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The Beach Shack

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with restaurant, near Cape May Point State Park

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Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Building design
Ocean Terrace | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Fireplace
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Beach lovers will adore The Beach Shack, with its sun-kissed beach cabanas and white sand shores. Enjoy the on-site restaurant, Rusty Nail, for breakfast to dinner or unwind at the poolside bar while taking in the sunset views.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach cabanas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $180
$226 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7

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

Room (Garden Bunk Shack)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Suite (Garden Shack)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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

Suite (Ocean Shack)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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

Room, Corner (Bunk Shack)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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

Suite (Shaka)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room (Ocean Bunk Shack)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Room (Garden Surf Shack)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room (Ocean Surf Shack)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

Corner Surf Shack

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Ocean Terrace Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Garden Terrace Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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

Ocean King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Garden Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite (Lanai)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean Terrace

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

Ocean Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
205 W Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ, 08204

What's nearby

  • Cape May Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Washington Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sunset Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Cape May Winery - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 11 min drive
  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 52 min drive
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 111 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

The Beach Shack offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Rusty Nail, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar and a bar/lounge are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 77 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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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]
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach access
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • ATM/banking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Firepit

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Rusty Nail - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 to 25 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 40.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 40.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Beach Shack?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Beach Shack?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Beach Shack?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Beach Shack?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Beach Shack?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gateway 26 Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Beach Shack and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and beach cabanas.

Are there restaurants at or near The Beach Shack?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Rusty Nail.

What's the area around The Beach Shack like?

The Beach Shack is located near Cape May Beach in Cape May Historic District, a short 8-minute walk from Washington Street Mall and 14 minutes' walk from Cape May Convention Hall.

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The Beach Shack Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

Great place for an off season weekend stay
Martin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic experience and would stay here again!
Jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location and Accommodations.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice property
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay was wonderful
Suzanne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Cape May hotel.
Cathy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome locale and wonderful staff
Tonya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient to everything, and the staff provided clean towels each day. We would definitely come back!
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms , the beach, the bar all awesome!
Jeffery, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view. Fun place to stay.
Karolina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very convenient, walkable. Loved the restaurant on the property and proximity to the beach
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our fav hotel, clean, love the fire pits, Rusty Nail restaurant, location all amazing!
Michele, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable
Renee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Beach Shack has a great little vibe. Rooms were clean and staff were super friendly. Was perfect for our weekend getaway.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was clean and ready early. We loved the double bunks for our kids. The hotel is in a great spot-we could walk everywhere we wanted to go. The beach chair and umbrella service was great too.
Eric, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice property to relax & delicious food
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic front desk staff, immaculately clean rooms and walking distance to everything. Cant beat the direct views of the ocean either.
Ethan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a great vibe, the staff was wonderful and the location can’t be beat!
Megan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location! Great staff…
RICHARD, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really had a great stay, super nice staff , and a beautiful view of the Atlantic ocean. Lots of shopping and restaurants nearby, including one on property. Would certainly stay there again
Regina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love, love the renovations that were completed since our last stay!
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The decor and The available amenities nearby
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place for quick trip to Cape May. Always a great experience staying at the Beach Shack. Will be back soon!
Gary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place
Vibrant, 2-night trip