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The Beach Shack

3.5 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Suite (Lanai) | Terrace/patio
Ocean Terrace | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Fireplace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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205 W Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Place, Cape May Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunset Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room (Ocean Bunk Shack)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Suite (Ocean Shack)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Suite (Shaka)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Room, Corner (Bunk Shack)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Room (Garden Bunk Shack)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Suite (Garden Shack)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Room (Garden Surf Shack)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Corner Surf Shack

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

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

Room (Ocean Surf Shack)

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

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

Ocean Terrace

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

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Suite (Lanai) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite (Lanai)

  • 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

Garden Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Ocean King

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

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

Garden Terrace Suite

  • 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 Terrace Suite

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

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About this property

The Beach Shack

Beach fun in seasonal outdoor pool, near Cape May Point State Park
When you stay at this beach hotel, you can enjoy umbrellas and sunloungers.
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.

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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Beach Shack. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cape May Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • The restaurant, poolside bar and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Cape May Point State Park and 5 minutes from Sunset Beach
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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.

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 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: Congress Hall - 200 Congress Pl
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

The Beach Shack Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 584 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 584 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 584 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 584 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 584 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jemellee, Tenafly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities are great especially the heated pool. Cleaning crew were excellent and texted for our needs. Beach access and amenities are excellent. The staff at the desk need a little bit more personality in welcoming. They checked us in without telling us that the room was not ready and never texted that it was. Parking is very scarce.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this location in Cape May. Far enough from the hustle and bustle, but close enough to walk to everything! The beach is right across the street, restaurant with bar on site, and pool with full bar. All of the staff were very friendly and welcoming! We sat outside our room overlooking the restaurant while we listened to live music and enjoyed a drink. It was the perfect vacation! My only complaints were the mattress was harder than I prefer and the pool only stayed open until 8. But, it was great for families!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Litzka

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were 3 flies in our room and we found it weird became the room smelled and looked clean. When we opened up the sofa bed at night moldy piece of salami fell out. It was late and the office staff was gone already so we couldn’t tell anyone. It was pretty gross.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Way overpriced!!! Through Expedia I paid in excess of $930 for one night. Then they hit me with another $62 fee for area taxes when we checked out. Difficult to park in their lot. So many spaces reserved for valet parking. Clearly it is geared towards young family entertainment with a large pool, which is nice however at 900+ dollars per night. It is ridiculously overpriced. Rooms are nothing to brag about. There are four too many other options elsewhere at much more reasonable pricing to ever consider this as an option.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Far exceeded our expectations and will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay.. Good location.. right across the street from the beach.. clean and comfortable room..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location, worth the stay just note that live music from restaurant plays for a long time, sometimes providing for unwanted background noise. Otherwise, excellent place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. Everything was clean. Staff was friendly. Walked across the street to go to the beach! It's a very colorful, clean, beach front hotel. We enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elves, staten island

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The loud music from the restaurant/bar next door was loud and obnoxious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the room was amazing just wish we had gotten a room that didn’t face the inner wall of staircase and could have gotten a room the looked out to view of pool area/ ocean. Bathroom was very clean and so was room. Wish it was more affordable because then we would go back again and again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The kids loved the bunk beds in our room!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Marlton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Live music was great! Food in the on site restaurant was just ok. Overall it was a fun getaway off season when it’s quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Beach Shack is a nice spot to stay at when in Cape May. Pros : Ample parking, great location, restaurant on site, easy check in & texting abilities with front desk/hospitality/concierge, clean & nice layout. Cons : Lacks coziness for that surfer vibe theyre going for - could use more ocean/surfer artwork decor & not enough mirrors or hooks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025