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Black Sands Inn

2.0 star property
Shelter Cove guestrooms with free WiFi

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Premier Studio Suite | Living area
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Premier Quadruple Room | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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59 Surf Point, Shelter Cove, CA, 95589
  • Shelter Cove Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Abalone Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Black Sands Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Room

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Shelter Cove

In Shelter Cove .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Mal Coombs Park and Shelter Cove Marina. Abalone Point and Black Sands Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Mal Coombs Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shelter Cove Marina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Abalone Point - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Black Sands Beach - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Avenue of the Giants - 54 min drive - 29.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Sands Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Delgado Pizza and Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mi Mochima - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gyppo Ale Mill - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Black Sands Inn

Shelter Cove guestrooms with free WiFi
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Shelter Cove hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
Black Sands Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. This Shelter Cove hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Black Sands Inn to the airport?

Black Sands Inn is 103.5 mi (133-min drive) away from the Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Sands Inn?

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Sands Inn on Oct 2, 2025 start from $175.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Black Sands Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Black Sands Inn.

How close is Black Sands Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 2.1 mi (6-min drive) from Black Sands Beach and 13.1 mi (39-min drive) from Jones Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Black Sands Inn offer free breakfast?

Black Sands Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Black Sands Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Black Sands Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Black Sands Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Black Sands Inn have a pool?

Black Sands Inn does not have a pool.

Does Black Sands Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Black Sands Inn to downtown Shelter Cove?

Black Sands Inn is 0.5 mi away from Shelter Cove.

Black Sands Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 238 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Alpharetta

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth the Drive

Awesome property. Comfortable condo-like accommodations with spectacular view. Private cove and secluded. Off the beaten path and worth the drive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farhat

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jexter

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nupur

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Mason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous studio, would have liked an outside space, but easy enough to pop down the stairs to the ocean from patio!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery! Room is nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

P.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view and room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Looks newly renovated. We hade a 1-Bedroom apartment with a fireplace and a huge bathroom. It was very nice. The kitchen was convenient because there are not many restaurant options nearby...my biggest complaint. There is a breakfast/lunch place right next door, though. Beautiful surroundings and right at the shore...heard the ocean waves crashing in the night. The sea lions were resting on the rocks about 200-300 ft away, too. This hotel is self check-in but there is 24hr phone # to reach someone, if necessary.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only bad thing is that all the restaurants were closed when we got there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property and helpful staff! Many years to come for Black Sands Inn!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room with great view. Curtains did not block ext lighting so there was a lot of light in the room while trying to sleep. The door lock combo was wrong every day and I had to call for a new code-- a bother
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

JANET

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The self check in was nice and fast! Recommend going to this inn. It was cozy and perfect for 2 couples.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The no-contact check in is terrible. I did not receive any information on which room was assigned to me and how to get in. No physical person on the premises. I had to find a number to call-someone in San Diego! I am a disabled senior and was assigned a third floor room with no elevator. I had to ask other residents to help carry my luggage up three flights of stairs. The balcony sliding door was broken-it could not be close fully, nor could it be opened. I was told a handy man would come to fix it, but they never showed. I was allowed to change rooms but moving all my things down another set of stairs was tiring and dangerous for me-I could have easily fallen and injured myself. In general, the building is in disrepair: missing roofing tiles, rusted metal joints, water damage to door threshold. The view is nice, but very little else is good. I would not stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025