The Beach Shack

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 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
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

Garden Bunk

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Garden Suite

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

Ocean Suite

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

Corner Bunk

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Shaka Suite

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

Ocean Bunk

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Garden Shack

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

Ocean Shack

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

Corner Surf Shack

  • 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

Lanai Suite

  • 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 - 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 Intl. Airport (ACY) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coffeetyme - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Delaney's - ‬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. Relax with your favorite 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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–11:00 AM: USD 15-25 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Rusty Nail

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Pool sunloungers

Accessibility

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

More

  • Beach towels
  • Renovated guest rooms – May 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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

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. 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Amenities
Awesome locale and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

marcy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor and The available amenities nearby
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location and Accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, walkable. Loved the restaurant on the property and proximity to the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD, Pearl River

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! Great staff…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan, East Windsor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic front desk staff, immaculately clean rooms and walking distance to everything. Cant beat the direct views of the ocean either.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Beach Shack has a great little vibe. Rooms were clean and staff were super friendly. Was perfect for our weekend getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at a few properties in Cape May and this one is by far our favorite. Easy check in, friendly staff, convenient restaurant and close to shopping. The room was also beautiful and clean. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024