The Beach Shack

3.5 star property

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Relax by the oceanfront pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Relax in this spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and armchairs, plus a dining table and glass doors leading to a scenic view.
Enjoy the breathtaking sea views from this balcony, complete with a table and chairs.
Enjoy dining in this stylish restaurant with comfortable seating and large windows offering a view.
Relax in comfort with lounge chairs and tables amidst the ocean view.

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
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sunset Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Garden Bunk Shack)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite (Garden Shack)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Suite (Ocean Shack)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, Corner (Bunk Shack)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Suite (Shaka)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room (Ocean Bunk Shack)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Room (Garden Surf Shack)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room (Ocean Surf Shack)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Corner Surf Shack

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Terrace Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Garden Terrace Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Ocean King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Lanai)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Ocean Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Cape May

With a stay at The Beach Shack in Cape May (Cape May Historic District), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Cape May Point State Park and 5 minutes from Sunset Beach. .This beach hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Cape May Lighthouse and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Cape May Winery.

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape May Winery - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 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
The Beach Shack offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Cape May hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2023.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 77 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Rusty Nail serving guests of The Beach Shack. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Rusty Nail - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

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)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Renovated guestrooms - May 2023
  • Smoke-free property

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 alternate location: [Congress Hall - 200 Congress Pl]

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 40.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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
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

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September

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

The Beach Shack Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 564 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 564 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 564 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 564 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 564 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

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and near beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel but beds are a little too firm/not comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prime location. Clean. Great vibe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ABHINAV D

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much. Everyone was helpful and very pleasant. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin, Buford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, close to everything but yet far enough away to be peaceful. The staff is fantastic! They are helpful & accommodating. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the renovations
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Amenities
Check in was fast and easy, front desk staff very polite. Rooms are adorable, we stayed off season so a lot of amenities were closed, but great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

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

Excellent and very pretty place

Excellent place and superb customer service. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with a beautiful oceanview. Cozy and very clean bedrooms, nice open bar restaurant with live music and firepits made the ambience great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most memorable hotels we stayed in because the rooms didnt look like any old hotel room. They were filled with a special decor that was both personal and homey. Staff is so super friendly and nice. We will be back ♡
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Clean , comfortable and a wonderful ocean view !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan A

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Emily, Haddon Township

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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