The Oceanfront Inn

Gorgeous view. Exceptionally quiet. No staff on site. No elevator. Room was clean.

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.

Beautiful views. Really great the surf point restaurant is built into the inn.

The location is beautiful, but right outside our room was a dump, with all kinds of garbage, about 50 feet from our door. The view was amazing, but one huge window had water calcium stains between the double panes, throughout the whole window. At night, one blind doesn't shut all the way, one blind is completely missing, and the one in the bedroom is partially broken, leaving anyone outside a prime nighttime view inside the whole apartment. Our best time was outside the room on the cliff, looking out at the ocean. I could find no way to contact anyone about any of these issues, as check-in and out are done online, with no other communication options. Also, the pictures to book the room look like you can walk out the back door right onto the sand. Nope! It's down a cliff.

This is not our first time staying here and last year was amazing. This year we arrived to find no working furnace. I texted the inn keeper as they arent physically present and was advised to go down to the unlocked small closet and get a space heater. I plugged the space heater in and it smelled like it wanted to catch on fire and then stopped working. I got a second one and it worked very well. The smoke detector is removed from the room and the refrigerator froze all of our food including half gallon juice containers. The inn keepers quarters have rotted tarps on the roof and the stairwell to the right is rotted so water pours through as you go up and down the stairs. The contactless check in is less than desireable as when i went to get more shower towels all that was in the bin was cleaned doggie or dirty towels. All of the directory information for the cove was removed. The binder with restaurant menus and trails was no longer there. I will say that the restaurant below, surf point coffee, was amazing as it was last year. We made the best of what was super lacking compared to last year. Indont know what happened to previous inn keeper, but now there is a new one and she was responsive to me via phone, but it seemed like her hands were tied. The owners of the building have alot of work to do. The buildings envelope needs serious help and closure.

Great location, but disappointing for the price. There were some blinds that were either not fully functioning or were missing. The bed was not comfortable. The deck outside our "apartment" had planks that were broken, making it hazardous if we had brought children with us. The only heating source was an electric fireplace, after finding the thermostat simply clicked but did not function. Aside from these issues, the unit was very clean.

Beautiful location and amazing views. Food at the coffee shop below is great.

Location was great. The room was clean. Access to shelter cove itself is through winding roads and made it an adventure, especially for folks from Texas.😊 There are no elevators, so make sure you are able to move your luggage up and down the stairs. Overall, an awesome experience.

An excellent place to stay when in The Cove. Easy to find, plenty of parking, superior vistas.

First of all the photos of the property shown on the website must be 20 years old. The building itself is very worn looking actually close to shabby. The room accommodation itself is minimalist. The television was impossible to operate. I never was able to get anything but the golf channel.

Ocean Front Inn looks great on line, but is not well maintained. Bedroom window shade would not drop. Dishwasher d was not working. View window onto ocean was very dirty. Check in was by envelope, but instructions did not include a map of the property. No grab bar in bathtub. The kitchen was well equipped with good appliances, a good selection of pots,, pans and kitchen tools, and good silverware., Refrigerator and stove were excellent.

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!

The view from the hotel was beautiful and the room was very clean and comfortable

Nice spot on the water. Needs a good cleaning especially cobwebs inside and out.

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.

Our room was on the 3rd floor with a balcony overlooking the ocean. Vaulted ceiling made the room feel even bigger. Space heater only but not needed because the room temp was perfect both day and night. We had trouble figuring out how to access apps on TV but one phone call to manager and it was resolved quickly. Room, bathroom and bedding all clean. Plenty of towels and extra blankets if needed. Stunning view! Left slider open with fresh air, sound of ocean waves and sea lions barking in the distance. Made for great night sleep. Beds were hard, need pillow toppers. There is no staff on site that you are allowed to contact. Cleaning crew office has a sign not to bother staff. That was very weird for us old school folks! We needed to known where to find an ATM in the area and had no help from this Hotel. Plan ahead with cash and call manager with questions. Manager was very nice and helpful. There is a wifi password which helped our cell phones work in this Hotel. Restaurant in building was great for breakfast. Good food, great view. We are definitely going to stay here again because despite no staff on site, we had a great stay and wonderful visit to Shelter Cove.

The view was amazing, just by the sea. I really enjoyed hearing the sea when going to bed. Neighbourhood calm and quiet. We booked an apartment for our one night stay w the family. Appreciated the contactless check in as we were running late and checked in late. It was smooth! I am a wheelchair user and I knew our place not to be completely ADA but hotels.com did state that the apartment was on the bottom floor, this was not the case when we arrived. I emailed the hotel a few days before our arrival w questions like this but they didn’t respond. No batteries for the fireplace. The beds where clean but other places - drawers in the bathroom were full of hairs, dusty furniture.

Property is in a great location and that is worth 5 stars but, that doesn't count. There was a dirty towel behind the bathroom door. We had a great time the first night, but, as soon as below unit got visitors they had loud music and did smoke quite a lot, which somehow was entering our units even with the windows closed. The unit also does NOT have a HVAC system, and there was only one space heater, which should be 2, for the bedroom and for the living area. The gas heater in the living room wasn't working. The unit was super clean, kitchen and bathroom were nice. There was nobody at the office whenever I was there, maybe I had bad luck. but we resolved our concerns over the phone. Outside the Unit 1 and 2 door there is a lot of trash or stuff just sitting there, looking bad., and it is near the dumpsters which also look bad there without a wall or hide. The location as I said was great and the furniture and kitchen also had everything we needed. thank you.

It was great for what we needed! Not fancy, but clean!

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.

Let’s start with the positive- the view is exceptional. The Inn is very run down. My biggest complaint is upon entering the room, there was a horrible smell. Turns out it was a gas leak from the furnace. Yikes. The manager (?) walked me through shutting off the gas and provided a small electric heater. The balcony was dirty, the screen door was coming off, there is a cut PVC pipe used to lock the balcony slider. Etc.

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!

Loved the ocean view and the jacuzzi tub!

Our room was on the 3rd floor with a balcony overlooking the ocean. Vaulted ceiling made the room feel even bigger. Space heater only but not needed because the room temp was perfect both day and night. We had trouble figuring out how to access apps on TV but one phone call to manager and it was resolved quickly. Room, bathroom and bedding all clean. Plenty of towels and extra blankets if needed. Stunning view! Left slider open with fresh air, sound of ocean waves and sea lions barking in the distance. Made for great night sleep. Beds were hard, need pillow toppers. There is no staff on site that you are allowed to contact. Cleaning crew office has a sign not to bother staff. That was very weird for us old school folks! We needed to known where to find an ATM in the area and had no help from this Hotel. Plan ahead with cash and call manager with questions. Manager was very nice and helpful. There is a wifi password which helped our cell phones work in this Hotel. Restaurant in building was great for breakfast. Good food, great view. We are definitely going to stay here again because despite no staff on site, we had a great stay and wonderful visit to Shelter Cove.

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.

Great location, but disappointing for the price. There were some blinds that were either not fully functioning or were missing. The bed was not comfortable. The deck outside our "apartment" had planks that were broken, making it hazardous if we had brought children with us. The only heating source was an electric fireplace, after finding the thermostat simply clicked but did not function. Aside from these issues, the unit was very clean.

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.

The ocean view from our room was incredible. The room was large and very nice. We really enjoyed staying here

The hotel is in a great location , the heater in room did not work, could not raise blinds to open windows, when got window open no screens.

Walls/floors pretty thin. Could easily hear the upstairs neighbors. Doors pretty loud.

We had a nice evening and enjoyed looking around the property, beach/ocean, and the surrounding area. Very picturesque and a great location. Room was comfortable and clean. Not many options in the area for food if you arrive late, but this wasn't an issue for us. Service was excellent. I accidentally left my charger there, and the drive in is not quick, but I received a call and they were happy to mail it to me. It took awhile to receive it, but it all worked out fine. Thanks for a very pleasant stay!

Gorgeous view. Exceptionally quiet. No staff on site. No elevator. Room was clean.

It was a cool experience, but too secluded fot us. We never saw anyone that worked at the hotel the whole time we were there. Had to call a number to get a code to get into our room. No one was there for checkout.

This is not our first time staying here and last year was amazing. This year we arrived to find no working furnace. I texted the inn keeper as they arent physically present and was advised to go down to the unlocked small closet and get a space heater. I plugged the space heater in and it smelled like it wanted to catch on fire and then stopped working. I got a second one and it worked very well. The smoke detector is removed from the room and the refrigerator froze all of our food including half gallon juice containers. The inn keepers quarters have rotted tarps on the roof and the stairwell to the right is rotted so water pours through as you go up and down the stairs. The contactless check in is less than desireable as when i went to get more shower towels all that was in the bin was cleaned doggie or dirty towels. All of the directory information for the cove was removed. The binder with restaurant menus and trails was no longer there. I will say that the restaurant below, surf point coffee, was amazing as it was last year. We made the best of what was super lacking compared to last year. Indont know what happened to previous inn keeper, but now there is a new one and she was responsive to me via phone, but it seemed like her hands were tied. The owners of the building have alot of work to do. The buildings envelope needs serious help and closure.

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.

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.

No reception person on property but available by phone.

Exceptional location and accommodations! Liked the text for check in. Fast and easy. Would recommend this property for a great stay!

The view was amazing, just by the sea. I really enjoyed hearing the sea when going to bed. Neighbourhood calm and quiet. We booked an apartment for our one night stay w the family. Appreciated the contactless check in as we were running late and checked in late. It was smooth! I am a wheelchair user and I knew our place not to be completely ADA but hotels.com did state that the apartment was on the bottom floor, this was not the case when we arrived. I emailed the hotel a few days before our arrival w questions like this but they didn’t respond. No batteries for the fireplace. The beds where clean but other places - drawers in the bathroom were full of hairs, dusty furniture.

We had to suddenly get a room as we were camping and bad weather set in. The staff were so kind and accommodating. Check in time was 3:00, but because our room was ready they allowed us to check in at 9:00am!!! The room overlooked a fabulous rocky beach where we sat on our balcony and watched the seals on the rocks below. Our room was actually an apartment with a king size bed. They did not skimp on any thing… plentiful towels, coffee, creamer, soaps, lotions… To be honest, the outside of the complex was a little too rustic and a little unkempt, but the rest makes up for it tenfold. Bravo!

Beautiful location and worth the drive!

Too quick…love Shelter Cove! Very peaceful and friendly.

The long drive to the place off the main highway was difficult and somewhat dangerous with narrow, potholed roads and sharp curves with steep jagged shoulders. Some drivers were rude about slower drivers so the drive was rather stressful at times. If you want to hike, be prepared for difficult terrain and rocky shorelines without comfortable beaches.

It is really off the beaten track on the rugged shores . A nice place for nature lovers and people who want a retreat from the madding crowds .the road to the cove is tortuous long and beautiful and the sunset was out of this world . It is not an overnight stay because of the length of time getting there and then back . Ideal if you want to stay and explore for a few days

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.

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.

Beautiful location and amazing views. Food at the coffee shop below is great.

An excellent place to stay when in The Cove. Easy to find, plenty of parking, superior vistas.

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.

Great place on the shore. Be prepared for a bit of a trek to get there with limited restaurant options. Worth the drive for the setting.

Great views of the ocean. Clean. Nice breakfast restaurant on the first floor

My partner and I stayed at the Oceanfront for a romantic weekend and we stayed in the room with the King bed and in-room jacuzzi. The room was clean, and comfortable, with an amazing view of the ocean. It was also affordable. The cafe downstairs had amazing food and coffee. I would 10/10 recommend this Inn and the cafe below it. Next time I go, I will skip dinner at the Gypo Mill Brewery (bad service, sub par food) and go to the Venezuelan restaurant that locals recommended instead.

Incredible location, views, and amenities! And having the coffee shop/restaurant in the same building was the cherry on top. This was one of our most therapeutic vacations!

We used this hotel for the starting and stoping point of our 26-mile hike on the Lost Coast. It was a wonderfully charming spot with amazing views. The rooms were lean and well supplied, and the process was managed very well. We also had breakfast at the cafe after our hike, and we loved the food, coffee, and the service. Highly recommend.

Very nice property - Cafe downstairs is phenomenal!

Oceanfront Inn at Shelter Cove was the perfect place for us to stay in Shelter Cove. While the outside is unassuming, the inside was very nice and larger than expected with first rate ocean views. Convienent location with a cafe on the ground level that puts you within walking distance to the golf course and brewery. Would defenitly recomment.

We liked the jacuzzi in the room and the amazing view of the ocean life from our balcony. The tide pools at the beach in front were amazing. All and all it was wonderful. A little challenged on food choices. We brought breakfast and snacks. The road in isn't as bad as I thought it would be and well worth it to get to this place!

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.

Beautiful location and amazing views. Food at the coffee shop below is great.

The road to get to this property is no joke! The write up on Shelter cove road is spot on. At the end of the road is a hidden gem. Black sand beaches, and quite a view. The property was going thru some renovations, but our room was spacious and clean. Open the door to your balcony, and the ocean is right there. Breakfast at the cafe was also very good, it’s not included with the room.