage in the shower area and discoloration on the linoleum. A reddish discoloration indicative of mold. The deck was locked off because it seemed to have issues. This was a disappointing since the sunset from that deck was something we were looking forward to. Other than these maintenance issues it was a nice room and the location is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view, friendly staff with a retro feel .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unbeatable view, incredibly friendly staff, and super comfy room! 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

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

Highly recommend

Beautiful location in a beautiful enclave.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was spectacular, I spent one night at this lovely hotel and had a great day checking out the beaches nearby. The staff is friendly, the beds comfortable, and shelter cove was unforgettable. Highly recommend staying here :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean views amazing đź‘Ť
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Prerak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of pacific ocean from Hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, and the view from our room and balcony were fantastic. Very nice sauna and ocean view spa tub. The hotel itself needs some maintenance and upgrades. The handle on the sliding glass door was broken and the door itself didn’t slide - it required force to open and close. Neither of the showerheads on the (probably once fancy) dual showerhead shower/bathtub combination worked properly. Also, the walls are embarrassingly thin. I learned things about the proclivities of my hotel “neighbors” I could have done without knowing. Our sleep was negatively affected by the people who stayed up late and the others who got up early with most noise we shouldn’t have been able to hear: the opening of luggage, ice going into a glass, etc. We woke up early and exhausted. Two of the three walking distance restaurants offered one star food at five star prices - one of them taking an hour and ten minutes to serve us fatty chicken thighs and cold sides, the other dishing up undercooked sausage patties and “quiche” that was lower quality than frozen grocery store fare. The best thing we had was cheesy garlic sticks from the pizza place, which we got after our disappointing dinner. Come for the friendly staff, in-room spa and beautiful view - but bring your own food, and earplugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved our spa room. The sauna, the fireplace, and the jetted tub by the window to overlook the sunset were perfect for our weekend gateway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were not able to spend much time there but would love to come back. The room was large and clean. The view from the balcony was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simy and his staff were just perfect from the time we checked in until we checked out 6 days later. No words are available to describe the beauty of Shelter Cove, CA. We had two days of sunshine while the last 4 days were cloudy, but that did not matter. Shelter Cove and The Inn at Lost Coast was heaven on earth. With our window open every night, we were able to hear the majestic Pacific Ocean from our room. We celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary during this stay and was treated to a complimentary bottle of bubbly from the staff. Highly recommend The Inn at Lost Coast and the village of Shelter Cove. Ron and Susie Martin
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view great size room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Inn of the lost coast for three nights June 20-23 2026. It was spectacular. We had magnificent ocean views where we watched whales & sea lions from our room. The best was watching the sunset from our patio with some wine. The Inn is very quiet and the beds were super comfortable. The room was well maintained and very clean with a fireplace! Erin and the staff were super nice and helpful with any questions we had. They have a restaurant for breakfast and lunch with gorgeous Ocean views. They also have a pizza shop on site, it was delicious! Close by was a must see Black Sands Beach. Cape Mendocino lighthouse is within walking distance where we collected sea shells down the path to the beach. There were many options for breakfast, lunch and dinner all within walking distance. We rented 2 E bikes to explore the cove, it was a fun way for some sightseeing. We hope that we can come back someday for a longer stay. We miss it already. Tom & Laura New York
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is spectacular. It's a perfect place to get away from it all. We were in an older room in the smaller building. The room is run down and in need of updating. I suspect we were there because we brought dogs. So as long as you get the right room this is a great hotel in a spectacular location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from the room were breathtaking. The dry sauna and hot tub overlooking the ocean was a huge plus! The staff in the office were so friendly and helpful! Definitely staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026