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The Beach Shack

Property class: 3.5

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A beachside patio with outdoor seating and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.
A person holding a drink with a straw and a slice of orange.
A restaurant with wicker chairs, a bar area, and large windows overlooking a sunny outdoor area.
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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with balconies, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $287
$251 nightly
$287 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

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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, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Room (Ocean Bunk Shack)

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a window, a wall-mounted lamp, and a decorative mirror.

Suite (Ocean Shack)

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a dresser, and a coffee table with flowers.

Suite (Shaka)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Room, Corner (Bunk Shack)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Room (Garden Bunk Shack)

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a window, a wall-mounted lamp, and a decorative mirror.

Suite (Garden Shack)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a dresser, and a coffee table with flowers.

Room (Garden Surf Shack)

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a dresser, and a coffee table with flowers.

Corner Surf Shack

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a dresser, and a coffee table with flowers.

Room (Ocean Surf Shack)

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a desk. There is a window with curtains, a hanging light fixture, and a wall-mounted decoration.

Ocean Terrace

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

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, large windows with blinds, and a view of buildings outside.

Suite (Lanai)

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a wall-mounted mirror, and a framed picture of a beach scene.

Garden Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a window, a wall-mounted lamp, and a decorative mirror.

Ocean King

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

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A neatly made bed with white bedding, a blue and white headboard, and a small bedside table with a framed picture and a book.

Garden Terrace Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white bedding, a blue and white headboard, and a small bedside table with a framed picture and a book.

Ocean Terrace Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Beach Ave - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cape May Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Washington Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape May Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Congress Hall - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Delaney's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Carney's On The Beach - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Beach Shack

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. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Crib (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.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Renovated guestrooms - May 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (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: 3:00 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]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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. 419 out of 664 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 664 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 664 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 664 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 664 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sea view, great staff and accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shanay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing and we really had a chance unwind for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, cute hotel with great amenities. Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient location for a family.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an ideal location with the beach right across the street and a bar/restaurant in front of it. It is also conveniently within walking distance to the main shopping center. This is an excellent hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great--just across the street from the beach and easy to walk to the central shopping area. Our room was clean and comfortable. The staff members were all warm and friendly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleaning staff were on point. Staff was very accommodating and the grounds were kept very neat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property! Great location for me and my kids. Will absolutely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is cute and rooms are clean. The fire pits and the bar are great. All staff that I dealt with was also amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Beach Shack and Rusty Nail are Cape May classics. Cape Resorts has done a great job rev
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Digvijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to beach and walking distance to restaurants and street mall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness
The garden room offered exceptional views and just steps from the beach! Walking to Rusty Nails an added plus
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They provided free beach chairs and umbrella.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our beach view room was perfect! Fabulous place to stay! Clean and beautifully maintained! Highly recommend! Great location as well!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing, staff was friendly and helpful, its location was great for walking to shopping and located across from the beach. Their beach bar area was nice, we went there both nights we were there. Its a great atmosphere. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Update clean and location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach view from our room and balcony. The room was lovely. The staff was very accommodating and let us into our room early to get changed for a wedding. We did not use the pool or bar as it was very chilly. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with the hotel. Loved the decor and set up. Appreciated the location, right across from the beach and attached to the Rusty Nail. Only thing that could be improved was water pressure in the shower and maybe adding a light in the bunk bed space. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very friendly. The room & amenities were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were updated with great decor, Large bathroom and great accommdations. Location is very good and within walking distance to the main area of Cape May. I would definitely return the next time I return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elves

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

gabe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed everything at this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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