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The Beach Shack

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 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, Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)
    ‪136 min drive‬

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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]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

The Beach Shack Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 595 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Devon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great spot! The first floor was loud to stay on but the location is killer!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was welcoming and very nice. Property was well kept
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at “fancier” hotels, but the service at this place was unmatched. I stayed with my family of five plus extended family for three nights and we had a great time. Everything was so convenient, clean and there was always someone nearby to help. Proximity to the beach is amazing, plus a r he eat pool with a bar and food right next to it. Plenty of beach towels, free bottled water and our rooms were cleaned every day- that hasn’t happened since before Covid! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and newly renovated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very updated property, had a really positive vibe as well as very professional staff. The little first pit, music stage area was very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Conway

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The parking was a little hard!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great beachfront family hotel! Its location makes it a quick 5-7 minute walk to town too! Highly recommend for families with kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

elaina

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

6/10 Okay

Maria

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

Many rooms with hard floors

This was a 3 night stay for us. I booked a room with 2 queen beds and sofa bed. When we arrived we were given a lower room in the corner under the steps and next to a loud speaker that plays music starting at 8 am. It was very dark in the room with a gray hard floor and no carpet like in the pictures. We asked to change our room and there was only a smaller room available. We were told they would hold the other room for us that would open up the next day. Yet the staff was unsure we could fit a needed air mattress inside. We stayed packed not knowing our fate. We have a family member with severe OCD and if we couldn’t switch rooms we would need to get him home. The switch was made the next day and staff gave us a beautiful room with carpet that faced the ocean. The staff we encountered did not offer us solutions to our issue. I suggested the solutions. It is clear they were trained to make guests happy such as offering free breakfasts instead of getting a new room and putting in the air mattress to make it work. We will not pick this property again. We prefer congress hall.
View from our room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this property! Went this past April with my husband and two kids and had a blast! Plenty of dining places to walk to, including their on-site restaurant, which was delicious. 10 out of 10 recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Haddon Township

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Haddon Township

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, rooms surprisingly large. Very good staff service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

gabe

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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