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The Beach Shack

3.5 star property
Beach fun in seasonal outdoor pool, near Cape May Point State Park
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Fireplace
Building design
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Ocean Terrace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
205 W Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cape May Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Garden Bunk

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Garden Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Ocean Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Corner Bunk

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Shaka Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Ocean Bunk

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Garden Shack

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Ocean Shack

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Corner Surf Shack

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Ocean Terrace Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Garden Terrace Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Ocean King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden Terrace

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Garden Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Lanai Suite

Lanai Suite

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Ocean Terrace

Ocean Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Cape May

At The Beach Shack you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Cape May Point State Park and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Cape May Lighthouse. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a poolside bar. .The restaurant, Rusty Nail, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and dry cleaning/laundry services. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Cape May Historic District hotel include Sunset Beach and Cape May Winery.

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 4 min walk
  • Washington Street Mall - 8 min walk
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 14 min walk
  • Sunset Beach - 5 min drive
  • Cape May Winery - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coffeetyme - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Beach Shack

Beach fun in seasonal outdoor pool, near Cape May Point State Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and concierge services are also featured at The Beach Shack. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Cape May hotel is smoke free.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Beach Shack offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Cape May hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2023.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Rusty Nail

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Congress Hall - 200 Congress Pl]

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 40.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: 10 per cent of room rate

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Beach Shack
Beach Shack Cape May
Beach Shack Hotel
Beach Shack Hotel Cape May
Shack Beach
The Beach Shack Hotel
The Beach Shack Cape May
The Beach Shack Hotel Cape May

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Beach Shack?

Yep, The Beach Shack has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Beach Shack?

Yep, The Beach Shack is a short 4-minute walk from Cape May Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and body boarding.

Does The Beach Shack have a pool?

The Beach Shack has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open from June to September.

Is The Beach Shack family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Beach Shack is a hit with families.

Does The Beach Shack serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Beach Shack?

No, The Beach Shack does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Beach Shack?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Beach Shack?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Beach Shack?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Beach Shack Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 516 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 516 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 516 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 516 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 516 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, Staff, and cleanliness was spectacular. The Rusty Nail Bar and Grill had great food and nice selection. It was nice hanging out buy the fire pit and listening to the live music.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic experience and would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for an off season weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to everything, and the staff provided clean towels each day. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
this was a really beautiful place to stay. youre right by the water, the restaurant next door is a local favorite where they have live music every night, and theres so much to do all within walking distance. the staff was super friendly and helpful. the only thing that wasnt great for us was the room. for the most part, it was great. really cozy vibes, very clean, and overall just a nice place. however, the bathroom was kinda cramped. i dont think ive ever seen a smaller toilet in my life, and for some reason the shower doesnt have a door? like its a walk-in shower with a panel of glass but then its just open? we had never seen that so it was odd for us lol. and the couch in the living space was a solid brick. but truly those things pale in comparison to the awesome experience we had. id love to go back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was clean and ready early. We loved the double bunks for our kids. The hotel is in a great spot-we could walk everywhere we wanted to go. The beach chair and umbrella service was great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Long Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities and staff were wonderful, everything was clean. Food at Rusty Nail was okay. Really unhappy that we were charged for Beach umbrellas/lounges - according to website only the cabanas have a surcharge. Lots of expectations to tip staff over and above the high "resort fee" - more of a motel than a resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t know that this property was dog friendly We were awoken by dogs barking and whining
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

JOHN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean and the renovations are very nice. The parking needs some improvement. I get the idea of valet but hard to find a worker. Also… very disappointed as i reserved a patio room. When i got there i had been moved to second floor. They told me there was a maintenance issue… however there was someone in all the rooms. My daughter and i were looking forward to game night on the patio. I’ve never had this happen in all my years of staying here and Congress hall so a call ahead would have been appreciated if you over booked those rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, Harrisburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place close to everything
Service was amazing. They text you the day of your reservation and offer free beach tags and beach service (chairs, umbrella setup, etc) before check -in. Our room was also ready a little before check -in. Room was clean and spacious. Doors were a bit sticky but I think this is common in beach homes/hotels. Pool was clean. Grounds were beautifully kept. I would easily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennica

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pearlyn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Cape May hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Oxford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the beach shack was excellent—food, service, cleanliness-hospitality and everyone was friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view. Fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole place was new and very clean feeling. The little balcony dividers made it very nice and that much more private. Ever worker that we talked to was very friendly and the hospitality was
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024