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Oceanfront Inn at Shelter Cove

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
$177
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

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26 Seal Drive, Shelter Cove, CA, 95589
  • Place, Mal Coombs Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shelter Cove Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Abalone Point
    ‪2 min drive‬

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Ocean View

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

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Panoramic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 712 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Oceanfront Inn at Shelter Cove

4-star Shelter Cove aparthotel steps from Mal Coombs Park
Guests at this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a playground and barbecue grills. Each apartment provides a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A patio, premium bedding, and a hair dryer are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is available on request.
Oceanfront Inn at Shelter Cove offers 11 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Shelter Cove aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The aparthotel offers a restaurant. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach aparthotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Oceanfront Inn at Shelter Cove is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and noon.
Oceanfront Inn at Shelter Cove has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a black sand beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Beach toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Playground

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Champagne service

Bedrooms

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 30 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Computer station
  • Laptop workspace

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: USD 35 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Electrical adapters
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Fish cleaning table
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Shopping
  • Wine tours
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 11 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Banquet hall
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with 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 72 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 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Oceanfront Inn Shelter Cove
Oceanfront Shelter Cove
Shelter Cove Inn
Shelter Cove Oceanfront Inn
Oceanfront At Shelter Cove
Oceanfront Inn at Shelter Cove Aparthotel
Oceanfront Inn at Shelter Cove Shelter Cove
Oceanfront Inn at Shelter Cove Aparthotel Shelter Cove

Oceanfront Inn at Shelter Cove Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 587 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Oceanfront Inn is a hidden gem on California’s Lost Coast. The views are absolutely breathtaking—you can watch whales, sea lions, and sunsets right from your room. Everything was spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully done, with a peaceful vibe that makes it easy to relax and unwind. A perfect place to escape, recharge, and enjoy the beauty of Shelter Cove.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annelise

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey W

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
No reception person on property but available by phone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milena

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

What a view!

What a view we had from the back door of the room! There are chairs and a small table overlooking the black sands beach and ocean. Very peaceful. There were seal lions and birds on the nearby rocks. It's a great place to relax. The room was very comfortable and clean with all the expected amenities. The hotel also has a small restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch, but not every day, I think.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the whole place to ourselves... it was the most amazing scenery, and I will be back next year!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness

My night at Shelter Cove

We stayed in the jacuzzi room with balcony. Room was nice and clean, balcony view was great, and the Jacuzzi tub in the room was perfect for warming up after being in the cold. The place needs a little maintenance on the exterior, our bathroom sink was old and outdated with cracks in it. It didn’t have a drain cover so you could see down the drain at the mold build up in the pipe, which was a little gross for me. The biggest issue was the drive to the place. It’s 22 miles off Hwy 1, but the road is very slow and winding. Wasn’t able to drive very fast and it took at least an hour or more to get there and then back to the highway the next morning. There was a nice coffee shop on the floor level with some pretty good pastries.
Outside
Jacuzzi
Sink area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Liked: Room comfort
Amazing location. Scary as hell road in and out. Room was nice. Communication with management was horrible. Shades in room we're broken and in some cases missing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vishwanath

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good properly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mediocre at best

Hotel is mediocre, towels and linens are extremely cheap. The upstairs rooms do have a gorgeous ocean view. Paid for a King suite with Ocean view and hot tub. After checking in room did not have a hot tub, called manger and was notified that there’s only 2 rooms have hot tubs and those two were occupied. Had to explain that we should receive a refund since we paid extra and apparently they just book rooms that don’t exist. Restaurant downstairs is the best part about the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great for what we needed! Not fancy, but clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room & lovely outdoor seating are overlooking the water - enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Ukiah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and amazing views. Food at the coffee shop below is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This inn is beautiful and the oceanfront room was amazing. There aren’t many amenities and the internet was slow but the sights made up for it and after you go through that treacherous drive to get there it is nice to have a quiet place to rest. The bed was somewhat comfortable. The water pressure wasn’t great. There was one restaurant open the afternoon we arrived so there want much of a choice. The cafe attached to the inn had pretty good breakfast. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort

5-star experience in a 3.5-star property

Shelter Cove is an absolute GEM, WAY off the beaten path. The hotel is in a prime location with beautiful views and direct access to black sands beaches, tide pools and even a lighthouse! The hotel is still being renovated, so it's not perfect. But the staff is helpful and the location is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

The view to the ocean was world class. For 350+ per night, it would be nice for the balcony door to slide easily; maybe clean the bird poop splatters off the windows; and get improve the wifi situation so guests can use the TV and check their phones. I know this is a remote place, but the cafe downstairs has solid wifi 24/7 . We wished we had checked their password!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made a reservation for a king bed with an ocean view and a jetted tub. Arrived to a Room on the ground, with no ocean view and no tub. It was unacceptable! Called the property manager and had to complain in order to get a room closer to what I reserved. It still didn’t have a jetted tub, I was told that’s all they had. They also sent me the door opening codes to two other guests rooms along with their room numbers. Room issues: leaky fridge, electric sounds/humming throughout the night, uncomfortable Bed, no jetted tub. Extremely slow wi-fi, streaming/devices were interrupted throughout stay. Management didn’t respond about making things right. Just charged me and didn’t respond to my feedback.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

What a View!

What a view! This hotel is not new and not perfect in terms of decor, but the price was great and the proximity to the water and the views were amazing. The cafe has really good food as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JulieAnna

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very well kept and a few was absolutely gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025